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5 easy ways to turn your HDB flat into a sleek, minimalist apartment

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5 easy ways to turn your HDB flat into a sleek, minimalist apartment

This couple’s four-bedroom abode featured an open-plan space that let in plenty of natural light.

by Home & Decor  /   September 14, 2016
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This article was first featured in Home & Decor Singapore.

See also: Renovation guidelines to note for your HDB flat, 6 tips to saving up for your HDB flat, 4 things to know about buying your first HDB flat, 3 ways to make your HDB flat look luxe and 5 easy ways to transform your HDB flat into a posh hotel suite.



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5 easy ways to turn your HDB flat into a sleek, minimalist apartment
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A minimalist colour scheme and fine detailing transformed this four-room HDB apartment in Woodlands. Homeowners Alvin and Mei hired designer Kelly Choong of Project File to turn their home into an open-plan space.

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Black wood strips that run down the length of the living room wall carry onto the bedroom sliding panel, giving the appearance of a large, seamless feature wall when the panel is closed.

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In the bedroom, the play on lines and forms is apparent in customised box-like bookshelves that are artfully staggered on the wall so they resemble a thee-dimensional black-and-white Mondrian painting.

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All three-bedrooms were hacked away to create a large expanse of space. At the foot of the bed are floor-to-ceiling slim-doored, flushed cupboards that offer lots of storage. Walnut table cum storage unit, from The Lifeshop.

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The master bathroom and adjoining walk-in wardrobe are kept similarly minimalist with crisp, clean, customised cabinets and sleek fixtures. The neutral, minimalist scheme cost the homeowners $60,000.

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