Renovation budget that blows your mind

[Windwaver]

 

[Windwaver]

Though the apartment was in very good condition, they completely overhauled the 1,200 sq ft unit — including rewiring and plumbing — to create a Scandinavian-farmhouse aesthetic. The transformation took five months and cost around $100,000.

[Windwaver]

Looks like Punggol Waterway Cascadia 

[Calinlin]

The 300k reno a bit weird...

1. Large format tiles 1.5m x 1.5m at $800 a piece is like $30+psf. I bet he paid extra $2-3psf for tiler. Might as well do marble.

2. Outdoor paint for kitchen... outdoor paint is only for outdoor because VOC...

3. Three kids and no window grille. Respect.

4. SMEG...those who know, will know. 

[Windwaver]

https://www.homeanddecor.com.sg/gallery/house-tour-three-room-bukit-merah-hdb-resale-flat-supper-house

House Tour: $130k renovation for a three-room Bukit Merah HDB Resale flat to create space & privacy

It was a 17-year-old old HDB flat

This renovated HDB resale flat in Bukit Merah provides privacy and ample room for the future needs of a family with two young children while balancing style and budget.

Julian and Jessie Tan, husband and wife in their 30s who both work as financial consultants, moved from their old home in Woodlands to this three-bedroom resale HDB flat in Bukit Merah to be closer to the future school of their two children, aged four and two.

“We were attracted to the greenery,” shares Jessie, referring to the trees outside, a verdant backdrop of the sun-drenched sixth-floor flat that sealed the deal.

“Julian and I still work from home sometimes, and this view makes it worthwhile.” The top concern for the new home’s design was privacy and how it would cater to their young family’s growing needs.

Tasked to translate this brief to reality is multidisciplinary designer Ashley Chiam, founder of interior design and creative agency Supper House, who is also Julian’s client and friend.

Who Lives Here? A family of four and a helper
Home: A three-bedroom resale HDB flat in Bukit Merah
Size: 1,238 sq ft
Interior Designer: Supper House

Designing For The Family’s Lifestyle

Ashley started designing by finding out more about the family’s lifestyle and how it would evolve in the future.

“A home is such a big investment that would last at least 30 years, so you can’t just be thinking about what works in six months or so,” he says.

The result is stylish, neat and highly practical spaces with ample storage that balances style, function and budget.

The 17-year-old original flat was kept neat and well-maintained.

Ashley advises Jessie and Julian to keep the original marble flooring and most of the walls.

“I try to reduce the amount of hacking because construction works affect the environment and inflate the budget,” he says.

Multi-Purpose Privacy Screen

Entering the home, one is received into a corridor decorated with the children’s artwork.

The flat’s original floor plan allows guests to have an unobstructed view of the interior.

Ashley devised a free-standing structure that serves as a storage and a privacy screen that shields the home’s social spaces from the entrance.

Next to this storage structure is a dining table crafted using an old marble tabletop, which was taken from the family’s previous home and paired with a new, more contemporary base. This area was intended as a formal dining space, but as today the family also use it as a home office.

No TVs In My Living Room, Please!

Beyond this area are the home’s social spaces, comprising a seamless living and dining area with a dry kitchen.

The living area is free from TV, which was deliberately sequestered in another room. Instead of a TV console, the area in front of the sofa is lined with multipurpose carpentry that serves as a storage bench and a stage for the children to sing, dance and play.

This decision also maximises the view of the greenery.

Square Kitchen Island As Centrepiece

A square, 1.9 x 1.9m island takes centre stage in the dining area.

A multifunctional breakfast counter and storage, it hosts most of the family’s mealtimes, stores a myriad of things, including tableware, cutlery and a printer, as well as serves as a hangout space.

“During gatherings, friends and family can break out into these spaces but still be able to communicate with each other,” says Ashley

A Wet & Dry Kitchen

The major architectural alterations were in the kitchen area. Ashley carved the helper’s bedroom out of the original kitchen and relocated a part of it outside as a dry kitchen next to the island.

