Expats returning from Singapore, secrets you need to know.

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If your work in Singapore is done and you are packing to return to your home country. You may already know that certain things are still better valued in Singapore than your home country. This could be because of lower manpower cost or for local products.

One of which is custom made sofa and headboards, this is one secret that you need to know, getting your custom made sofa in Singapore will give you better value and quality for a better price. Just pack your items together with your other furniture to cut freight cost.

Contact Vince at 90305057 or email info(at)centrepiece.com.sg

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I would prefer to buy a sofa that is custom made rather than buying a readymade sofa.

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Nikina Golly, Furniture blogger and analyst

 

I would prefer to buy a sofa that is custom made rather than buying a readymade sofa. This is because the readymade sofa is generalized furniture. It would be according to generic dimensions which are used by majority of the people.

I would want my sofa to the hero of my living room. It must be crafted in such a way that it fit in the dimensions of my living room area, which I have allotted for the sofa, the fabric which would go with the rest of the decor of the room.

The design carved on the sofa would also be according to my requirement. So in all, customizing my own sofa is a better idea than buying readymade sofa. However there aren’t many local stores which provide an option of customization in Singapore.

Centrepiece furnishing who is headed by Vince will give their customers an opportunity to custom-make their furniture with their choice of wood, design and fabric at a very reasonable and affordable price. Do contact early and be prepared to wait in queue as they are an extremely popular as Singapore sofa maker.

Whatapps Vince at 90305057 or email: info(at)centrepiece.com.sg

 

Today is a reminder for caring!

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You know you are important and lovable right?

Somehow we are caught up in the world about caring for others that you forget to care for yourself too.

Today as the world celebrates compassion and kindness.  We also wanted to do our part and give you something:) So take what you need from us…

Thank you. We are grateful of you over these years.

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FLY my sofa!

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I am sure there were many times in your life that you doubted yourself?

May I dare say that these are usually learnt behaviours.

Remenber the time, when your parents told you that you are not good enough as compare to your siblings or cousins? Or when you teachers started to keep bugging you on homeworks? Subsequently, you may have supervisor at your work place who will micro-manage whatever you do?

Those of us who are lucky may get friends who trusted us and gave us encouragements.

However you may doubt yourself, you need to know that just as you have learn something. You can unlearn it and learn new skills to trust yourself and believe that you deserve better in life.

I am sure that you have trusted yourself many times in your life.

So spread your wings.

Perhaps you may want a sofa chair with wings to constantly remind yourself of your ability? Contact us if you want to customise one. Text Vince 90305057 or email: info(AT)centrepiece.com.sg

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11 Reasons to Love a Gray Sofa

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Some design decisions are just difficult. Choosing a simple white paint for your ceiling can take days of staring at paint chips until you start seeing spots. Picking a sofa is no different. The options for fabric, size, material, shape and more are enough to make your head spin.

But there’s one way you can make this process a little easier: Whatever else you do, go with gray. Here are my top 10 reasons as to why going gray is the safest bet you can make.

 

1. It’s the most neutral neutral. Because gray is a mixture of black and white, with little or no specific color undertone, it is the most neutral hue possible, meaning it can anchor absolutely any color scheme.

Notice how this room reads a strong presence of blue, even though only a few accessories actual show any color. Gray makes colors pop (like vivid black) while feeling fresh and clean (like stark white), so you can play with pillow accents endlessly and never clash. Trends will come and go, but gray will always slip right into a new palette perfectly.

 

2. It’s essential for cool colors. Pale blues, acid greens, popping purples and anything in between … chilly colors play perfectly off gray’s clean slate, whereas they may clash with warm tones, like beige, sand or taupe, or feel too extreme against black. For those who like a cool contemporary palette (and are scared of the upkeep of clean white), a gray sofa is a must-have.

3. It works with hot hues. It’s worth stressing that although we may think of gray as “cold,” a true gray is not warm but also not cold either, so it also suits hot hues, like red, orange, yellow and pink. For those who gravitate toward sunny colors like a moth to a flame, a gray with a hint of brown will bring an even subtler warmth while still keeping the overall effect controlled instead of wild.

4. It ties colors together. Besides working well with any individual color in the spectrum, gray also has the power to connect diverse hues to create a coherent palette. Here its rich depths tone down the contrast between the casually tossed pillows (not to mention the orange flowers, blue accents and leafy greenery). Solid gray is also an excellent choice to pair with a bold-patterned rug, for those who are not confident in their pattern mixing skills, achieving a no-fail balance.

5. It dresses up simple forms. Gray has an inherently sophisticated quality (especially in dark, moody shades), so even the simplest sofa shape will look high end dressed in a stark gray fabric.

Tip: When shopping at big-box stores that sell interchangeable sofa covers, consider grabbing a fun, colorful version for a summer look, and the darkest gray available to keep on hand for winters (or for when you move and need to adapt to a new space).

