Small Apartment for Single Living is Transformed into a Cheerful Family Home
Arguably the most valuable resource in major cities around the world is space, and it's even harder to come by in a busy metropolis like Singapore. Here, every inch counts, and the rows of Housing Development Board (HDB) apartments have traditionally been known for being crowded spaces with poor planning — apartments that offer the bare essentials. Of course, that seems to be changing these days as new owners of these old apartments are turning to innovative solutions for a happier and visually more spacious home. the Bukit Merah apartment is one such home, carefully and skilfully renovated by MONOCOT, combining the best of the old and new. With the glass doors open, the balcony becomes a natural extension of the living area The original 3 bedroom apartment was built in the 1960's and with lots of interior walls the interior was both dark and cluttered. Existing partitions have been moved and some removed entirely to create the new open plan living area wi...