HDB 2-Room Flexi BTO Flat Renovations: From $22K to $52K

Tiny but mighty.

2-room BTO flats in Singapore are perhaps the smallest public housing units a homeowner can buy. At sizes of 36 sqm and 45 sqm, they’re designed to house smaller groups of people – like elderly parents looking to downsize their home – or singles/DINKs wanting a place of their own.

The challenge of such a small home, however, is making the best out of every inch in relation to how you go about your daily life. And here are 8 stunning 2-room Flexi BTO flats that do just that!

1. 2-room Flexi BTO flat in Fernvale Lane | Renovation cost: $22,000

If you don’t intend to host guests regularly, you might as well turn the entire home into your personal space. The owner of this 2-room Flexi BTO flat did just that, doing away with a traditional living room in favour of a study-cum-dining area.

Rather than getting a TV console that will otherwise clutter up the space, they’ve opted to mount their TV on the divider separating the bedroom from the communal space, with a swivel backboard that allows them to watch TV in either space.

And to keep the bedroom as clutter-free as possible, they’ve built the wardrobe behind the bed. This way, it doubles up as a headboard while keeping the space as seamless-looking as possible.

2. 2-room Flexi BTO flat in Yishun Glen | Renovation cost: $35,000

It’s a wonder how basic works like a splash of paint or unique doors can really transform a space. Instead of relying on fancy custom carpentry that can rack up costs, this homeowner keeps things simple with a swath of deep green paint in the bedroom and bold, black-framed sliding glass doors.

Paired with the white walls of the communal area as well as dark walnut-toned furniture, these features stand out and amp up the visual interest of the space.

3. 2-room Flexi BTO flat in Bukit Batok | Renovation cost: $37,000

If you’re someone who wants an open-concept-space without sacrificing privacy, a semi-open-concept space may be just up your alley. Here, this homeowner achieved this by using a curtain to separate the living room from the bedroom, thus giving them the option to open and close off the spaces whenever needed.

Along with the use of limewash walls, textured accents and materials made with natural materials, this home has a soft, organic look that you’d want to come home to everyday.

4. 2-room Flexi BTO flat in Rivervale Shores | Renovation cost: $37,000

If you’re a single person who has the entire space to themselves, privacy may not be high on your priority list – which is why you’re free to open up the entire home for your use.

Here, the homeowner of this particular 2-room BTO flat chose to hack the wall separating the bedroom from the communal space.

With an extended space to work with, they chose to build a curved platform spanning the entire length of the house, connected to the full-length wardrobe that now sits in the designated living room.

5. 2-room Flexi BTO flat in Sengkang | Renovation cost: $40,000

If you’ve got a little more room in your renovation budget and are keen on making the space truly feel like yours, consider playing around with custom carpentry and tile patterns for a hint of personality.

That’s precisely what you’ll find in this graphic designer’s 2-room BTO flat in Sengkang that is renovated to have the same cosy vibes you’ll get in a cafe.

You’ll find unique features like a sliding door with an arched reeded glass cutout, a curved coffee island in the living room, and tiles with terrazzo patterns in the bathroom.

6. 2-room Flexi BTO flat in Yishun | Renovation cost: $41,000

Multi-functional carpentry is a great way of utilising every inch of space without cluttering the look – which is exactly what you need when you only have a small space to work with.

In this particular home, you’ll find an extended TV feature wall that also houses platform seats, top-hung cabinets, and open shelving and niches to display sentimental items. Rather than looking disjointed or clunky, this feature instead boasts a seamless facade that is also practical and functional.

7. 2-room Flexi BTO Flat in Fernvale Vines | Renovation cost: $45,000

Love clean, minimalist styles? You may want to take a leaf out of this MUJI-inspired 2-room BTO flat and clad your entire home with the same veneers or laminates – and yes, this includes your ceiling!

What you get: a visually-harmonious home that is both warm and inviting. We particularly love the bedroom, which has since been segregated from the communal area by a platform and shoji-style doors in true Japanese fashion.

8. 2-room Flexi BTO Flat in Woodlands | Renovation cost: $52,000

Projectors are gaining popularity among homeowners these days for a good reason. Not only can you watch your favourite shows on a bigger screen, but when not in use, they can also be smoothly concealed within the ceiling to avoid cluttering the space further.

Case in point: this home in Woodlands. In a place as small as a 2-room BTO flat, doing away with unnecessary furniture can go a long way. And coupled with the light, neutral colour palette, it altogether creates a home that is way more spacious than it actually is.

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