1) A home that feels like a cafe
Industrial-style pendant lamps in the dining area and hanging bulbs in the living room add interesting visual elements into this eclectic-style apartment in Bukit Batok. Plywood panels are used for the TV console, which doubles as book shelves too. Mismatched sofa and arm chairs add a fun touch to the living room.
(Design: Fuse Concept)
A vintage elements add to the quirky look of this home. For example, ventilation blocks are creatively used as partition to segment the study and bedroom space, while also acting as a feature wall.
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2) A white-and-wood Japanese-style five-room HDB flat in Bukit Batok
A surprising element in this home is the hidden door that camouflages along the TV feature wall. Beyond this door is the guest room.
(Design: Lush Interior Design)
For the carpentry, the designers used a light maple wood-look laminate to add textures alongside the white laminates. Japanese-style sliding screen doors ensure there is privacy in every room while still lending the look that the homeowners want.
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3) A mix of vintage and contemporary in this four-room Bukit Batok flat
As this family wanted more space, they bought over a portion of the common corridor outside their main door from the HDB, as theirs was a corner unit. The new extended entranceway also features a bench and storage cabinet on one side, making full use of the extra space.
(Design: M3 Studio)
A drop ceiling in the living room allows for concealed cove lighting and adds depth to the space.
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4) An interior designer's all-black five-room BTO home in Bukit Batok
What sets this home apart is the oversized alcove built into the living room which Sherlynn, the founder of interior design firm Millimeters Studio, cladded entirely in dark finishes. The dark ceiling and its cove lighting frame the living room, making quite the visual impact.
The couple spent $103,000 on the renovation. They spent most on the extensive customisations done and quality materials used, including the anti-rust and anti-corrosion galvanised steel used for the front gate, kitchen island legs, and all the square grid features you see throughout the home.
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5) This modern contemporary house in Bukit Batok is furnsihed with cushy colourful furniture
With a neutral colour palette in the home, the homeowners chose large, colourful furniture pieces to dress the interior spaces, bringing in the vibrant, cheery vibes!
(Design: The Orange Cube)
Niches were carved into the space under the staircase to offer display areas. An upholstered armchair adds a cosy ambience to this nook too.
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6) $50,000 renovation for this Scandi-industrial four-room HDB resale flat in Bukit Batok
The living area of this apartment, which was at the back of the flat, was moved to the front to merge with the dining area. A wooden countertop and bar stools in the kitchen provide extra seating and table space. The storeroom, which was in front of the kitchen, was removed to make way for a larger kitchen and dining area.
The original floor tiles were overlaid with vinyl flooring that resembles wood. One thing the couple, who are Taoists, had to fit into their modern home was an altar. To retain the sense of openness, the altar was fashioned out of a shelf attached to slim wood-laminate columns.
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