The remaining kitchen area now serves as a wet kitchen for heavy cooking. Another alteration is the new arch doors, whose curves lend whimsy and visual comfort to the interior.

Ambient Lighting vs Spotlights

Perhaps, the home’s most major alteration was done to its MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems.

Ashley rerouted some of the plumbing from the master bathroom to serve the dry kitchen. The ceiling is brought down to provide space for the aircon units and cove lights.

“Our old home has many downlights and spotlights, which didn’t feel very comfortable. Here, we focus on ambient lighting,” shares Julian. The ambient cove lighting that runs along the room’s perimeter also clears out the 2.6m ceiling, allowing for an airier feel.

Old and New Furniture

The furniture is a mix of old and new, comprising bespoke pieces by independent local designers, boutique brands and mass-produced brands like Ikea and Castlery.

“I always tell my clients to take their time furnishing their homes. Don’t shop in one place because you will force yourself to buy things you don’t love.

A good mix of brands will also add personality to the room,” Ashley Advises.

Total Cost: $130,000 Renovation

The $130,000 renovation concluded in April, but this home is still a work in progress.

“We’ve prepared pockets for future developments,” says Ashley.

For instance, the colourful artworks in the dining space are placeholders for the children’s future artworks; the benches can be stacked up to create more storage; a bedroom reserved for a teenager’s room is kept empty while serving as a gym.

All in all, it is a beautiful home that is future-proof as well.

[Throttle2]

On 9/11/2022 at 5:57 PM, mersaylee said:

There are oredi wardrobe built in play room, kids room, entertainment room...ready to be converted...

Their money their id...everyone happy can oredi...i tink their id is happier... 🤑😁

Nail on the head. 
The ID fella laughing all the way to the Bank. But when interview, talk Saint

KNN, i hate it when these people talk saint.  Insurance agent talk saint. Car dealer talk saint, bank salesperson talk saint.  Wah lau eh. ….

And Remember i coin this phrase “talk saint” meaning talk as if one is a Saint.

😆😅😁😂🤣😁

muayhahahahaha

[mersaylee]

1 hour ago, Throttle2 said:

Nail on the head. 
The ID fella laughing all the way to the Bank. But when interview, talk Saint

KNN, i hate it when these people talk saint.  Insurance agent talk saint. Car dealer talk saint, bank salesperson talk saint.  Wah lau eh. ….

And Remember i coin this phrase “talk saint” meaning talk as if one is a Saint.

😆😅😁😂🤣😁

muayhahahahaha

"...and the saints go marching in..." to the bank laughing haha all the way 😁

[Victor68]

I recently wanted to do some minor A&A and refer to listing from the booklet sent to my mail box. Prices shoot up so high I chicken out. According to them, labour and material shortage is the cause. Now maybe GST and inflation will jack it higher till recession kicks in. Pity those that are caught in the rush to move in to their home. Wonder is there an association that can publish some 'unit rates' guide of their members for would be owners to check. 

[Windwaver]

https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/style/home-ideas/new-mum-annette-lee-100k-industrial-hdb

An Inside Look At New Mum Annette Lee’s $100K Industrial-Look HDB Flat

What is there about local singer Annette Lee that’s not to like? She’s candid and real on social media, she’s a singer who sings about the local delicacy that is cai fan, and she’s the successor of Michelle Chong’s Sarong Party Girl, Summerella.

If you follow her on Instagram or TikTok, you will be pretty familiar with Annette Lee’s house which she candidly shoots and showcases in lots of her videos.

Lee shares the four-bedroom HDB flat with her hedge fund manager husband, Raphael Foo. Given that both often work from home, the pair needed a space they could both work in and be creative in. Here we look at how that came together.

Despite its concrete-look finishes, this four-room flat is warm and inviting.

The ambient lighting and statement decor pieces, like an antique gramophone from India and a “shine bright” neon sign, have infused it with the homeowners’ fun personality.

The tinted mirror doors and contemporary sofa also add a modernist touch.

