• Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Events/Win
  • Best Beauty Buys 2023
  • Food
    • Eating Out
    • Cooking Tips
    • Festive Food
    • Asian Recipes
    • Food
    • Celebrity Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Western Recipes
  • Family
    • Family
    • Save Money
    • Parenting
    • Sex & Marriage
    • Travel
  • Beauty & Health
    • Beauty & Health
    • Skincare
    • Makeup
    • Hair
    • Awards
    • Diet & Nutrition
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
  • Style
  • Great Women
    • Career
    • Great Women of Our Time
    • Real Life
  • Entertainment
  • EVENTS/WIN
  • #SchoolForLife
  • Hair Awards
  • Great Escape
  • Explore Singapore
  • Also available at:
Privacy Menu
SPH Media

Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. All rights reserved.

  • Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Events/Win

Decor Tips

Steal Decor Ideas From 20 HDB & BTO Living Rooms That Are Far From Boring

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Home Ideas

Steal Decor Ideas From 20 HDB & BTO Living Rooms That Are Far From Boring

October 4, 2019

The living room is often the first thing that you see when you open the doors to your apartment, so it’ll definitely pay to spend a little more time to make it as welcoming as possible.

What’s more, when you’re entertaining friends or family members, the living room is often the perfect place for it so, it makes perfect sense to keep it looking great and potentially give it an open-concept.

From using lots of white to brighten up the living area to making it cosy with soft furnishings, we’ve got a whole bunch of living room ideas for small spaces right here!

WATCH THIS VIDEO TOO

3 Easy Ways To Style Plants At Home

 

READ MORE:
5 Key Things To Look Out For When Buying An Air Purifier
These Japanese-Style HDB Flats And Condos Are Total #ZenHomeGoals
Top 10 Interior Styling Tricks For An Instagram-Worthy Home

Text: Eliza H/Home And Decor

https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/style/home-ideas/hdb-bto-living-room-decor-ideas/
Steal Decor Ideas From 20 HDB & BTO Living Rooms That Are Far From Boring
1. Use Ample Light
image

This cosy living room has got all the right ingredients for a soothing night in – gentle hues, plush seating, ample lighting for reading, and vibrant accents to break the monochromatic monotony.

Design: DistinctIdentity
2. Clever Storage
image

This custom-design is a brilliant way to combine storage and seating space in the living room!

Design: DistinctIdentity
3. Warm Shades
image

Another way to put together calming décor for your flat is by using a palette of warm colours. Here, the designer has used an assortment of shades including dark brown, cream, and white to pull together a space that’s both exquisite and inviting.

READ MORE: 10 Air-Purifying House Plants To Help You Breathe Cleaner Air At Home

Design: Mong Design Studio
4. Look Up
image

Neon lights and a slope false wall creates an edgy loft-style look.

Design: Space Sense
5. It's All In The Furniture
image

Want a living room that can put you at ease as easily as your bedroom does? Opt for a large, comfy day bed instead of a conventional sofa! We can’t think of a better way to enjoy Korean drama marathons than by vegging out on this lounger.

Design: Ehka Studio
6. Luxe For Less
image

Brass inlays and marble-look tiles give this BTO home in Punggol a luxurious look.

READ MORE: These Children’s Bedrooms In Singapore Aren’t Just Stylish, They’re Functional Too

Design: Akihaus
7. Bring The Light In
image

Sometimes, all you need to imbue a restful ambiance into your living room design is a healthy amount of natural light. So if you’re blessed with a spacious balcony like this that doesn’t get the afternoon sun, it’ll be best to locate the living area next to it in order to enjoy as much of the light as possible.

Design: Fuse Concept Pte. Ltd.
8. Leave The Walls Empty
image

The floor and walls are some of your biggest canvasses. Leave the wall clear from photographs and fixtures to make it look a little more spacious.

Design: The Scientist
9. Design The Sofa Around The Living Room
image

A large, modern, and comfortable sofa design can certainly serve to anchor a living room that’s devoid of decoration. Having a divider between the main entrance and living area also creates more privacy, allowing you make yourself as comfortable as you wish!

READ MORE: 15 Latest Kitchen Tools & Appliances That Will Elevate You To Domestic Goddess Status

Design: Benjeemen Heng I.D.
10. Cosy Comforts
image

The designers created a faux fireplace to imbue the classical European look in this five-room Punggol home.

