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Beautiful Home Renovations In Singapore That Are $20,000 And Below (Really!)

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Beautiful Home Renovations In Singapore That Are $20,000 And Below (Really!)

September 16, 2016

Getting an interior designer (ID) to help craft your dream home is really expensive, right? Well, it’s possible to live within your means and achieve the home you’ve always wanted – it’s all about finding the right ID who knows what you want and help control your costs so that every dollar is well spent.

Check out these 13 modern homes in Singapore that had renovations of $20,000 and under:

https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/style/home-ideas/beautiful-home-renovations-singapore-really/
Beautiful Home Renovations In Singapore That Are $20,000 And Below (Really!)
1. Grey Matter
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Using warm tones like beige and various shades of a wood is a great and inexpensive way to make your home look more luxurious and designer.

Design: Absolook Interior, Source: Qanvast
1. Grey Matter
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Take cue from this homeowner and pair the concept with similar-toned furniture to keep within the theme.

Design: Absolook Interior, Source: Qanvast
1. Grey Matter
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We love how they transformed this balcony space into an extension of the living room with comfortable wood floorings and roller blinds.

Cost of renovation: $18,000
Location: Toa Payoh

Design: Absolook Interior, Source: Qanvast
2. Vertical Beauty
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Budget doesn’t allow you to go all out in every corner of your house? You don’t need that – just focus on one element and make it a standout. Just like this homeowner who went with an impressive home library.

Design: Xprado, Source: Qanvast
2. Vertical Beauty
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It doesn’t even need loud colours – a simple wood and black theme works just fine here.

Cost of renovation: $16,000
Location: Whampoa

Design: Xprado, Source: Qanvast
3. Classic Luxe
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Want your space to look “expensive” without blowing your budget? Go with a brown or gold theme that will instantly add a luxe feel to any space.

Design: Charlotte's Carpentry, Source: Qanvast
3. Classic Luxe
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Think textures and materials as well – a leather couch, taffeta curtains, feature walls in laminated wood.

Design: Charlotte's Carpentry, Source: Qanvast
3. Classic Luxe
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Make the bedroom an oasis of calm too with clean, uncluttered lines and a neutral palette.

Cost of renovation: $20,000
Location: Punggol

Design: Charlotte's Carpentry, Source: Qanvast
4. Technicolour Dream
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A quick way to make your home more lively is to go techni-colour! This apartment is all about using colours in a fun, retro way, from the colour-blocking walls in the living room to the game-themed wall decals in another room.

Design: De Exclusive Design Group, Source: Qanvast
4. Technicolour Dream
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A bright yellow wall instantly adds cheer, and oversized beanbags are a great way to bring in more comfort for both your household and your guests.

Read also: 10 Easy Ways To Add Colour To Your Home

Design: De Exclusive Design Group, Source: Qanvast
4. Technicolour Dream
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Your home design is a reflection of your personality, so don’t be afraid to go all out. The pixelated wallpaper design brings an unexpected element of fun too!

Cost of renovation: $20,000
Location: Punggol Field

Design: De Exclusive Design Group, Source: Qanvast
5. Blue Is True
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When on a small budget, why not go whimsy for character? Here, the homeowner uses canvas prints and fun patterned furniture to give his living area a quirky feel. Feature walls in matte blue – both in the living room and the bedroom – is a nice way to add a cool vibe that is unlike any other. Best part? It’s not expensive at all!

Design: Flipside Design, Source: Qanvast
5. Blue Is True
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You can’t really go wrong with a deep blue and grey combination complemented with warm pendant lamps and a raw-finished wood bedside table.

Read also: 8 Modern And Beautiful Wall Paint Colours For Your Home

Design: Flipside Design, Source: Qanvast
5. Blue Is True
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The slender kitchen is a breath of fresh air, with  patchwork-style floor tiles that are so understatedly cool.

Cost of renovation: $18,000
Location: Petir Road

Design: Flipside Design, Source: Qanvast
6. Charming Combinations
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Here’s another white meets wood design concept. Keeping the entire condo sleek with glass, wood and white panels give it a designer’s touch while sleek furniture and cool gadgets add a boutique feel.

Read also: 7 Genius Ways To Make Your Home Look More Luxurious

Design: iLiving Interior Design, Source: Qanvast
6. Charming Combinations
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Perfect for intimate house parties!

Design: iLiving Interior Design, Source: Qanvast
6. Charming Combinations
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A beautiful chandelier, padded headboard and elegant bay window area gives the master bedroom a serene sophistication.

Cost of renovation: $20,000
Location: Hillview Avenue

Read also: Clever And Stylish Bay Window Design Ideas To Maximise Space

Design: iLiving Interior Design, Source: Qanvast
7. Clean and minimalist
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This homeowner keeps it clean, bare and easy on the eyes – with contemporary furniture and warm touches. The white-on-white concept with some wooden elements is a popular and proven concept for those on a lower budget.

