You’ve got it all laid out: the glossary of essential Taobao keywords you need to know, a guide to shopping furniture on Taobao, even the 3D rendering services you can find on the site. But if the thought of paying for shipping on large furniture items or looking for freight forwarders has put you off thus far, we’ve got good news for you: Taobao is now offering free doorstep shipping to Singapore, even for large furniture.
What are some of the pieces you can look forward to shopping for your new home? We’ve sussed out some of the best and most wallet-friendly options to consider, so you don’t have to sell an arm, a leg, and then some for an aesthetic nest.
Sofas & armchairs from RMB293 (~S$55.12)
Some people say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but we would like to suggest the living room as a worthwhile contender for the title. This is, after all, the room where you entertain, hang out, and chill, be it alone, with bae, or with friends and family.
Image credit: Zooi Home
Enter the retro chic bean bag armchair (from RMB293, ~S$55.12) from Zooi Home, with its beech wood armrests, saddle leather upholstery webbing, and cotton linen or chenille upholstery. Our top pick is this polka-dotted cotton linen, which would fit right into a mid-century modern, or retro eclectic living room.
For something more bauhaus-inspired, you might instead go for the ginger yellow, or wasabi green chenille options.
P.S.: You could even opt to add a matching ottoman to rest your feet upon.
Image credit: Yong Jia
We also stan this Cashew-shaped Boucle Chenille Sofa (from RMB1,480) from Yong Jia that at ~S$278.41 is an absolute steal. Nail the boucle trend for your minimalist home, complete with organic, curved shape, and beautiful French cream colourway that’ll make this a truly showstopping piece.
Plus, it seats 3, or more if you don’t mind a squeeze.
Image credit: Yisheju Designer Furniture
If you’re after a full leather piece, then this Modern Leather Electric Sofa (from RMB6,280, ~S$1,181.36) from Yisheju Designer Furniture is one to ogle. Upholstered in top grain cow-hide, it comes in 2.1m to 4.15m lengths, and you can even customise the leather colour to your liking.
That’s not all: the electric sofa has an extendable seat so you can lounge in Gold Class comfort right at home. Plus, it ships for free.
Tables from RMB1,100 (~S$206.93)
Image adapted from: Manutti
Small homes don’t have to be cramped when you have nifty furniture that fold away when not in use. Take, for example, Manutti’s Solid Wood Folding & Extendable Dining Table (RMB2,660, ~S$500.38) from Manutti, which you can opt for in natural cedar or walnut stain.
It comes with stackable stools and 4 additional extenders, so you can seat up to 8 around the table.
Image credit: Nong Home
For something a little darker, with a vintage vibe, consider this Distressed Solid Wood Slab Dining Table (from RMB2,715, ~S$510.73) from Nong Home, in lengths from 1.6m to 3m to suit all dining room sizes. Made of solid elm or walnut in your choice of a smooth or distressed finish, this is a classic, statement piece that will stand the test of time.
Image adapted from: Zooi Home
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum is the Dopamine Round Table (from RMB1,856, ~S$349.14) from Zooi Home that comes in Fog Salt Blue or Creamy Yellow. Whether you’re looking for a small 80cm round table, or a larger 120cm variant, this funky set with your choice of mismatched chairs is a cheerful addition that’ll brighten up the room.
Image credit: Hsmj Aesthetics
Travertine anything costs a bomb here, so look to Taobao source for pieces that don’t hurt your wallet, such as this Vintage Travertine Slab Spliced Coffee Table (from RMB844, ~S$158.77), that you can order from Hsmj Aesthetics. You can even contact the shop to select your slab of stone before it’s shipped to you.
Image adapted from: Nong Home
If you’re up for a bit of a splurge, and are after a super rustic, Scandi-style living room, these coffee tables might be just what you’re looking for. Priced from RMB2,209 (~S$415.54) for a 60cm- to 69cm-wide Wooden Coffee Table from Nong Home, it’ll look just as though a tree were growing up through your living room.
