Just outside the Botanic Gardens MRT Station is one of Bukit Timah’s best-kept secrets — Cluny Court. A quaint stretch of niche boutiques are peppered through the mini-mall, where an easy stroll will unveil a spectrum of brands to entice your wallet.
Among the bakeries, restaurants, cafes, independent fashion and beauty stores, there are actually notable home decor boutiques as well:
- Big Blue Trunk: Home decor, lifestyle accessories
- The Linens Company: Beddings
- The Children’s Showcase: Children’s toys, homeware, living accessories
- Iggy’s Crafts: Home decor, accessories, gifts
- Lemongrass & Aubergine: Home decor, accessories, kitchen
- Groovy Gifts: Retro and modern home accessories
- Flower Drum: Florist
- Bungalow 55: (moved to Dempsey)
- Fifth Element (closed)
While you’re there for the furniture and home decor, Cluny Court’s food offering range from bakeries, cafes, to restaurants:
- Swish Rolls: Famous for their croons
- Ollella: Kueh kuehs
- The Affogato Bar
- Rellish by Wild Rocket
- Simple Bread
- Da Paolo Gastronomia
- Plain Vanilla
- Brill (reportedly closed)
- Bar Bar Black Sheep (closed)
Big Blue Trunk
Founded in 2018 by Deepti Chadda, Big Blue Trunk is a home decor store best known for carrying the Annie Sloan chalk paints and accessories. If you’re new to chalk painting, the female-led team holds workshops too.
That aside, you will find wall decals, wallpapers, and decor accessories for children’s rooms, eclectic door knobs for your furniture pieces, and LED decorative lights.
Big Blue Trunk is located at 501 Bukit Timah, Cluny Court, #02-14.
The Linens Company
The Linens Company is a decade-old company, and it’s everything you would expect from its name – beddings, bed linens, bath towels, floor mats and rugs, and home reed fragrances.
Prices range from $60 for a regular 700 thread count cotton fitted sheet and pillowcase set, and upwards to $310 for 1,000 thread count Egyptian cotton duvet, fitted sheet, pillowcase, and bolster set.
If you like their offerings, you should make a trip up north to Kuala Lumpur instead where you’ll find a wider range of home accessories in Isetan, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang.
The Linens Company is located at 501 Bukit Timah, Cluny Court, #02-28.
The Children’s Showcase
If you’re into quality toys for your child, you might recognise this children’s toy shop from Tanglin Mall. The Children’s Showcase has another store in the quaint Cluny Court,
You’ll find children’s toys, party accessories, homeware, cute cooler boxes and baskets, and birthday supplies for kids.
They do have an online store as well, and you get free delivery when you hit $20 minimum spend. That’s pretty reasonable.
The Children’s Showcase is located at 501 Bukit Timah, Cluny Court, #02-35.
Iggy’s Crafts
Perhaps the one place you must visit come every Christmas season, Iggy’s Crafts is a haven for Christmas lovers. In this little shop filled with home gifts, accessories, and little trinkets, you will also find a massive collection of hand-painted international Santa Clauses.
This year, Iggy’s Crafts is carrying Arabian and Singaporean uncle Santa Clauses.
While you’re there, feast your eyes on the exciting, colourful, and lively range of plates, crockeries, placemats, coasters, mugs etc.
Iggy’s Crafts is located at 501 Bukit Timah, Cluny Court, #02-39.
Lemongrass & Aubergine
This trendy home decor store’s interior is a burst of colour and quirk. Lemongrass and Aubergine’s products mostly consist of beautiful, yet practical home accessories.
Aside from being exclusive retailers of the versatile Pappelina PVC rugs, the store also sells a variety of porcelain tableware, steel cutlery from the French brand, Sabre, and even fashion accessories.
Look out for their best-selling product, the locally themed range of kitchenware and aprons, featuring uniquely Singaporean motifs.
If you’d like to cook in a Chilli Crab apron, you know where to go!
Lemongrass & Aubergine is located at 501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court, #02-26.
Groovy Gifts
The finds here at Groovy Gifts aren’t just great as presents for friends and family.
From pretty trinkets, to vases and other homeware bits, there’s no excuse not to pamper yourself (and your home) as well.
The store also carries colourful child-friendly gifts as well!
Groovy Gifts is located at 501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court, #02-03.
Flower Drum
Get your Christmas dining table centerpiece from this little florist tucked away in a corner of Cluny Court.
Framed against full black walls and black framed doors, this florist tends to rack up a little queue outside their doors as passerbys stop to admire the flowers on display.
Prices veer to the steeper end with bouquets starting from $150 and up to $300. Doorstep delivery starts from $25.
Flower Drum is located at 501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court, #01-01B.
Bungalow 55 (moved to Dempsey)
Bungalow 55 used to be one of the home decor and furniture landmarks in Cluny Court. An adorable little nook, Bungalow 55 in Cluny Court was full of accessories to accent your house.
The homely space displayed a variety of decor items sourced internationally by owner, Nina Beale.
From rustic cash-and-carry ornaments like woven wicker baskets, and ceramic pottery, to larger-scale tables and lights, this place has much to offer. A majority of the items come from Belgian homeware brand, Flamant, so you might just be able to take home a little piece of Europe.
