I have big news for you guys... THERE IS MORE TO HOMEWARE THAN IKEA. Yes, if you are looking for quirky and cool ways to furnish and accessorize your home then you have many many many options. We have compiled a list of our favorite homeware designers for you to peruse!

Pinyin Press

Baozi Serving Tray (RMB 160), Baozi Mug (RMB 135)

WeChat: PinyinPress

Retail partners: Madame Mao’s Dowry, Sido, Craft’d, Jing Republic, Langham Xintiandi

Website: www.pinyinpress.com

Pinyin Press is a design-led brand of contemporary Asian-inspired home accessories and gifts. Their collection includes tea towels, coasters, mugs, oven mitts, melamine trays and salt and pepper shakers as well as other home decor and lifestyle products. 

Through beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, prints and pattern, their designs celebrate the inherent charms of Asian culture and cuisine.

Noodle Bowl Apron (RMB 200), Baozi Oven Mitt (RMB 135), Lucky Cat Oven Mitt (RMB 135)

Hong Kong Gift Package: Lucky Cat Tea Towel (RMB 110), Chicken Feet Tea Towel (RMB 110), Dumpling Salt and Pepper Shakers (RMB 180), Baozi Coasters (80 RMB). Or purchase together as a set for RMB 430 (Individual retail price: RMB 480). WeChat shop only.

Art Garden by Celine

Customizable Linen Cushion "Shanghai Towers" (RMB 180, including inside pillow. RMB 230 if customized)

WeChat: celine_artgarden

Address: Art Garden by Celine, inside Ambassy Club (Pudong), B1 588 Hong Feng Lu

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm (or by appointment)

Weidian: ArtGardenbyCeline

Art Garden by Celine was created in March 2017 by French illustrator and textile designer Celine Menard. Conveniently located inside Ambassy Club in Jinqiao (Pudong) the place is both an art studio and a boutique where artists can meet and exhibit their crafts. Art Garden’s own line of products includes home accessories, paper products and other artwork inspired by Shanghai, with a subtle touch of French elegance, and are available in limited edition.

Light Garland - 3 designs available: kite boy, kite girl, 12 zodiac animals (RMB 180)

Bag Hooks, 100% hand-made with original illustration and epoxy resin (RMB 30)

Dahlia Home & Lifestyle

Army (RMB 200)

WeChat: selinkireccioglu

Address: WeChat & DVA Boutique Spa

Hours: 10am-6pm, except Sunday and Monday

Website: www.tuliptowels.com

Dahlia was founded by Selin Kireccioglu in 2015 and offers a large and colorful collection of bath and beach towels, beachwear, beach bags, kids and adult bathrobes, blankets, throws, bed covers and cover-ups among other items. 

Bamboo Towel (RMB 200)

Kaftan (RMB 300)

Using only premium Turkish fine Cotton, the brand is inspired by the ancient Ottoman tradition. Luxuriously soft, Dahlia’s products are durable, becoming softer and more absorbent after each wash...You'll always feel special with Dahlia's products that are specially developed for your comfort.

ESNA BOX

"Cheers to that” Rose Gold Full Cocktail Set (RMB 889)

Official WeChat: ESNABOX

WeChat: saraesna

Address: VOYAGE at 781 Yuyuan Lu and other locations available

Hours: 10am-9pm

Website: www.esnabox.com

ESNA BOX is a Canadian brand founded by a multicultural couple living in Shanghai for almost a decade. They are a couple in love! In love with each other, in love with life, and in love with traveling and exploring the unknown territory. 

Be it the road less traveled in a new country, or a new adventure in the business world. Together, they have traveled to more than thirty countries, collecting memories, stories and with it, small items that tell their travel stories wherever they go. 

“High Tea” 10pcs Tea Set (RMB 869)

It has been a dream for theirs to share these experiences, adventures and memories with the world and that is why after working in luxury retail design for almost a decade, designing concept stores for a wide array of luxury fashion and lifestyle brands, they decided to start their own lifestyle brand and gifting service, ESNA BOX.

Natural Pink Crystal Coaster Set (RMB 239), Silk Eye Mask (RMB 159), The Intimacy Collection Scented Candle (RMB 149), Pink Terrazzo Keepsake Box (RMB 79)

At ESNA BOX, each set is packed with a wildly distinctive hand-selected small high-quality luxury items that often includes handmade essentials, imported nourishing, organic skincare, and products to keepsakes, packed and wrapped with attention to every detail, to perfection, each catering to a story or an experience.

Home & Work

Tea Mug, The Garden Collection (RMB 280, -20%)

WeChat: beatricebin

Address: Find us at Jiashan Market or at the Shanghai Centre Market. Home delivery also available.

Website: www.homeworkitaly.it

Home & Work is born from the morning tradition of a mother and her daughter: the coffee ritual. When drinking our cup of coffee, gently waking up, we shared our intimate moment. This family tradition has been crafted into beautiful hand-made and hand-painted coffee cups and tea mugs. 

