Inside An Old 1970s Apartment Transformed Into An Open Artistic Home

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This week on Living In, we’re excited to showcase a truly unique and artistic home transformation. Dillon and Xueli found an old 1970s 4-room HDB at Queens Road and saw the potential in the space despite its condition. They embarked on a renovation project with a construction cost of $65k, focusing on creating space that they would use the most and not just on style.
They wanted the place to have a more natural look and decided to keep the exposed beams and retain the existing walls.
One unique aspect of this home is that it’s not on the lift landing, requiring residents to take the stairs down to access it. This presented an opportunity for Dillon and Xueli to have space for their plants. The living area serves as the main gathering space where they work, host friends, and have conversations. They don’t have a TV, as they believe it disrupts conversations.
There’s also a pottery corner with plants and an awkward space at the corner that couldn’t fit a shoe rack, so they commissioned a custom one from a friend. In the living area, you’ll find a Vitsoe shelf for storing books and decorative items, as well as a kitchen that has been hacked for an open concept.
As potters, Dillon and Xueli also have a display shelf for their pottery in the kitchen. They don’t have doors separating the rooms as they see the place as one big, open space.
The store room and wardrobe are separated by a wardrobe, and there’s no bed frame, giving the ceiling a higher appearance. Overall, Dillon and Xueli have created a flexible and open space that they can constantly change and explore. Special thanks to Dillon and Xueli for showing us around their wonderful space!
Home — https://instagram.com/3queensroad
Pottery — https://instagram.com/nom.pottery
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