With the average
4-room BTO flat in Singapore being 90 sq m, every inch matters when it comes to
fully utilizing the space.

We know how stressful
it can get when it comes to house renovations for first time homeowners. With
new homeowners often being eager to move into their new homes, one of the
considerations that goes into renovations would be choosing the most suitable
design for your home that is functional, aesthetically-pleasing and
budget-friendly.

We’ve come up with our top 5 Interior Designs for our clients, which might help to spark your creativity and help you have a sense of how you want your home sweet home to look like!

1. The Minimalist Home

With the growing
popularity of the Minimalist movement in Singapore, new homeowners are opting
for designs that gives off a more clean and simple feel.

If you’re someone who has an aesthetic palette that is sophisticated, chic and luxurious, this modern design is definitely for you.

2. The Modern Home

Uncluttered, wide
spaces and functionality were the key ingredients when we came up with this
minimalist design. Research has shown that lighting plays a part in affecting our moods
at home, which is why we chose to use warm lighting to help create a cozy and
calm atmosphere.

The meticulous touches of white marble accents, paired with sleek wooden textures gives off a modern and stylish look.

3. The Industrial Home

Industrial home
designs usually have wooden tone elements, as well as copper tone accents to
give off a rugged yet modern look.

The warm shades of wood creates an inviting and relaxing space, perfect for you to come home to after a long day at work.

4. The Chic Home

If our homes are a
reflection of us, and our personality, this chic home would suit any
fashionable and stylish fashionistas.

With the use of the luxurious chandeliers, it definitely adds an element of “fashion statement” to the entire home!

5. The Functional Home

At the end of the
day, a home is a place that is practical and functional – where you feel most
comfortable in!

The built-in feature
walls help to maintain the neatness of the home, while the mirrors create the
image of a more spacious and larger living space.

After browsing
through all the designs above, have you found one that suits you? Here at Space
N Living, we believe that good interior design starts with detailed space
planning. This is why we make it a priority to understand our client’s needs
and lifestyle first as it helps us to come up with more tailored and suitable
designs that will help us maximise the space in our client’s homes.

Book a consultation
with us today, and let us be part of your journey in curating the most
conducive and ideal home for you.

Going through with home renovations can be a stressful process: from picking the right colour for the living room, to convincing your fiancé that his man cave is taking too much of your mini-library space.

Having a sharp OCD sense won’t help either.

Of course everyone will notice that unsightly, 3.47mm panel gap in your bespoke parquet flooring.

But what if we told you that renovating need not be such a vain-popping process? Here are 5 easy-to-adopt remedies to not only ease those renovation stresses, but potentially make the whole process enjoyable too!

1. Setting your budget right

There’s probably a million and one things to decide when renovating a home – especially when it comes to choosing the perfect tiles, wallpaper, floors, bathroom fittings, cabinets, paints, appliances… and the list goes on.

Even a simple visit to something like a bathroom fitting showroom, will present you with literally hundreds if not thousands of selections to choose from.

A good way to streamline your choices is by setting a solid budget for each aspect of your renovation.

That way you and/or your interior designer, is able to pick out the best choices that fits your needs and wants.

Having a well-planned budget may also give you that extra insight when making those hard decisions: such as compromising on fancy faucets so you can afford that fancy new fridge all your friends talk about.

2. Making Collective Decisions

Whether you’re a young couple with your first home, or a family due for a home makeover, listening to the needs and consideration of every household member is important.

After all, a home is a shared space meant for all occupants to feel right at… home.

Although, everyone might not get what they want exactly, the results of the renovation will still be all worth it when you remember why you’re going through a home improvement/renovation in the first place.

3. Be Flexible

A renovation is a complex process especially when there are many stakeholders and contractors playing a role. Things might go slightly awry and cause unexpected delays along the way.

The key is to remain calm and flexible. Try to have alternatives or seek professional advice from your contractor if necessary.

Avoid making harsh decisions and you might very well be rewarded in the long run.

4. Planning Well

A renovations can be chaotic too.

