Room for more – by AP Concept

Project type: 3-room HDB flat
Floor area: 721sqft

Seeking a spacious flat while retaining the two bedrooms, the homeowners enlisted Project Director Joseph Poh of AP Concept for their renovation. Joseph and his team completely reimagined the resale flat for the family of three, creating a functional yet stylish environment tailored to their daily needs

Joseph’s approach was radical yet refined. He completely overhauled the floor plan, stripping the flat to its bare bones. “We demolished and reconfigured all the non-structural walls, and employed carpentry to enhance each area,” Joseph explains. He also chose a minimalist colour scheme to visually enlarge the space.

Joseph designed a multifunctional wall that serves as a TV console while concealing the two bedrooms. This clever custom-built feature allowed the retention of both bedrooms while expanding the master bedroom. “By removing the existing storeroom and integrating it with the bedroom, we were able to enlarge the master suite,” he explains.

The wife, who is passionate about cooking and entertaining, desired an open-concept kitchen. Joseph reconfigured the floor plan to merge the living, dining, and kitchen, improving the home’s seamless flow. The dining area now boasts an island counter connected to the dining table, allowing the wife to keep an eye on her child while cooking.

Seamlessly embedded within the custom-built wall are the doorways to the bedrooms. Both are flush with the wall and provide a discreet entryway, preserving the homeowners’ privacy without sacrificing space.

Joseph also expanded the master bathroom, extending it outwards to make it more spacious. Adorned with wall tiles in muted shades, the sophisticated colour scheme enhances the room’s hotel-like ambience, which was what the homeowners desired.

Space planning was challenging due to the flat’s petite size, prompting Joseph to have in-depth consultations with the homeowners to prioritise their needs. In the master bedroom, they wanted a king-sized bed and a larger wardrobe, and Joseph’s meticulous planning successfully optimised the space to meet these requirements.

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