6. It can be soft. Like beige and white, gray can be easily dressed in a soft, Shabby Chic– or cottage-inspired style with accessories like linen or twill pillows, draped knit blankets, pale woods and faded colors. Despite not being an inherently warm color, gray has a warm sensibility. Think of it like tofu, which takes on the flavor of anything you mix it with.

7. It can be sharp. For those who prefer a sleeker and more tailored look, gray is the perfect complement to graphic patterns or glam accessories, working equally well with silver tones, luxe gold or crisp black lines (not to mention glossy hardwood floors). Ultimately, it is the choice of accessories that defines the mood, be it contemporary, traditional, eclectic or something else.

8. It can be luxe. Since gray balances light and dark, it’s effective at revealing touchable textures, like plush velvet, supple wool and timeless tweed. When you seek out a quality sofa, it’s smart to choose a color that’s easy to maintain while showing off your investment to its ultimate potential.

9. It can be a feature. In a subdued neutral palette, a gray sofa adds weight to balance out airy whites or creams, and emphasizes the subtle undertones in the surrounding neutrals.

The contrast between light and dark, cool and warm, and various textures is what gives this room visual variety and interest, and so the strong gray sofa anchors this scheme in a key way. A gray sofa in particular (as opposed to other furniture) also gives you lots of wiggle room, as you can lighten the look with a draped blanket and toss pillows until the effect is just right.

10. Or it can take a backseat. A gray sofa also works well in spaces that do show lots of drama (be it in the form of wild accents or busy collections). A gray sofa won’t pull focus from what you want to have featured, so your prized art collection, cherished photos or stunning rug can be the star of the show.

11. It can grow with you. A gray sofa isn’t just an easy choice for your look right now; it’s a smart investment in your future. If taken care of, a quality gray couch can be the most grown-up piece in your first apartment. But someday, whether in a few years or a few decades, it can also have a place in your dream home.

Yanic SimardApril 11, 2015

Principal designer at the award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group and it’s talented team of designers.

Check with us if you are in Singapore on how we can help you custom made that exact grey sofa that you have always wanted.

Text: 90305057 for an appointment. or visit : http://www.centrepiece.com.sg

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Why choose reupholstery?

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                         The first step in determining re-upholstery as an option is to judge the quality of your piece. Upholstered furniture pieces are like cars and electronics: the quality is hidden inside. Old furniture may be better quality in materials and construction than what you could get for the same cost in a new piece of furniture

 

                 An easy way to determine quality is to gauge whether the old sofa or chair seems to be sturdy and well-constructed while only the fabric is worn. Second, if you like the style and size of what you have, you already know what you are getting. More importantly, you know whether your old piece is comfortable. It is not always easy to determine this from a few minutes in a showroom.

 

Re-Upholstery Process

Re-upholstery involves more than replacing the fabric. The frame, springs, and padding are all inspected and re-glued, repaired, or replaced as necessary.

 

Cost

The cost of re-upholstery will generally be more expensive than cheaply made furniture but less expensive than most high end furniture. If your sofa cost less than SGD $2000, it may not make much sense to consider re-upholstery. Nevertheless, it is best to talk to few local re-upholstering businesses to estimate the range of cost.

 Of course, you can also consider what we can offer. Text us for an appointment at 90305057 or email: info(@)centrepiece.com.sg

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– See more at: http://www.doitgreen.org/green-living/furniture-re-upholstery-vs-replacement#sthash.fH52MuYf.dpuf

Should I stop being happy?

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You must have heard that we cant be happy all the time, so how much do you think we should try to be happy when we are not?  How did you decide when we should stop trying to be happy?

When was the last time you felt like life is a piece of dump?

That you rather sleep and never wake up? Did you start telling yourself that we do not deserve to be happy as it is not normal to be happy all the time?

But then, you felt trapped. Not unhappy.

Resting is no longer comfortable.

What is itself is no longer natural. You may feel strangely strange being alive and yet feeling so odd.

But don’t stop, have courage and fight for your happiness no matter what others say. Your inner voice must learn to heal and console ourselves like a child.

Until you feel comfortable and happy to be just yourself. Don’t stop trying to be happy.

Don’t give up on bringing happiness to yourself and to others who may feel like yourself now. So reach out to your friends and family and tell them that they deserve happiness and don’t stop trying to be happy.

You deserve to  be happy and we hope we will one day be part of your journey of happiness.

Justin(@)centrepiece.com.sg or text Vince @ 90305057.

It has been half a decade! SG50 is a long time.

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If you happened to be in Singapore on holiday, working, studying or just passing by, you may have noticed that Singapore is having a little birthday party! So you will get to see plenty of fire works in these few days.

If you happened to be a local, permanent resident or on work permit. You may have left Singapore to enjoy a short break from your daily routine:P So you maybe enjoying firework in some other Disneyland overseas.

If you happened to have plenty of love. Whether you are in Singapore or not. Do celebrate your uniqueness and life as it should be, filled with love and plenty of fireworks!

