Mar 18, 2010

Splurge vs Steal

The beauty of designer classics transcends time, and for good reason. It garners high admiration mileage and exudes that desired air of exclusivity. Alternatively, one could create a similar "designer" statement at home, while taking it easy on the budget. Here are some select trendy finds for your picking.

Tabled manners
Saarinen dining table RM4,573	DOCKSTA dining table @ IKEA RM699
Here's looking at ya, Curvy.
Rinceaux mirror @ Lalique, The Carat Club, Bangsar RM123,000	Noresund mirror @ IKEA RM89
Burst of Light
Artichoke @ SPACE, Bangsar RM39,600	Designer lamp @ Idison Lighting, Kepong RM2,100 (negotiable)
Earth Calling Orbit
Dedon day bed @ XTRA With canopy: RM20,450 Without canopy: RM13,880	Orbit seat @ Urban Furnishing RM3,299
Woody Goody Vases
Palm wood vase @ Ombak KLCC RM2,680	Wood vase @ Living Cabin, Mid Valley RM78

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Company/Seller Information Idison Lighting Sdn Bhd +603-6277 0077 No.14, Jalan KIP 1, Taman Perindustrian KIP, 52200 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur

IKEA Malaysia

(603) 7726 7777

No.2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutlara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan

Lalique @ The Carat Club

+603-2284 8618

The Carat Club, 119 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

Living Cabin

+603-8948 9968/4874

NO.7, Jalan BS 7/1A Taman Perindustian Bukit Serdang 43300 Seri Kembangan P.O.BOX 11404 50744 Kuala Lumpur

Ombak Asia (KL) Sdn Bhd

+603-2161 9600

Lot no. 301-A, Level 3, Suria KLCC, KL City Center, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

SPACE Furniture

+603-2287 8777

65 Jalan Maarof Bangsar Baru 59100 KL

Urban Furnishing

+6012-2217820

N/A

XTRA Furniture

+603-2282 9088

The Gardens, Lot S-236 & 237, 2nd Floor Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur