One of Singapore's Best-Kept Furniture Secrets Throws a Party
Discover the shopping (and social!) delights in Tan Boon Liat at its first ever block party
Design-savvy homeowners have long flocked to Tan Boon Liat, an under-the-radar lifestyle destination for furniture, home accessories, and everything else you need for a well-made home – good food and drinks included. Most of us love the building for its community charm and its ever-growing range of furniture, but what keeps people returning is the TBL shopping experience. Unlike your typical mall jaunt, shoppers have to navigate narrow corridors between showrooms and root around 15 storeys for eclectic finds and handmade gems.
Come the weekend of November 26-27 , Tan Boon Liat will throw its first ever Block Party, where 21 participating showrooms will open their doors for celebratory fun. Read on for event highlights!
Come the weekend of November 26-27 , Tan Boon Liat will throw its first ever Block Party, where 21 participating showrooms will open their doors for celebratory fun. Read on for event highlights!
The 21 participating showrooms include:
(Unit)
#01-10 FairPrice Antique
#02-01 Ethnicraft Online
#02-06 Hassan’s Carpets
#03-02 Journey East
#03-04 Knocknock
#03-06 8edtimes
#03-08/09/10 Jehan Gallery & The Beuro
#04-03B Golden Teak
#05-03 The Providore
#05-10 BODE & Vantage Concept
#06-01 Arete Culture
#07-01 Singapore Trading Post
#07-03 The Shophouse
#07-04 Underground Wines
#07-05 Deer Industries
#07-06A Unikhome
#07-07 Gamut
#08-04 Artful House
#08-06 Plain Vanilla Home
#11-09B Make Room
#11-10 dormiente
(Unit)
#01-10 FairPrice Antique
#02-01 Ethnicraft Online
#02-06 Hassan’s Carpets
#03-02 Journey East
#03-04 Knocknock
#03-06 8edtimes
#03-08/09/10 Jehan Gallery & The Beuro
#04-03B Golden Teak
#05-03 The Providore
#05-10 BODE & Vantage Concept
#06-01 Arete Culture
#07-01 Singapore Trading Post
#07-03 The Shophouse
#07-04 Underground Wines
#07-05 Deer Industries
#07-06A Unikhome
#07-07 Gamut
#08-04 Artful House
#08-06 Plain Vanilla Home
#11-09B Make Room
#11-10 dormiente
Attend free styling workshops and design talks
The great thing about TBL showrooms is that most of them are owner-operated, which means you’re almost always guaranteed good service and expert tips. Want to delve deep? Don’t miss these talks and workshops:
SATURDAY, Nov 26
10am-12pm // Free festive styling workshop by interior stylist Christina Jensen at Arete Culture (#06-01) where participants will learn how to style their homes for the season.
11.30am // Learn the secrets of carpet weaving from Suliman Hamid, owner of Hassan Carpets (#02-06). View museum-quality pieces from his personal collection.
1.30-3pm // Craft for charity at a Woodstring Art workshop by Golden Teak (#04-03B). Part of the proceeds will be donated to Star Shelter, a secular shelter for victims of family violence.
2pm // Join Jenny Lewis, founder and owner of BODE (#05-10) as she takes you through colour and pattern trends for the home.
3pm// Don’t know the ins and outs of designer lighting? Join the Gamut (#12-07) team for a crash course on the world’s leading designers and brands.
SUNDAY, Nov 27
1.30-3pm // Craft for charity at a Woodstring Art workshop by Golden Teak (#04-03B)! Part of the proceeds will be donated to Star Shelter.
2pm // Learn the secrets of carpet weaving from Suliman Hamid, owner of Hassan Carpets (#02-06). View museum-quality pieces from his personal collection.
The great thing about TBL showrooms is that most of them are owner-operated, which means you’re almost always guaranteed good service and expert tips. Want to delve deep? Don’t miss these talks and workshops:
SATURDAY, Nov 26
10am-12pm // Free festive styling workshop by interior stylist Christina Jensen at Arete Culture (#06-01) where participants will learn how to style their homes for the season.
11.30am // Learn the secrets of carpet weaving from Suliman Hamid, owner of Hassan Carpets (#02-06). View museum-quality pieces from his personal collection.
1.30-3pm // Craft for charity at a Woodstring Art workshop by Golden Teak (#04-03B). Part of the proceeds will be donated to Star Shelter, a secular shelter for victims of family violence.
