(This article was last updated on 21 Feb 2022.)
Open concept homes are gaining traction/popularity all over the world, and it’s hard to see why not. With small office cubicles and ever shrinking apartment sizes, the feeling when you return home to a spacious area is too often oddly liberating, if not empowering. Plus, with HDB's new flexi flat scheme, the possibilities are endless! Check out these 10 amazing open-concept designs for your own future flexi flat.
1. This 1-bedroom apartment has been transformed into the likes of a contemporary art loft with simple and clean lines. Large wooden panels are used to separate the bedroom from the living room – which helps to add a layer of privacy when needed. Cozy yet functional, the space flows seamlessly from the kitchen to living area and bedroom.
Interior Designer: Mr Shopper Studio
Location: Jurong Kechil
Cost of Renovation: $25,000
2. The uber-white palette and minimalistic chic vibe here adds a touch of grandeur to this walk-up apartment. Here you’ll find the living area, dining area, kitchen, and study within the same open-concept space, with everything neatly arranged to create those clean, visually-appealing lines.
Interior Designer: Third Avenue Studio
Location: Tiong Poh Road
Cost of Renovation: $165,000
3. Tucked in the heart of Marine Crescent, this quirky, eclectic space is a perfect harmony of vintage and modern design. The 3-bedroom apartment exudes a certain draw and appeal with a delicate balance of colorful tiles from 1960 and industrial, minimalistic tones from today. Glass panels amplify the space of the living room, yet still maintaining the integrity of the different rooms. Natural light streams in from the many windows, making the space look bright, cheerful and airy.
Interior Designer: Habit
Location: Marine Crescent
Cost of Renovation: $130,000
4. Pairing muted tones with natural elements, this open-concept BTO imbues sense of calm from the moment you step in. Of note are the pivot glass panels used to demarcate the living and study areas, lending flexibility to the space such that the latter can be closed off as needed.
Interior Designer: The Interior Lab
Location: Dawson
Cost of Renovation: $28,000
5. Here, greyish wood flooring complements the concrete walls for a cozy yet spacious setting perfect for a family to live in. Pops of colour break up the grey monotony and shine the spotlight on a collection of figurines and curios littered about.
Interior Designer: DB Studio
Location: Anchorvale Crescent
6. Cozy, sleek and classy; this bright and airy abode uses glass doors to create a seamless flow yet maintain a certain sense of integrity between each of the spaces within. The result? A spacious, stylish yet practical design that we love.
Interior Designer: Jialux Interior
Location: Ang Mo Kio Street 51
Cost of Renovation: $50,000
7. The clever use of space here shows how different rooms can come together to amplify the space in your home. Once again, glass doors help to separate, but not hide away, the different rooms – helping to create boundaries without compromising on space.
Interior Designer: Prozfile
Location: Tampines Avenue 8
Cost of Renovation: $60,000
8. Small spaces don't have to feel cramped, and this 47 sqm resale flat is proof of that. Wooden hues help to bring out a sense of warmth and coziness, and the whole house merges together in one huge area – benefits are aplenty, from hosting to closer interactions.
Interior Designer: Butler Interior
Location: Jalan Bukit Ho Swee
Cost of Renovation: $37,000
9. Floor-to-ceiling mirrors, wooden panels and cleverly-spaced partitions help this sleek and spacious abode create a "flow" at home. Clean lines and wooden furniture enhance its contemporary open-concept design, while the mirrored panels (that open up to more rooms!) help to amplify the space here.
Interior Designer: Asolidplan
Location: Bukit Purmei
Cost of Renovation: $100,000
10. Taking a step away from the highly structured living spaces of the past, this open floor plan design creates a spacious, informal interior that helps connect common areas. A foldable glass partition helps to keep the fumes in when heavy cooking is being done, while combining spaces for a visually larger space at all other times.
Interior Designer: Place to Relax
Location: Bishan Street 22
Cost of Renovation: $61,000
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