Home Tour: $50,000 Monochrome renovation for a 3-bedroom Executive Condominium in Yishun

For first-time homeowners James and Emily Chen, their Yishun EC apartment represented more than just a property investment – it was the canvas for their evolving story together. Working with Ming from design firm Eightytwo, they envisioned transforming their three-bedroom Yishun executive condominium into a space that would embrace both Scandinavian coziness and sophisticated luxury, while accommodating their growing collection of treasured possessions.

Full-height storage cabinets

The solution to their storage needs became one of the most striking features of this Yishun EC apartment.

A masterfully designed full-height cabinet stretches like a architectural ribbon from the foyer to the balcony, its clean lines concealing everything from shoes to entertainment equipment while creating moments of visual interest through carefully planned display spaces. The dark umber open shelving breaks through the white expanse like windows into their personal world, offering glimpses of cherished items and thoughtfully chosen decorative pieces.

White cabinet laminate

In what would become one of the most transformative decisions for their Yishun executive condominium, Ming gently steered the couple away from their initial wood-and-grey vision toward something more sophisticated. The seamless cabinetry, clad in white laminate with precise black linear detailing, draws inspiration from classic tile work but feels thoroughly modern.

“We wanted to create something that felt both timeless and contemporary,” Ming explains, pointing out how the interplay of white, dark wood, dark umber, and subtle gold accents elevates the space beyond typical condominium design.

$50,000 renovation cost

With storage concerns elegantly resolved, James and Emily were free to focus on creating moments of beauty throughout their Yishun EC apartment. A striking blue rug now anchors their living space, its rich tones providing a perfect counterpoint to the bright, airy atmosphere.

The transformation of their living spaces required an investment of $50,000 for renovations, with an additional $30,000 devoted to carefully selected furnishings that would complete their vision of understated luxury.

Wraparound bedroom settee

The master bedroom of their Yishun executive condominium tells a more intimate story, where darker tones create a cocoon-like atmosphere perfect for rest and relaxation. Here, Ming’s design ingenuity shines through in multi-functional elements like the wraparound settee, which provides hidden storage while extending along the bed’s edge.

A fabric-clad headboard serves dual purposes – creating a soft, inviting focal point while cleverly concealing an awkwardly placed window, demonstrating how thoughtful design can transform challenges into opportunities.

Through careful planning and attention to detail, this Yishun EC apartment has become more than just a home – it’s a reflection of James and Emily’s journey together, where every design choice serves both aesthetic and practical purposes, creating a space that will gracefully accommodate their lives for years to come.