Renovation costs: $25,000

This airy, French style home exudes elegance and sophistication without going overboard. Little elements like the chandelier and  wainscoted wall panels (see next photo) build character. A pared down palette of white and wood gives off a clean aesthetic, and a large wall mirror serves to visually enlarge the home. 

Wainscoted walls make a home look glamorous and stately, and they don’t need to cost an arm and leg. The wood used to create the moulding varies, so ask your interior designer for one that fits your budget. 

For the bedroom, this homeowner opted for a striped wall covering in shades of soothing grey, while silky sheets, pillow cases and a headboard in regal purple hues add luxe. 

The Parisian-theme continues in the bathroom, with bold choices of wall colour and lighting. The sink is also a unique fixture that lends elegance. 

Renovation costs: $25,000

This gorgeous living room’s eye-catching feature wall is made up of many storage cabinets and niches in a unique “folding door” design. These serve to add a unique element to the TV wall while optimising space in the home. 

Here’s how it looks from another angle. The rest of the living room is kept simple and minimal, with a matching geometric-themed sofa. 

For the dining area, the homeowner chose to decorate with a gallery of pictures (probably from their own collection). It’s an easy way to save money on wall art! 

In the master bedroom, a unique headboard with back lighting serves to bring visual interest and add mood lighting. 

Renovation costs: $27,000

Renovations for this home focused mainly on cabinetry design for that charming rustic look, from the TV wall to kitchen and shoe cabinets. 

The all-white dining area features a matching table and chairs set, with a bench that adds a homely touch. 

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Don’t you love this combination of blue and white, with criss-crossed backsplashes and wainscoted cabinets? 

Naturally, the theme continues into the bedroom that comes with its own balcony. A feature wall adds personality and colour, while being cost-effective. 

Renovation costs: $27,000

This chic, modern home lets in lots of light, thanks to blinds instead of curtains. While blinds are often more expensive than fabric curtains, the homeowner opted to keep the rest of the renovation to a minimum, opting for more loose furniture pieces in the living room. 

Here’s a look at the dining area, with a chest of drawers that serves as a sideboard to display and store things. 

Enclosed shelves allow the homeowners to hide away their clutter such as books, while a single open shelf lets them display prized possessions or artistic collections. 

This home belongs to a creative couple, so this work- or art-room features lots of open shelves, an easel and a large table to encourage inspiration.

Design: Project File

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Text: Elizabeth Liew 
Photos from Home & Decor Singapore