My mini house tour 3: 400sqft / 38sqm 2 Room HDB BTO flat (How I plan & design it - the pros & cons)

I decided to film another house video because my first 2 house videos were filmed some time back. At that time, I didn’t have any experience in making videos and those 2 were literally my FIRST 2 videos ever. I made them just to record down how my house looked at that time.
Since then, there seems to be a number of people who are interested in my house, so I decided to do a more detailed one, sharing how I designed the look of my tiny 38Sqm / 400sqft apartment and what has changed after 2 years. I also shared what are some of the pro and cons and why I changed the layout and furniture. I’ve also listed down where some of the items were from as I got a numbers of enquiries and I’ve been repeating myself.
Bomb shelter wardrobe system: JONAXEL Open storage system from IKEA (I customized the look I want to fit into my bomb shelter)
Items I bought 2 years ago - no link available now as they are no longer available from where I bought them.
Foldable Table - Taobao
Low chairs - Taobao
Standing mirror - Taobao
Wooden ladder - Taobao
Small white table - Taobao
Various cushions on the settee - Taobao
Tatami - From Lazada (just search tatami to find something similar)
Vanity - IKEA EKET unit
Bedside lamp - IKEA FUBBLA work lamp
White stool - IKEA MAMMUT stool
Wooden stool - IKEA FLISAT stool
Round flat floor cushions - Taobao: detail.tmall.c...
Green wall lamp - KLOSH
Stripped vase - IKEA
Kitchen / Living Room’s settee / Vinyl Flooring / Toilet’s vanity - The Minimalist Society
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[@ngedwin6174]

I totally love how you do your flat. Who needs a big house when there is a cosy flat.

[@bahweisan]

Thanks for sharing video of your beautiful abode. Would love to see a 2024 home tour.

[@lalunaazul058]

Beautiful space!! Love it, thank you for the awesome idea

[@jamieong600]

I'd recommend a bedframe because Singapore's humid weather can easily cause mold to grow under your mattress if not ventilated. Otherwise, love what you did with your flat!

[@starchiron8269]

There are cheap and nice bed frame from fortytwo.

[@darrenkwok84]

Will Murphy bed create more space ?

[@meowmichen843]

Hi. Your home is lovely. Simple and practical. Love your kitchen and setee by the living room window. Thanks for the inspiration. I’ll be collecting keys to my 2-rm flat soon.

[@lucretius8050]

Another downside of not having a frame is dust, having a frame also allows some storage space below the bed.

[@bemit02]

Your video made me feel like I could live just fine as a single, as long as there is a cozy house to get back too!

[@leialow9169]

I was searching bto flats and it linked me to yr house tour:) i just selected my home and im also buying as a single. My home is only ready in 2023. Thanks for sharing your home is beautiful very muji

[@ahvamp]

Randomly stumbled into this video, i love the entire whole aesthetic of wood with white!! I honestly never thought of using the bomb shelter as a wardrobe..

[@dexton80]

My coming BTO flat i using this bombshell as a wardrobe

[@huitinglee3723]

But then the door is always left closed. The clothings will smell in no time.

[@shupette]

It is amazing what someone with taste and design aesthetic can accomplish within a limited space!

[@wakuaku13]

Your house was stunning.the design was simple but exemplary great plus beautiful view facing green scenery.Really love it!

[@floppybooks]

Own home... this is what i aspire to have in a few years' time. Must save $$$$$! 😂the best thing about this minimalist interior is that cleaning won't take forever. I love the storage bench next to the window. It's good for chillin', or for putting plant babies 🙃

[@Munchmores]

Thank you for sharing your home design. Your home is very cozy and beautiful.

[@retrorider7521]

This is a perfect example of korean apartment style concept. Gonna use your video as reference.

[@pyt6631]

Everything in this video comes together very well! The music and graphics complement the design of your apartment. All the decor come together very nicely and make the space look so cosy! The kitchen is a showroom itself with the open shelvings! AND THE VIEW IS PRICELESS!!

[@joey_yong]

Very simple and cosy living

[@aisyahkhan6877]

Job well done! It is best to share this with those who are moving into 2-room unit house, so they will have an idea of how best they can set a home to live in. Big or small isn't an issue actually. It is how you set things in the home itself. Again well done! I'm impressed and loving it. ^_^

[@BreadHoneyMilk]

The sun at home warms better than the sun elsewhere, there's no better place like your lovely comfy home. Thanks for sharing. It's simply lovely and realistic. I love it!

