3 ROOM HDB BEFORE AFTER HOME TOUR - How I Design My HDB 3 Room Flat

[@user-jk5um1om8l]

Wow. Great job sprucing up an old style flat that we all recognize from our childhoods into this modern unit. That paper calendar is something out of the 80s. 😭

[@anermila6325]

In love with this house. Many “little” things are very clever. Well done.

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks.

[@mangotango7647]

The idea of the louvred framed walls at the entrance is very clever. The flat gets light in and gives privacy at the same time.

[@lockcomotion951]

👍👍👍thank you

[@Heaventhia]

Dude, this is so sick, you literally change the entire floor plan to a whole new level.

[@zhen86]

his type of layout is getting common, demolish two walls for that open concept, esp the kitchen and living room walls. will not recommend to hack bed room walls unless you are sure you will not have any child in future.

[@jesstee74]

One of the most aesthetically pleasing and beautiful flats that I have seen!

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks😁

[@arissajoan]

I totally agreed!!

[@Liulirenpianolover]

Ya 👍I immediately recommend to my friend

[@lockcomotion951]

@@Liulirenpianolover thanks a lot, Cheers!

[@SuzieSimSG]

Love how it's bright, spacious looking and cosy. Great ambience to WFH.

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you😁

[@Coolwater_TED]

By far the most tastefully design 3 rooms HDB. Love it

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you, please enjoy other video too

[@engni]

Impressive and you truly think out of the box to restore the outlook of this place so tastefully

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks

[@andrewlim7751]

@@lockcomotion951 Very well done, it's better than many "designers" I would say, and may I know what's the damage?

[@menghuioh9333]

Great design! and I definitely like how you design helps to maintain privacy of corridor units!

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks😁

[@meemtong5589]

Fell in love with this flat. I owned a similar flat 20 years ago but got enbloc. 8 years later. After seeing your flat, I'm inspired to buy one again and copy your design:-)

[@lockcomotion951]

Great, all the best!😁

[@rsl1424]

Impressive! Best 3 room design so far.

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks😁

[@theresafranceslow6235]

Perfect! Love spotting all the little animal friends.

[@pllin240]

Thanks for sharing 👍 excellent, so cosy and warm, absolutely love it.

[@lockcomotion951]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@simplelifesg3459]

Finally the episode I was waiting for! Seeing the”before” and “after” side by side really punctuated just how dramatic a transformation your flat has undergone. Seeing that you have been living there for a number of years prior to the renovation, can I ask how you got the inspiration for the layout? I can’t say I have ever seen anything quite like it!! The frosted glass “wall” for the expanded bathroom is truly unique and makes so much sense!

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks for waiting, my concept is the break away from the normal layout, open up your mind .

[@mangotango7647]

@@lockcomotion951 If only I cld break the walls where the corridor windows are and install folding glass doors instead. Then I cld enjoy my garden and watch the sun rise without blockage. Do u think HDB wld allow or not? 😁😁

[@lockcomotion951]

@@mangotango7647 unless your unit is the corner one and need the purchase it too

[@sonnykhoo7236]

Lovely design what a difference❤

[@ji1511]

Very tastefully done. I love the bear on the floor......

[@lockcomotion951]

A sleeping bear😁

[@agnessaw5832]

Thank you for making and uploading this. Really like your home

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks a lot!!👍

[@Coolwater_TED]

Tks u for sharing , this is very informative for those who want hack their old HDB. super tastefully design. Owner got v gd taste

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you. More videos in my channel

[@Coolwater_TED]

@@lockcomotion951 u got IG to add?

[@lockcomotion951]

@@Coolwater_TED LOCKCOMOTION

[@chlim9528]

The best I have seen so far!

[@lockcomotion951]

thank you

[@sarahrohim007]

really appreciate the before and after comparison ..... how it turned out is really amazing and your house looks so beautiful 😍 i am officially a fan of your house 🏠 💯

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you😁

[@nishaxhenna8191]

Amazing house! My mum and i love it.

