Opening Acts

The city welcomes a new cast of design showrooms, each bringing curated collections, creative collaborators and fresh, hybrid experiences

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ATELIER V&A

Hidden within an industrial complex in Kaki Bukit, Atelier V&A defies its modest entrance and lift lobby to reveal a soaring, gallery-like space. Founded by Singaporean designer Venetia Gu and Australian-Dutch stylist Aisha Hillary-Morgan, the atelier is both showroom and working studio—a rarity in Singapore. Within its double-height workshop, master artisans craft bespoke furniture under the Atelier One line, while the Vanda collection reimagines florals as sculptural arrangements. Infused with playfulness and bursts of personality, the duo also breathe new life into clients' existing pieces, transforming even broken items into design treasures. Here, craftsmanship becomes theatre, and design is felt as much as it is seen.

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DORELAN

Italian bedding specialist Dorelan has opened its first dedicated Singapore showroom at LuxeRoom at the Raffles Hotel Arcade, right next to Savoir Beds. Founded in 1968, the brand is renowned for its in-house craftsmanship and advanced sleep technology, with every mattress and bed frame made entirely in Italy. At the heart of its innovation is MyForm, a proprietary material engineered to support the body with ergonomic precision while regulating temperature for optimal rest. With collections ranging from the indulgent Epic Mattress to the performance-driven Re:Active, Dorelan transforms sleep into an experience of true luxury and wellness.