With so many things going on at the same time, keeping track of progress may present a daunting challenge – especially if (and when) hiccups happen along the way.

Keeping an organised timeline of completion deadlines, deliveries and other important dates might just save you from renovation anxiety.

A timeline gives you rough estimates of what to do next. Ultimately, it could just help you to keep that end goal in sight – the highly-anticipated move-in date.

5. Choosing the right Interior Designers and Contractors

Sometimes, all you need for stress-free renovation experience is just to have a contractor that you can trust your home with… literally.

As much as price is a big factor when selecting your designer + contractor, other important considerations include the companies’ reliability, quality and ability to express your ideas into reality.

Like we said before, the difference between an average contractor and a good one might be that 3.47mm panel gap.

Space N Living has a combination of both youthful creatives as well as industry veterans. Renovate your home with a peace of mind at the hands of seasoned veterans – who knows exactly what to look out for – even if you may not!

Having a trusty consultant by your side throughout the renovation allows you to worry less and focus on what’s most important: your home.

Contact Space N Living at +65 6896 3392 or visit www.spacenliving.com.sg for a non-obligatory consultation today!

Congratulations! You’ve finally made that first big step to becoming a fully realised Singaporean adult: getting your very own BTO.

While getting the keys to your new home may be exciting, you might be wondering how to go about making the best of all the available space you’ve been working tirelessly for.

Well, we’ve got you covered.

To aid new home-owners in the conceptualisation of their ideal crib, we’ve compiled 5 of the best space-saving designs and techniques to help you get more space for your buck.

1. A “Walk-in” Wardrobe Partition

Get a list of what should be included in most people’s dream homes, and there’s a high chance you’d find walk-in wardrobes as one of the top items.

However, you might find it difficult to justify the space needed to actually install one.

But what if we told you, you can compromise less for more? Impress the Mrs with this “walk-in wardrobe” concept that doubles as a room partition.

This idea gives that uncanny illusion of a space “dedicated” to a walk-in wardrobe, while also appearing independent from the rest of the room.

2. Foldable/Pull-Out Storage Solutions

While the concept isn’t new, hidden storage is still one of the most effective ways to make use of redundant, unutilised space.

Such needless spaces are typically under beds, counters and around those awkward corners you may find especially in older HDBs.

Other than having more places to stash your weekend hauls, the benefits of having hidden storage are more than one.

For instance, the space freed up by such solutions reduces the need to have additional furniture around the house – possibly giving you more space for that mini-library you’ve always wanted.

3. Built In Console-Cabinets

The living room is the best place to entertain family and friends over those long weekends.

Quite often, it will also be the first impression to your humble abode. And if you’re the type to keep your home clutter free (or at least appear to be), you might consider having built-in cabinet-consoles for your living room.

Out of sight, out of mind.

4. Open Concept Kitchens

Good news! If you are receiving your BTO from Feb 2018 onwards, your BTO could come with an open concept kitchen as standard.

But why not take it a step further?

The picture above showcases a kitchen and dining that is seemingly sharing the same, expanded space.

By adopting this minimalistic idea, you can expect a dining area that is expansive (not expensive), functional and more importantly, Instagram-worthy.

5. Light It Up!

While most space-saving techniques involve physical changes, there are some “atmospheric” considerations that any modern household might want to consider too.

Lighting plays a big role in defining a space.

So, playing with the right lighting cues can make your home feel even more airy and spacious.

By carefully balancing the right ballet of natural and artificial light, home owners can significantly affect the desired atmosphere of their home.

As light creates a sense of depth, it is possible to make your home seem bigger through correct lighting planning.

Images Courtesy of Space N Living Pte. Ltd.

Create Your Dream Space, Without The Renovation Nightmare

Visualising your dream home is one thing, but making those dreams to reality is another.

With a mix of seasoned veterans and creative youth, Space N Living strives to create quality home interiors that reflects and represents its owners well – the kind of homes that all of your friends can’t resist to snap pics and use #goals.

Contact Space N Living at +65 6896 3392 or visit www.spacenliving.com.sg for a non-obligatory consultation today!