Who doesn’t love Muji-style furniture? Rustic and simultaneously modern – here’s how you can get the same look from Zomo at a fraction of Muji’s price!
Furnishing your home to look aesthetically pleasing isn’t always cheap, but it can be. If you’re looking for that classic Muji look without spending too much money, we’ve found the answer.
While shopping on Taobao, I discovered Zomo, a Muji-style furniture shop that has been on Taobao for 12 years with lots of rave reviews. Curious, I went to compare the furniture prices between Muji and Zomo and was surprised at how much we could save.
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How Much Can I Save on Zomo Compared to Muji?
The short answer is, well, a lot. If you’re looking for Muji-style furniture in Singapore, you know that your options are limited. Either buy it from Muji at a premium price, or buy them from smaller furniture stores, which isn’t much cheaper anyway.
Zomo, on the other hand, sell a variety of furniture – all made with high quality wood and at a reasonable price. Note that GST applies for items above S$400.
Product | Muji Price | Zomo Price | Savings |
Bed Frame | S$1,091 | ~S$970 (¥4,880) | ~S$121 |
Dining Table | S$1,696 | ~S$1,109.80 (¥5,549) | ~S$586.20 |
Sofa | S$959 | ~S$736 (¥3,680) | ~S$223 |
1. Bed Frame
The place you sleep is a key part of daily life. You spend 8 hours a day on it, if not more. So if you’re looking for a chic new bed, this Zomo Bed Frame comes in a variety of different kinds of wood like pine, walnut, and cherry.
In comparison, Muji bed frames are highly customisable, allowing you to choose exactly which headboard, baseboard, and legs you prefer. However, they also come at a significant markup. In the table below, we’ll use the similar materials for each of the components of the Muji Bed. Namely a walnut headboard, baseboard, and legs.
Muji Price | Zomo Price | Savings |
S$1,091 | ~S$970 (¥4,880) | ~S$121 |
2. Dining Table
Dining tables are very often the place where families meet every night to catch up and bond. Very often, it easily becomes the focal point of family life. But none of that justifies overpaying for your dining table – why can’t you have your quality table and pay a reasonable price? If you’re looking for a dining room refresh, check out these ZOMO Dining Tables – also available as sets with benches and chairs.
Much like their beds, the Muji dining table sets are both highly customisable with similar materials to those offered on Zomo. The prices below are for comparable pieces – dining table, bench, and two chairs.
Muji Price | Zomo Price | Savings |
S$1,696 | ~S$1,109.80 (¥5549) | ~S$586.20 |
3. Sofa
Collapsing onto your trusty sofa after a long, hard day is arguably one of the best feelings in existence. That, or cuddling up with your significant other (or pet) on a rainy afternoon in front of the TV. This two-seater ZOMO Feather Sofa is velvet upholstered, and will definitely be super comfortable. Muji’s sofa isn’t velvet upholstered, but is also a feather sofa.
Muji Price | Zomo Price | Savings |
S$959 | ~S$736 (¥3,680) | ~S$223 |
🛋 Woah, What Other Types of Furnitures Can I Buy From Zomo?
Now that you know just how good Zomo’s value-for-money factor is, here’s a couple more affordable furniture items you can also get on Zomo that Muji might not even carry.
4. TV Console
If you love movies, TV shows or gaming, your TV is definitely a huge part of your life. Consider this gorgeous ZOMO TV Console for ¥2,880 (~S$554.70) that comes with multiple storage spaces. Made of black walnut with gold tipped legs, this TV console is gorgeous and understated.
5. Mini Stool & Nightstand
If you want to update your decor without splashing out too much money, these ZOMO Mini Stools only cost ¥299 (~S$61.70). They make amazing accent pieces for your living room or bedroom, especially if you want to incorporate some wood into your living space. They can double up as nightstand too!
6. Writing Desk
This ZOMO Writing Desk goes for ¥799 (~S$160.60) and it’s made out of the wood of your choice. It comes in a variety of sizes as well, so you can get the exact dimension you need for your space – somebody say write size? Spacious without being too large, it’s definitely a gorgeous option to keep in mind if you’re looking to replace your battered table.
🚢 How Do I Ship My Furniture From Zomo?
You can either rely on shipping forwarders that specialise in bulky shipping (comparison guide coming soon!) or use Taobao’s sea freight which supports big items too:
- Within 0.5m3: ¥230 (~S$46) per m3
- Within 1m3: ¥460 (~S$92) per m3
- Above 1m3: ¥460 (~S$92) per m3
Though you have to pay for shipping fees and GST for items above S$400, it’s worth buying from Zomo because you’ll still score notable cost savings!
Now that you know how to make your aesthetic home decor dreams come true with Taobao, why not use the time spent at home to give it a facelift? After all, home is where the heart is. Don’t forget to pay with your YouTrip card to take advantage of Wholesale Exchange Rates on your Chinese Yuan purchases!
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