Refresh Your Space with a Touch of Asian Heritage This New Year

They say first impressions are the lasting ones. As we enter a season of gatherings and festivities with the coming Lunar New Year, it is the perfect time to rejuvenate and refresh your home. Incorporate a hint of Asian heritage while making your home impressionable with SCENE SHANG’s carefully designed and one-of-a-kind furniture pieces.

A play on the Chinese words “新赏” which translates to “new” and “appreciation” respectively, SCENE SHANG is a local lifestyle label that draws inspiration from the decor of 1930s Shanghai. Known for their unique approach to creating indelible memories and stories through their handcrafted pieces, SCENE SHANG works closely with Asian artisans to create furniture and homewares that provide the perfect harmony between contemporary and traditional to fit an urban home.

Here are some ways to spruce up your home while adding a touch of Asian heritage with SCENE SHANG’s beautiful pieces.

Welcome your guests with SCENE SHANG’s MING Half Octagon Console. An exquisite piece that was inspired by the Ming dynasty, it echoes the elegance of classic Chinese furniture with a simple geometric design. Made of solid elm wood and set on symmetrical brass plated stainless steel legs, the console can be placed at the entrance or foyer and is a practical spot for your keys and letters.

For something a little more traditional and niche, consider the KIAN Old Elm Wood Gate Bench. Commonly placed near gates or in this case, the entrance of your home, the bench serves as an elegant yet convenient prop to assist anyone entering or leaving your home.

A simple piece of rug can add texture and depth to any room you place it in. Handwoven from natural jute fibres, you will find that the Braided Jute Round Rug helps create a warm and rustic vibe to your home. Not only can the rug protect your floor, its natural shades also serve as a complementary background to make your space feel cosier.

For those who love a decorative yet functional piece, SCENE SHANG’s ART DECO Cane Tray may just be what you are looking for. Made with natural cane and rattan binding, it is completed with a touch of brass on its handles.

This sturdy tray comes in three sizes and allows you to keep anything from fruits in the kitchen to bath or home accessories like towels and vanity sets. Its natural colours can also bring a warm and homely touch to wherever you place it.

A versatile piece that can be used as an ottoman and a coffee table, the WEAVE Weatherproof Pouf even comes with a large storage – making it the perfect homeware accessory to have. Sustainably made from 100% recyclable, woven synthetic fibre and aluminium frames, this weatherproof pouf can be place anywhere in your home or out on your porch. Not to mention, its signature solid brass handles showcase a subtlety of Asian heritage, making it even more unique.

Add a pop of colour and geometry to your home with THE MAVERICK Cane Chair. Handmade by artisans, the rattan is skilfully bent to create the frame of the armchair and is bounded by natural, undyed leather. It is well paired with a smooth and easy-to-clean microfiber upholstery that comes in two colours - sienna and olive. Alternatively, for an additional seating option, you can also consider THE MAVERICK Cane Sofa.

If you are looking to add something fun and playful, you will love the geometric shapes and childhood nostalgia that the JIA JU Rocking Stool brings.

Handcrafted from beech wood into an angular polygon seat and finished with a brass and rattan hexagon, this piece is a modern take on retro rocking rattan horse and can even double up as a cool dining stool. It features cleanly finished joints as an homage to the artistry of Ming Dynasty craftsmanship and adds personality when placed anywhere from the living area to the playroom.

Discover more contemporary Asian designs for your home from SCENE SHANG.