The homeowners of this five-room HDB BTO flat swopped their living room with their master bedroom space — throwing conventionality out of the window.
This decision was based on maximising the space and making it more functional, with a larger living space at the back.
Split Height Dining Table
The centerpiece of the dining area is the split-height dining table, which is an upcycled hotel buffet table that the homeowners Edmund and Jo bought from a second-hand store, and restored with a black powder-coated finish.
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Living Room
In the living room, display shelves resembling crates and scrap wood embellish the blue walls.
Sourced from Malaysia, they feature a modular system that allows the couple to easily unhook the pieces and swop them around to create various configurations.
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Barn Sliding Door
This barn-style sliding door closes off the front of the home, where the master bedroom and kitchen is, from the study and living area.
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Open Concept Bedroom
Upon entering the flat, the open-concept master bedroom and dressing area comes into view. Pops of colour – through the bedding, area rug and accent pieces – add to its prominence.
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Renovation Cost: $80,000
Renovated and furnished for around $45,000 and $35,000, respectively, this fascinating home shows how being bold, experimental and different can be a very good thing.
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Mix & Match Interior Styles
Multiple design styles – such as their Victorian era-inspired doorbell – reflect the couple’s varied taste in decor.
Some of the pieces, including the working radiogram by the entrance, were acquired overseas.
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Decorative Door Knob
A Victorian-style door knob exudes an air of timeless charm and elegance, transporting you to a bygone era of refined opulence.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it showcases a captivating fusion of intricate patterns and delicate filigree.
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Semi-Open Kitchen
Near the entrance and on the opposite side of the master bedroom, the semi-open kitchen is defined by glass panels with fire engine-red frames.
Edmund and Jo chose a commercial kitchen sink made of stainless steel, for its utilitarian appeal.
This story first appeared on Sona Decor in 2016.
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