A colourful HDB 4-roomer

Replacing the top half of the kitchen walls with glass allows the burst of colours in the space to be visible from the living and dining areas.

The bi-fold windows above the kitchen counter facilitate interaction with guests and can keep cooking fumes out of the living area, though the couple confess that they have not closed them yet!

Swing doors with clear panels allow Sheaufen to peek into her walk-in wardrobe from the bedroom.

One of the couple's requirements for the study was a table where they could work side by side. They paired it with upholstered chairs from Comfort Design.

Bought from San Francisco, a clock adorned with "cutlery" in a rainbow of hues brightens the plain walls.

The peek-a-boo partition, made with concrete blocks painted white, provides privacy for the living area without making the entrance area feel cramped or enclosed.

The wall lighting feature in the bedroom, customised from metal pipes, adds an industrial, too-cool-for-school edge.

The bedroom platform hides space to store bedding.

Coloured drawer knobs in various shades, shapes and sizes, dress up a simple cream-coloured dresser, which is one of Sheaufen's favourite items in her home.

A powder-blue wall and mustard seat make for a strong colour combination, but the result doesn't overwhelm as the table and artwork are kept neutral.

The slanted legs of the furnishings give them a rather offbeat vibe that matches the cheery, funky apartment.

The couple's accessories, displayed in a neat row on custom shelving, bring colour to the space.