The homeowners of this five-room HDB BTO flat swopped their living room with their master bedroom space — throwing conventionality out of the window.
This decision was based on maximising the space and making it more functional, with a larger living space at the back.
Split Height Dining Table
The centerpiece of the dining area is the split-height dining table, which is an upcycled hotel buffet table that the homeowners Edmund and Jo bought from a second-hand store, and restored with a black powder-coated finish.
Living Room
In the living room, display shelves resembling crates and scrap wood embellish the blue walls.
Sourced from Malaysia, they feature a modular system that allows the couple to easily unhook the pieces and swop them around to create various configurations.
Barn Sliding Door
This barn-style sliding door closes off the front of the home, where the master bedroom and kitchen is, from the study and living area.
Open Concept Bedroom
Upon entering the flat, the open-concept master bedroom and dressing area comes into view. Pops of colour – through the bedding, area rug and accent pieces – add to its prominence.
Renovation Cost: $80,000
Renovated and furnished for around $45,000 and $35,000, respectively, this fascinating home shows how being bold, experimental and different can be a very good thing.
Mix & Match Interior Styles
Multiple design styles – such as their Victorian era-inspired doorbell – reflect the couple’s varied taste in decor.
Some of the pieces, including the working radiogram by the entrance, were acquired overseas.
Decorative Door Knob
A Victorian-style door knob exudes an air of timeless charm and elegance, transporting you to a bygone era of refined opulence.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it showcases a captivating fusion of intricate patterns and delicate filigree.
Semi-Open Kitchen
Near the entrance and on the opposite side of the master bedroom, the semi-open kitchen is defined by glass panels with fire engine-red frames.
Edmund and Jo chose a commercial kitchen sink made of stainless steel, for its utilitarian appeal.
This story first appeared on Home and Decor in 2016.