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you

[@pyt6631]

This interior design make the unit look like landed !! Especially the louvre panels at the door area. The bedroom extension area is ingenious! What was handover to you by the renovators? I have a similar layout (except the toilets ) and 40K will give me unfurnished updated unit with kitchen and toilets redone ...

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks 😁, handover is unfurnished too.

[@dianmohd5174]

Spacious....Bright Aura💓

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks

[@blissday5071]

Love the new look! Can you share where to get paintings like what you have on your place ?

[@lockcomotion951]

Which one?

[@blissday5071]

Not any in particular but seems like there are 1-2 bigger paintings (glass covered) 😀. Any recommendation where to get them in general ?

[@lockcomotion951]

@@blissday5071 some of them are from Thailand

[@blissday5071]

@@lockcomotion951 thanks for letting me know 😄👍

[@tereneng9858]

Beautiful ! Well done !!

[@lockcomotion951]

thank you,

[@sempercrescere6274]

Really awesome job! Can I please ask, what's the wood-like material you used for the passageways? Is it hardwood? Thanks in advance! :)

[@junleang9041]

really nice

[@jonathanlin8630]

So much natural light. Amazing stuff......

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you😁

[@shizariindrawan5634]

I love your apartment so much

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks

[@anwarahmaddasah4353]

Wow 😳 power meletop ² di buatnya trebaik 👍👍👍🤩

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks👍

[@mimib1142]

Best I have ever seen

[@lockcomotion951]

👍👏👏👏

[@rongshan2401]

Amazing design

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks😁. Please continues to watch other video.

[@WendyLim-w9s]

Hi, very nice reno. Btw just curious may i know where did you hide your washing machine ? Thanks

[@lockcomotion951]

In kitchen cabinet

[@priscillaong9399]

Set nice cosy design.

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks😁

[@jastay3902]

I like the free standing tall "vase like" decor at your living room. Where there's light and you had a plant on it. Where did you get it from?

[@lockcomotion951]

It’s from ikea. But that was more than 10 years ago.😁

[@andyandy2684]

Really good job with the new layout. I have a friend who has a 3room hdb with very similar dimensions and layout of the “before” version. I would say it’s a very depressing space to be in. The living room and dining room are basically unusable as it’s basically hardly 10 feet wide. Need to hack some walls! Long and narrow is soooo hdb.

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you👍👍👍

[@ManManhk]

Very stylish!

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you

[@lindachan9217]

Really love what you did to the flat!

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks， please enjoy other videos.

[@fazlindasallim6704]

GORGEOUS!! can you share the construction company that you used for the renovation?

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you😁, I used Halcyon design

[@fazlindasallim6704]

@@lockcomotion951 The mirror in your dining room, was it specially customised? Can I know where did you procure it? It's stunning 🤩

[@lockcomotion951]

[e-mail]

[@paulineee70]

i love your design idea! especially the door entrance very privacy and don't looks like 3 room flat. i am thinking of downgrade from 4 room to 3 room with 4 family members, can you advice me how to design? or any charges? and i hope can find 1 with Utility room too. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@zhen86]

3 room with utility and two WC is a late 1970s HDB, mostly at Ang Mo Kio. if you knock down one room, there won't be enough space for 4.

[@SCCDaniel]

I like the design. Ingenious use of partitions. Is it challenging to knock down all the walls? How long the renovation took?

[@lockcomotion951]

About 2 months

[@limagnes2561]

Congratulations !!! 14k within 4 days viewer

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks for your support!👍👍👍

[@citrinebubbly8821]

Nice! A complete layout reconfiguration. Hello! May I ask where is the wardrobe located? Is it next to the wash basin, outside the toilet? Will it be ok to disclose the total renovation cost?

[@lockcomotion951]

Please watch the walk through video. You will see the full house, thanks😁

[@anthonywoo5505]

hi..do you do Interior Designing??

[@beetlebleu7001]

I’m very impressed. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks

[@beetlebleu7001]

@@lockcomotion951 Are you a ID? I am looking at renovating my house.

[@lockcomotion951]

I’m not an ID guy, mayb I can help?😁

[@beetlebleu7001]

@@lockcomotion951 you can intro your ID to me?

