3-Room Resale HDB Flat Renovations: From $33K to $90K

Inspiration for your own 3-room resale flat renovation.

It’s a well-known fact that a resale flat renovation generally costs more than that of a BTO flat. And since that’s the case, planning your budget beforehand is extremely important – especially considering that the expected renovation cost for a 3-room resale flat in 2024 is expected to range from $65,000 to $88,000

Of course, if the average range is too steep for you, it’s definitely possible to carry out your renovations for less. Here, we’ve compiled a list of 9 beautiful 3-room resale HDB flat renovations costing $33,000 to $90,000!

1. 3-room resale flat in Kallang (Renovation cost: $33,000)

3-room flats can be small, so we understand the need to utilise built-ins to maximise storage space. But if you’re looking to keep costs low, try minimising the amount of carpentry in favour of loose furniture.

For instance, the homeowners of this 3-room resale flat in Kallang chose to only use simple built-ins in the necessary spaces (i.e. the kitchen), with antique furniture filling up the rest of the spaces.

Aside from that, they’ve also kept other renovation works to a minimum, leaving plumbing exposed and opting for simple splashes of colour to elevate the look.

Contact Comfort Home Interior

2. 3-room resale flat in Geylang (Renovation cost: $45,000)

This 3-room flat in Geylang has all the hallmarks of a soothing Scandinavian-style home. Bright and airy interior? Check. Neutral colour palette with pops of colour? Check. Organic and natural materials like bamboo and wood? Check, check, and check.

Aside from the usual renovation works, the homeowners opted for several accent features to elevate the look – namely, custom curved doorways and niches.

Contact Third Paragraph

3. 3-room resale flat in Kallang (Renovation cost: $50,000)

Looking at this 3-room flat, it’s clear that there is a fair amount of carpentry work done, especially along the kitchen and bedroom walls. But since carpentry works usually contribute a huge chunk to the total renovation cost, how did the homeowners keep it relatively low at just $58,000?

For one, they mainly used loose furniture to fill up the space. For another, they opted for vinyl flooring and plain backsplashes over tiles – the latter of which is a much more labour-intensive choice that is often more expensive than homeowners expect.

Contact R Interior

4. 3-room resale flat in Ang Mo Kio (Renovation cost: $60,000)

In this minimalist 3-room resale flat, the liberal use of limewash paint in the living room and bedroom creates a warm and uniformed appearance that is extra cosy.

Note that the higher price point (compared to the previous 3 homes) is probably because of the labour-intensive application process needed for limewash, which makes it more expensive than regular paint.

Another reason is likely the reconfiguration of the master bedroom suite, which likely involved tearing down the walls before carving out space for a bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, and study area.

Contact H Design

5. 3-room resale flat in Eunos (Renovation cost: $65,000)

Swathed in dusky shades of black and grey, this suave bachelor pad is both cool and sophisticated

One of the biggest perks of living alone is the freedom to reconfigure the space to your liking – no compromises needed. And this homeowner has done so by shifting the living area into a spare bedroom, thus freeing up space in the communal area for an extended long kitchen island-dining table combination.

Both bathrooms have also been merged to create a bigger, more luxurious space — something an average homeowner living with multiple people cannot afford to do, lest it leads to fights!

Contact The Interior Lab

6. 3-room resale flat in Skyville @ Dawson (Renovation cost: $70,000)

If you have room in your budget, you’ll have more room for decorative detailing on top of essential renovation works for a fabulous-looking home.

In this elegant 3-room resale flat at Skyville @ Dawson, you’ll find features like a fluted glass divider functioning as an entry partition, as well as a panelled feature area above the bed.

For a more seamless look throughout the space, the entire house (save the bathrooms) are decked out with cement screed flooring. When paired with sleek black and dark brown laminates, it adds a refined feel to the overall look.

Contact MAD About Design

7. 3-room resale flat in Ang Mo Kio (Renovation cost: $75,000)

This contemporary 3-room resale flat may look simple, but the renovation was anything but.

To create additional visual interest against the largely-white interior, the homeowners went with custom paint jobs, a brick-look feature wall, and recessed niches in the bedroom and ensuite.

For an even more seamless look, they also opted for hidden doors instead of the regular ones, where they disguised their bedroom door as part of the kitchen wall, and their ensuite entrance as a bedroom wardrobe.

Contact Urban Home Design

8. 3-room resale flat in Little India (Renovation cost: $80,000)

Houses with awkward layouts require creative solutions to make full use of the space. Given this 3-room resale flat’s unique triangular layout and the position of the structural walls, segregating the space into the usual squarish rooms is just not feasible.

As such, PRDT Interiors carried out extensive work to not only make full use of the space, but also to ensure that the home’s layout fits the homeowners’ lifestyle.

Notable changes include:

• Shifting the kitchen out of its original position to allow for a clean segregation between the communal area and private space
• Triangular rooms with walls built to conceal the oddly-angled structural beams

Given the extent of the changes, it’s no wonder that the renovation cost is a hefty $80,000 despite this home being just 67 sqm – after all, renovating a 3-room resale flat tends to cost more than their 4-room counterparts because it requires more work to make a small space functional.

Contact PRDT Interiors

9. 3-room resale flat in Marine Parade (Renovation cost: $90,000)

You’d expect colourful homes to be bright and vibrant, but in this particular 3-room resale flat, earthy colours come together to create a unique home with a mix of classic and contemporary influences.

Of note is the concealed bookshelf door that opens up into a small ‘gallery’ leading into the bedroom, as well as the full-length cabinets by the dining area that features niches (with backlights!) for the homeowners’ collection.

The homeowners have also reconfigured the layout such that there is room for a small walk-in wardrobe, and a bigger bathroom space.

Contact SHE Interior

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