Reno Spotlight: Inside a Soothing Japandi 5-Room Flat in Bukit Batok

Warm, cosy, and airy.

Trends come and go, but some design styles simply never go out of fashion. And with its warm wood tones, soft neutrals, and natural textures, the Japandi style has a cosy, timeless appeal that homeowners find hard to resist.

Case in point: this 5-room resale HDB flat in Bukit Batok. Renovated by The Local INN.terior, this home embraces the beauty of simplicity, with thoughtful details and Japanese-inspired touches that give it plenty of character without being overwhelming.

About the renovation

• Location: Bukit Batok
• Property type: 5-room resale HDB flat
• Design style: Japandi
• Designed by: The Local INN.terior

Total renovation cost: $67,440

• Flooring - $17,000
• Electrical - $8,300
• Ceiling works - $2,300
• Carpentry - $22,000
• Glass - $1,300
• Vinyl: $4,420
• Miscellaneous: $12,120

What we love

Touring this 5-room resale HDB flat

There’s just something so cosy and timeless about a cream-and-wood home, and this Bukit Batok 5-room flat is definitely a prime example. Clad in warm wood tones, soft furnishings, and clean lines, the space feels like a little sanctuary away from the outside world's bustle.

Of course, no Japandi home will be complete without a few Japanese-inspired details. You see that here with the shoji-inspired partition that adds some traditional character to the otherwise contemporary home without being overly flashy.

But our favourite detail has to be the TV console, which cleverly extends into the dining area to double as bench seating. Aside from saving space (and the need to purchase extra chairs), it also creates a cosy little dining nook for meals and gatherings.

Over in the kitchen, the same cream-and-wood palette continues, with wood-look cabinetry keeping things neat and seamless. Rather than filling every inch with closed cabinets, open shelving and display niches break up the carpentry, thus keeping the space from feeling too visually heavy.

Another element worth noting is the backsplash, where the vertically ridged tiles blend seamlessly into the overall clean-lined look while adding dimension and texture.

In the bedroom, things are kept equally simple, with a full-length headboard that doubles as a feature wall. Paired with soft lighting, it truly is a cosy spot to wind down in after a long day.

Last but not least, the two bathrooms sport different looks. One goes all out with wood-look tiles covering the shower walls and floor (in line with the rest of the house), while the other uses understated greyish-beige finishes, with an irregularly shaped mirror adding a playful touch.

Explore the rest of this 5-room resale HDB flat renovation

Take the full tour of this 5-room resale HDB flat here – and save it to your own moodboard if you too would like a cosy Japandi home of your own.

Alternatively, contact The Local INN.terior directly or click the button below for renovation quotes from local interior design firms. It’s free of charge!