[@rahamustapha4076]

@@lockcomotion951 Can I get you to help do up my place RENO?

[@parisivana]

Very cosy and beautiful home.. .mind i ask which estate name and area pls ? I'm looking for this same layout, and i knew you are your own ID designed by yourself，marvelous job.....thank you in advance and have a nice day. :)

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks. SINGAPORE, Toa Payoh Resale 3 room flat

[@parisivana]

@@lockcomotion951 Tqvm :)

[@bellkelly4517]

May I know , do you renovate a portion of the kitchen with ceiling leaking problem ? What about electricity in the kitchen too , due to the ceiling leaking problem . Many thanks. What will the cost be like ? Many Thankssssss . If you do not do , do you have any trusted friend doing the above renovation I mentioned ? Thanksssss

[@lockcomotion951]

Hi, Im not a ID or renovation guy . I use this contractor , [e-mail]. Try this

[@bellkelly4517]

@@lockcomotion951 Thanks so so so much for your speedy reply. You are really awesome ❤ 🐈⚘⚘❤⚘⚘. Stay Very Safe 😀🤗😘.

[@kegantan]

Hello there, I'd love to design my own flat too. Might you be open to do a step-by-step guide on your process and how you communicated your ideas, wants, and needs to the contractor? I'd love to know what softwares you used to map out your floor plan or did you sketch it out bit by bit? Also did you buy the flat and do the reno or did you live in it for a bit?

[@lockcomotion951]

Sketch out your idea, discuss with your Contactor, which can be done, think something different , sometime u need to push them harder. I use photoshop and illustrator to do floor plan animation.

[@kegantan]

@@lockcomotion951 thanks! Very helpful

[@lockcomotion951]

@@kegantan welcome

[@arissajoan]

Wow damn nice!!

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks😁

[@jaywu7078]

My house layout exactly the same , but is for own living space so is OK to tear down all room wall, my intention is to make use of all room to rent out 😁, but the air con blowing right under the head is not a good idea, for health reason , so well is the owner liking

[@lockcomotion951]

👍

[@gavinong8329]

OMG...Super well done! But i imagine the cost sia.

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you.

[@yip2454]

so creative

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you. Like it please share it

[@joycepathy]

Love, love, love what you’ve done to your home. Can you help me with my reno ideas please?

[@lockcomotion951]

SURE.

[@shahrinsyazwan6952]

hi, just wanna check - on your official floorplan were the walls all black? you applied for permit to break the walls and HDB approved is it? also, how old is your flat?

[@lockcomotion951]

No is not in black. Yes , breaking the wall need to apply permit. Is abt 50 years old.

[@milobarathi802]

This is a old flat. Marsiling drive?

[@ayucurlybabe9193]

Hi, love the layout of the house!. Can I know those walls that u hacked are dark coloured in plan which shows structural walls. How u managed to get approval frm the Town council & how long does it takes to get approved?

[@lockcomotion951]

You need to check your floor plan first , see which wall can be hack. Pillar and beam are not allow to hack.😁

[@ayucurlybabe9193]

Noted. How long did it took for approval?

[@lockcomotion951]

@@ayucurlybabe9193 l’m not sure, the contractor apply for it.

[@lingccp]

The layout looks so much like my friend's (stay alone) home at Toa Payoh, but the ID she got did not do such design for her, yet cost more than S$50K. Probably yours value for money if the cost of renovation more or less the same. Wonder how are you going to manage so many plants. Fengshui wise probably got a bit of ... if you believe. Otherwise it is an awesome design.

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you

[@PeiSg]

Very nicely done, not the usual cookie cutter reno style. Are you an ID?

[@lockcomotion951]

thanks，No I’m not., but I love to design home😁

[@rahamustapha4076]

@@lockcomotion951 am surprised you are so good and this is really a PRO designer

[@lockcomotion951]

@@rahamustapha4076 thanks

[@Coolwater_TED]

@@rahamustapha4076 indeed ..

[@aysteria4ever]

Hi Friend. My current 2 bathrooms on their own are so frickin small. 1450x 1550 for the MTB. Was thinking of merging the 2 into one bathroom. But all the big pipings are right at the hackabke wall. Any idea if contractors has a way to go about doing this? Thanks!