Design: Black N White Home
11. Use Symmetry
image

Using symmetry in interior decorating is a classic method for framing and zoning spaces. In this colonial black and white bungalow, the homeowner put together a semi-formal living room with facing sofas (perfect for entertaining) and a couple of accompanying vintage-inspired armchairs for an old world charm.

Design: Paper + White
12. Industrial Always Works
image

This three-room HDB maisonette features a hook-filled ceiling and lots of greenery.

Design: Free Space Intent
13. Choose Furnitures With A Theme
image

If comfort and design are both important qualities that you’d like to have for your home, invest in good furniture. Without even trying too hard, this living room appears effortlessly charming thanks to the owner’s mid-century designer furniture, which speaks for itself.

READ MORE: 10 Beautiful Home Offices That Will Make You Want To Quit Your Office Job

Design: Museum
14. Wood Would
image

The homeowners of this dark-hued BTO flat centred their design around a long wooden dining table they found at Crate & Barrel.

Design: TLD Design
15. Remember Textures
image

Need decorating ideas for a narrow living room? Using an all-white base is a good place to start. But you’d want a cosy – not clinical – home, so remember to bring in soft textures such as suede, and calming materials like wood to fill the space with warmth.

Design: Box. ID Studio
16. Give The Feature Wall An Upgrade
image

Here’s one way to incorporate a concrete wall at home without going too cold or bare.

READ MORE: Singapore Homeowners Reveal The Best Gadgets & Gizmos They Bought For Their BTO Flat

Design: Fuse Concept
17. Moody Chic
image

To create a chic, moody living room, use a variation of sensuous shades like purple, black, and greys. Curved, organic silhouettes also add softness to the area.

Design: Rezt & Relax Interior
18. Use Wallpaper
image

This weathered wood-look wallpaper gives concrete screed a run for its money. Plus, wallpapers can be a lot cheaper than painting your home.

Design: Space Sense
19. Keep It Clutter-Free
image

In order to put your mind completely at rest, it’s important to have as little visual clutter as possible. That’s why this clean cut, minimalist home appears absolutely inviting without having to try too hard.

READ MORE: 7 Decor Tips For That Minimalist Home You’ve Always Wanted

Design: ID Emboss Pte. Ltd.
20. Give Your Living Room A Theme
image

Dried flowers and vintage posters complement this rustic-style living room.

READ MORE:
Turn Your Home Into A Cosy Retreat Like These HDBs And Condos
11 Life-Changing Essential Oil Home Hacks For Busy, Stressed Out Mums
Top 10 Interior Styling Tricks For An Instagram-Worthy Home

Design: The Scientist
  • TAGS:
  • BTO
  • flat
  • HDB
  • living room
  • open concept
  • singapore
SHARE THIS ON

What’s Hot

Home Ideas

25 Lucky Plants And Flowers To Buy For C...

Home Ideas

14 Kid-Friendly DIY Decorations To Make ...

Home Ideas

Ah-Beng Actor Mark Lee's Home Is A Treas...

Home Ideas

How To Choose The Right Type Of Pillow F...

Home Ideas

Get Home Inspo From These Singapore Mumf...

Home Ideas

8 Popular HDB Renovation Trends For Fami...

Home Ideas

A $150,000 Reno Turned This 5-Room HDB F...

Home Ideas

6 Things To Consider Before Buying A Sec...

Home Ideas

An Interior Designer's Airy And Laid-Bac...

Home Ideas

This Margaret Drive BTO Has Amazing JB A...

Home Ideas

The Best Dehumidifiers For Your Home Dur...

Home Ideas

8 SG Instagram Accounts To Follow For Ho...

Don’t Miss These
  • Skincare The Power of Probiotics: Why Netizens Can’t Stop Raving A...
Editor’s Picks
  • Home Ideas 25 Lucky Plants And Flowers To Buy For Chinese New Year
  • Home Ideas 14 Kid-Friendly DIY Decorations To Make For CNY
  • Home Ideas Ah-Beng Actor Mark Lee's Home Is A Treasure Trove Of Art
  • Home Ideas How To Choose The Right Type Of Pillow For Your Sleeping Position
  • Home Ideas Get Home Inspo From These Singapore Mumfluencers
  • Home Ideas 8 Popular HDB Renovation Trends For Families To Consider
Don't Miss Out Ever Again!
Tips & tricks to stay sane + win invites to our events!

By signing up, you indicate that you have read and agreed with our Privacy Statement
Footer Menu
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Conditions of Access
  • PDPA
  • Privacy Policy
?>">
SPH Magazine

Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. All rights reserved.