SHOPPING

Shopping for furniture, kitchens, artefacts, soft-

Furnishings & everything else for the home – as well as everyday provisioning needs – has come a long way in Phuket in the last 3 years. On provisioning, the arrival of Tesco-Lotus, followed within a year by Big C, has changed the face of Phuket residents’ “weekly shopping” expedition, both in terms of convenience & choice. The daily markets are still there for the adventurous, bus for those who prefer to discharge the chore as easily as possible, Phuket can now boast “big-city” standards.
On the more significant question of furnishing your home, convenience is less of a factor. Three years ago Phuket boasted perhaps just one quality furniture outlet. Today there are many. It is more of a buyer’s market than ever before. Similarly for home furnishings, d?cor & those all-important signature pieces that distinguish your home from everyone else’s.
When it comes to furnishing your home, it is well worth the time & effort to shop around. One-Stop shopping is a good place to start, but is not the complete answer in today’s Phuket when it comes to expressions of your style. Antique & reproduction antique shops abound; some good, some less good. Take the time to find out which is which; there should be no rush. The same goes for soft furnishings, fitted kitchens… in fact everything. There are choices in every field. Take advantage of them.

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