Bungalow 55 has since moved to the upscale enclave of Dempsey Hill.
You will find it on located on the third floor of 8D Dempsey Road – the same building where restaurant Siri House, the massive SingPet pet shop is, renowned multi-label furniture store LifeStorey Prestige, and Woody Antique House are.
Nearby in the Dempsey Hill district, you will find a bunch of furniture shops in the likes of Timothy Oulton @ CURIO, Maywell Lifestyles, and Barossa Furnishings too.
Bungalow 55 is located at 8D Dempsey Road, #03-04.
Fifth Element (closed)
Taking inspiration from the five elements of Feng Shui, the former Fifth Element carried furnishings and home accessories that reflect a fusion between Asian and Western design.
The once charming store may be small, but the pieces they stock are big on character and design.
We loved the streamlined aesthetics of their transparent lamps and candles, as well as the variety of textile prints and oriental lacquer dining ware offered.
If you’re a fan of vintage-inspired furniture and modern interpretations on oriental design, Fifth Element would have been a haven waiting to be explored.
Cluny Court Food: Croon, Cafes & Restaurants
Aside from the boutiques at Cluny Court, the charming area is also known for its cafes amongst Bukit Timah residents. Here are a couple we’d recommend to satiate your tummy after a walk around the home furnishing stores.
Swish Rolls
This little bakery in Cluny Court is best known for their “croons” – swiss roll-shaped croissants with over-the-top toppings, frosted icing, chocolates, and cheese.
In October this year, Swish Rolls made the news for their croons. So, do expect a queue if you’re walking in. These famous croons tend to sell out quick as well, so you might need to call them at 6612 6581 to reserve your croons or head there early.
Swish Rolls is located at 501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court, #01-02B.
Ollella
Founded in 2016 but two Indonesian sisters, Ollella is best known for their store along Race Course Road. They’ve run several collaborations, namely Ollella Ah Mah, and Ollella Swish.
For the West-siders, Ollella’s store in Cluny Court serves up their famous kueh lapis (in several traditional Indonesian flavours), the wonderful kueh salat, and other traditional pastries in the likes of kueh dadar and kueh lapid sagu.
Prefer a full meal? You’ll find mains such as beef bakso, nasi lemak glutinous rice, and lontong sayur – perfect for the Peranakan-loving tastebud.
Ollella is located at 501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court, #01-02B.
The Affogato Bar
Founded in 2017, the founders of The Affogato Bar wanted to bring this classic Italian dessert to Singaporeans. Along with the traditional affogato, you’ll also find similar coffee desserts from other cultures – Kirsche Schokolade, Cafe Creme Brulee, Lamingtons Down Under, and The Great Banoffe.
It’s a pretty cool spot for coffee lovers!
The Affogato Bar is located at 501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court, #01-04B.
Rellish by Wild Rocket
Located on the second floor of Cluny Court, Rellish by Wild Rocket has been around since 2006. The restaurant chain (now expanded to Taiwan, and Japan!) started with quality burgers but now boasts an extensive menu.
Helmed by chef Willin Low, the restaurant serves up what Low calls Modern Singaporean cuisine. Expect dishes such as beer battered fish and chips, oyster omelet spaghetti, bacon beef burger, and hae bee hiam pasta.
Rellish by Wild Rocket is located at 501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court, #02-01.
Simply Bread
Serving up a wide selection of baked goods, sandwiches and breakfast items, Simply Bread is one of those cafes with an atmosphere so serene, you won’t mind whiling away your hours there.
The white interior and large windows adds to the airiness of the space, which is styled with unassuming furniture pieces that showcase the clean-cut principles of Scandinavian design.
Simplicity is key, and Simply Bread does that effortlessly.
Simply Bread is located at 501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court, #02-07.
Da Paolo Gastronomia
Offering a delectable array of simple Italian fare and sweet treats, Gastronomia Da Paolo exudes a laidback vibe that draws people in.
If the weather permits, hang out at the al fresco area and people-watch over pastries and coffee.
The place doubles as a deli, where you can shop for cold cuts, artisanal cheese, sauces, wine, and other interesting culinary gems that don’t appear on your usual supermarket shelves.
Da Paolo Gastronomia Bukit Timah is located at 501 Bukit Timah, Cluny Court, #01-01.
Plain Vanilla
Plain Vanilla needs no introduction in Singapore. Founded in 2011 by former lawyer Vanessa Kenchington, Plain Vanilla is best known for their cupcakes and fresh bakes.
This outlet at Cluny Court is on the smaller side, so chances are you’ll have to do a takeaway and go.
Grab your coffee and cupcake, and cross the road to the Botanical Gardens across the street. It’s a great way to start the weekend!
Plain Vanilla Cluny Court is located at 501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court, #01-03A.
Bar Bar Black Sheep (closed)
You’ve probably heard of Bar Bar Black Sheep before, but if you are unfamiliar, the former bar-cum-restaurant served Thai, Western and North Indian dishes in a casual dining setting.
You could even local favourites like Nasi Lemak and Curry Chicken with Rice were served at the flagship outlet in Cluny Courtyard, setting it apart from the other outlets around Singapore!