Furniture picks
The wives of Wisteria Lane on Desperate Housewives would be more into fixing up their homes if they weren?t so into intrigue. Joy Fang suggests a few furniture deals for them. -myp
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
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By Joy Fang
SUSAN MAYER
She'd buy: The Brownsville seven-piece dining set ($499; U.P. $1,293, promotional price till Dec 31). Made from solid Malaysian Oak wood, it is of a light cappuccino colour. Like the perfect man, this baby's steady, firm and reliable.
Why she'd love it: Susan (played by Teri Hatcher) is a sensible person who doesn't go for a lot of flash. She would appreciate a dining-room table that's fuss-free. And since she's still searching for love, she might at least appreciate this dining set's qualities - simple, sturdy, reliable. Just like the perfect mate.
Get it at: Picket & Rail, 566, Woodlands Road. For more outlets, call 6362-2096
BREE HODGE
She'd buy: This dining set (from $599 onwards; U.P. from $1,099 onwards, promotional price from today to Sunday) comprising a marble table and four chairs says sophistication, but doesn't try too hard. Tables range from 4 ft to 6 ft and come in rectangle or round shapes. Also comes in different colours, with 20 choices of solid-wood and leather chairs.
Why she'd love it: The anal, neurotic Bree (played by Marcia Cross) is, on the outside, the perfect housewife.
On the inside, you know she holds on to a few dark secrets. This dining set goes a long way in helping her keep up appearances.
Get it at: The Green Furnishing, Block 845 Tanjong Katong Complex, #02-14A Geylang Road. For more outlets, call 6741-0138
GABRIELLE SOLIS
She'd buy: This wooden bedframe ($299, U.P. $499) comes in 20 colours, and is supported by strong chrome legs, with a headrest made of man-made leather.
Why she'd love it: Ah, Gabrielle. The feisty little senorita (played by Eva Longoria Parker) has had an affair, married a politician, then re-married her ex-husband Carlos.
With so many comings and goings in the bedroom, she'd surely appreciate something sturdy to er, hang on to.
Get it at: Brighton Furniture Centre, 38, Commonwealth Ave. For more outlets, call 6474-1788
EDIE WILLIAMS
She'd buy: This sofa set made with genuine leather comes with adjustable headrests ($1,899; U.P. $3,998, promotional price from today to Sunday). The promotional period will allow buyers to personalise their sets with a choice of Italian leather, custom firmness and stitch patterns.
Why she'd love it: Call her the prodigal housewife, for Edie (played by Nicollette Sheridan) just refuses to fit in with the rest. Manipulative and vindictive, she'd love a comfy throne to sit upon while plotting various schemes against her neighbours.
Get it at: The Green Furnishing, Block 845 Tanjong Katong Complex, #02-14A Geylang Road. For more outlets, call 6741-0138
LYNETTE SCAVO
She'd buy: A super-saver deal, packed with three items - an L-shaped sofa with detachable cushion
covers and seats made of high-density foam, a 174cm x 44cm TV console, and a dining set with a chrome-plated metal frame and hard synthetic-leather seats (all items $1,399; U.P. $1,797, promotional price till Feb 28)
Why she'd love it: The mother of four, played by Felicity Huffman, is a harried ex-advertising executive with four meddlesome kids.
Someone with a huge family would love grabbing a deal that caters to all the whims of her naughty children, while giving her worn house a needed boost.
Get it at: Defu Furnishing, 15, Defu Avenue 1. For more outlets, call 6282-6168.
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