one of a kind
SquareRooms|IdealHomes Vol.14 2022
Some homeowners like their interiors to match seamlessly-this couple went for the complete opposite with a vibrant, eclectic design that's entirely their own.
one of a kind

Working as a content producer and a senior art director, Joy and Eddy packed plenty of personality into their home renovation, keeping built-ins to a minimum and scouring Carousell for one-of-a-kind furnishings instead. A pair of creative homebodies, they crafted a home that’s eclectic, quirky and effortlessly inviting.

Much like their erratic furniture shopping, their house-hunting process was rather elaborate. “We were looking for a unit that’s a walkable distance from my parent’s place in Yishun,” Joy shares. “We viewed a total of 17 units before deciding on this one!”

Being a resale flat and 36 years old, the unit required some restoration works before the design plans could be applied. Once those works were completed, the real fun started. “We wouldn’t be content to just settle into a functional home, we really wanted the flat to have some character! Basically, a home that’s an extension of our personalities and sparks joy in every corner.”

Now sharing the space with a cat and a guinea pig, the couple spends their days doing what they love most—fiddling with arts and crafts, watching YouTube videos and endlessly scrolling through Carousell. Here’s what the duo had to say about their renovation journey.

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space 5-room resale HDB flat

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