Living on your own can be a liberating experience, especially if you have an entire four-room HDB flat unit all to yourself. With over 1,000 sq ft of space available in her new pad, this homeowner decided to engage the help of ID firm Ovon Design to help give this aging resale unit a total facelift.
Who lives here A bachelorette with a pet dog
Home A four-room HDB in Toa Payoh
Size Approx 1,000 sq ft
Interior Designer Ovon Design
Raymond Soh, creative director of Ovon Design, proposed a white colour scheme to match the homeowner’s contemporary style. While the unit was previously filled with walls that blocked out the flow of light into the home, the design team decided to hack down many of the walls, creating a spacious open concept in the home. Another challenge was to create as much storage space as possible without interupting the visual flow of the spaces. This can be seen as soon as one steps through the main door of the home. Next to it is a stool accompanied by a cabinet neatly lined under the window.
Visitors to the home are greeted by the sight of a display shelf, flanked by full-height storage on both sides.
The cupboards open to reveal plenty of space for storing the homeowner’s extensive shoe collection.
The wall separating the former living room from the kitchen and dining area was hacked away, resulting in a wide open space. Instead of walls, the design team decided to outline the layout of the main living area by raising it on a platform that is accented by concealed lighting.
The corridor connecting the living area to the utility yard has also been opened up to become a high table where the homeowner can sit to enjoy the view over a cup of coffee in the mornings.
The view of the main living area appears spacious yet cosy, thanks to the use of neutral tones and soft textures. The designer worked with the homeowner to select furniture from Castlery to complement the contemporary nature of the design scheme.
In addition to the sofa and armchair, the designer also created extra seating area along one side of the main living area, which doubles as additional storage space.
The opposite wall features a series of open and closed shelving, adding a dash of playfulness to the graceful and chic atmosphere.
Light earthy hues blend beautifully in with the light-coloured laminate and flooring.
Attention to detail means the design team had to measure all the appliances in the utility area so that they could custom-build spaces for each of them to fit. This helps to maintain the clean look of the straight lines running throughout the home.
The main living area opens up onto the open kitchen, lined with an island counter.
By keeping to the look of the main living area, the kitchen becomes a natural extension of the layout without sticking out like an eyesore.
Two rooms in this unit were converted into the master bedroom and walk-in wardrobe. They are separated by a wall of clear-glass shelving for the homeowner to display her bag collection.
The floating effect of the bedstead helps to make the large mattress appear less intrusive, while keeping in line with the airy and open feel of the home.
The walk-in wardrobe also has a vanity table facing the window, providing for ample light during the day.
Spotlights along the full-height wardrobes direct artificial light to where it’s necessary without casting too much brightness over the room.
The round mirror and metallic sink in the bathroom lends a touch of simplicity and sophistication to the space.
A glass panel separates the WC from the bathing area, helping to segment the spaces without interrupting the visual flow of the space.