MARINE CRESCENT

Concrete Vault

Property Type
HDB - 3 Room
Style
Industrial, Contemporary
RENOVATION COST
$76,000
SIZE
818 sqft / 76 sqm

Despite its age, the nearly 50-year-old HDB inspired the young owners’ imagination. With careers in hospitality, they could see past the worn finishes, imagining a sleek, functional industrial-contemporary home.

Inside, the living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly. Timber-look tiles in a herringbone pattern anchor the living area, while hexagonal tiles in the kitchen subtly delineate the space without breaking the open-plan concept. A cosy corner settee cleverly conceals most storage, letting the space feel uncluttered yet functional.

The kitchen embodies both practicality and style. A compact island doubles as a dining surface, while carefully considered lighting plays across the hexagonal tiles, creating a quiet interplay of shadows that enhances the space’s understated drama.

Private areas were reimagined with equal care. Two original bedrooms were merged into a generous master suite, where a walk-in wardrobe seamlessly connects the bedroom to the bathroom. Smart door placement allows these areas to be closed off during gatherings, preserving both privacy and flow.

Even the bathroom received a complete rethink. By merging the former shower and toilet into a single Jack-and-Jill layout linking the master suite and kitchen, the space feels simultaneously practical and stylish, perfectly aligned with the home’s industrial-minimalist language.

The flat has been fully reimagined into a dark industrial sanctuary where form meets function. Every detail, from open-plan flow to layered textures and lighting, creates a home that is striking yet comfortable, reflecting the young couple’s lifestyle with ease and character.

“It was a great transformation as the flat was in a bad condition when we bought it. Overall we are happy with the renovation and quality of the built ins are good.”

- CHRIS

(30 DEC 2021)

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