10 great design features in homes with reno costs under $50,000

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Diana and her team fashioned the suspended table in the balcony out of solid teak, and coiled rope around the hanging metal rods for a softer touch.
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Renovation costs in Singapore are not cheap, for sure, but renovating your place can totally transform it. After all, who wants to live in a plain, uninspiring space?

These interiors, in the following slides, are of homes that have been renovated for not more than $50,000. Let's have a look and see what great ideas there are.

1. A statement-making design feature that flows from the ceiling to the TV console.

Renovation cost: Under $30K

Design: M3 Studio

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2. Making good use of the bay windows or window ledges by integrating display and storage space, as well as a little work area.

Renovation cost: Under $30K

Design: Distinct Identity

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3. Concealing lots of storage space in a cosy platform daybed or reading area.

Renovation cost: Between $40K and $50K

Design: D5 Studio Image

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4. Makeshift- and DIY-looking pendant lamps for an interesting space.

Renovation cost: Between $40K and $50K

Design: Design Channel

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5. Wouldn't you love hanging out in your balcony if it looked like this? The suspended table top lets you read or eat while enjoying the view.

Renovation cost: Between $40K and $50K

Design: Design Channel

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6. A raised area and bar counter to separate spaces within an open-concept home.

Renovation cost: Between $40K and $50K

Design: Edge Interior

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7. A custom-made dining table that comes with display shelving that also helps zone the dining area.

Renovation cost: Between $40K and $50K

Design: Joey Khu Interior Design

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8. To keep reno costs down, you don't necessarily need fancy finishes or elaborate designs — get your designer to source beautiful furniture and decor pieces, that you can take with you when you move house.

Renovation cost: Between $40K and $50K

Design: The Scientist

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9. Exposed Edison bulbs installed on the wall or parition, to brighten your space and also decorate it in an unconventional way.

Renovation cost: Between $40K and $50K

Design: The Scientist

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10. The kitchen cabinetry and construction may be basic and simple, but the style stakes are raised, thanks to the designer's creative usage of coloured laminates and patterned tiles.

Renovation cost: Between $40K and $50K

Design: The Scientist

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