Shop furniture and home accessories under one roof at Tan Boon Liat Building. Here are our favourites...
A long-time go-to for interior stylists in the know, Tan Boon Liat Building on Outram Road is the furniture mecca of Singapore. We’ve visited countless times over the years! Don’t be fooled by its age or industrial facade – this gem is a veritable treasure trove of quality furniture and unique home decor. Whether you’re refreshing your living area or planning a complete home makeover, here are the stores to check out at Tan Boon Liat.
Where to shop at Tan Boon Liat Building
Our recommendations if you’re pressed for time:
- Bespoke wooden furniture: Bold and Urban
- A soft furnishings haven: Bode Fabrics & Furnishings
- For one-of-a-kind home decor: Artful House
- Shop eco-friendly pieces: Mountain Living
1. Jehan Gallery: Luxurious handmade rugs
Looking for the perfect finishing touch for your home? Take a gander at Jehan Gallery. This seven-generation family business is known for having the largest collection of traditional Persian and modern hand-knotted rugs in Southeast Asia. Its unique design-centric approach and extensive rug collection allows for the creation of luxurious and iconic interiors that stand the test of time.
Luxury is the name of the game, featuring hand-knotted rugs made from 100% natural and sustainable materials. Think Merino wool and luxe bamboo silk. If you’re up for a one-of-a-kind rug, the team has got you covered too. Work with the in-house design team to create a bespoke piece crafted to your specifications – yes, down to the colours, designs and dimensions. Say hello to a piece that blends heritage with modern innovation and design, and is distinctively yours.
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 7pm
Address: Jehan Gallery, #03-08, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
2. Secret Furnishing Premium: Jazz up your windows
Looking for premium yet wallet-friendly window furnishing? Be spoilt for choice at Secret Furnishing Premium with its curated selection of curtains, blinds, motorised zip blinds and wallpapers. Featuring well-loved local and international brands, the collection includes the likes of Acacia Fabrics, a luxurious Belgium textile brand known for high-quality and sophisticated curtains; and Hunter Douglas, a leading American window blinds and coverings manufacturer with iconic designs like motorised honeycomb and Venetian blinds.
There’s also Japanese brand TOSO, acclaimed for its precision and craftsmanship in window treatments. Think pleated, wooden and Roman blinds that meld traditional aesthetics with functionality. And don’t forget to check out ZipSquare, a local favourite for motorised zip blinds that shield up to 99% of rain and sunlight. Priced at $19.90 per square foot, they transform any outdoor area into a private functional space. Plus, they come with an eight-year, all-covered warranty – we hear it has the longest warranty period in the market!
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 7pm
Address: Secret Furnishing Premium, #08-07, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
3. Bold and Urban: Bespoke wood furnishing
On the hunt for customised solid wood furniture that will fit perfectly with your decor at home? Look to Bold and Urban for an affordable customisation service that won’t keep you waiting. The shop works with its own factory, which means it only charges customers the material cost and can create products in about four to six weeks. Whether you’re on the lookout for sofas, TV consoles, dining tables, shoe cabinets or chairs, these folks have everything you need.
The process is simple, too. All you have to do is send the team images of your dream piece, and they’ll craft it to your preferences. Custom-made furniture that’s done in a short wait time and won’t burn a hole in your pocket? Sign us up already!
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 7pm
Address: Bold and Urban, #07-01, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
4. Rooma: All things rattan and wood
If you’re a fan of rattan and wood, you won’t be at a loss for options here. Rooma specialises in rattan and wood furnishings in various finishes, textures and forms. Plus, every furniture piece is handmade and designed in-house by the team before being handcrafted by skilled craftsmen in Indonesia.
Fans of rustic charm will fall head over heels for its catalogue. These folks offer everything from barstools and benches to bedframes and cabinets – all made with the timeless rattan and wood materials, no less. Prefer to have your furniture designed from scratch? Hit up the team for customisation services.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11am to 6.30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 6.30pm
Address: Rooma, #13-01/02/04, 315 Outram Road, Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074
5. Dormiente: Essentials for deep slumber
No home is complete without a great bed for a good night’s sleep. And it’s a huge commitment, we get it. How about giving Dormiente’s mattresses a spin? The latex mattresses are open-pored and breathable. But the huge perk is its all-point elasticity. This means that the mattress will follow the curves of your body which provides maximum comfort. If you still have questions or need help figuring out your sleep needs, book a private viewing to consult the team. Get a wood bedframe to go with it and look forward to a beautiful night’s sleep.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm
Address: Dormiente, #11-10, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
6. Gamut: To brighten up your space
We pay a lot of attention to our sofas, tables, chairs, curtains and wallpapers. But an often overlooked element that can make a world of difference? Lighting. This designer lighting one-stop shop will (literally) brighten up your space with a curation of unique fixtures. From artistically-shaped pendant lamps and wall lamps that are akin to art pieces, to magnificent chandeliers that steal the show, Gamut has it all. Watt a way to give your home a glow-up!
Opening hours: By appointment only
Address: Gamut, #07-07, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
7. Living With Art: Artworks to liven up your home
To breathe life into your new home, check out this shop for artworks from artists across the globe – with an emphasis on local talent. The showroom features everything from canvas art to bronze sculptures. Going furniture shopping for something more personal to enhance your living space? These folks can whip up customised art with your preferred colour, theme, size, style and medium to bring your vision to life.
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 7pm
Address: Living With Art, #02-05, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
8. Soul & Tables: Furniture crafted with the planet in mind
With a design credo that focuses on innovation, sustainability and impeccable contemporary design, Soul & Tables certainly knows the way into every home owner’s heart. There’s plenty to choose from, depending on your taste. From sturdy bed frames to extendable dining tables, unique shelves and storage units. Every piece is made from ethically sourced wood that’ll give your home that refined touch.
