5 Inspiring 3 Room HDB BTO Renovation Design Ideas

Home to a family of three, the design of this 936sqf 3-room HDB home at Sky Terrace @ Dawson was inspired by the homeowners' travels and years of studying in Australia. Interior design by homeowner.
Home to a family of three, the design of this 936sqf 3-room HDB home at Sky Terrace @ Dawson was inspired by the homeowners' travels and years of studying in Australia. Interior design by homeowner.
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1. Sky Terrace @ Dawson 3-Room HDB

Interior design style: White and wood interior design

Home to a family of three, the design of this 936sqf 3-room HDB home at Sky Terrace @ Dawson was inspired by the homeowners' travels and years of studying in Australia. They also needed lots of storage and wanted to keep cables of appliances hidden especially for the safety of their young son.

In this Sky Terrace @ Dawson HDB BTO, the open-concept kitchen and living spaces allow the family to communicate effectively even when in different areas of the home.

In this 3-room HDB BTO at Sky Terrace @ Dawson, the open-concept kitchen and living spaces allow the family to communicate effectively even when in different areas of the home.

In this 3-room HDB BTO at Sky Terrace @ Dawson, the wall between the kitchen and living room was hacked, and replaced with an island counter to extend the use of space, while maintaining visual connectivity with other parts of the home.

In this 3-room HDB BTO at Sky Terrace @ Dawson, the wall between the kitchen and living room was hacked, and replaced with an island counter to extend the use of space, while maintaining visual connectivity with other parts of the home.

See the full 3-room HDB home tour here.

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This 3-room HDB BTO in Punggol designed by Space Sense was inspired by the industrial-loft design concept often seen in New York apartments.

This 3-room HDB BTO in Punggol designed by Space Sense was inspired by the industrial-loft design concept often seen in New York apartments.

2. $50,000 Renovation for 3-room HDB BTO in Punggol

Interior design style: Industrial New York Loft

Inspired by the industrial-loft design concept often seen in New York apartments, the overall monochromatic palette in this 3-room HDB BTO home in Punggol sets the backdrop for many unusual design features within the interiors that reflect the homeowners’ interest and hobbies.

In this industrial loft-style 3-room HDB BTO in Punggol, the seemingly “floating” dining table that extends from the kitchen island, provide sufficient space for the homeowners to work and dine at.

In this industrial loft-style 3-room HDB BTO in Punggol, the seemingly “floating” dining table that extends from the kitchen island, provide sufficient space for the homeowners to work and dine at.

In the bedroom of this industrial New York loft style 3-room HDB BTO in Punggol, the interior design was kept simple, except for a print of the world map and an airplane night light that decorates the wall.

In the bedroom of this industrial New York loft style 3-room HDB BTO in Punggol, the interior design was kept simple, except for a print of the world map and an airplane night light that decorates the wall.

See the full 3-room HDB home tour here.

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The homeowners of this country-style 3-room HDB BTO in Yishun designed by Lemonfridge Studio love the warm and inviting ambience of country- and rustic-style homes, and requested for a similar look in their home.

The homeowners of this country-style 3-room HDB BTO in Yishun designed by Lemonfridge Studio love the warm and inviting ambience of country- and rustic-style homes, and requested for a similar look in their home.

3. $38,000 Renovation 3-room HDB BTO in Yishun

Interior design style: Country style interior design

The homeowners of this country-style 3-room HDB BTO in Yishun designed by Lemonfridge Studio love the warm and inviting ambience of country- and rustic-style homes, and requested for a similar look in their home.

As part of the $38,000 renovation cost for this country-style 3-room HDB BTO in Yishun, one bedroom was converted into a study room.

As part of the $38,000 renovation cost for this country-style 3-room HDB BTO in Yishun, one bedroom was converted into a study room.

The foyer of this country-style 3-room HDB BTO in Yishun was lined with a dark wood-look finish; this instantly gives guests and the homeowners a warm ambience upon arrival.

The foyer of this country-style 3-room HDB BTO in Yishun was lined with a dark wood-look finish; this instantly gives guests and the homeowners a warm ambience upon arrival.

See the full 3-room HDB BTO home tour here.

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Aiken Chia shares this 700 sq ft, 3-room resale HDB flat with his retired mother.

Aiken Chia shares this 700 sq ft, 3-room resale HDB flat with his retired mother.

4. Aiken Chia's 3-Room HDB

Interior design style: Modern contemporary interior design

Aiken Chia, the actor, and host of the 'Food King' fame, moved into his new home at the start of February 2021. Some of the most important considerations were a need for open communal areas for hosting, and plenty of storage space.

Aiken Chia's bedroom, located at the side of the entrance, is on an elevated platform separated from the living room by black-framed accordion glass doors and curtains.

Aiken Chia's bedroom, located at the side of the entrance, is on an elevated platform separated from the living room by black-framed accordion glass doors and curtains.

The nett height of Aiken Chia's 3-room HDB resale home is 2.4m, which is best kept uncluttered to maintain that overall spatial airiness.

The nett height of Aiken Chia's 3-room HDB resale home is 2.4m, which is best kept uncluttered to maintain that overall spatial airiness.

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This flat is a two-floor shopfront unit with a typical old 3-room HDB flat spanning 750 sq ft upstairs, and the bakery downstairs.

This flat is a two-floor shopfront unit with a typical old 3-room HDB flat spanning 750 sq ft upstairs, and the bakery downstairs.

5. $90,000 Renovation for 3-Room HDB Everton Park Bakery

Interior design style: Minimalist interior design

Everton Park has always held a special place in Jody Ang’s heart. A full-time baker and confectioner in her early thirties, she cherishes the neighbourhood because this is where she grew up.

So, when she and her husband Cedric Chng found this HDB flat in the area, they didn’t hesitate in buying it.

There are hardly any walls in this 3-room HDB resale flat in Everton Park: even the bedroom is partitioned from the communal area only by a sliding screen.

There are hardly any walls in this 3-room HDB resale flat in Everton Park: even the bedroom is partitioned from the communal area only by a sliding screen.

What’s unique about this flat is that it’s part of a two-floor shopfront unit, with Jody’s bakery located downstairs. The building itself is nearly 30 to 40 years old, and the original flat had the typical three-room layout spanning 750 sq ft.

Only a sliding screen is used to partition the bedrooms from the communal area in this 3-room HDB resale flat in Everton Park.

Only a sliding screen is used to partition the bedrooms from the communal area in this 3-room HDB resale flat in Everton Park.

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