Tea Mug, The Farm Collection (RMB 280, -20%)

The expert hands of our Italian artisans create special pieces of art, using majolica (an Italian special kind of ceramic) and different painting techniques. Home & Work believes in traditions, family values, and creativity. We dress your table for breakfast, or for the afternoon tea, with poetic items.    

Coffee Mug - Red (RMB 200, cup + small plate, -20%)

Our tea and coffee mugs are 100% handmade and hand-painted in Italy. We use the finest ceramic (majolica) to make our mugs glow. It takes between one to two months to produce a batch, which is made near Venice by expert hands. Every piece is different and imperfect, no cups are identical. We suggest not to use our mugs in the microwave: the glaze may peel.  

MON P'TIT Boudoir

WeChat: Monptitboudoir

Instagram: monptitboudoirshanghai

Website: monptitboudoir.squarespace.com

Address: Studio 5, 169 Jiashan Lu, near Yongja Lu

MON P’TIT Boudoir is a French brand that creates beautiful home decorations for baby and kids. Born in Shanghai in 2014, this beautiful brand offers ornaments, bed linen, duvets and bed bumpers. 

Each piece is made from super soft cotton or linen to transform your everyday life, redecorate a kids' room, creating a calm and relaxing environment, while not forgetting to bring an extra touch of style to your home. All fabrics are exclusively designed by the brand using non-toxic materials.

In the past year, MON P'TIT Boudoir has gone a step further with accessories like beach bags and jewelry collections for mother and daughter. What's more, there's the added touch of personalization! You can choose your fabric color and they will embroider a name or special message onto their products. 

DTL FURNITURE

Chinese Buffet Cabinet (RMB 7,980)

WeChat: michelleLee2002

Address: B-1 No.1568 Huqingping Lu (Puxi). Pudong branch also available.

Tel: 6976 0245; 131 2791 0371

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am-6pm

Website: www.dingtang.com

DTL Home and Garden Furniture has been around for over 15 years with two beautiful and large showrooms in Pudong and Puxi. They offer a wide variety of furniture styles that include Chinese antique, Chinese nouveau, rustic European, and classic American as well as outdoor patio furniture, children's bedroom furniture, home accessories and more!

Bar Cabinet (Sale price: RMB 5,800 - 6,500 / pc)

Wedding Cabinet (RMB 6,980)

The majority of their furniture is available for immediate delivery, however they also specialize in custom-order upholstered and solid wood furniture. So, whether you're looking for a Chinese treasure to accent a room in your home or furniture to make your apartment more homely, you will find it with DTL.

6PM Candle Co.

Original Green Jar Candle (200g, burn 40-45 hours RMB 168; 90g, burn 20-25 hours RMB 108)

Official WeChat ID: love6pm

Address: RESEE, Unit 307, 755 Huaihai Zhong Lu and other locations available.

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10am-10pm

Website: www.6pmcco.com

"Each day is a celebration, and every moment is special. Light a candle to welcome the evening, mark the end of another day, and to usher in a moment of tranquility and relaxation. Let your mind drift to delightful things. Unwind. Recharge. Live in the moment. 6PM, in the moment."

6PM™ was born at a cocktail party in Shanghai, with a mission to delight you. With solid background in luxury fragrance industry, best friends Margaret and Perico, share a passion for high-quality scented products that not only smell great but are beautifully created with the greatest ingredients that nature can offer.

Space Diffusers (100ml, lasts 2-3 months, RMB 180)

Discovering that there was a gap in the market for reliable and high-quality scented lifestyle products to cater toward the young and hip professionals, they decided to apply what they had learnt from previous fragrance projects and created a brand that would speak to urbanites like themselves. 

Their first product range was a beautiful collection of scented candles; Hence, the company is simply named as 6PM Candle Co™. 6PM’s products reflect Perico and Margaret’s energetic personalities, non-negotiable commitment to using the finest raw materials, and appreciation for sleek designs. Their goal is to provide safety-conscious individuals, like you, with a high-quality product that not just smells delightful, but also looks posh in every room of your home.

For their products, there are six different scents:

002 AMBER CEDARWOOD

003 LEMONGRASS VERBENA

005 LAVENDER JUNIPERBERI

006 NUTMEG TOBACCO

007 SPRUCE FOREST

009 FIG + VANILLA

Ellaphant

WeChat: Ellaphant

Address: Room 102, No.5, 696 Hengshan Lu

Hours: Make a reservation to visit

Website: weibo.com/ellaphant

Wechat Official Account: Ellaphantart

Online shop: 人象美术馆 ｜ Ellaphant Art; shop118223483.taobao.com

Ellaphant, named after the water colorist behind the brand, uses her Chinese ink painting skills to translate the flowing of colors. In the majority of her pieces, you'll find the key elements of birds, flowers and naked women decorating the artwork in delicate forms.

Shave (RMB 249)

Sex and Shadow (RMB 249)

A Better Animal Than a Human Being (RMB 4,800)

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