Splash of Nostalgia
SquareRooms|July 2023
These homeowners incorporated their vast collection of vintage items to give their abode a unique, personalised look.
BALVINDER SANDHU
Splash of Nostalgia

Space Resale HDB flat

Location Jalan Batu

Reno period Three and a half months

Home to A family of three

Reno budget $60K

Being fans of the retro look, the owners of this resale flat accumulated a vast array of vintage furniture, decor and lighting pieces over the years. Think wooden display cabinets with glass panels, old-school armchairs with olive-green cushions, classic crockery and fancy tea sets.

They collected most of these items while living abroad and, when renovating their home in Singapore, knew they wanted to incorporate these heritage pieces into the design. This allowed them to infuse their abode with a personal touch, the quirky retro look representative of their interests.

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