[@lockcomotion951]

Hi, design your bathroom with cabinet and hide the pipes in it or build false wall to hide it. Hope this help. Thanks

[@weefamily6228]

U should see ours. Id design until not enough space for to move.

[@dawnchenpeiqi5387]

Gorgeous house with an unconventional layout! Are you an ID? Or did you engage an ID and renovation services to actualise your ideas?

[@lockcomotion951]

I’m not an ID, Halcyon design is my contractor

[@carlylim7775]

Did you select all the furnitures yourself? How much does it cost to have all those furnitures + appliances?

[@lockcomotion951]

I did, collected them over time... from OM, ikea, castlery... and many more.

[@LIchtlavida]

Very nice.

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you. Please share and give a like.

[@onlinevoice195]

Thanks for sharing. Since your 3rm floor area is over 700 sqft, I wonder why you didn't do it as 2 bedrooms (one spare for guest or study) like private 2rm condo normally do? In fact, most private condo only have 600 over sq ft. So is it possible to design with 2 bedrooms and yet tasteful like yours?

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks. 600 sq ft 2 rm condo, rooms and living room will be too small.

[@onlinevoice195]

@@lockcomotion951 May use movable partition concept that could be pushed aside when there is no guest, yet could be pushed to create an additional spare room when their is guest who would stay over.

[@lockcomotion951]

Yup convertible room and fold up bed too

[@onlinevoice195]

@@lockcomotion951 I couldn't see the convertible room from your video.

[@lockcomotion951]

@@onlinevoice195 is Before and after effect

[@ezi1feb454]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you😁

[@cashmerehazel21]

Wish you could do a proper tour of your newly renovated place rather than cut snippets of film showing before and after. It's hard to imagine how the whole house looks for example when you walk in, around how long before you reach the utility? From the living hall, what do you pass through before going to the bedroom? Looks more like an interior design showcase video instead.

[@lockcomotion951]

👍

[@sumukluprens125]

Good touch

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you, please share it and continue to watch other videos

[@bosima0]

Really nice house! Did you hire an ID or sourced your own contractors? Thank you in advance :)

[@lockcomotion951]

I designed it, Halcyon design completed the job

[@limagnes2561]

u can be a designer😉

[@lockcomotion951]

@@limagnes2561 thank you 🤗

[@Sandra-a558]

@@lockcomotion951 oh my gosh, you’re brilliant! Love the slotted partition that faces the main door - keep out prying eyes. You must get a lot of oohs and ahs from guests 😅 thanks for sharing your space 👏🏻

[@lockcomotion951]

@@Sandra-a558 thanks

[@aly1796]

How many sqm is this?

[@dhinannambiar9888]

Awesome! but since staying there, did you ever feel you could have done something different? or it's has been just perfect :)

[@lockcomotion951]

Yes I have

[@antonette2113]

where u get the long horizontal mirror?

[@lockcomotion951]

Customise

[@antonette2113]

@@lockcomotion951 COST OF THE MIRROR?

[@lockcomotion951]

1k plus

[@lockcomotion951]

@@antonette2113 1K PLUS

[@ularbisa]

Hi boss. What's this concept called?

[@lockcomotion951]

Modern contemporary style

[@julez_13]

just wow.

[@lockcomotion951]

Thanks

[@YanQi.]

May I know are you the designer for this unit? How much does it cost to renovate the same design for a similar size unit?

[@lockcomotion951]

Yup I design my home. Spend about 40k , many years back😁

[@YanQi.]

@@lockcomotion951 I found a 3 bedrooms also, but there is no extension room behind. May I know how long will it take for the renovation if I engage your. How much will it cost now?

[@lockcomotion951]

If u want a total revamp work, at least a month

[@lockcomotion951]

The cost will depend on the carpentry work. I think they go by sizes

[@hilmir]

cool space planning and floor plan redesign! but the sectioning & partitioning too intense and dated, making the space feel claustrophobic.

