Small but mighty.
Luxury isn’t reserved for sprawling condos or landed homes. Just take a look at this 2-room Flexi BTO flat in Pasir Ris as an example!
Despite being just 49 sqm in size, it’s got all the makings of a cosy hotel suite – and it looks much bigger than it really is thanks to a few clever design tricks. Here’s our breakdown of this home:
About the renovation
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- Location: Pasir Ris
- Property type: 2-room Flexi BTO Flat (Type 2)
- Size: 49 sqm
- Design style: Contemporary, modern-luxe
- Designed by: Porterbox Studio
Total renovation cost: $50,000
- Flooring: $6000
- Electrical: $5000
- Ceiling works: $3000
- Carpentry: $32000
- Glass: $2000
- Miscellaneous: $2000
What we love
| Feature | Why we love it |
|---|---|
| Geometric panelled mirror in the living room | Visually expands the space while adding depth |
| Floor-to-ceiling fluted panels with concealed doors | Creates the illusion of height while keeping things seamless |
| Marble-look feature panels around the communal space | Breaks up visual monotony |
| The full-length wardrobe in the bedroom | Ensures ample storage in a visually-seamless manner |
Touring this 2-room Flexi BTO flat
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Who says small homes can’t be fancy? This 2-room Flexi BTO flat in Pasir Ris begs to differ with its rich wood tones and marble-look finishes that look straight out of a hotel.
We particularly love the floor-to-ceiling mirrored wall in the living room. Besides making the space bigger than it actually is – something much needed in a tiny 49 sqm home – the geometric panels add a decorative touch without taking up precious floor space.
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Then, dark fluted wall panels bring texture to the space, while also housing concealed doors (leading into the bathroom and bedroom) that keep the look both seamless and interesting.
Marble-look wall surfaces also help break up the monotony of all that dark wood, adding a touch of elegance without overwhelming the space.
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Moving into the kitchen, you’ll find black-framed glass sliding doors separating the cooking area from the rest of the home – a practical addition that keeps fumes contained while still allowing light to pass through.
Full-height cabinetry, as well as dedicated niches for appliances, provide ample storage while keeping the counters clutter-free.
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In the bedroom, a geometric upholstered headboard, ahem, mirrors the panelled mirror in the living room, giving the space a plush, hotel-like feel. Paired with the full-height wood-look wardrobe, it looks just like a room you’d find in a luxurious hotel.
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Last but certainly not least, the bathroom gets its own glow-up with a backlit mirror and warm lighting that soften the otherwise grey-toned space.
Explore the rest of this 2-room Flexi BTO flat renovation
Take the full tour of this 2-room BTO flat here – and save it to your own moodboard if you too would like a hotel-like home of your own.
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