From timeless furniture icons to tech-smart upgrades, here’s our pick of seven living room must-haves that balance beauty with everyday function.
29 August 2025
String System by String Furniture
No living room feels complete without storage that’s both practical and stylish. Enter the String System, a Scandinavian design classic introduced in 1949. Lightweight yet durable, its modular format lets you expand, rearrange, and customise endlessly — whether you’re styling a compact corner or spanning an entire feature wall. It’s storage that evolves with you.
Available at Danish Design Co
MAGNAZip by mc.2
Singapore living often blurs indoors and out, which makes light and heat control a priority. MAGNAZip’s wrinkle-free outdoor blind system — powered by a Somfy motor and guided by neodymium magnets — keeps interiors cool, private, and protected from UV, rain, and even insects. A sleek solution for spaces that crave shade without sacrificing style.
Daystak Side Chair by &Tradition
Stackable, lightweight, and effortlessly elegant, Robin Day’s mid-century Daystak chair is proof that good design never dates. Its refined silhouette conceals a surprisingly robust structure, making it equally at home around a dining table or as extra seating when guests arrive. A timeless utility piece every home benefits from.
Available at CULT Design
Arbiter Sofa by Maxalto
Every living room needs a centrepiece. With its oversized cushions, modular flexibility, and layered comfort system, Maxalto’s Arbiter Sofa brings scale and sophistication to larger spaces. The balance of bold proportions with refined detailing makes it as inviting as it is elegant — a true anchor for contemporary living.
Available at Space Furniture
K1 Shelving System by Kriptonite
For those who see walls as opportunities, the K1 Shelving System transforms blank canvases into personalised storage and display zones. Fully customisable with shelves, containers, and uprights, it adapts from a sleek home library to a child-friendly organiser or creative studio backdrop. Minimalist in form, maximal in function.
Available at Grafunkt
Jasper Sofa by King Living
Few pieces work harder than King Living’s Jasper Sofa. Modular at heart, it reconfigures from sectional to guest bed, and even integrates accessories like wireless charging tables and SONOS brackets via its Smart Pockets. With hidden storage, indulgent cushioning, and a steel-frame backbone, it’s comfort and tech rolled into one living room essential.
Efenz Ceiling Fan
Climate comfort is key in every Singapore living room. Efenz’s WiFi-enabled ceiling fan syncs with Smart Life, Tuya, and Siri, offering 13 functions including Natural Breeze mode, reverse airflow, and a sleep timer. Finished in limited edition hydrographic colours, it keeps your space cool while doubling as a stylish design feature.
A great living room isn’t just about big sofas or pretty shelves — it’s about thoughtful pieces that make daily life easier, more comfortable, and more stylish. With these seven essentials, you’ll have all the building blocks for a space that looks good and works even better.
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