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Transforming a 775 sq ft HDB flat into a garden paradise – in the balcony and bathroom
BY TRACY LEE
18 SEP 2020
CNA Lifestyle’s Making Room series looks at small homes with big transformations. This week, we visited an old flat with its best original features intact while leaving space for the homeowner’s hobbies.
The living area offers a glimpse into both the home's retro vibe and the homeowner's passion for plants. (Photo: Studio Periphery)
Most home buyers in Singapore who purchase an old resale HDB flat opt to give their new home a complete makeover in order to bring it up to speed with the times, but not Kaleb Loh.
“It’s more about being functional. I don’t want a home to be a showroom. For me, it’s about living comfortably, efficiently, easily,” he said.
CNA Lifestyle’s Making Room series look at small homes with big transformations. This week, we visited an old flat with its best original features intact while leaving space for the homeowner’s hobbies.
The creative director wanted a space with character, and thus sought to preserve the circa-1970s feel of the flat. Much of it was still in its original condition, from the speckled terrazzo floor in the dining area, to the retro-looking half-height tiled walls of the kitchen, and the cement flooring in the living area.
BY TRACY LEE
18 SEP 2020
CNA Lifestyle’s Making Room series looks at small homes with big transformations. This week, we visited an old flat with its best original features intact while leaving space for the homeowner’s hobbies.
The living area offers a glimpse into both the home's retro vibe and the homeowner's passion for plants. (Photo: Studio Periphery)
Most home buyers in Singapore who purchase an old resale HDB flat opt to give their new home a complete makeover in order to bring it up to speed with the times, but not Kaleb Loh.
“It’s more about being functional. I don’t want a home to be a showroom. For me, it’s about living comfortably, efficiently, easily,” he said.
CNA Lifestyle’s Making Room series look at small homes with big transformations. This week, we visited an old flat with its best original features intact while leaving space for the homeowner’s hobbies.
The creative director wanted a space with character, and thus sought to preserve the circa-1970s feel of the flat. Much of it was still in its original condition, from the speckled terrazzo floor in the dining area, to the retro-looking half-height tiled walls of the kitchen, and the cement flooring in the living area.
