8 HDB Flats To Get Your Reno Inspiration From

From industrial-inspired living spaces to Nordic style abodes, the modern-day home is an expression of personal style as much as it is a roof over one’s head. However, finding that special look for your dwelling is often a test of one’s creativity and imagination. For this reason, we present 8 stunning HDB apartments that will hopefully inspire your home renovation. Scroll down and take a look!

1. Light & dark 

Image credit: Home Journal

Image credit: Home Journal

Light and dark elements meet in this stylish 4-room HDB apartment with a Scandi-industrial look. Overlaid with CraftStone bricks, a half-wall divider adds a raw, unfinished touch that enhances the distinctive character of both the living room and its adjoining study.

2. Open expanse 

Image credit: Amoz Boon

Image credit: Amoz Boon

In this 5-room BTO unit, modest furniture pieces with uncomplicated forms stand out against a calming backdrop of neutrals. The apartment’s spacious look can be attributed to its open-concept layout that creates a sense of continuity between different rooms.

3. In fine form 

Image credit: Home Journal

Image credit: Home Journal

Industrial elements, such as dark wood surfaces and rustic furniture pieces, give this 4-room BTO apartment a strong modern vibe. The distinguishing feature of this home, however, is its array of hexagonal tiles that visually demarcates the dining area from the living room.

4. Life in mono 

Image credit: Dan's Workshop

Image credit: Dan’s Workshop

The irresistible allure of this 4-room HDB flat stems from its strong monochrome theme that radiates confidence and style. Meanwhile, the ubiquitous presence of glossy surfaces, such as a burnished mirror and gleaming white floor tiles, lends the entire home a lustrous quality.

5. Dancing on air 

Image credit: Fuse Concept

Image credit: Fuse Concept

Despite the presence of industrial elements and vintage touches, this 4-room HDB unit manages to feel open and airy, thanks to its predominantly white surroundings. At the dining area, a wall of ventilation tiles filters natural light entering the apartment’s entryway while serving as a privacy barrier.

6.  Urban cottage 

Image credit: Dan's Workshop

Image credit: Dan’s Workshop

A blend of Scandinavian elements and rustic surfaces denote the tranquil feel of this 5-room HDB unit with a cottage flair. The living room features wood-effect vinyl flooring and complementary build-ins, including a charming accent wall constructed using vertical plank paneling.

7. Wonder walls

Image credit: Mesh Werk Studio

Image credit: Mesh Werk Studio

The highlights of this 4-room BTO unit can be found in its innovative vertical fixtures. Adjoining a snug blue 2-seater sofa, a pegboard wall comes equipped with modular shelves, whereas the dining room shows off a recycled wood accent wall interweaved with hints of blue pepper and off-white.

8. Heartland winner

Image credit: Wong Weiliang

Image credit: Wong Weiliang

The winner of SquareRooms Home Search 2016, this light-filled 5-room BTO apartment possesses a tranquil atmosphere that comes about from an evergreen combination of whitewashed surroundings underscored by touches of nature.