We don’t know about you, but we absolutely love wandering in and around lifestyle stores. Perhaps it’s the sheer size of them or possibly the fact that they carry such a wide array of gorgeous items and ornaments that we could only wish our homes had space for.
These stores are usually filled to the brim with quirky items and little knick-knacks that will definitely keep you occupied for quite some time. They are also great places to head to if you’re looking for a gift for someone or if you want some pretty pieces to decorate your home.
From the ever-bustling Don Don Donki to vintage bookstore, Books Actually, here are 14 of our favourite lifestyle stores in Singapore that you definitely should check out.
BOOKS ACTUALLY
It’s easy to get lost in a good book on a lazy day, and a place like Books Actually is no exception. Nestled in a quaint, quiet neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru, this gorgeous vintage will easily keep you preoccupied for a while.
This hipster-esque bookstore does not just house a plethora of good books. They also have pretty, old-school trinkets on display and for sale. You can also take home the treasures that you’ve found here in one of their customised tote bags which are sold for S$10 each.
9 Yong Siak Street
Singapore 168645
Tel: +65 6222 9195
Tue to Sat: 10am – 8pm
Sun to Mon: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru
CAT SOCRATES
If you adore cats, this is one place that you definitely must visit. One of the shopkeepers here happen to be Chestnut the cat, and he will “assist” you (or simply follow you around) as you browse around the shop.
The store is filled to the brim with quirky knick-knacks and many cat-themed items. We could stay here forever if we could!
231 Bain Street, #02-25
Singapore 180231
Tel: +65 6333 0870
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 8pm
Sun: 1pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah & Bugis
COMMUNE
Commune specialises mainly in beautiful and luxurious home goods that will definitely spice up your living area and give it a modern touch. Besides home goods, they also have a cafe area for you to chill at after the shopping’s done.
#02-51/52/53 Millenia Walk
9 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6338 3823
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade
CRATE & BARREL
If you’re bored of the furniture at IKEA, you can always hop over to Crate & Barrel to look through the gorgeous furniture and home decor items that they have here for sale. From king-sized beds to aesthetically-pleasing wooden ornaments that’ll beautify your kitchen, they have pretty much everything here that you need to do up your home.
2 Orchard Turn, #04-21/22 Ion Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6634 4222
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
DON DON DONKI
The popular Japanese discount king store was all over the news late last year because they had finally opened a store in Singapore. This megastore sells a plethora of things such as food, household items, makeup and novelty items. We also love how it is open 24-hours so that we can do some late night shopping when insomnia strikes.
Orchard Central, B1 & B2
181 Orchard Road
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6444 2422
Daily: 24-hours
Nearest Station: Somerset
DOVER STREET MARKET
Dover Street Market is a multi-brand retailer located at the quaint Dempsey Road. If you’re into high-end streetwear such as Balenciaga, Brain Dead, Vetements, Comme des Garcons and Gucci, this is the place that you should be at.
18 Dempsey Road
Singapore 249677
Tel: +65 6304 1388
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Road
EDIT
Edit Lifestyle oozes with beachy summer vibes. This airy, spacious store sells very tropical related items such as bikinis, beachwear, sunglasses, hats and baskets. They also sell pretty home decor items to jazz up your living space.
Tudor Court, 137 – 139 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247927
Tel: +65 6836 5686
Mon to Sat: 10am – 7pm
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
GRAFUNKT
Grafunkt is an independent (indie) design brand that specialises mostly in modern furniture and home goods that adopt a somewhat industrial style. Their products are beautifully laid out throughout the store and make for a good and comfortable place to browse for furniture or simply to take a short break from all the walking.
9 Raffles Blvd, 34/35/36
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6336 6046
Daily: 11.30am – 8.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade
IN GOOD COMPANY
Tucked away in ION Orchard is In Good Company, a store that specialises mainly in clothes and accessories. They also house popular cupcake brand Plain Vanilla that sells their signature sweet treats and decent coffee to match.
#B1-06, 2 Orchard Turn
ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6509 4786
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
KAPOK
Located at the National Design Centre, Kapok is filled to the brim with interesting knick-knacks and quirky items. Besides that, they sell a range of pretty interesting and creative clothes and accessories. We also adore the walkway leading up to the store entrance—it’s so adorable!
111 Middle Road
Singapore 188969
Tel: +65 9060 9107
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
KNOTS CAFE AND LIVING
We absolutely love the concept of Knots Cafe and Living. This rustic, cosy cafe not only sells great eats and fragrant coffee, but all their furniture in the cafe itself is also for sale!
From the tables and chairs that you sit on to the paintings on the wall, if you like it just buy it from there. They also sell fresh flowers which are great for if you’re bringing your date here.
#01-07, 160 Paya Lebar Road
Singapore 409022
Tel: +65 6817 0383
Tue to Thu: 9am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Mon: 9am – 5.30pm
Nearest Station: MacPherson
MONUMENT LIFESTYLE GOODS & CAFE
Hidden away in a crevice of Duxton Road is Monument Lifestyle. Here, they sell men’s items that are imported from the US. They also have a coffee shop that serves up fresh brews and teatime snacks.
75 Duxton Road
Singapore 089534
Mon to Fri: 8am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 6pm
Sun: 10am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar & Outram
MUJI
Muji has always been popular for their minimalistic products and store design, and we have always been in love with their woody, minimalistic interiors and simple but versatile home goods. Besides home decor, they also sell food and stationery.
68 Orchard Road, #01-10
17 Plaza Singapura
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6264 5838
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut
NAIISE
Naiise is a colourful, quirky store that sells a plethora of interesting knick-knacks and novelty items. We love how many of the things here are Singapore themed such as tote bags with MRT locations printed on it as well as pillows in the shape of local childhood snacks.
2 Handy Road, #B1-08
The Cathy Building
Singapore 229233
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bencoolen