Bugatti Italy Vera Electric Kettle from $659

On a trip to China, Bugatti Italy's managing director Clemente saw a tea lady boiling a pot of water only to cool it with cold water after, prompting him to think about manufacturing a kettle that could heat water to a precise temperature.

The cone-shaped kettle comes with an electric control on its handle that allows the kettle to reach the desired temperature between 45 and 100 degrees Celsius. The handle also shows functions, such as a clock and timer.

The kettle comes in chrome finish and a variety of eight colours, like green and orange. But if colours and chrome are too common, there is more luxurious finishing. Having the kettle, and other items in the Bugatti Italy range, such as coffee maker and blender clad in Swarovski crystals, or hand-stitched leather, denim or even 24 carat-gold is possible.

Mayer Marketing, Great World City, #02-25

Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke Gold $140,000

Red is an auspicious colour for Chinese New Year, and so is gold. So what better way to light up the home than having the iconic Artichoke lamp in gold. Designed by Dane Poul Henningsen in 1958, the Artichoke provides total glare-free light, thanks to the 72 precisely positioned leaves. The leaves illuminate the fixture, and emit diffused light with a unique pattern. The PH Artichoke Gold is a limited edition piece and will only be produced upon orders.

Space Furniture, 77 Bencoolen Street

Fontana Arte Yumi lamp $7,440

Sometimes less is more, and a good example of this is the Yumi lamp by Japanese designer Shigeru Ban. The floor lamp has a no-fuss, clean design, that does the job of lighting up a space with its discreetly placed LED bulbs. It is shaped like a bow, hence its name.

Gearing up for Chinese New Year can be a tiring affair. There is spring cleaning to do, baking goodies, and having to put up with nosy relatives can make it a testing time. The Effegibi Touch&Steam panel turns any shower cubicle into a steam bath. The minimalist-looking panel can be installed in any bathroom. The glass is lit by up by the touch screen controls which enable users to select the various functions, such as steam generation, warm air, white light or colour-therapy lighting.

Imagine being able to relax with a steam bath at any time of the day without having to leave home.

Marquis@QSquare, 16 Tai Seng St, Level 1

De Dietrich Le Piano Zoneless Induction Hob $11,880

Regardless of whether this is your first time or nth time cooking Chinese New Year dishes for the family, this induction hob makes cooking a breeze.

You can place up to five different sizes or shapes of pots and pans all over the hob and select individual temperatures for each one. There are no more zones and ring sizes to look out for.

And there is no need to reprogramme the temperature again when you move a pot to another spot. The hob will automatically sense it and resume cooking at the same temperature.

De Dietrich, 120 Lower Delta Road, #01-04, The Cendex

Osim uVenus $598

If visitors are spending a longer time at your home this Chinese New Year, it could be the Osim uVenus at work.

The spaceship-looking device, which won a red dot design award is more than just an air purifier. It also curbs bacteria growth and neutralises odour for fresher-smelling air.

The uVenus also produces different coloured lights and music to gently stimulate brain activity to send users into relaxation or rejuvenation.

All Osim outlets

Eclectic by Tom Dixon Cast Shoe from $235

Rubber door stoppers do their job but score low on the aesthetic front, which is why, the cast shoe by Tom Dixon is more desirable. It blends better with your newly bought designer furniture, too.

The classic English gentleman's brogue is cast in solid aluminium with a copper-plated finish. This cast piece can be used as a modern door stop or a design decoration.

Xtra, Park Mall, #01-01

Effegibi Touch&Steam $19,875

Gearing up for Chinese New Year can be a tiring affair. There is spring cleaning to do,
baking goodies, and having to put up with nosy relatives can make it a testing time. The Effegibi Touch&Steam panel turns any shower cubicle into a steam bath. The minimalist-looking panel can be installed in any bathroom. The glass is lit by up by the touch screen controls which enable users to select the various functions, such as steam generation, warm air, white light or colour-therapy lighting.

Imagine being able to relax with a steam bath at any time of the day without having to leave home.

Hemsley, 39A Jalan Pemimpin, #07-01 Halycon Building

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