Wishing you plenty of happiness and joy.

And of course, if you want to drop by over this long weekend, we are also out celebrating. So please text 90305057 before dropping by:)

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We know it matters – customers’ delightful feedbacks

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We know the extra work and effort that we consistently put in matters. We are customers too. So we want to give you more values for your dollar, this is our way of saying thank you. In turn, we know you care and have the kindest way to express your kindness towards us. We appreciate it!

I think it is not very clear, but these are some kind words of thanks from you.

Thank you for sharing this with us!

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Thank you for your kind sharing.

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Little things that happened around us should not be taken for granted. Sometimes, a little effort will bring much joy to others.

Do share with us what you think, so that we can further improve on our services and quality of our products. Any comments will be appreciated:)

Hope to hear from you soon.

Vince Chiang 90305057

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Preparation for the Christmas festival.

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The Christmas festival is always a time for lots of activities. It may be a tad late to sent in your sofa to us for to upholstery as we are quite filled up with orders. But of course if you may have a special reason or a particular request, we can always work out something for you:)

However, you may want to consider doing up some cushions to decorate your sofa? This will add further festive mood to your home.

 

Sometimes a simple flower cushion can make a lot of difference to the mood of your living room.

Perhaps a little dash of colours?

We have many selections of fabrics that you can consider. And since it is Christmas, you will definitely get a better deal!

Consult Vince @ 90305057. He will perhaps be able to suggest some ideas for your consideration.

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Publish in Norway design magazine

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We are proud to be providing our services to this Norwegian designer.

Upholster That Chair

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“Have you inherited a chair from your Mother’s house, found a lovely second hand option that you loved the shape of or are you just sick of your existing options??  Don’t dispair, upholstering may be the answer to your problem.  Decide where you are going to put this chair before you choose a material.  Is it going to be used a lot or is it going to be in a spare room just for show.  This will determine the quality of material required as well as the favoured colour scheme.”

Contact Vince Chiang 90305057 to find out more how you are bring new life to the thing you cherish!!!

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We take pride in your grace! Thank you.

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We are proud of what we do and we sincerely want you to be happy with what we offer. No promises, no fancy words and certainly no disguise. In all honesty, we are very grateful for customers who share your happiness with us. It does make a great deal of difference to us 🙂

Thank you again for your kindness! Do email us your feedback, we will love to hear from you.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy new year to our Clients!

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Here is little article that surface to me recently.

CentrepieceJuly10

Featured in EXPATLIVING.

When Linda Lim and Mike Fleming disagreed with their designer about a bold chaise longue in the entrance of their new home, it could have been cause for alarm. After all, this was the man whose company was providing a truckload of furnishings for the palatial new house they were having built off Bukit Timah Road.

Their preference for all things beige, earth and taupe was challenged by the swirling red-and-black graphic print suggested by Vince Chiang of Centrepiece Furnishing. The result? An arresting first impression of their dream home and a deeper trust in their designer’s skills.

Linda and Mike lived for almost 20 years in a rambling black-and-white bungalow on blue-chip Ridley Road, now a Pat’s Schoolhouse for several classes of very lucky children.

Their treasured photographs show a charming, homely place filled with old treasures and antiques. “I love junk shops!” laughs Linda, rattling off some of her favourite vintage haunts, including 2nd Look at Kaki Bukit and Like That One at Bukit Batok.

A few special items have made their way to their new home, too. An antique chess table with brass accents and an heirloom Art Deco sideboard sit comfortably with contemporary pieces for a stylish, personal interior decor.

Realising that much of their furniture needed to be given a fresh look for the new home, Linda saw Vince and Centrepiece Furnishing mentioned in an Expat Living article (finder’s fee, anyone?), and found his pricing competitive, his taste elegant and his service attentive.

Thus began a rich and creative partnership. When asked how many pieces Vince provided for the house, Linda exclaims “Everything!” He advised, listened, supported and encouraged the pair as decisions were made about designs and upholstery for couches, cushions, armchairs, dining chairs and bed headboards for the seven- bedroom family home.

When Linda’s great sense of style deserted her momentarily and she chose a discordant fabric for the master bedroom ottomans, Vince re-upholstered them for free – in the fabric he had suggested in the first place. And with true magnanimity, he threw in the couch cushions at no extra cost.

As a flooring-materials specialist who travels extensively, Linda knows her marbles and woods. She chose cream marble tiles and Burmese teak floorboards throughout the home. Juxtaposed against walls of ochre and tan, they give the three-storey house a warm, earthy, Mediterranean ambience.

“I go to Italy every year for my business and I look at the colours there,” says Linda. “They’re so rich.” Carpets from Turkey, Italian hand-painted ceramics and Israeli artworks (a gift from her daughter) complete the look.

It’s taken almost 12 months to get their home to polished perfection, but Linda and Mike think that all those evenings spent poring over fabric swatches have been worth it. Their home is a magnificent collaboration between client and creative specialist.

by Gill Haylock.

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