Every corner has a story to tell.
With beige, earthy looks being huge interior design trends in 2025, it’s perhaps no surprise that many homeowners lean towards the same formula. However, Kristian and Heng Yeng knew right away that this wasn’t for them.
“Both of us love colours, as well as mixing and matching different prints and patterns,” Kristian shares. “For me, I was influenced by my mother and her fashion choices growing up, and my childhood home was filled with different colours and patterns too. So I think it became something I was very used to.”
That’s why, instead of playing it safe, the couple got Fuse Concept to transform their 3-room BTO flat into a space that inspired them: a quirky, 70s-inspired abode boasting a striking pink-and-green colour combination, accented with mustard and bold prints.
Beyond aesthetics, they were also intentional about the way the space is used, wanting a space that not only minimises unnecessary wastage but could also comfortably host a large group of people.
Clearly, this was a success – because the result after months of planning was a vibrant home that feels larger than life.
About the home and finding an interior designer
Located in Kallang, Kristian and Heng Yeng’s home is nestled within a mature estate that they adore. “Obviously, the central location is a huge plus point,” Heng Yeng says, “but what we were particularly drawn to is the character of the neighbourhood.”
“Instead of big businesses or chains, it’s filled with everyday people – like your aunties and uncles – who have made their lives here. You’ve also got these homegrown shops that have been around for decades, so there’s a local charm that we really love.”
While brainstorming ideas for their home’s look, they weren’t too keen on the usual clean, contemporary look. Instead, they went back in time to older eras of interior design – and eventually found themselves drawn towards ‘70s interior design, with bold colours, patterns, and textures becoming their reference points.
From there, their colour palette fell into place: a unique, maximalist blend of pink and dark green as the main colours, and mustard woven throughout.
“We know that this is a pretty unique design,” says Kristian, “so finding an interior designer who had prior experience with similar renovation projects was important.”
“We found a few IDs on social media and met up with a total of 8, but the one that stood out was Adrian. He understood what we wanted without us needing to explain much, and he had some great ideas of his own, which sealed the deal for us.”
“Plus, he was very excited about this opportunity,” Heng Yeng adds. “I think he was more excited than we were!”
WATCH: Homeowners Kristian and Heng Yeng talk about their home’s unique pink-green renovation
About renovating their living room
Wanting a space designed around hosting, Kristian and Heng Yeng decided to hack the spare bedroom and merge the space with the communal area.
“Private space is rare in Singapore, and since we’re privileged enough to have our own, we felt strongly about opening up our home to a broader community,” Heng Yeng says. “So, we wanted our home to be a fluid, open space where everyone could come in and enjoy.”
The full-length bookcase (home to Kristian’s extensive book collection, and arranged by colour) also has a Murphy bed stored within the lower half of its structure.
“But even then, we still wanted the option of closing up the room since it doubles as Kristian’s workspace and a guest bedroom. So, we opted for these mint green bifold doors that work as a divider without compromising on that open look.”
Another thing that was important to them? Overconsumption and wastage. “Obviously, we can’t do much about the building’s foundations and structure, so we tried to be more intentional with our furniture choices,” Kristian says.
“We got most of our things secondhand from places like Carousell and Facebook Marketplace, or hand-me-downs from family and friends. They’re not only still in perfect condition, but they also have cool stories behind them.”
“For example, one of our chairs was from a closing-down sale of a restaurant in Craig Road, and another two were from an uncle in Upper Thompson. All these stories make the space interesting, and it’s not something you can get if you buy them brand new from places like Taobao or IKEA.”
Amidst the pink and green hues, we also noticed the cement screed flooring – which we thought was a unique choice that’s typically used in industrial or wabi sabi style homes.
“For the longest time, I lived in this rental place with the old-school black-and-white look,” Kristian explains. “The place used concrete flooring, which I really liked – and it’s also neutral enough to work in most homes regardless of colour scheme.”
“I don’t fully remember the technical details, but the one we used here is a cheaper variant, which kind of takes on imprints of our walking patterns. You can see the different swirls in the ground – it’s pretty cool to see, since it feels like the floor is evolving along with us.”
About their kitchen
The couple’s kitchen is just as characterful as the living room, with several knick-knacks and a gallery wall of prints proudly showing off their passions and ideals.
The fridge – decked out in a floral facade – also caught our eye, to their amusement. “We wanted a unique, retro-looking fridge to match the theme,” Heng Yeng adds. “Most fridges out there come in the usual black, grey, or white colours, and the ones that do have the look we want are pretty expensive.
“I then had the idea to just get a regular fridge and then paste wallpaper on it ourselves (laughs). We had a few friends come over on a Friday night to help us do it; obviously, you can tell it’s done by amateurs, but we love how it turned out, and it makes for a fun story to tell people.”
The couple preserved the original HDB floor tiles to save costs while creating a contrast with the cement screed flooring in the living room
“Additionally, we both cook regularly and have a lot of things like crockery,” Kristian says, “so we extended the kitchen into the designated service yard to give ourselves more countertop and cabinet space.”
About the master bedroom
“We took more time to decide on the colour scheme of our bedroom,” Kristian says. “I prefer a darker look, but Heng Yeng was more inclined towards a lighter colour palette – she works from her desk here, and it’s more conducive if the environment is brighter.”
“After some back-and-forth, we landed on this half-wall look that was the best of both worlds. The lower half has deep green wainscoting that adds texture and fits into the retro look, while the upper half is covered with a cream floral wallpaper that extends all the way up to the ceiling.”
“Heng Yeng’s aunt owned these antique-looking ceiling lights for over 20 years,” Kristian says. “She was going to throw it away, but we stopped her because they still looked great!”
“The master bedroom is a little bigger as we expanded it using some space from the junior bedroom,” Heng Yeng says. “It’s a pretty small space, so we wanted to maximise the walking room to avoid bumping into things or stumbling around.”
“Plus, this gave us the option of creating a bigger, deeper wardrobe – which is important since we both have a lot of clothes between us.”
About the toilets
Just like the rest of the home, the bathrooms lean fully into the pink-green theme – the master bedroom decked out in pink to contrast with the green wainscoting design in the bedroom, while the common toilet is in green.
To keep things practical (and less wasteful), the couple retained HDB’s original dark grey floor tiles in both bathrooms, overlaying only the walls with floral wallpaper-like tiles.
“We actually wanted to use floral wallpaper,” Heng Yeng says, “but with the high moisture and humidity levels, we figured this wasn’t a great idea.
“So Adrian found a great fix by sourcing these wallpaper-like tiles. We had a lot of fun shopping for tiles since there were a lot of different variations; I got overwhelmed after a while, but Kristian pulled through and did a great job selecting the ones we have now.”
To sum up
For a home with a brief this unique and bold, the renovation was pretty smooth-sailing. “I think we got lucky,” Kristian says. “The process was pretty speedy, and Adrian was always on top of things.”
“You know how people online talk about needing to chase their IDs? We never had to do that. And it helped that Adrian understood what we wanted – he never pushed his personal preferences, and instead took our ideas and elevated them with his own.”
“We’re really grateful to him, because he helped us create the space we’ve always wanted,” Heng Yeng says. “Now, we have a home that is a true reflection of who and what we love, and is a safe and comfortable space for anyone who walks through the door – and we couldn’t be happier!”
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