[@lissahooi6299]

Thank you for the inspiration. I'm also left with 38 sqm2 units to choose from... Looks nice and cosy for just my 5kg dog and I

[@lovelifeange8322]

I liked your video because it tells a story of how you started owning your own place and gradually grow this space. Its really a very sweet home. Congrats :)

[@eueuandbunny]

Thank you. ☺️

[@jamietan127]

Yeah, same idea as what I would like- no TV and left the Living room empty. Hope to receive my keys soon. Thanks for sharing this video. It is very nice.

[@kiynuhcnat]

just dropping by to say how lovely and cozy your home is, and i love your flooring too! just turned 35 and am crossing my fingers to get a 2rm in the upcoming sbf. wish me luck!

[@Lalalalalelo]

SAME

[@ninalove3584]

So giving me the Japanese air bnb apartments i was staying in before. Simple functional furnishings and less clutter. 💜

[@victortanweikiat7163]

Really love the simple design and the Muji Muji feeling, I started to learn to live with fewer things during CB period. Nice view too, congrats your new home.

[@kingsufi6164]

that is one nice simple house. I'm single too and i'm hoping to get my own house one day too. Just simple. I like what you did to the seat near the window.

[@TamMahd]

Home is where the heart is...nice.1👌

[@lilianlau2620]

love this video and I love how you included the make over into the floor plans makes visualising it a lot easier.

[@caiyings1729]

Love the simplicity design and cuteness of your furnishings. Also, the rest of your videos are really enjoyable. It's really relaxing to watch them, keep them coming!

[@DezainnChannel]

We absolutely love this home tour! It's amazing how you maximised this small home and turn it into something so functional. Great job!! 😊

[@sitmengchue4077]

Fantastic idea to use bomb shelter as wardrobe. V pretty do up. Well done video too. Thanks for sharing.

[@turtlegeneral]

This would be a perfect Airbnb!

[@hglim738]

I just love the kitchen wall tile design.

[@susanngin3481]

Nice cosy flat easy to maintain too....

[@vanis3239]

Your house looks super clean.

[@Blablablarandomguy]

Smart. I like how you took out all the "standard" stuff. I seriously don't need extra crap either. For me I don't need most furniture. Sit and sleep on the floor is good enough. Great share of the process that really helps

[@a_rabbit08]

To be honest, it is not that small and cramped for u to live alone. Neat and tidy will make the house cosy! At least u own a 2-room flat, better than a lot of ppl who just can share room with siblings like my friend sharing with her sister. It is better to sleep higher for our respiratory system as the air at lower is bad for our health. That's an advice from a professional for me when I have a lower height bed. Just sharing... You have a nice home! 😊

[@terencegoh2647]

Understand your feeling!! When my turn come. I only have one of the lowest lvl left!!

[@1ting157]

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home with us once again. 🙏🏻 My current home can be messy... and Im really inspired by your cleaning videos. I wish I can be as patient as you when it comes to organizing items at home 😔

[@fudgeSg]

Very nice and minimalist. Thank you for sharing. Gives lots of ideas!

[@mohamedhassan6371]

👍👍wow👍👍biggest double thumbs up👍👍excellent video clip👍👍beautiful decor and tremendous floor plan👍👍thanks for your useful tips and new concept of interior design👍👍I watched these video clip several times👍👍beautiful 🎶music🎵 background👍👍

[@moontiong]

I saw your house in minimalist society channel...it looks great during the ad....so glad see your unit again after 2 years...still great...

[@alicet9780]

Very well thought out design and layout, well edited video showing good and bad parts through the learning journey and found some learnings myself. Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@wmtan6726]

You house is beautiful. I am envious how simple and clean you have maintained it throughout the years.

[@bindar8473]

Great planning and it turned out so lovely and welcoming! I would have done the layout same as you as well. However I would definitely add a simple wooden frame for the bed so the mattress can air out - can even find ones where you can put more storage.

[@asma7199]

Your house is so beautiful, nice and cozy. I love it sooooo much! Thank you for sharing this. It's so inspiring ❤

[@James-rg5gh]

cant believe you managed to sleep on the floor with the tatami for 2 years, really like the settee idea though, would be even better with a cushioned top cover and lots of cushions on the side

[@saekisg]

I love your house is so simple and all the white and wood tone 🤗 looking forward for videos ... Take care 🙃 stay safe

[@jimcheng222]

Like the idea of how you designed your place, got me ideas on how i should do mine

[@stevencsk79]

Love your flat! Especially the vinyl flooring and open kitchen cabinets.

