Design Your HDB BTO Flats Like a Pro-Use Our Guide

Welcome to our blog where we reveal the secrets to designing your HDB flats like a pro. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or looking to level up your existing space, our quick guide is here to inspire and empower you. With a multitude of design possibilities, HDB flats offer a canvas for creativity and personalization. From optimizing space utilization to including trendy aesthetic ideas, we’ll guide you through practical tips, expert advice, and innovative ideas to design your HDB flat into a stylish and functional haven. Get ready folks!

Before Scrolling further Understand that BTO layouts come with 2 rooms to 5 rooms.

Synopsis

1. General Design Aspects (Door, Accessories, Furniture)
2. 2-room BTO Flat design ideas
3. 3-room BTO Flat design ideas
4. 4-room BTO Flat design ideas
5. 2-room BTO Flat design ideas
6. 3Gen flat BTO Flat design ideas

General Design Ideas-Door and Furniture

Doors

Doors play an important role in the overall aesthetic of living space. Compare all the door designs in the nearest showrooms. Look for experienced door specialists to get your job right. In case you don’t like the existing designs, you can customize the designs.

Furniture

Furniture plays an important role in interior design. Make sure all your furniture is designed to match the theme of interior design. Click here to get some ideas for picking the right Furniture for your house.

2-Room BTO Flat Design Ideas

A 2-room BTO flat is a small flat type meant for single-person households or couples. It is also meant for seniors who are looking to purchase a short-lease flat. These flats are designed to be minimalist and compact, with a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. The Floor area will be 38 sqm to 47 sqm.

Walls are not Necessary for Common Space: Common space in your house does not need privacy or noise control. So, plan such places without boundary walls. It improves the brightness and aeration in your living area.

Partitions between the Kitchen and Living Room: Temporary glass partitions would help to achieve this idea. Create a smooth transition between rooms and this can save more space in your BTO layout.

3-Room BTO Flat Design Ideas

A 3-room BTO flat is a type of public housing in Singapore that is compact and ideal for couples or small families. The average size of a 3-room BTO flat is about 66 sqm.

Alter the Junior Bedroom: HDB BTO flat designs which have 3 rooms often come with a junior bedroom for children. If you are living alone or not planning for kids anytime soon, go ahead with altering the wall. If you alter the wall, you will get some more space to use.

Define the boundary with Glass Partition: When it comes to the dining area, a glass partition is enough to create a boundary. Glass partition gives a classy appearance.

Open Kitchen: A Kitchen with walls also will give a classy restaurant style. Matching the interior with a marble table and metal chairs will complement the entire style of your living space. Hanging warm lights is a plus and it gives a dim effect to the kitchen.

4-room BTO Flat design ideas

The 4-room BTO flat’s floor area would be 93 sqm and the flat plan consists of a main bedroom and two individual bedrooms. And kitchen, household shelter living, house yard, dining area, and service area plan remain the same as the above flat types.

Make a Kitchen Cabinet: plan for a half wall from the ceiling and place the kitchen counter exactly below the wall. It will look like a cabin. Opposite this kitchen counter, arrange the dining table and chairs. Use medium size pendant lights to get a contemporary style.

Kitchen Counter Arrangement: Arrange the kitchen counter in a row or according to the shape of the kitchen. And under the counters, there must be enough storage space to avoid the clutter.

Cozy Service Yard: Do not keep the service yard plain, place some plants, arrange it with some stylish lights, and create a cozy relaxation place.

Kitchen pantry: The Pantry outside of the kitchen is a great idea. Build a mini pantry, so your kitchen will be fresh always. You can cook in the pantry hereafter.

5-room BTO Flat design ideas

The 5-room flat’s floor area is about 113 sqm and will have a master bedroom, and 2 small bedrooms, a dining, study area, a kitchen, a household shelter, bathrooms, and a service yard. This 5-room BTO flat will be spacious enough to make some changes.

Sitting Room Near Windows: Make some sitting arrangements in the window area and a mini herbal garden if possible. Do not go for a fully covered window, glass window is a great option.

Wall Partition as Storage Room: You can use a wall partition as storage. You can make heavy objects to hang on the wall to get an uninterrupted floor area. For example: Cycle on the wall.

3 Gen flat BTO Flat design ideas

A 3Gen flat is a type of HDB housing in Singapore that is specifically designed for multigenerational families. 3Gen flats are larger than typical 4 or 5-room flats, with a floor area of about 115 square meters. 3Gen flats have 4 bedrooms, with 2 of them having attached bathrooms. Living in a 3Gen flat can promote closer family ties and provide a more affordable option for multi-generation families.

• Design a flexible activity area.
• Increase the storage space wherever it is possible.
• Have a personal space with entertainment amenities like a Digital projector for movie night.

Wrapping it Up!

I hope this blog has inspired you and provided you with valuable insights and ideas for your HDB BTO flat. Remember to take your time, do thorough research, and seek professional advice if needed. With a little creativity and planning, you can turn your HDB BTO flat into a dream home that exceeds your expectations.