We are not going to lie - getting a renovation done under $25,000 is hard, but it's not impossible. A tip is to keep carpentry minimal and to select the right finishings for your budget.
To prove that it's doable, we have selected seven amazing projects under $25,000 that do not compromise on style and quality.
1. To keep the cost of renovation low, carpentry was kept minimal in this eclectic apartment. The designers used a black and white theme, with wood and leather furnishings to soften the look and throwing in pops of colours through the accessories for visual interest.
ID: D'Trenzo Interior
Location: Loyang Besar (Condo)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $24,000
2. Baby blue is not commonly used nowadays, but paired with white for the kitchen and guestroom, the feeling is extremely soft and understated. A huge wall to wall mirror in the living room makes it look much bigger and more spacious as well.
ID. Icon Interior Design
Location: Punggol Field (HDB)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $25,000
3. This apartment is colourful and quirky and perfectly reflects the fun-loving nature of the owners. The selection of furniture and accessories are key to the design - everything was meticulously selected to complement each other.
ID: Make Room
Location: Jervois Road (Condo)
Cost of interior styling: $12,500
4. Part traditional and part contemporary, the designers used a combination of dark and light wood and muted colours to convey a simple and elegant look. The kitchen, living and dining rooms are merged to make the apartment look more spacious than it really is.
ID: Quirky Idees
Location: Delta Road (Condo)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $25,000
5. The modern black and white apartment is classic and elegant. The brushed steel kitchen cabinets are cool and sleek, and the addition of yellow overhead lighting warms it up nicely. The bedroom is kept minimal and accessories break up the monotony of the black and white.
ID: Uber Design House
Location: Peck Hay Road (Condo)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $12,000
6. The designers used wood to warm up the cool space in this minimalist apartment. Furnishings are kept simple and clean, almost channelling a Scandinavian feel. A chalkboard wall allows the owners to display their artistic side too.
ID: Unity Interior Design
Location: Sengkang (Condo)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $25,000
7. The designer made use of the ample lighting to create a bright and spacious apartment. A high table at the dining area doubles as a study table to fully utilise the space. To create a cosier living room, a big rug and plush sofa were added for a cosier hang out area.
ID: Zidane Design Associates
Location: Boon Keng (HDB)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $25,000
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