Renovation for Sanctuary@Geylang
A seven-week makeover of a 700 sqft studio apartment with an estimated cost of $40,000 — proof that a thoughtful layout can stretch a small footprint into a complete home.
- Type: studio apartment
- Size: 700 sqft
- Time taken: 7 weeks
- Estimated cost: $40,000
Completed work
The original plan by the owners was to remove the existing island cabinet because it was in the way of their ideal home layout. They also planned to overlay the existing floor tiles, since the design and workmanship of the originals weren’t to their expectations.
After consultation and discussion, because there were several other defects in the home, the owners decided to do a more thorough renovation. The main colour theme of the new home was set to blue and white.
Living area: the new living area was given more storage and a brighter feel.
Bedroom: the old wall partition was removed and a new divider was constructed. Bathroom doors were changed to blend with the décor.
Bathroom: wall and floor tiles were replaced with new ones to suit the owners’ taste.
Kitchen: a new kitchen area replaced the old layout.
Study area: an additional study area was created with sufficient work space and storage.
Balcony: who says that when you have space constraints you can’t have everything? The owners just proved otherwise. They now have a decent and spacious bedroom, a good-size living area, a proper kitchen, a work area for two desks, ample storage, and an inviting and cheerful balcony.
Outcome
The owners were happy with the outcome of the renovation works. Here is the testimonial from a happy client extracted from Facebook reviews.
Thomas is very dedicated and passionate about his work. He displayed exemplary professionalism throughout our partnership together. His service is described as a partnership because of the ease and effectiveness with which we exchanged ideas during the planning stage of our home renovation. He often suggests great ideas and provides solutions for issues we might face in our new home. He patiently answers all our queries and always concludes our discussions with a big smile. During the execution stage, he monitors the progress of the renovation closely with regular site visits and timely reports. He does his best to accommodate all our requests, even when those requests affect his plans for the renovation. After the renovation, he listens to our feedback and goes the extra mile to help with the final fine touches. He is a great adviser, designer, renovation planner, and last but not least, a trusted friend who created a wonderful living haven for us. Our home is indeed designed like a sanctuary to rest our mind and body. We are grateful to have found Thomas as our interior designer.
— WeiQiang and ShuMei, March 2016