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Inside An Architect’s Dream Makeover Of A Modern Tropical Condo

This week, we join homeowners Joel and Felicia as they walk us through their beautifully renovated Hillview resale condo. Spanning 1,313 square feet, this condo has been meticulously reimagined from a dated, unit riddled with mould into a stylish home….

• 18 Jun 2023
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Inside A Serene Sanctuary In The City With A Wing Chun Workout Space

In this week’s Living In episode, we take a look at a spacious 5-room HDB flat located in the heart of Singapore’s CBD: Pinnacle@Duxton. The homeowner’s brief required that the home met their living, working and entertainment needs. The challenge…

• 11 Jun 2023
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Inside A Noodle Shop Owner’s Dream Multi-Functional Home

This week, we tour the home of Shaun and Andrea, a beautiful minimalist 4-room HDB in Bukit Purmei that’s sized at 1,000 square feet. Shaun and Andrea (the owner of https://www.instagram.com/nnn.noodles/?hl=en), have transformed this space into a one of style…

• 4 Jun 2023
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Inside A 1,600 Sqft Executive HDB In Muted Colours With Playful Details

This week, we showcase a rare 4-bedroom Executive HDB flat in the heart of Hougang, Singapore. Spanning 1,600 square feet, this spacious home has been meticulously transformed to cater to the unique lifestyle of its owners. From the very first…

• 28 May 2023
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Inside A Unique Concrete Shaded Home That Hides A Cool Interior

In the first of a special collaboration with Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), we tour a captivating corner house nestled in West Coast Grove, Singapore. Designed by HYLA Architects this architectural gem stands out with a distinct facade that respond…

• 21 May 2023
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Inside A $38K Renovated Self-Designed Calming Sanctuary In Siglap

This week, we visit Brendon and Grace’s self-designed home located in the charming Siglap neighbourhood. This cosy 4-room HDB flat is 893 square feet and cost only $38,000 to renovate. Brendon and Grace’s passion for design is evident in every…

• 14 May 2023
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Inside An Architect’s Own Family Home Filled With Classic Furniture

This week, we tour the tropical and sustainable home tour of Sharne, an architect who designed this stunning 5,106 square feet house for his family. The house used to be a single-storey shack, but they saw the potential to rebuild…

• 30 Apr 2023
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Inside A Bohemian Transformation Of An Old 26-Year-Old Apartment

This week, we visit the home of Wei En and Wan Lin. In this 3 bedroom 1,421 square feet house in Queenstown designed by Ochre Home (our former Living In homeowner, you can watch their episode here) this close to…

• 23 Apr 2023
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Inside A Wabi-Sabi Home With A Lush Backyard Garden

This week, we visit a stunning 2-bedroom 1,442 square feet ground floor condo owned by Nicholas and Jessica. Designed by Studio Metanoia, their design brief was inspired by the works of Sergey Makhno, known for combining Ukrainian influences with the…

• 16 Apr 2023
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Inside A Gorgeous Transformation Of A 100-Year Old Shophouse in Singapore

This week, we visit probably the most interesting type of Singapore housing – the shophouse. This historic 100-year-old house in Katong is home to Jake and Kylie and has been beautifully renovated at a cost of $250,000, with a design…

• 9 Apr 2023
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Inside A Designer’s Own 4-Room BTO With A Unique Layout

This week, we visit the home of Kai and Joy, where they reside in a beautiful 4-room BTO flat in Punggol Northshore. Spanning 1,033 square feet, the couple spent $110,000 on renovation and the first thing they did was to…

• 2 Apr 2023
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Inside An Architect’s Small Cosy 505 Sqft Apartment In Singapore

This week, we visit Kelly’s cosy 2-room BTO flat in Bukit Batok. As an architect who founded Studio Oasis Architects, this 505 square feet apartment is a perfect example of how a small space can be transformed into a comfortable…

• 26 Mar 2023
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Inside A Modern Kampong-Inspired Home With A Garden On Every Level

This week, we visit a really differentiated landed home located in Upper Bukit Timah. The owners engaged Kimen Group (the developers behind the unique Jervois Mansion) to showcase a “new urban kampong” concept that blends traditional village living with modern…

• 19 Mar 2023
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Inside A Designer’s Home With Vintage & Mid-Century Influences

Special thanks to Jo from GRUFF for showcasing her home. If you’d like to get connected to her for the design of your own home, you can reach out to her via this link. Successful projects get a $500 Stacked…

• 12 Mar 2023
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Inside A Designer’s Modern Oriental HDB Home With Striking Colours

This week, we tour the home of Charmian and Jay, a 5-room HDB flat in Hougang that spans over 1,260 square feet. This beautiful space has been renovated at a cost of $120,000 (which includes all the appliances). As you…

• 5 Mar 2023
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Inside A Gorgeous Red Brick Home Designed For Privacy & Play

This week, we visit the “House of Many Faces,” which was designed by Fiona from Atelier IF. This stunning house is situated on a site area of 2,930 square feet and has a built-up area of 4,790 square feet. One…

• 26 Feb 2023
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Inside An Alluring Modern Luxurious Home With Mirrored Accents

This week, we tour a modern luxurious HDB transformation in Serangoon North. Homeowners Olivia and Jesse’s stunning 1,561 square feet Executive Apartment HDB has been transformed from an old HDB to a modern, luxurious and warm home. Olivia and Jesse…

• 19 Feb 2023
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Inside A Modern Minimalist Home With Zero Visual Clutter

This week, we join homeowners Qin Hui and Janice as they take you through their recently renovated 5-room HDB resale flat in Boon Keng. They moved in 6 months ago and were determined to create a modern minimalist space that…

• 12 Feb 2023
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