HDB · New flats
A blank flat is harder
than it looks.
Renovating a new BTO means every decision is yours and none of them are made for you. We design around the layout HDB gave you and the way you actually intend to live in it.
Who this is for
Owners collecting keys to a new BTO, whether that's a 2-room Flexi or a 5-room, and usually working to a budget that has already been stretched by the flat itself.
What actually shapes the design
- Nothing is where you'd put it
- The household shelter sits exactly where storage should go. The service yard is generous while the kitchen is not. Bay windows look like free area on a floor plan and take usable space out of a bedroom. Working around these is most of the design.
- HDB rules apply from day one
- Hacking is restricted, some walls cannot be touched at all, and permitted works need permits. We design inside those guidelines from the first sketch rather than redrawing after a rejection.
- You have less time than you think
- Between key collection and moving in there is a fixed window, and design decisions left open are what consume it. Deciding early is worth more than deciding fast.
Working on something else?
Planning a renovation?
Start with a clearer idea of what your space can become.
Bring your floor plan and your ideas. A first consultation is free, and you’ll leave knowing what’s possible — whether or not you renovate with us.