The homeowners, hedge fund manager Raphael Foo and writer-director Annette Lee, love to play host. (You might recognise her as Sue-Ann in social media website Sgag’s humorous videos).

They also wanted a space they could work in and be creative. One minor challenge they had to overcome, though, was their different design preferences.

“While Raphael is into clean lines, metallic finishes and contemporary design, I like an industrial and vintage look with pops of colour,” says Annette.

They engaged Studio Zync to bring the styles together.

They spent a $100,000 on both renovation and furnishings. It includes the total reconfiguration of the home and creating a concealed effect with the bedroom doors.

“Raphael likes “secret” doors, not only for the surprise element but also to create a space that looks neater.

The seamless effect was complemented by handleless kitchen cabinetry and hidden storage; there is storage under the built-in dining bench, below the breakfast counter, and in the platform bed,” shares Annette.

Annette wanted a pop of colour in the kitchen, so they looked for interesting tiles from shops in Balestier.

On her collection of knick-knacks, she says: “It is mash- up of things we like; the quirky, handmade items are mine, whereas the more posh and sleek pieces are his.”

The grey hexagonal tiles are a good match with the concrete screed floors in the living room and kitchen. And, can you spot the pop of yellow here?

On weekends, Annette would have a cuppa before retreating to her study for a quick pilates session. The study is also a space for their books, camera equipment and some knick-knacks.

Despite the drop ceiling and platform bed, the bedroom still feels spacious, thanks to the horizontally placed laminates which visually elongate the room.

“We not only made the guest room smaller – to make space for a longer master bathroom – but merged the store room with the master bedroom, too; the latter made space for a walk-in wardrobe,” she shares.

After taking some space from the guest room, the designer was able to create this long vanity counter with double sinks.

The bright and airy bathroom is Annette’s favourite space. They shopped for antique-style toilets and brass shower fittings at a bathroom furnishings warehouse.

“Our designer chose Danish and Scandinavian-style elements, like the dark wood dining chairs and light wood vinyl in the bedrooms, to complement some vintage elements.

The final look is something that allows us to layer easily, especially with cushions, rugs and paintings.

Credit goes to my designer, too, who managed to keep the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and left no dead space,” says Annette.

 

[Mkl22]

All these 100-300k reno full cash or kiam lui one. 🤣

[Lala81]

On 11/18/2022 at 4:16 PM, Victor68 said:

I recently wanted to do some minor A&A and refer to listing from the booklet sent to my mail box. Prices shoot up so high I chicken out. According to them, labour and material shortage is the cause. Now maybe GST and inflation will jack it higher till recession kicks in. Pity those that are caught in the rush to move in to their home. Wonder is there an association that can publish some 'unit rates' guide of their members for would be owners to check. 

Its at least 20-30% higher than 4 years ago for landed for my friends. Just normal Reno. 

[Ghgan]

On 11/18/2022 at 4:16 PM, Victor68 said:

I recently wanted to do some minor A&A and refer to listing from the booklet sent to my mail box. Prices shoot up so high I chicken out. According to them, labour and material shortage is the cause. Now maybe GST and inflation will jack it higher till recession kicks in. Pity those that are caught in the rush to move in to their home. Wonder is there an association that can publish some 'unit rates' guide of their members for would be owners to check. 

Better bite the bullet and do it now, next year and follow year GST will increase, price will increase further. Skilled labour also tight as well. Unless you find contractor in JB, then price will be cheaper. Pre-covid all the well establish ID have tight up with JB contractor or have another company in JB, so morning the JB contractor come in around 9am and left at 4pm before the causeway evening rush hour.

[Lala81]

Yup its not coming back down. 

[13177]

3 hours ago, Mkl22 said:

All these 100-300k reno full cash or kiam lui one. 🤣

People nowadays so rich, can spend 100-300k reno on a HDB flat!

[Windwaver]

1 hour ago, Lala81 said:

Yup its not coming back down. 