2pm // Join Jenny Lewis, founder and owner of BODE (#05-10) as she takes you through colour and pattern trends for the home.
3pm// Don’t know the ins and outs of designer lighting? Join the Gamut (#12-07) team for a crash course on the world’s leading designers and brands.
SUNDAY, Nov 27
1.30-3pm // Craft for charity at a Woodstring Art workshop by Golden Teak (#04-03B)! Part of the proceeds will be donated to Star Shelter.
2pm // Learn the secrets of carpet weaving from Suliman Hamid, owner of Hassan Carpets (#02-06). View museum-quality pieces from his personal collection.
PLAYplay by Lanzavecchia + Wai for Journey East
Free chocolate and wine tastings (and more)
Design hunting is serious (and tiring) business, so don’t forget to stop by The Providore (#05-03) for complimentary chocolate and panettone tastings! I’m also partial to their ice cream sandwiches by Pat & Stick’s, which adults love just as much as children.
If you’re into quality wine, head upstairs to Underground Wines (#07-04) where you can sample a number of fine wines, including a sparkling Méthode Champenoise.
And psst: pop into Singapore Trading Post (#07-01) for a warm mince pie (among loads more promos)!
Design hunting is serious (and tiring) business, so don’t forget to stop by The Providore (#05-03) for complimentary chocolate and panettone tastings! I’m also partial to their ice cream sandwiches by Pat & Stick’s, which adults love just as much as children.
If you’re into quality wine, head upstairs to Underground Wines (#07-04) where you can sample a number of fine wines, including a sparkling Méthode Champenoise.
And psst: pop into Singapore Trading Post (#07-01) for a warm mince pie (among loads more promos)!
Liberty Art Fabrics
Collection launches PLUS be the first to check out the new Plain Vanilla Home
Famed bakery Plain Vanilla (#08-06) will be venturing into homewares and launching their showroom right around the #TBLblockparty weekend. Armed with specialty products like crockery, aromatherapy products, and even cleaning products from all around the world, this showroom will also house Singapore’s first dry flower specialist, Floral Kokoro.
Deer Industries (#07-05) will be launching a new collection of small and large Deer Rugs, while over at Make Room (#11-09B), shoppers can pick up a limited edition collection of Christmas decor and eco-friendly wooden trees for the season!
Famed bakery Plain Vanilla (#08-06) will be venturing into homewares and launching their showroom right around the #TBLblockparty weekend. Armed with specialty products like crockery, aromatherapy products, and even cleaning products from all around the world, this showroom will also house Singapore’s first dry flower specialist, Floral Kokoro.
Deer Industries (#07-05) will be launching a new collection of small and large Deer Rugs, while over at Make Room (#11-09B), shoppers can pick up a limited edition collection of Christmas decor and eco-friendly wooden trees for the season!
Seasonal savings and pop-ups
What’s a celebration without a little fanfare? Perhaps the best part about this #TBLblockparty is the massive savings. All participating showrooms are offering discounts of up to 70 per cent off as well as lucky draw prizes, secret Santa surprises, and plenty of social media contest goodies.
PLUS! Don’t miss the holiday pop-ups to get your Christmas shopping done (while mentally adding furniture pieces to your own wish list):
What’s a celebration without a little fanfare? Perhaps the best part about this #TBLblockparty is the massive savings. All participating showrooms are offering discounts of up to 70 per cent off as well as lucky draw prizes, secret Santa surprises, and plenty of social media contest goodies.
PLUS! Don’t miss the holiday pop-ups to get your Christmas shopping done (while mentally adding furniture pieces to your own wish list):
- The Providore (#05-03) will host a pop-up market of gift sets, festive hampers, jewellery by Liz B and Zebra & Jojo, and ethnic bags and clutches by Frankitas.
- Make Room (#11-09B) will feature pop-up brand showcases by Mase Jewelry, Ashley & Co, and Hello Chocolate.
This two-day only design showcase features workshops and talks, food and wine tastings, silent auctions, special offers and savings, collection launches, a brand new showroom launch, seasonal gift ideas and holiday pop-up bazaars, and over $5,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.
When: November 26-27 (Saturday-Sunday), 10am-7pm
Where: Tan Boon Liat, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
All showrooms are open to the public and most events are free-of-charge.