Renovation Journeys

Tour A Incredible $60k HDB Transformation: How A Couple Self-Designed A Modern Coastal Retreat

Given that we basically live on an island, it’s interesting that we don’t see as many coastal-inspired designed homes in Singapore.  And even though a coastal home design is not as popular here, it has actually been around for a…

AUGUST 4, 2022 BY STACKED

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Tour An Old 1987 HDB Transformation: How A Couple Achieved A Japandi Look With A $90k Reno Budget

If there’s anything that Singaporeans have a common love for, it’s anything Japanese. Even when it comes to a home, that minimalist Muji-look is very much a look that is sought after.  But for some, that minimalist look can be…

JULY 30, 2022 BY STACKED

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How A Couple With A $60k Reno Budget Created A Mid-Century Modern Home With Iconic Lamps

Step into Shannon and Shawn’s (*not their real name for privacy reasons) 4-room HDB home in Sin Ming and the first thing that captures your attention is the half-wall colours of off-white and green that are reflected throughout most of…

JULY 28, 2022 BY STACKED

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Tour This Minimalist Korean Aesthetic Home In Telok Blangah Towers Built At A Cost Of $70k

Telok Blangah is an ideal place for those who want to reside in a peaceful area that’s not too far from Singapore’s urban landscape. Not only does it have amazing views of both lush greenery and the sea, but it’s…

JULY 9, 2022 BY STACKED

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How This Old Maisonette In Paya Lebar Was Transformed With A $110k Renovation Budget

Did you know that the HDB stopped building maisonettes in 1995? And so owning this type of home nowadays means having to purchase an old one and renovating it to suit your preferences. But herein lies the challenge. As they…

JULY 2, 2022 BY STACKED

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An $80,000 HDB Renovation Breakdown: How This Couple Achieved A Cosy Dark Modern Theme At Home

It is often said that paint is the most affordable way to make a drastic change to a space. Especially when you convert to a dark mode, the vibe that you create is one of incredible cosiness (with the right…

JUNE 22, 2022 BY STACKED

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How To Handle Renovation Problems: An Introvert Renovates (Part 5)

Renovation problems can be complex and expensive to rectify. And because they often involve multiple parties and perhaps even an element of confrontation, they can be the stuff of nightmares for conflict-averse introverts. I was wincing so hard reading Stacked’s…

JUNE 6, 2022 BY DAN

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How To Choose An Interior Designer: An Introvert Renovates (Part 4)

When it came to renovating my flat, I learnt my lesson from my property search – I needed help.  I knew I needed an interior designer, less so for design because I was pretty sure of how I wanted my…

MAY 18, 2022 BY DAN

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We Spent $36k On Our 4-Room BTO Renovation: Here’s Our Scandi-Boho Result

Perhaps because of the increasing home renovation costs, or maybe it’s because of how easy it is to get interior inspiration online today. But there is definitely an increasing trend of homeowners who are more adventurous (and creative) to attempt…

MAY 14, 2022 BY STACKED

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An Introvert Renovates: How To Furnish An Introvert’s Home (Part 3)

The walls, floors and ceilings are done. All the fixtures and carpentry are in place. Now comes the fun bit – filling your newly-renovated home with furniture and decor. Well, it can be fun if you’re not an introvert with…

MAY 9, 2022 BY DAN

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An Introvert Renovates: How To Design An Introvert’s Home (Part 2)

I think I’ve been preparing for this my whole life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in interior design. As a school kid, I remember eagerly awaiting the arrival of the yearly IKEA catalogue in the…

MAY 2, 2022 BY DAN

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An Introvert Renovates: 3 Key Steps To Prepare For Before Renovating (Part 1)

When one journey ends, another begins, so says every motivational poster with a picture of an endless highway. In late 2020, I ended a two-year journey as a solo, introverted property buyer, only to start the following year as a…

APRIL 25, 2022 BY DAN

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Inside An Incredible $15K Renovation Of A Bidadari 3-Room BTO: How This Couple Did It On Their Own

For most adventurous homeowners, bypassing the interior designer and designing their own home is as far as they would ever go.  So it was quite astonishing to learn of a couple that not only designed but took on the jobs…

APRIL 22, 2022 BY STACKED

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A $48,000 HDB Renovation Breakdown: A Couple In Their 30s Shares Their Renovation Journey

This story is part of our new reno series, which details renovated houses in Singapore and a breakdown of their reno costs. At the end of 2020, Jessica and her fiancé found themselves in the same boat as many other…

APRIL 13, 2022 BY STACKED

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A Singapore Couple’s 9-Month Renovation Nightmare And What You Can Learn From It

With Covid-19 raging, most homeowners reasonably expect the occasional hiccup or miscommunication, when it comes to renovations. Engage the wrong Interior Design (ID) firm, however, and it can quickly become worse than you ever imagined. From a very delayed move-in…

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 BY RYAN J

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Avoid A Renovation Nightmare: 6 Screening Tips To Filter Out Terrible Designers And Contractors

Renovations are stressful enough with Covid-19; the last thing you need is a fly-by-night contractor or one that will worsen delays. Get a bad firm and it can be a real nightmare. We’ve all heard about the horror stories of…

JANUARY 26, 2022 BY RYAN J

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