Only my salary coming back down

[Windwaver]

35 minutes ago, 13177 said:

People nowadays so rich, can spend 100-300k reno on a HDB flat!

Different era perhaps, now parents all so rich.

[Stratovarius]

4 hours ago, Windwaver said:

https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/style/home-ideas/new-mum-annette-lee-100k-industrial-hdb

An Inside Look At New Mum Annette Lee’s $100K Industrial-Look HDB Flat

What is there about local singer Annette Lee that’s not to like? She’s candid and real on social media, she’s a singer who sings about the local delicacy that is cai fan, and she’s the successor of Michelle Chong’s Sarong Party Girl, Summerella.

If you follow her on Instagram or TikTok, you will be pretty familiar with Annette Lee’s house which she candidly shoots and showcases in lots of her videos.

Lee shares the four-bedroom HDB flat with her hedge fund manager husband, Raphael Foo. Given that both often work from home, the pair needed a space they could both work in and be creative in. Here we look at how that came together.

Despite its concrete-look finishes, this four-room flat is warm and inviting.

The ambient lighting and statement decor pieces, like an antique gramophone from India and a “shine bright” neon sign, have infused it with the homeowners’ fun personality.

The tinted mirror doors and contemporary sofa also add a modernist touch.

The homeowners, hedge fund manager Raphael Foo and writer-director Annette Lee, love to play host. (You might recognise her as Sue-Ann in social media website Sgag’s humorous videos).

They also wanted a space they could work in and be creative. One minor challenge they had to overcome, though, was their different design preferences.

“While Raphael is into clean lines, metallic finishes and contemporary design, I like an industrial and vintage look with pops of colour,” says Annette.

They engaged Studio Zync to bring the styles together.

They spent a $100,000 on both renovation and furnishings. It includes the total reconfiguration of the home and creating a concealed effect with the bedroom doors.

“Raphael likes “secret” doors, not only for the surprise element but also to create a space that looks neater.

The seamless effect was complemented by handleless kitchen cabinetry and hidden storage; there is storage under the built-in dining bench, below the breakfast counter, and in the platform bed,” shares Annette.

Annette wanted a pop of colour in the kitchen, so they looked for interesting tiles from shops in Balestier.

On her collection of knick-knacks, she says: “It is mash- up of things we like; the quirky, handmade items are mine, whereas the more posh and sleek pieces are his.”

The grey hexagonal tiles are a good match with the concrete screed floors in the living room and kitchen. And, can you spot the pop of yellow here?

On weekends, Annette would have a cuppa before retreating to her study for a quick pilates session. The study is also a space for their books, camera equipment and some knick-knacks.

Despite the drop ceiling and platform bed, the bedroom still feels spacious, thanks to the horizontally placed laminates which visually elongate the room.

“We not only made the guest room smaller – to make space for a longer master bathroom – but merged the store room with the master bedroom, too; the latter made space for a walk-in wardrobe,” she shares.

After taking some space from the guest room, the designer was able to create this long vanity counter with double sinks.

The bright and airy bathroom is Annette’s favourite space. They shopped for antique-style toilets and brass shower fittings at a bathroom furnishings warehouse.

“Our designer chose Danish and Scandinavian-style elements, like the dark wood dining chairs and light wood vinyl in the bedrooms, to complement some vintage elements.

The final look is something that allows us to layer easily, especially with cushions, rugs and paintings.

Credit goes to my designer, too, who managed to keep the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and left no dead space,” says Annette.

 

From the photos, looks like kena chopped carrot. Unless 100k includes furniture, appliances and gst. if so, nothing to brag about.

Have a friend reno over 100k. Coz the materials used are more high end like marble tiles and some customised solid wood furniture. Those I can understand.
 

most “id” quote by per foot run for carpentry and area for flooring. So it very easy to compare between different quotes. Don’t get smoke by what customised design bs.

[13177]

16 minutes ago, Windwaver said:

Different era perhaps, now parents all so rich.

So these people got sponsor from parents ah? No wonder can splurge like nobody business. Lol.