In this four-room Punggol BTO, No Sense Studio reshapes a standard unit into a character-filled home where creativity, comfort and everyday rituals live easily together.
24 October 2025
Home Type: 4-room HDB flat
Floor Area: 1,000sqft
Text by Janice Seow
Punggol’s calm coastal charm sets the tone for this home — relaxed, a little offbeat, and deeply personal. For the couple living here, the goal wasn’t to chase trends or mimic Pinterest-perfect interiors, but to build a space that feels lived in and distinctly theirs. She’s a keycap artisan — meticulous, playful, and endlessly creative. He shares her curiosity and eye for detail. Together, they wanted a home that balances function and soul; a backdrop for daily work and rest.
The original four-room BTO offered a blank slate, and interior designer Jonathan from No Sense Studio saw that as an opportunity to rewrite the space. The couple’s open-mindedness made it possible to test ideas beyond the norm. A few strategic walls were reimagined — one was removed to enlarge the master bedroom and accommodate a larger wardrobe, another hacked to create a custom shelving feature between the living and dining zones. It’s not just storage; it’s a display of life — books, keepsakes, art, and the kind of “little clutter” that gives personality its stage.
The living area exudes easy charm. A modular console grounds the space with practical precision, while curated artwork and nostalgic prints infuse it with warmth. There’s a quiet undertone here — earthy, unfussy, tactile. Terracotta-hued tiles subtly frame a cosy corner, echoing the handmade spirit that runs through the home.
The kitchen, decked in rich natural wood, feels both industrious and inviting — part coffee station, part creative lab. The cabinetry’s grain patterns bring visual rhythm against the steel backsplash, while pops of colour from mismatched chairs keep the mood light.
A glass-fronted shelving wall now divides the dining space from the converted workroom — an inspired move that lets light filter through while maintaining a sense of privacy. It also keeps the couple visually connected even when immersed in their respective projects. Inside, metal shelving and organised chaos make it clear: this isn’t a showroom, it’s a workshop that hums with activity and ideas.
The bathroom, tiled in crisp white with terracotta accents, continues the theme of craft and texture. It’s refreshingly straightforward — nothing performative, just good design doing its job.
Across every room, you sense restraint but never sterility. The use of tiles and natural wood keeps the palette cohesive, while personal artifacts inject heart into the architecture.
Three to four months of renovation turned this standard BTO into something genuinely personal — a home that fits the couple’s rhythm, quirks and creative routines. More than a makeover, it’s a design that serves everyday life.
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Photography by Marcus Ip
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