Imagine not having to scrimp and save on every material, cabinet, and feature for a renovation – how would your home look like if you had your way? The owners of these HDB flats and condominium apartments chose to invest in creating their dream home, and prove that sometimes, money talks. Get ready to be wowed by these homes that have enjoyed a six-figure renovation.
HDBs
1. After a slick renovation, this four-room resale maisonette could easily pass off as a swanky loft. With the living room’s glossy stone floors, tasteful art pieces, all-black kitchen, and marble-clad bathroom, this home illustrates how costly materials can indeed make a home look real posh.
Interior designer: Bowerman
Location: Kim Keat Road
Cost of renovation: $200,000
2. This 137 sqm resale HDB maisonette went through a 360-degree overhaul with a change of flooring, tiling, plumbing, electrical re-wiring, and completely new aesthetic features in almost every corner. The result is a gorgeous home with both urban and resort vibes that make it look like a million bucks.
Interior designer: Akihaus
Location: Pasir Ris
Cost of renovation: $300,000
3. Absolutely nothing in this four-room flat is conventional. Every corner is a surprise that’s packed with a lively jumble colours, materials, and styles. The industrial style is manifested through elements such as the corrugated steel feature wall and the dungeon-inspired walk-in wardrobe doors. These are contrasted with the vividly-coloured accessories, which are a fun nod to the pop art style.
Interior designer: Linear Space Concepts
Location: Ang Mo Kio
Cost of renovation: $500,000
Condominiums
4. Designed around Chinese antiques, this flat’s open-plan common area is an exquisite example of how traditional aesthetics can be modernized with a refined touch. By keeping big-ticket items such as the sofa, dining set, and kitchen to contemporary designs, the secondary antique pieces are able to complement the home effortlessly.
Interior designer: Chapter B
Location: Orchard Court
Cost of renovation: $195,000
5. Industrial, country, and vintage styles have played a part in inspiring the owners of this apartment, and the result is an eclectic yet stylish home. Aesthetics are pretty much on point in every room, including the often just functionality-driven kitchen. Here, with its striking colours and unexpected mix of styles, the cooking space is as practical as it is Instagram-worthy!
Interior designer: Museum Homes
Location: Avalon
Cost of renovation: $200,000
5. Luxury can be expressed in many ways at home, and emphasising sprawling spaces with a clean design is one of them. With space such a scarcity in local homes, this 300sqm condominium unit’s sense of spaciousness is further heightened by its uncluttered and unfussy design. The choice of natural materials and earth-toned colour palette keep it looking classy and timeless as well.
Interior designer: Design by Fifteen
Location: St. Regis
Cost of renovation: $230,000
6. Monochrome is the order of the day here in this urban-style home, which keeps to a black, white and grey colour scheme throughout all the rooms. Besides being unified by a consistent style code, the interiors manage to look extremely neat with the help of many well-positioned built-in storage compartments.
Interior designer: Neu Konceptz
Location: Balmoral Point
Cost of renovation: $300,000
7. With a renovation cost that’s enough to buy a new HDB flat, this 190sqm double-storey home looks every bit expensive. The open-concept common area houses the living and dining areas, which flow seamlessly into the dry kitchen that’s perfect for receiving and entertaining guests before a dinner party.
interior designer: Fineline Design
Location: Elizabeth Heights
Cost of renovation: $450,000
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