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The Cinnamon Room in the Press!

Over the years, The Cinnamon Room has had the pleasure to be featured in various trade publications and other magazines our customers love! From The World of Interiors, House & Garden, Expat Living and more, explore The Cinnamon Room in the press.

Rug and Roll - November 2020

One of the most versatile pieces in a home, a rug can transform a room and anchor a corner. The Cinnamon Room’s contemporary rugs are handmade using high-grade, ethically sourced ox or cow hide. Durable and easy to maintain, they feature vibrant hues, bold geometrics and metallic accents.

How a Singaporean ex-lawyer became an interior design entrepreneur

Visha Nelson’s purpose became clear to her one day in 2007, while taking a short course in Interior Decoration at the prestigious Chelsea Art College.Though she was a good 10 or 15 years older than the majority of students on campus, she felt anything but out of place.

A Sentosa Cove house with views and hues!

If you dream of living in one of the Sentosa Cove houses, here’s a lovely showcase with heaps of space and views of the golf course! This relatively new expat family tell us how they styled up their gorgeous Sentosa home and managed to make it feel like home in just a few short months with the help of The Cinammon Room.

Siglap Home featuring our Rugs and Home Decor Accessories!

We go inside the impressive 200-square-metre Siglap house of PAVLA SCHNEUWLY, just before she, her family and her helper Jilyn head off to live in Dubai. She talks to us about leaving Singapore and her recommendations for living here!

Stylish Home Pieces That Could Make Any Space a Minimalist’s Dream

Living in a rental home in Singapore – one of the most expensive countries to live in the world – means furnishing your space with pieces that are affordable and easy to mix and match.

Effortlessly Transforming Spaces Into Beautiful Homes 2021

Singapore’s Premier Range of Award Winning Contemporary Rugs Luxury Home Decor Products
  • Bespoke Customised Services
  • Lifestyle Accessories and Gifts
  • Vibrant Artworks

Home decor shopping in Singapore

Located in the artsy enclave of Holland Village,
The Cinnamon Room is a great place to visit if you’re looking to spruce up your living room with contemporary homeware and local artwork.

Learn How to Colour Your Home at these Lively New Workshops

Always wanted to infuse your home with some colour but were not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we get you. After all, neutral shades are pretty comforting. You can’t really go wrong with a pared-down Scandinavian living room or a black and white bathroom.

The Cinnamon Room wins three Expat Living Readers Choice Awards - January 2021

The Cinnamon Room is thrilled to win Gold for Best Gifts, Silver for Best Carpets & Rugs, and Finalist for Best Designer. Thank you, Singapore! We are honoured to be recognised and look forward to a successful year ahead!

Modern rugs to freshen up a classic shophouse - January 2021

Rugs and carpets can change the entire feel of a home. Yet choosing the right style, a colour to work with your decor and the ideal size to fit a room can all have their challenges. Learn about how our client selected rugs to freshen up the look of her new shophouse home, create “zones” in her open-plan home, and use colour to bring a more contemporary feel to her collection of antiques.

Passionate about design - November
2020

After 7 years as a capital markets lawyer, Visha Nelson saw a gap in the Singapore market and opened a home decor store, then used her creative passions to design her own bespoke range of home accessories to compliment the international products she stocked.
Visha shares her story, including what excites her about the home decor industry, how she approaches her business, and what inspires her each day.

Design Report As seen in World of Interiors- April 2020

THE CINNAMON ROOM’s award winning, contemporary Hide Rug collection is handmade using high grade, ethically sourced hides, offering outstanding quality, durability and style. Ranges include vibrant hues, bold geometries and glamorous metallic designs, available in standard and bespoke dimensions. The Cinnamon Room’s unique range of Hide Rugs and artisan crafted Home Decor of effortless solutions to transform and complete paces.

Best Home Decor Online Shopping In Singapore

Not only does The Cinnamon Room have a stunning shophouse store in Holland Village, but you can also now shop for the inspirational collection of artisan-crafted home decor online.

With award-winning contemporary rugs, carpets and unique home decor accessories, the new online store offers great design and style inspiration with it’s in-house designed collection. You’ll find countless solutions to transforming and creating memorable spaces in your home.

The Charm Of Hide Rugs In Interior
Design

The growing trend of hide rugs in contemporary interior design is only growing in popularity. The all natural flooring solution is well regarded and sought after for its unique style, durability, and hypoallergenic qualities. Since 2014, The Cinnamon Room has been supplying Singapore’s design community with some of the finest rugs in the region.

Design Report As seen in World of Interiors- March 2020

THE CINNAMON ROOM’s award winning, contemporary Hide Rug collection is handmade using high grade, ethically sourced hides, offering outstanding quality, durability and style. Ranges include vibrant hues, bold geometries and glamorous metallic designs, available in standard and bespoke dimensions. The Cinnamon Room’s unique range of Hide Rugs and artisan crafted Home Decor of effortless solutions to transform and complete paces.

Flooring Twenties as seen in House & Garden - February 2020

THE CINNAMON ROOM’s award winning contemporary “Hide Rug” collection is handmade using high grade ethically sourced hides offering outstanding quality, durability and style. From vibrant hues, bold geometries and glamorous metallic designs, The Cinnamon Room’s wide range of unique contemporary hide rugs offer an effortless solution to transform and complete spaces.

Flooring Twenties as seen in House & Garden - February 2020

THE CINNAMON ROOM’s award winning contemporary “Hide Rug” collection is handmade using high grade ethically sourced hides offering outstanding quality, durability and style. From vibrant hues, bold geometries and glamorous metallic designs, The Cinnamon Room’s wide range of unique contemporary hide rugs offer an effortless solution to transform and complete spaces.

