Home Tour: A couple’s small condominium in Balestier

As the morning light filters through strategically placed windows, this small condominium unit in Balestier reveals its clever secrets. Designed by Space Factor, this compact condo apartment includes many space-saving elements and small space ideas that help solve the headaches that come with limited spaces!

Walking through the threshold feels like entering a masterclass in thoughtful micro-living, where every square inch serves a purpose while maintaining an aesthetic that speaks of contemporary urban elegance.

Bar counter dining

For busy urbanites who eat out most of the time, a bar counter can also double up as the occasional dining table. This frees up the need for an under-utilized dining room, allowing more space for a comfortable living area. The multi-functional counter becomes the heart of the home—a place for quick breakfasts with coffee and newspapers spread out, casual conversations with friends over wine in the evening, or even an impromptu workspace when inspiration strikes.

Compact kitchen design

Check out this transformer kitchenette! With the help of concealed counter spaces and flip-up tables, a small kitchen can be both compact and functional. When not in active use, everything tucks away neatly, creating a streamlined kitchen that feels spacious despite its modest square footage. The clever storage solutions allow the homeowners to maintain their culinary passions without sacrificing precious space in their small condo in Balestier.

Master bedroom design

In their master bedroom, the couple makes use of the bay window niche to create a conducive study desk, and swopped a conventional TV console with a sleek wall-mounted ledge. This space transformation turns what could have been merely decorative architectural elements into functional zones that serve daily life.

The bay window desk captures the shifting patterns of natural light throughout the day, creating an inspiring work environment. At night, the minimalist wall ledge supports entertainment needs without encroaching on the room’s footprint, allowing the bedroom to maintain its primary function as a restful retreat.

White and bright bathroom

Use lots of white to brighten up the small bathroom, but don’t forget that a vibrant pop of accent color will prevent an all-white space from looking too clinical. The generous usage of mirrors is not only functional but helps visually enlarge the space too.

The bathroom becomes a sanctuary of light and reflection, where morning routines unfold in a space that feels expansive beyond its actual dimensions. The vibrant accent - the red sink cabinet doors - introduces personality and warmth into the bright space, creating a bathroom that feels both intimate and refreshing within the constraints of typical condo dimensions.