Design: Quirky Idees, Source: Qanvast
7. Clean and minimalist
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A bold feature wall makes the space pop and is a clever way to separate the dining area from the living room without making the place feel smaller.

Cost of renovation: $14,000
Location: Trivelis

Design: Quirky Idees, Source: Qanvast
8. Chill Out
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An easy way to jazz things up is to add splashes of colour and texture through pieces of furniture. In this two-bedroom condo, it’s the personalised framed photos, “picnic-style” dining area and vintage cage lights (see next photos).

Design: Prozfile Design, Source: Qanvast
8. Chill Out
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Instead of having individual chairs, this homeowner opted for benches in different styles to give the space a more communal feel. Great for gathering with loved ones over a yummy homemade meal!

Design: Prozfile Design, Source: Qanvast
8. Chill Out
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Despite its compact space, the open concept kitchen, dining and living area makes the home look much bigger than it really is.

Cost of renovation: $20,000
Location: Telok Kurau

Read also: 10 Beautiful And Functional Designs For Tiny HDB Kitchens

Design: Prozfile Design, Source: Qanvast
9. Simply Minimal
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Properly curated furniture and the right fittings can give a home a designer showroom quality to it. Keep everything in the same colour palette, like this home: beige, white and the occasional touches of black; to give the home a very contemporary designer feel.

Design: LU+C Studio, Source: Qanvast
9. Simply Minimal
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An uncluttered living room can ease tension, relieve stress and make you feel happier coming home.

Cost of renovation: $20,000
Location: Yishun

Read also: 8 Ways To De-Clutter And Get Cash At The Same Time

Design: LU+C Studio, Source: Qanvast
10. A Hint Of Industrial
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What we really like about this simple set up is the use of exposed brick walls that gives it a nice industrial feel that isn’t too avant garde.

Design: Corazon Interior, Source: Qanvast
10. A Hint Of Industrial
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Mirrors – as seen here – is a clever and inexpensive trick to make you your space seem larger.

Design: Corazon Interior, Source: Qanvast
10. A Hint Of Industrial
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All one really needs in the bedroom is a comfortable bed and a TV, honestly. (Well, those and a few other things…)

Cost of renovation: $20,000
Location: Tampines

Design: Corazon Interior, Source: Qanvast
11. Quirky Walls
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Walls in different textures and shades helps makes the space more upmarket. Try these various methods: Wood, brick, mirrors and even a zebra-print wallpaper (see next photos) that’s offbeat, but cool.

Read also: 10 Ingenious Ways To Decorate Your TV Wall

Design: Vegas Interior Design, Source: Qanvast
11. Quirky Walls
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For a luxury hotel vibe, focus on the walls, ceiling and lights. Or read this!

Design: Vegas Interior Design, Source: Qanvast
11. Quirky Walls
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Leather + zebra print = killer combination! You’ll definitely be working in style at home.

Cost of renovation: $20,000
Location: Segar Road

Design: Vegas Interior Design, Source: Qanvast
12. Ahoy, mateys!
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Don’t be afraid to give your home a theme. Just check out this homeowner’s nautical theme with its chockfull of unique and cute ideas. Keep everything else on a bare so that the theme stands out. You can also consider upcycled materials, such as driftwood for a dining table, which can make quite a statement.

Design: Bespoke ID, Source: Qanvast
12. Ahoy, mateys!
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Carry the theme throughout the house, such as shelving, to really make it uniquely yours.

Cost of renovation: $13,000
Location: Pasir Ris

Design: Bespoke ID, Source: Qanvast
13. Cosy And Warm
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Simple really does it in this four-room HDB. Rattan and wooden furniture gives a warm and homely feel. Also, the right mood lighting, colourful pillows and keepsakes gives it an intimate touch.

Design: OMUS Living, Source: Qanvast
13. Cosy And Warm
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The country-themed dining table and chairs really amp up the cosy factor, while the horizontal mirror helps to enlarge the space.

Design: OMUS Living, Source: Qanvast
13. Cosy And Warm
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Accentuate a small kitchen with helpful lighting, a pretty backsplash and lots of hooks for extra wall storage space.

Cost of renovation: $9,800
Location: Tampines

For more home design inspiration, read 8 Modern HDB Maisonettes You’ll Want To Live In, How To Create A Cosy Scandinavian-Style HDB Flat and 10 Clever Ways To Organise And Decorate A Small Home.

Text: Qanvast / Additional Reporting: Elizabeth Liew

This article first appeared on Qanvast. Qanvast connects homeowners and home professionals via a trusted mobile platform, and can help match you with up to five designers that suit your style preferences and budget. Download the free app (available on the App Store and Google Play) for details.

Design: OMUS Living, Source: Qanvast
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