Something different

Choosing to incorporate their interests and love of colour into their home design, this couple opted for a unique look that yet stands the test of time.

After a couple of failed attempts at scoring a BTO flat, Marcus and Zoey decided to try their luck at an SBF flat instead, finally getting a good ballot number for their lovely Tampines home. Once they had the keys, they dove into the renovation with an adventurous, curious mindset, incorporating a coffee station for Marcus and a macrame corner for Zoey into the design.

“We’ve always wanted to design a place that reflects our personalities and hobbies,” shares the couple. “We saw this empty flat as a blank canvas for us to work on and explore our creative sides. We wanted to come home to a place that is warm and cosy, a place we can feel relaxed in.”

While they wanted a timeless design, they couldn’t quite settle for a run-of-the-mill aesthetic, choosing to incorporate some unique features instead. “We added Peranakan designs to our kitchen and some bohemian elements to the rest of the home. Our toilets are also in bold shades of yellow and blue, which we absolutely adore!”

Coming to a consensus was easy for the couple. “It was not a difficult process because we were aligned with our vision and aesthetics.”

We checked in with the two homeowners to get some extra insight into their renovation journey.

home to Marcus and Zoey

space 4-room HDB flat

size 999 sq ft

location Tampines