Besides watching a ton of fashion and beauty videos on YouTube, our other fave kind of videos to watch are the “apartment tour” ones where YouTubers take their viewers on a tour around their house. Is anyone else with us? There’s just something about looking into someone else’s home – seeing how they’ve arranged their furniture, the theme they went for and just getting some major interior inspo. Having watched a bunch of “apartment tour” videos, we now have a list of online furniture shops under our belt, ready for when we finally move into our own homes.
There is just one problem… As with many other brands that are not available in Singapore as of yet, shipping can be a real pain in the a**. When it comes to buying furniture online, it can get pretty tricky because the shipping cost fluctuates depending on the weight and shipping destination. Hence, we wouldn’t suggest buying large and bulky furniture but instead, shop for accent pieces and knick knacks that will make a difference to the overall look of your room. Here, we bring to you 7 brands that were frequently mentioned by YouTubers, where they get their Pinterest-looking décor from:
1. HipVan
One of the brands in our list, Umbra, unfortunately does not ship to Singapore but we found out that Singapore-based company, HipVan, carries some of their products. Besides Umbra, they offer a wide selection of items at wallet-friendly prices with orders above $100 entitled to free shipping.
2. Modcloth
Get this: free international shipping for orders above US$150. People, this is really a good deal! If you just shifted into a new home and in dire need of some home décor and accents to spruce up your place, then this is perfect for you. But don’t fret if you only have eyes on one item. Simply gather as many friends as you can and get them to shop with you to hit the US$150 quota! Talk about peer pressure…
3. Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters’ apartment range has gained popularity among many YouTubers especially with the Pinterest aesthetic that they are going for, clearly having college students who just moved into the city in mind. Whether you are looking for bohemian-inspired pieces or minimalistic home accents, there is definitely something for everyone. Their cheapest shipping option to Singapore is fixed at US$30 which will take 10 to 12 business days to arrive. That’s not too bad. With a fixed shipping fee, it means that the more you buy, the more value for money. So while you’re at it, might as well shop their fashion offerings as well.
4. Anthropologie
This lifestyle brand caters to the creative-minded woman who has her own sense of style. From boho chic to modern sporty, you will be spoilt for choice with their wide range of home furniture and décor pieces. Currently, they only provide express shipping to Singapore for US$35 which will take 5 to 7 days to arrive. Fun fact: Anthropologie is actually named after founder Dick Hayne’s college major but with a French twist.
The following three brands all engage the help of Borderfree, a groundbreaking global e-commerce solution that allows international shoppers like us to view the site’s products in Singapore currency with cost-effective international shipping and guaranteed order totals. International shipping is calculated based on a number of factors including number of items, weight of the items and destination country.
5. West Elm
One of the most-mentioned brands in apartment tour videos, west elm focuses on modern design, affordability and community. This brand is also suited for the environmentally-friendly ones as 90% of their products are designed in-house with their selection of organic, handcrafted, sustainably sourced and Fair Trade Certified products steadily increasing.
6. Uncommon Goods
Uncommon Goods is another brand that focuses on minimising environmental impact but their offerings are quite different from West Elm’s. You will be able to find quirky and unique looking items from this store as they emphasise design originality and exclusivity, which means that you can only find these products at their store!
7. CB2
Another cult favourite amongst the YouTubers, CB2 is the sibling of Crate & Barrel. While Crate & Barrel focuses on contemporary style, CB2 caters to a modern and minimalist aesthetic. Whether you’re into rose gold finishes, industrial vibes or botanicals, there are endless options to choose from. We don’t even know where to start from just by looking at their menu page.
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