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JAKARTA FINDS: Stylish living at Kare Jakarta

May 9, 2012

Did you know that the famous KARE Design – uber stylish home decor and furniture – is in Jakarta? It’s my favorite place to search for clocks (their clocks are cheaper than ACE hardware clocks AND more stylish!) and other statement/accent pieces for the home. I find that KARE is better value for money than Informa or Index because all the items are designed and styled to catch attention. (This is not where to go for basics!) You guys are in for photo blog treat! I took pictures of everything that caught my eye. 

I also found their framed photographs/prints interesting. There are some of famous skylines with the lights actually lighting up. How cool is that?


What began in 1981 as a student shelving store experienced rapid growth in Munich as a trendsetter for modern furnishing, designed with passion.
Today the “KARE Design” global brand covers a network of numerous KARE Shops, more than 45 franchise partners, international sales offices, in-house designers and producers in over 60 countries. 

And anyone who thinks the design-mad people at KARE will now rest on their laurels is making a big mistake. There’s always something new to discover: every single year 1500 new products create an exciting trend show full of surprises. 

Those who are interested in KARE are cosmopolitan, tolerant, spontaneous, trend-oriented, humorous – and probably a little crazy, too.

This place is definitely a must-see for all the design-loving, stylish-living Jakartans! Don’t be overwhelmed by all the eye-candy! Pick an object or two that will quirk up or ad some humor to your home and make your home more you! I absolutely love KARE Design and I hope you do to! What do you think of KARE???

We want to make the world we live in a little more stylish. – KARE DESIGN

 

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KARE INDONESIA

  • Senayan City Mall, 6th Floor, Jalan Asia Afrika Lot 19, Jakarta Selatan 10270, Indonesia
  • Tel.: (+62 21) 7278 1222
  • Fax: (+62 21) 7278 2270
  • Email: info@kare-indonesia.com
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22 Comments · jakarta shopping

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  1. joey says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    I love the “High Tea” teapot!!!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      May 9, 2012 at 9:10 PM

      Me too! Hahaha way to feel like royalty aye? =P

      Reply
  2. Ana Gaby says

    May 11, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I visited the store about a month ago and I just wanted to take everything with me!!! I loved so many pieces, both big and small!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      May 11, 2012 at 2:37 PM

      I totally understand what you mean! =p If only our purses, homes and husbands would allow us aye? LOL! =P

      Reply
  3. freesoul says

    May 11, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Love this shop…even browsing through it is a pleasure to the eyes…just my kind of eye candy…..

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      May 12, 2012 at 1:22 PM

      Hi sweety! it’s definitely you freesoul! (haha love the alias!) with your vibrant and exciting personality!

      I’m so excited to get a comment from you on my blog! Thanks for reading my post and dropping me a comment honey! Hope to see more of you on my blog!

      Reply
  4. Albert Atinon says

    May 12, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    How fab! Never thought you’d find stuff like these in Senayan! 🙂

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      May 12, 2012 at 1:25 PM

      I am glad you discovered something new through my blog Alberty! It’s a must-see store for ze fabulous! Senayan has improved a lot. Have you seen the tons of FRED AND FRIENDS stuff in Debenhams? (like this http://undiplomaticwife.com/2011/09/14/sale-on-fred-friend-products/) I bet you would love it too!

      Hmmmm maybe we should set up a weekend lunch meet at Senayan with B & D! Game???

      Reply
    • Albert says

      May 13, 2012 at 5:38 PM

      Yes! As long as it involves some red velvet love in Union
      🙂

      Reply
      • diplomaticwife says

        May 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM

        Guess what? I know it’s weird coz everyone has been telling me about Union for the longest time… but I haven’t tried Union! I’m game!! It’s gonna be my excuse to finally eat there! Weekend or weekday?

        Reply
  5. Albert says

    May 15, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Weekend brunch would be nice. Go if only for the red velvet cake!

    Reply
  6. disyon e.kharisma says

    June 1, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Thanks for all. Feel free to visit our store at Senayan City 6th floor. Likes our page on Facebook : KARE JAKARTA, follow our Twitter @KARE_ID. We have plenty of new gorgeous stuff. Come & visit us 🙂

    Have A Nice Weekend all.

    Reply
  7. liana says

    June 4, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    a place must to go for unique things!!…thank you for your Info!! love all the pics!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      June 20, 2012 at 9:24 AM

      You are welcome Liana! Thanks as well for dropping by my blog and giving me a shout out! I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  8. Chuzai Living says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    You took great photos and I love everything they own! I have never been to this store! I love clocks and I like what they have and it’s great to know that they are cheaper than ACE. I have to go check it out!!!!! It’s on my must-visit list!!! Thanks for the post!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      June 20, 2012 at 11:12 PM

      Thanks so much for the compliment on my photos Kaho. You are one of the stylish people I thought about while I was doing this post… and whenever I visit KARE. I am so sure you will love it!

      Reply
  9. Kichi says

    August 5, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Great post! Now I want to check out this place soon. What a visual feast!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      August 5, 2012 at 9:30 PM

      Hi Kichi! You are definitely gonna love KARE. Super fun just to even check out their displays. Inspiring! It was so great to meet you yesterday. More meet ups soon! Lemme know if you need anything. =)

      Reply

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