House Tour: Transforming an old walk-up apartment in Balestier into a bright and cosy abode

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Clever space-planning turns this old walk-apartment into a cosy crib for two. To create a new living space, the walls were the first to go. More than 80 per cent of the original four-bedroom structure was taken down and reconfigured to accomodate a master bedroom and large walk-in wardrobe, a study and guest room.

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A custom-made shelf that stretches the length of the study allows plenty of storage for books, files and stationery.

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The couple bought a set of elaborately framed Baroque mirrors and had them repainted in piano black for a sleeker and more modern look.

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Instead of using doors to demarcate each area visually, Samuel Leong — homeowner and interior designer from Free Space Intent — varied the floor level through the use of platforms

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Intricately carved panels from the antique Chinese bed were removed and turned into wall decorations in the bedroom instead.

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The island storage in the centre of the walk-inwardrobe is made up of three individual mobile units.