Often, it is part of human nature to make our home feel cosy and comfortable to live in, be it an apartment or a house you have to contend with.

In Jakarta , furnishing your home is no easy task as there are a number of shopping malls and specialty shops vying for your attention. For those seeking a one-stop convenience shop, feel free to venture down to the Furniture City located in Sunter suburb of north Jakarta . Here, you can take your pick of furniture and electrical appliances at the same time all under one roof. A practical and efficient way to shop for those who cannot afford the luxury of time. To differentiate yourself further from the masses, adjourn to the home décor section in malls such as the Plaza Senayan and Artha Gading Mall or alternatively, the Fatmawati Street , which has more specialty shops. Custom-made fixtures are aplenty there for one's pick.

Thinking of a doing up your home in a traditional style? Head down to the Ciputat Raya Street in Tangerang. You will find stores selling and crafting loads of Javanese-style furniture. If you prefer rattan, pop by the Rawasari area in East Jakarta, or the Pasar Minggu Street in South Jakarta , filled with many shops selling high-quality rattan furniture.

If you are being an environmentalist, looking to recycle your current furniture or there is a particular piece too sentimental to give it all up, send it down to the Sultan Iskandar Muda Selatan Road, where skilled crafters can give a new boost to your old and cracked possessions.

Home is where the heart is, so make sure it speaks to you and is a place you can really retire in after a long day at work. In Jakarta , fret not for there are the places to go for the appropriate furnishings depending on your style and taste. It is a matter of knowing where to go and what to say, because what you say in a bargain could make the prices drop down a few drastic notches!