{"id":720,"date":"2016-08-22T13:30:59","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T05:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/?p=720"},"modified":"2020-09-24T10:52:28","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T02:52:28","slug":"love-smart-interior-design-here-are-6-space-saving-hacks-for-your-hdb-flat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/design-tips\/love-smart-interior-design-here-are-6-space-saving-hacks-for-your-hdb-flat\/2016\/08\/22\/","title":{"rendered":"Love smart interior design? Here are 6 space saving hacks for your HDB flat."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We know: in Singapore, your HDB may be the size of a shoebox&#8211; but the quality your <a href=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/\"><strong>HDB interior design<\/strong><\/a> should never be compromised. Whether you\u2019re looking to free up more space into your living room, or to declutter your bedroom for a mess-free rest, we\u2019ve collated 6 space saving interior design hacks.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bostad.erikolsson.se\/Pages\/ViewObjectImage2.aspx?filetype=viewall&amp;estate=54801\">Let there<\/a> be light<br \/>\nFeel like your room is a little too dark and dingy? Maybe it\u2019s your curtains. Some curtains block out a large amount of light. Avoid those and swap them out for light, material that will let in the light even when they\u2019re drawn for privacy. Adding more light fixtures will also help in making your little home feel lighter, brighter, and more beautiful.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-721\" src=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-Let-there-be-light-692x1024.jpg\" alt=\"1 Let there be light\" width=\"692\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-Let-there-be-light-692x1024.jpg 692w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-Let-there-be-light-203x300.jpg 203w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-Let-there-be-light-768x1136.jpg 768w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-Let-there-be-light-610x902.jpg 610w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-Let-there-be-light-1080x1598.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-Let-there-be-light.jpg 1298w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/stylecaster.com\/studio-apartment-decorating-tips\/\">Do<\/a> double duty<br \/>\nGet flexible furniture that does more. In a small home like a HDB flat, furnishings with two or more functions can be a real lifesaver. Some pieces include ottoman seats that allow you to stow away any stray items, or foldaway beds that can be concealed to make way. While these might be a little more on the pricey side, consider these costs as the price for two items. The cost savings do add up, and you just might get your home dolled up for less.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-722\" src=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-Do-Double-Duty-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2 Do Double Duty\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-Do-Double-Duty-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-Do-Double-Duty-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-Do-Double-Duty-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-Do-Double-Duty-610x458.jpg 610w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-Do-Double-Duty-1080x810.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-Do-Double-Duty.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Put up your pictures<br \/>\nWhile you might not have room to place more d\u00e9cor, you can certainly hang them up. Show off your personality by adding some artwork to your small space. Best of all, some hooks can be removed cleanly, so feel free to experiment without the commitment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-723\" src=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-Put-up-your-pictures-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"3 Put up your pictures\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-Put-up-your-pictures-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-Put-up-your-pictures-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-Put-up-your-pictures-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-Put-up-your-pictures-610x458.jpg 610w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-Put-up-your-pictures-1080x810.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-Put-up-your-pictures.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0Pick something distinct<br \/>\nIn a small space, d\u00e9cor displayed can make you feel like your home is in a mess. Cut down on the clutter and pick out a particular piece of furniture that speaks of your personality. Maybe it\u2019s a bright red couch, a slouchy beanbag, or maybe even an avant-garde lamp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/design-tips\/5-frugal-ways-to-decorate-your-home\/2016\/08\/22\/\"><strong>5 Frugal Ways to Decorate Your Home<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-724\" src=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-Pick-something-Distinct.jpg\" alt=\"4 Pick something Distinct\" width=\"561\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-Pick-something-Distinct.jpg 561w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-Pick-something-Distinct-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0Don\u2019t fear heights<br \/>\nFloor space is always restrictive in a small <a href=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/portfolio\"><strong>HDB interior design<\/strong><\/a> flat, so turn your attention upwards. Attach shelving to your walls to display any mementos and books. Or they could serve a more practical purpose like keeping Fido and Felix\u2019s treats out of reach.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-725\" src=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-Dont-Fear-Heights-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"3d cable shelf\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-Dont-Fear-Heights-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-Dont-Fear-Heights-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-Dont-Fear-Heights-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-Dont-Fear-Heights-610x458.jpg 610w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-Dont-Fear-Heights-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/decorating\/small-spaces\/strategies\/ideas-to-steal-for-your-apartment\/#page=16\">Tiny<\/a> spaces make for great storage<br \/>\nHave an odd space you don\u2019t know what to do with? Slot a skinny spice rack in that awkward gap between the fridge and the kitchen sink. Lay a ladder against a wall to hang up your clothes. Don\u2019t be afraid- be creative and make use of dead space that could bring your home to life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-726\" src=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-Tiny-spaces-make-for-great-storage-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"Eco atelier interior\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-Tiny-spaces-make-for-great-storage-1024x723.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-Tiny-spaces-make-for-great-storage-300x212.jpg 300w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-Tiny-spaces-make-for-great-storage-768x542.jpg 768w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-Tiny-spaces-make-for-great-storage-610x431.jpg 610w, http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-Tiny-spaces-make-for-great-storage-1080x763.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know: in Singapore, your HDB may be the size of a shoebox&#8211; but the quality your home\u2019s interior design should never be compromised. Whether you\u2019re looking to free up more space into your living room, or to declutter your bedroom for a mess-free rest, we\u2019ve collated 6 space saving interior design hacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":721,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design-tips","category-home-upkeep"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=720"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/720\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1009,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/720\/revisions\/1009"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}