Before and After: Executive Condo Turned Minimalist Haven

Executive Condo Makeover Property: Executive Condo, Sengkang Size: 120 sqm (3-bedroom + study) Budget: $75,000 Style: Minimalist with warm wood tones Duration: 10 weeks --- The Vision The owners wanted to transform their dated 10-year-old unit into a calm, clutter-free sanctuary. Living and Dining Before: Heavy dark wood furniture, busy patterned tiles, cluttered display shelves After: Open layout with light oak vinyl flooring, hidden storage behind clean wall panels, integrated dining bench that seats 8 Highlight: A full-wall storage unit with push-to-open doors keeps everything hidden Kitchen Before: Cramped galley kitchen with dark laminate After: Opened up to the living room with a breakfast bar. White quartz countertop, handleless cabinets, integrated hood Cost: $18,000 including appliances Master Suite Before: Standard bedroom with standalone furniture After: Walk-in wardrobe carved from the adjacent study room. Platform bed with under-bed storage. En-suite bathroom with rain shower and wall-hung vanity Key Design Decisions • Removed study room wall to create walk-in wardrobe • Vinyl flooring throughout (consistent, warm look) • Concealed air-con trunking for cleaner ceiling lines • All switches and sockets in matte black (cohesive detail) --- Budget Breakdown • Hacking and Masonry: $8,000 • Carpentry: $28,000 • Kitchen (full): $18,000 • Bathrooms x2: $10,000 • Flooring: $4,500 • Electrical and Lighting: $3,500 • Painting and Finishing: $3,000 • Total: $75,000