TV consoles from RMB1,053 (~S$198.08)
Image adapted from: TieOU
Those in the know will recognise this set of Modular TV Cabinet (from RMB1,053, ~S$198.08) by TieOU as an USM Haller System-inspired piece of furniture. Besides olive green, yellow, black, and white, the store is able to customise your console in whatever colour you like.
In short, this system could go with a bauhaus living room, a retro one, a mid-century modern, or even a futuristic apartment, depending on the colour you pick.
Image adapted from: Mei Yuan Xuan
Then, for those who want their homes to scream quiet luxury or wabi sabi, you could opt for Travertine Slab TV Console (from RMB2,334, ~S$439.96) from Mei Yuan Xuan. They can round the corners for you, or you could leave them square; you could pick from a marble slab, or stick with travertine. The options are endless. And the stone slabs are a good 9mm thick, so you know they’ll be pretty durable.
Bedroom sets from RMB1,923 (~S$361.74)
Image credit: Zooi Home
Another mid-century mod piece, this time for the bedroom, we’ve got a Li’an Solid Wood Upholstered Bed (from RMB3,199, ~S$601.78) from Zooi Home that’s as space-efficient as it is comfy. The headboard is only 3.8cm thick, yet it’s cushioned, and tall enough at 97cm so you can enjoy a book or TV in comfort while sitting in bed.
We also appreciate how its base is raised high enough off the ground, that a robot vacuum would have no issues cleaning underneath.
Image adapted from: Fuyuki Flagship Store
To make your limited bedroom space work even harder for you, there’s Fuyuki Flagship Store’s Winter Oak Solid Wood Bed (from RMB2,598, ~S$488.72). This ultra high-utility bed comes with storage space both under the bed, and in the headboard too. And if you want to save yourself the hassle of buying a mattress separately, you can opt in for the mattress bundle.
Image credit: Guli
Complete your modern luxe bedroom with a Modern Minimalist Style Dressing Table & Dresser (from RMB1,923, ~S$361.74) from Guli that’ll slide right in, mostly because you can adjust its length, or even have it at a right-angle for smaller spaces.
Pick from the add-on options so you can complete the set with your choice of makeup mirror, storage cabinet, or even the cushy princess stool that’s oh so cute.
P.S.: Reviewers of this set praise its make and quality, and note that the drawers are made of solid wood.
Image credit: Yuan Dian Wu Yin
You’ve got the bed, the dresser, and then there’s the wardrobe sitch. One solution to that is an Open Wardrobe System (from RMB1,504, ~S$282.92) from Yuan Dian Wu Yin that comes in modular parts so you can mix and match to fit the dimensions of your room. If you prefer, you could even install curtains to hide the mess inside.
Kids’ furniture from RMB2,233 (~S$420.50)
Image credit: Fuyuki Flagship Store
Not forgetting those of you with little kids in tow, we’ve picked out a Solid Wood Desk (from RMB2,233, ~S$420.50) from Fuyuki that grows with junior. Think adjustable height, plus a tiltable tabletop which makes hobbies like art easier.
Image credit: Boori Kids
As for sleeping solutions, Boori Kids has a Double Decker Bed (from RMB3,909, ~S$753.33) where the lower deck is a floor bed, perfect for little ones who aren’t ready for a raised bed. As they grow bigger, you can take it apart into two beds too.
Shop for large furniture with free shipping on Taobao
Did we mention that you don’t have to worry about volumetric or actual weight shipping charges? All of these pieces of large furniture now ship to Singapore for free, as long as you hit a minimum spend of $35.
Plus, shop Taobao’s biggest mid-year sale from now until 21st June with sitewide discount and vouchers, and stack your savings with an extra $30 off a minimum spend of $300 when you enter the promo code <TBHOME> at checkout. Do note that there are limited redemptions available, and you have to ship your furniture to a Singapore delivery address. Terms and conditions apply.
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Cover image adapted from: Yong Jia, Fuyuki Flagship Store, TieOU, Zooi Home
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