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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.