Full circle

The circuit breaker may have interrupted the renovation process, but a nimble client and design team made sure that the owners got their dream home on time.

- ISABELLE TOW

Space 4-room BTO flat

Location Bedok North

Reno Period 11 weeks

Home To A married couple

Though an undeniably common experience for first-time homeowners, the apprehension when designing and renovating one’s own home is hardly ever mentioned. Despite their creative licenses as advertising professionals, the married couple residing in this BTO flat remained undecided between an industrial and a Scandinavian aesthetic for their first home. With such a tricky situation on their hands, it was crucial to find a reliable design consultant for advice. Thankfully, designer Ka from Blend by ImC stepped up to meet the homeowners’ expectations.

Noting their aversion to wood textures, a key element in the Scandinavian look, Ka nudged the couple to embrace the alternative option for their 1,011 sq ft home. An industrial aesthetic would also better complement their desired features highlighted in the mood board they provided, including a hole-in-the-wall design, reminiscent of those found in some HDB void decks.