Playing it cool, four-room HDB

[Renovation cost: $30,000] A striking design feature made out of plaster gypsum board visually connects the TV console to the ceiling and the entrance area.

[Renovation cost: $30,000] The asymmetrical edges of the panel behind the TV break the regularity of the storage compartments' linear forms.

[Renovation cost: $30,000] The home's design is based on a monochrome colour palette, and enhanced with geometric shapes and patterns.

[Renovation cost: $30,000] Faux bricks from Craftstone were installed along one wall of the living and dining area, and painted white to keep its rough texture but play the feature down.

[Renovation cost: $30,000] Next to the main entrance, the shoe cabinet – which also conceals the electrical circuit box of the home – was painted with black chalkboard paint to allow the homeowners to get creative.

[Renovation cost: $30,000] The master bedroom is given a splash of vibrant blue, seen in the nightstand shaped like a trunk and bed sheets. However, everything else is kept in neutral tones for a restful environment.

[Renovation cost: $30,000] Patterned geometric tiles from Hafary, used for the backsplash, keep the design of the kitchen consistent with that of the rest of the home, and add a playful touch.

[Renovation cost: $30,000] Wood tone laminates help to cosy up the kitchen, which has a cool colour scheme.