Shopping for everything that needs to be bought for your new BTO flat is a double-edged sword of excitement and fatigue. We feel ya; comparing 49 rain showers, having 20 tabs open just for mattresses, and scrolling through endless Reddit threads dedicated to bedsheet materials can get the best of us in a tizzy.
And while Shopee is one of, if not the first place we turn to for budget-friendly home organisation and household bits and bobs, the shopping platform is also where you can find bigger-ticket items from trusted brands.
To help you out, we’re not here to lay it on with the viral home gadgets and flouncy extras. Instead, we’ve narrowed it down to practical, no-regret quality buys that your new BTO definitely needs.
1. Mattress
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A mattress is one non-negotiable that literally every house needs. With a good mattress, you won’t have to worry yourself about choosing a new one in a couple of years, and your back and neck will also thank you for it in the long run.
With Shopee Mall, you have access to a wide range of quality and reliable options from trusted brands. They also follow Absolute Cheapest pricing, so you can set aside all your fears about online shopping, and overpaying.
Shopee Mall only features the brands’ official stores, and in the mattress world, you have recognisable names like TEMPUR, Woosa, and King Koil. Homegrown brand Woosa’s The Original PLUSH Mattress (from $2,347), for example, comes in their signature medium-firm finish, with a quilted Cloud Foam surface for an airy bounce, and an Italian-made microtencel cover. And as TikTok users @wethecurioustravelers reviewed after 100 days of using the mattress, it certainly wins on all fronts.
Otherwise, check out King Koil, or TEMPUR for a bigger splurge. Pro tip: Hang around for special sale event days, and stack your vouchers to enjoy maximum savings.
2. Tencel or bamboo sheets
Image credit: @wanderfoo_ via Instagram
Pair your new mattress with hypoallergenic and bacteria-resistant Tencel sheets, which are perfect for Singapore’s humid climate. The lyocell material is designed to feel smooth and cool against the skin, with moisture-wicking properties so you don’t feel icky and sticky.
Enter the Granjoy Tencel bedsheet quilt cover set (from $267), which comes in a whopping 14 colours that you can pick from. Besides Tencel, they also stock 100% bamboo sheets (from $397), which online reviewers love for the soft, gentle finish.
Look out for the fabric compositions of bedsheets, rather than just the threadcount, when you’re making your pick. Tencel sheets should state certifications such as OEKO-TEX, while your bamboo sheets should be made from 100% bamboo-derived fibres, and not just be “bamboo-feel”.
3. Mattress protector
Image credit: CozyLuxe
An absolutely underrated necessity for the home, a mattress protector should be on everyone’s shopping list if and when you are getting ready for your new BTO flat. You’ve already spent a fair dime on the mattress, and the sheets that go over it. Don’t let an unfortunate kopi incident or oopsie from your little one or pet get in the way of you enjoying it.
The CozyLuxe 100% cotton mattress protector (from $8.90) is a great wallet-friendly option to begin your search with. Its waterproof layer protects your mattress against spills, dust mites, and allergens; in other words, it extends the lifespan of your mattress.
It’s also 100% cotton, which checks off the list for being breathable and machine-washable too. Plus, it won’t feel like you’re sleeping on a plastic bag.
4. Rain shower set
Screengrab from: @ourcosy.abode via Lemon8
For hotel-quality showers without the five-star price tag, check out Singaporean brand Rigel, with its Maestro rain shower set ($648) that comes with an extra-wide, 24.8cm rain shower, and integrated bidet spray.
P.S: Rigel’s bathroom taps are known to be water- and energy-saving, lowering water consumption by up to 65%. They’ve got a 4.9-star rating on their official Shopee store too, and Lemon8 user @ourcosy.abode highlights the durability of their Rigel fixtures.
Screengrab from: @may.lee.homes via Lemon8
Alternatively, treat yourself to a TOTO UMI single lever shower column set ($983). For Lemon8 user @may.lee.homes, who had used Grohe, Hans Grohe, and Rigel in her previous homes, TOTO was her immediate choice “in terms of aesthetics and function”.
If you were looking for further justification of the cost involved, all TOTO fittings are made with pure brass alloy that’s antimicrobial and corrosion-resistant, and de-leaded to eliminate possibilities of lead contamination.
5. Statement sofas
Image credit: Loft Home
Shopee Mall isn’t only your shopping destination for the bedroom and toilet, because you can also get quality living and dining pieces on the platform too. For 4.9 star-rated Loft Home, their official store on the site offers 15-day free returns.
We spotted a Loft Home contemporary teddy fabric modular sofa (from $413.80), which you can buy in separate pieces to suit your style and home; perfect for a customisable arrangement that you can switch up at will.
Alternatively, their Loft Home Scandinavian fabric sofa WALTZ (from $1,513.80) fits right in with the boucle sofa trend, with 3- or 4-seater options for you to pick from.
No-regret quality home buys from Shopee
When you’re furnishing an entire BTO, making sure to buy from established brands through Shopee Mall gives you an additional layer of assurance over the random marketplace approach. With Shopee Mall, you can shop from the comfort of home, and are guaranteed 100% authentic products, so it’s a good place to cop the branded stuff with stackable discounts. That’s not forgetting the Mall’s 15-day return policy, subject to the relevant conditions.
For eligible products, Fulfilled by Shopee (FBS) goes another step further: inventory is sent to Shopee’s warehouse, from which Shopee handles fulfilment after the purchase is made. Eligible FBS items can even support Shopee’s same-day or next-day delivery promises.
With 9.9 just around the corner, don’t forget to collect and use the special event voucher which gets you $99 off $450 spent!
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Cover image adapted from: Loft Home, Granjoy, Rigel
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