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 7pm
Address: Soul & Tables, #02-03 & #02-09, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
9. Hassan’s Carpets: A treasure trove of rugs
Fancy some luxurious bespoke rugs to jazz up your home? Swing by Hassan’s Carpets, a four-generational carpet gallery that houses more than a thousand handcrafted pieces. Made using the finest natural dyes and yarns, every carpet boasts unique artistry and fine quality. Take home a one-of-a-kind rug tailored to your liking, or browse through the gallery’s treasure trove of vintage pieces, modern designs and more.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm; Sunday, 11am to 6pm
Address: Hassan’s Carpets, #02-06, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
10. Journey East: Curated collection of well-loved brands
You’ll be hard-pressed not to find anything that strikes your fancy in Journey East. This sprawling space is where you’ll see lovely pieces in every corner. There’s industrial-contemporary furniture by District Eight Design and charming home accessories from House Doctor. Plus, restored and up-cycled Asian vintage treasures and our favourite sustainable furniture line, d-Bodhi. Best of all, the decades-old brand offers excellent service and its items are always uniquely beautiful.
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 6pm
Address: Journey East, #03-02, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
11. Artful House: Unique artisanal home decor
Got a hankering for furniture with character? Artful House will be right up your alley. Because heritage plays a big part in its design aesthetic, you’ll find a plethora of one-of-a-kind pieces and eye-catching home accents. What we really love is Artful House’s vintage, recycled wood range: old windows, doors and carvings are given a new lease of life and turned into unique chests, consoles and bookcases.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 6pm
Address: Artful House, #08-04, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
12. Grey and Sanders: Quality natural materials at its heart
This shop specialises in premium solid wood dining furniture and stylish leather sofas. If you like statement pieces that tell a story, the showroom will press all your buttons. The focus here is on quality natural materials! Think old-growth woods and Italian full-grain and top-grain leather – all transformed into modern, minimalist pieces. And yes, that is a Scandinavian influence you see there. Grey and Sanders has an in-house workshop, and its team is equipped with expert woodworking knowledge. Just browse the collection to find a unique, natural beauty that will be the centre of your home for years to come.
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 7pm
Address: Grey and Sanders, #06-02, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
13. Bode Fabrics & Furnishings: A soft furnishings haven
Shoppers, welcome to soft furnishings heaven! We’re not exaggerating when we say Bode Fabrics & Furnishings is the place to give your living space a makeover. After all, it’s home to an extensive collection of textile fabrics, wall coverings, cushions and curtains from the likes of Decortex Firenze, Timorous Beasties and other leading designers sourced from all over the world. Even better: the team also provides bespoke upholstery services if you need something customised.
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 6pm; Thursday and Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday, 11am to 4pm
Address: Bode Fabrics & Furnishings, #05-10, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
14. Mountain Living: Home to designer wood furniture
Mountain Living is a purveyor of high-quality, environmentally-friendly teak wood furniture. This is where contemporary design meets stylish simplicity. Fans of the timeless aesthetic will find plenty to love. This includes beautiful dining tables, bed frames and sofas. Mountain Living caters to all kinds of interior styles by offering an impressive range of leading European designer collections such as Karpenter, Square Roots, White Lofty and more.
Opening hours: Daily, 10.30am to 6.30pm
Address: Mountain Living, #04-05, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
15. Fritz Hansen: Well-loved Danish brand for over 150 years
You simply can’t miss out on lounging in the gorgeous Fritz Hansen showroom, which features cosy nooks where you can relax and get away from the heat outside. For more than 150 years, the Danish brand has been delivering iconic designs by the likes of Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjærholm and Hans J. Wegner.
Standout pieces such as the fluid Swan chair from the 1950s and the puzzle-like Nendo from the 2000s have remained crowd favourites among customers. Whether you’re looking for items for your office, home or commercial property, you’ll walk away with interior-elevating finds.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6.30pm
Address: Fritz Hansen, #13-08, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
16. Vitra: Striking pieces hailing from Switzerland
Opened in partnership with W Atelier, this Swiss family-owned design company is beloved for classics like the Hal Chair that’s made of soft wood and is timeless enough to suit any space. Mixing things up with modern contemporary designs, there are also plush seatings like the Suita Sofa, which you can sink into for a leisurely movie night.
Looking for a striking statement? The Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton will do the trick with its unique heart-shaped silhouette and eye-catching colours. Check out the showroom in person: products from the Vitra home, office and accessories collections are all available in store!
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6.30pm
Address: Vitra, #14-08, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
17. Arete Culture: Home decor that adds character
In need of that all-important finishing touch to your home? Look no further than Arete Culture. Specialising in gorgeous home accessories and soft furnishings, this contemporary showroom is a treasure trove for lovers of all things luxe. Think handmade mirrors and hand-built dining tables – at reasonable prices, no less. What’s more, if your home needs a makeover, Arete Culture offers fuss-free styling services, too.
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 6pm
Address: Arete Culture, #06-01, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
18. Singapore Trading Post: Vintage selection with Asian charm
This lovely establishment carefully selects pieces from India, Indonesia, China, and Vietnam – old trading posts in the past. From elegant sideboards to pineapple-shaped boxes, its collection of furniture, home products and gifts all oozes the romantic style of vintage Singapore. The selection is definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for furnishings with a side of Asian charm.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm; Saturday, 11am to 6pm; Sunday, 11.30am to 5.30pm
Address: Singapore Trading Post, #08-01, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
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