Local Legends: Celebrating Singapore's Most Beloved Lifestyle Brands

Spruce up your interiors by accessorising with the best carpet and rug store in Singapore. Awarded Gold in Expot Living’s Readers Choice Awards 2019, its contemporary hide rugs are ethically sourced and handmade by Asian artisans. Feel the quality craftsmanship of its signature geometric designs at the Holland Village showroom. The carpets are perfect for homes with children and pets, as they are easily maintained – liquids, such as wine and coffee, can be easily wiped away.

Flooring Twenties as seen in House & Garden - January 2020

THE CINNAMON ROOM’s award winning contemporary “Hide Rug” collection is handmade using high grade ethically sourced hides offering outstanding quality, durability and style. From vibrant hues, bold geometries and glamorous metallic designs, The Cinnamon Room’s wide range of unique contemporary hide rugs offer an effortless solution to transform and complete spaces.

Carpet Stories

I needed a carpet that didn’t aggravate allergies as my son and I are sensitive to allergens. I’d been told that a cowhide carpet was a better solution as they don’t trap dust and are easy to clean. I chose to purchase my carpets from The Cinnamon Room because of the beautiful pieces they have. I love the geometric patterns and the quality of the carpets. Plus, Visha sealed the deal because she had thorough insights into what I needed! She was never pushy, always patient and very helpful.

Hide Rugs: The Key To Effortlessly Transform Your Interiors

Monochrome geometrics, laser-etched designs and chic, shimmering metallics; The Cinnamon Room has a hide rug for every space and mood in your home.

Six Design Studios Interpreted 'Community' For SID With Diverse Installations

Saturday Indesign Singapore 2019 was the B2B debut of rug specialist The Cinnamon Room to the design and architecture industry. So the store’s founder Visha Nelson naturally had some nerves.

Visha gets ‘Moorish’ in
Holland Village

The Cinnamon Room’s showroom in Chip Bee Gardens, Holland Village is a little sanctuary: it smells good and feels good, and you’ll want to take everything home.

6 Rug Stores in Singapore to Spice Up Your Living Room

As the winner of ‘Best Carpet and Rug Store in Singapore’ in Expat Living’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2019, you can expect gorgeous and high-quality rugs from The Cinnamon Room.

Ask the Experts: Home Styling Tips for Beginners

Visha at The Cinnamon Room recommends going with a rug or carpet. “It’s one of the easiest way to transform a space. The placement of a rug softens the room, grounds the area and creates a focal point. It also adds texture and colour to your interiors and often completes a space effortlessly”.

15 go-to homeware stores in
Singapore

It’s impossible to walk into The Cinnamon Room’s Holland Village store (just above the Tiong Bahru Bakery), and not be amazed by the beautifully curated collection of contemporary rugs, cushions, side tables, frames, art, decor and more!

Top Picks for Furniture and Home Decor Stores in Singapore

The Cinnamon Room offers a fabulous range of home accents and personalised design consultancy services by its owner, Singapore-born Visha Nelson, to turn a house into a stylish home.

Expat Living round up of Best interior designers and Stylists

The Cinnamon Room team loves creating beautiful spaces that reflect your style and personality, but without a staged look. They often use existing sentimental pieces and give them a new lease on life, so treasured pieces stay part of your home.

Decorate Your Floor

Rugs and carpets can change the entire feel of a home. Yet choosing the right style, a colour to work with your decor and the ideal size to fit a room can all have their challenges. These readers tell us who they turned to for invaluable advice on transforming their living spaces.

Why You Need to Visit the Holland Village home Decor Store

Sometimes all it takes is a striking rug, stylish cushion (or three), or a unique piece of home decor, to really ramp up a room’s look. The Cinnamon Room, set up by Visha Nelson almost four years ago, is a Holland Village gem worth a visit.

The Cinnamon Room and Creativity That Can't be Repressed

I was talking to Visha Nelson, founder of The Cinnamon Room and realising, yet again, that truly creative souls can never be repressed. Their talent always comes to the fore. I am so very thrilled to bring you our interview with Visha

35 Cool Things to See and Do in Singapore – Part 2

The Cinnamon Room was established by founder Visha Nelson in 2014. Singapore born originally a capital markets lawyer and mother of two left her corporate life to start up her design business on her return to Singapore, after several years abroad in London and Hong Kong.

From Law to Home Decor

It’s always interesting to see how different people can use the same kind of space to create something distinct yet equally striking. Expat Living showcased another apartment in this same building two years ago, so it was opportunity for us to see just that.

Affordable handmade home accessories at The Cinnamon Room

After almost two decades in London, former lawyer Visha Nelson returned home to Singapore with her family. Here, she began to pursue her passion for design, and started The Cinnamon Room in 2012.

Expert Advice: How a Rug is Your Secret Weapon for Fab Home Decor

Is your home feeling a bit more drab than fab these days mama? Is it lacking style to call your own? You’d be amazed at how a few key items can transform a space. Big impact with minimal effort is the key here.

That Mama: Designer Visha Nelson of The Cinnamon Room

This month’s That Mama is another corporate world refugee who’s found success and satisfaction exploring her creative side. Singaporean mama Visha Nelson was a high-powered corporate lawyer and mama of two in London before she decided to try her hand at interior design.

6 Ideas to Embellish Your Dream Home with Exquisite Rugs & Carpets in Singapore

Rugs and carpets are generally understated in the home decor stages; some might even say that they are optional. Yet, a beautiful piece of rug or carpet has the ability to transform and complete any room aesthetically.