[@lockcomotion951]

thanks for the comments

[@GeorgieSLim]

How much did you spend for this tho?

[@lockcomotion951]

40k, but that was many years back

[@fluffyblanket1398]

nice hdb, but you didn't show us the kitchen..

[@lockcomotion951]

Please Watch ‘minimalist kitchen’ part 4 for full review . Thanks😁

[@fluffyblanket1398]

@@lockcomotion951 ok thanks

[@antonette2113]

cost of TV console?

[@lockcomotion951]

About 2-3k

[@nrcnchannel1638]

How much rent

[@lockcomotion951]

Not for renting, sorry

[@khushburai7329]

how much did it cost u

[@lockcomotion951]

40k

[@rahamustapha4076]

@@lockcomotion951 40k includes furnishing or just the floor plan renovations?

[@lockcomotion951]

@@rahamustapha4076 furnishing not include

[@tonykwok9763]

99 Leasehold ..... or freehold?????

[@lockcomotion951]

HDB , 99 years lease

[@jeffreyng8907]

ppl write HDB alr u wanna act dumb or what

[@Jiblalala]

DOPE!

[@lockcomotion951]

thanks

[@kelvinchia4233]

Interested in this design, can share the contact of this ID?

[@lockcomotion951]

Thank you for your support, Is my design.😁

[@lockcomotion951]

Take a look at - walk through tour- will see the whole home tour

[@kelvinchia4233]

@@lockcomotion951 do u just do mainly id or including renovation too?

[@lockcomotion951]

Just design it

[@lockcomotion951]

@@kelvinchia4233 Just ID

[@triplencubing]

How much is this Reno?

[@lockcomotion951]

40k

[@emilyplayzx3660]

I cannot really view the before and after shots properly with the camera shots made in this video.

[@lockcomotion951]

try again or watch it on TV

[@cookingwithfluffytiny4371]

😂 the house commentary is designed by many roads to nap 💤, but very nice like condo.

[@刘志伟-p8b]

What is the total cost?

[@lockcomotion951]

40k

[@corrinekam3293]

It's worth every single penny! Awesome job

[@lockcomotion951]

@@corrinekam3293 thank you😁

[@eddiecha7362]

@@lockcomotion951 40k??? It looks like at least 100 K

[@Liulirenpianolover]

How can I contact you to help us renovate my 4 room home 🏡

[@lockcomotion951]

[e-mail]

[@happyface8674]

BEING SINGLE is a blessing but in case you have a partner and need to use a toilet while you still using the only one. I hear, its possible to make another toilet in the other bathroom?

[@lockcomotion951]

I like is possible, but it well take up your space.

[@zhen86]

To answer your toilet question, it is not possible unless you can connect both to one pipe. if cannot than where the shit is going to go?

[@jiaweicool]

2:06 that is zhou chong qing favourite bear bear.

[@lockcomotion951]

👍😁

[@k0uz2002]

Can you share who is your ID?

[@lockcomotion951]

I design it😁

[@rahamustapha4076]

@@lockcomotion951 very well done!! Congrats! I love the design so out of the box!!

[@lockcomotion951]

@@rahamustapha4076 thank you

[@antonette2113]

WHO IS YOUR id?

[@lockcomotion951]

Myself

[@antonette2113]

@@lockcomotion951 what's the cost of the reno then....

[@lockcomotion951]

@@antonette2113 40K

[@cgoh6219]

I think beautiful. On the other hand, I think you should not buy this resale hdb because there is only got one toilet. What if you invite your friend to your house and both of you urgently need toilet. I always recommend ppl not to buy this kind of hdb. Most likely next time you want to sell this hdb will be diffcult.

[@lockcomotion951]

You got a point.

[@joanneszewai]

where's your wardrobe?

[@lockcomotion951]

Bedroom. Please watch the full walk through video

[@elinnatan3431]

How to contact you

[@lockcomotion951]

[e-mail]

[@WendyLim-w9s]

Hi, very nice reno. Btw just curious may i know where you place your washing machine? Thanks

[@WendyLim-w9s]

Hi, very nice reno. Btw just curious may i know where you place your washing machine? Thanks