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Bishan, a mature residential estate in Singapore, has a unique history. Originally, the area was home to Kwong Wai Siew Peck San Theng, one of Singapore’s largest Chinese cemeteries, established in 1870, and the adjacent Kampong San Teng village. The cemetery was exhumed in the 1980s to make way for urban development, and Bishan New Town emerged as part of Singapore’s public housing expansion strategy.
Bishan’s strategic location, near the central area and well-connected via the MRT (Bishan station opened in 1987), has made it a highly sought-after residential district. It offers a mix of public housing, condominiums, and landed properties, alongside amenities like Junction 8 mall and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. The area’s reputation for prestigious schools, such as Raffles Institution, has further enhanced its appeal.
Today, Bishan is known for its vibrant community, green spaces, and rising property values, symbolising Singapore’s transformation from rural villages to modern urban living. Here are some of the most beautiful homes in Bishan.
1. Scandinavian-style apartment in Bishan 8 Condominium
The interiordesign of this Scandinavian-style Bishan 8 condominium apartment (pictured above) has an understated look thanks to a palette of white and wood.
A wood-look finish clads the TV console area. The interior design team at 82 customised full-height wall shelves to offer display and storage space for the homeowners, to keep the home neat and clutter-free.
To add a visual effect in the otherwise plain kitchen interiors, the interior design team chose a material that gave the backsplash a textural finish.
Designed by See Shuwen of Rezt & Relax Interiors, a palette of wood and grey fills the dining room, complete with a wooden dining table and grey dining chairs. The spaciousness here also adds a welcoming yet cosy ambience in this home in Bishan.
The open-concept kitchen has a monochromatic colour scheme, which the homeowners decorated with pops of colours like green and red with plants and kitchen accessories respectively.
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Lee Teng, the Taiwanese-born Singaporean lived in a 1,300 sq ft 5-room HDB flat in Bishan with his younger sister, Rainnie (back in 2016).
When it came to designing the space, he turned to his mother, who was a fashion designer when she was in her 20s.
The result is an all-white minimalist look, broken up by feature walls such as a gold one on which the TV hangs, and a brick wall that faces the main door.
He also has a collection of toys. He had a cabinet built to house about 30 action toy figurines such as Iron Man and the teddy bear character from the 2012 American comedy film Ted.
He also has various Bearbrick toys displayed around the house. He says he started collecting toys after visiting a toy fair two years ago.
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The white walls, dark engineered wood flooring and exposed ceiling beams in the living room of this 4-room HDB in Bishan reflect the homeownersʼ love for the colonial black-and-white style.
The monochrome theme is evident in the kitchen, with the use of black-and-white imported Peranakan floor tiles, black veneer cabinets with gold handles and black steel open racks mounted against a backsplash of white subway tiles.
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Interior design firm Black N White House specialises in elegant, classical-style home designs.
The design of this 3-bedroom condominium apartment is inspired by a boutique hotel, and features a black-and-white colour palette. White or light-coloured surfaces are used throughout the home to make the interiors look bright and welcoming.
Dramatic glass chandeliers give the bedroom a touch of luxury.
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Captivated by the charming English countryside she saw on her road trips throughout the UK, homeowner Alice Siah decided to recreate the airy and restful atmosphere in her Bishan apartment when it came to planning the look of her new home.
The living room is kept simple, but features plenty of wood accents — a must-have that enhances the Hamptons style’s typically pale palette.
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The homeowners of this 1,300 sq ft 5-room HDB flat in Bishan decided to give their apartment a makeover. They got interior designer Raymond Seow of Free Space Intent to streamline the layout and re-prioritise the spaces so that the home now boasts clean lines and is more spacious and light-filled.
The newly expanded master bedroom impresses guests with its size - the couple had requested a larger sanctuary, so Raymond turned two bedrooms into one by removing a wall.
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