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Small Space, Big Impact

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July 05, 2025

The design of this teacher's two-bedroom apartment makes full use of a limited footprint

- Home & Decor

Small Space, Big Impact

A teacher in her late 30s who asked not to be named, wanted her Tampines condominium unit to be simple and timeless. This homeowner wished for it to be decked out in the mid-century modern aesthetic, a style which favors clean lines, organic shapes and simple, functional furniture.

As the two-bedroom unit measured just 581 sq ft, space constraints were a challenge.

She decided to work with Ms Carmen Tang, design director of Wolf Woof, who describes mid-century modern as her favorite style.

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