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When Lynn Yang and her husband Ronald got the keys to their BTO four-room HDB flat in Whampoa, they envisioned a timeless-looking home inspired by a minimalist design. Another must-have on their wish list: “To open up the home, and let the living, dining and kitchen areas be one space”. “We also really liked the city view from the kitchen, so we requested that things continue to be visible for us whether we’re cooking or hosting,” said Yang. But at the same time, they wanted privacy and clear demarcations of the various spaces throughout the home. These two criteria might seem like a contradiction in terms, but interior designer Low Chee Kiang of 932 Design Consultants helped them achieve their vision. The walls between the original kitchen, living/dining area and the third bedroom were removed, and the flat’s layout was smartly reconfigured in a series of clean lines that make the space look larger and create a beautiful flow.​​​​​​​ READ: How a small … [Read more...] about Transforming a 4-room BTO flat into an open-plan home with city views everywhere

Flight attendant Bhupinder Singh is constantly on the move because of his job, so he wanted to create cosy corners around his 517 sq ft condo unit to unwind and retreat from his busy schedule. So he engaged Aiden T, an interior design firm that prides itself in creating “luxurious but liveable” interiors that are “never stuffy” and easy to maintain – perfect for someone with a busy but eventful lifestyle like Bhupinder’s. A neutral colour palette was used throughout most of the home – white walls, cream marble floor tiles in the living and dining areas, and dark wood furniture and wood trim give the apartment a cohesive look, while creating a welcoming and classically elegant hotel-like ambiance. At the same time, lots of smart space-maximising tricks were employed to make the tiny home look a lot larger. READ: A girlfriend-approved HDB 'man cave' with room for comics, gaming and fast cars For example, a wall-to-ceiling mirrored feature wall resembling … [Read more...] about Transforming a 517 sq ft condo into a colourful, cosy home fit for a busy bachelor

Homeowners Jasvin Kaur and Jasdep Singh wanted their 1,000 sq ft four-room HDB BTO flat in Telok Blangah to showcase a few things: A contemporary-meets-luxe aesthetic, hubby Jasdep’s burgeoning whisky collection, and their Indian heritage. And their ingenious DIY tweaks with some teak wood plays a role in realising all three. It wasn’t easy, given their different style preferences. “I always liked luxury. Jasdep likes things more contemporary,” explained Jasvin, an assistant manager in a company. But “this was a chance to express ourselves with what we have always wanted,” added Jasdep, who is a general manager at Originals, a furniture store that specialises in unique and authentic home decor pieces sourced from all over the world. “The fact that I work in a furniture store played an important part in what you see in our home. We thought about how we were going to do it and decided, maybe we’ll do it ourselves!” he added. The very first thing they did was … [Read more...] about A couple’s stylish 1,000 sq ft BTO flat with a DIY whisky bar and teak wood touches