[@Aria1456]

honestly, i feel that the floor plan looks not bad at all.

[@Elysian_s]

8:27 that’s a beautiful view!

[@FSRain]

thank you so much for sharing such a lovely, clean, neat and cosy + brightly lit space! Though it is small, there's a lot of warmth! Love that view from your chillax corner! Greens are the best view outside the windows! If I had no other family members to take care of, I was looking at the 2 rooms units for singles. A very good utilisation of the bomb shelter as wardrobe. your cups and bowls are so cute!!!! lovely shades in your kitchen!

[@myyel]

The place was very comfortable, clean and aesthetic 💖

[@parisivana]

Simple and cosy, love it to the max.

[@jerriesonpd1386]

I really like your video. It's cute and cozy despite the small space. It really reflects you as the home owner.

[@amritaultimate]

Ur home is cute nice and cozy ...loved every bit of it and the way u display ur cups and mugs on the open shelves of ur kitchen is so pretty ... I loved ur reading corner and the view from ur settee

[@tangerinebreath]

I love how you designed your house! ❤️ Especially using the bomb shelter as a wardrobe... I planned to do that too!

[@davidtan260]

Hi, I love your house facing the greenery. Just wondering if your house still getting dusty easily? Those 2rm flats facing expressway and busy roads, like my friends are staying, was quite dusty.

[@zizizf]

Really loving what you with the place! Everything compliments each other so well! And that chill spot is just 💯💯

[@shhaappy]

I love that it is small but looking very spacious 🥺 that's all I want for a house too

[@rohainiahmad3274]

Thanks for sharing. Great house tour of the past & present. It gives me a glimpse of what to have if I intend to downsize. I still need to get rid of a lot of things.

[@noorjhhan3204]

Your hse look 🤩😍🥰very nice n beautiful even it is small your hse look neat n clean 👍👍👍

[@caineteyable]

it is well-thought-out. Simple, practical, and Nice. Good Job.

[@justjanlog]

Omg your house is so beautiful and minimalistic!! My aunt's new house has the same floor plan and i love how you made everything so nice and neat, even with less furnitures!! I'll send this to my aunt for some inspiration too!! Amazing!! 😍💕

[@kendiramanush6250]

This house is so pretty and gorgeous my dear! Great idea I love it 👍👍👍

[@leannlow3079]

I seldom leave comments but your house is really nice. Home sweet home feeling. Must control shopping too due to space constraint.

[@neohuituen9634]

Well done video. Can tell you put in a lot of efforts in making the video. KZbin needs more videos like this. Keep it up!

[@548383]

Your simple house is very nice and cosy. Inspire me to do the same for my coming house. Can you recommend the contractor doing the seating area by the window? I love that.

[@eueuandbunny]

Patricia Seow it’s all in the description

[@nadrawwhh]

i like your room, gives the korean-ish apartment vibes!

[@ShaifulNeezam]

Very inspiring, really love the simplicity of it!

[@ShaifulNeezam]

What was the total spend for renovations, if you don't mind sharing :)

[@jasminesoh]

Wow really love this. Hope I can get a place of my own in the Aug BTO exercise and do something like this!

[@kornhead8]

Simplicity, neat, bright 👍

[@adrienne8378]

Your apartment looks so cozy, it's beautiful!

[@thunderbird55653]

how about using a wooden frame only for the bottom of your bed? i used to dont like using bed frame too but because of the humid weather, there were molds on the bottom of my mattress so i had to at least let some air flow on the bottom too. hope u take this in to consideration! oh, and I lovee the cute little reading corner

[@eueuandbunny]

Thunderbird I did consider too but the room is so small that even with a bottom frame, I might have some problem when I change the bedsheet because I need to lift the mattress up. Frameless made it easier because of the very tiny space in the room. 😅

[@stephie0223]

Thank you for sharing! Love your house tour. It feels super cozy! I just applied for BTO as well and I will refer to your video in few years time once my flat is ready for reno!!

[@reenoo5785]

Very nice and cosy 😊 Wish I could see how u do the bathroom as well.

[@lamafulet]

Thanks for sharing. Flat is small but warm and cozy. Neat, tidy and well kept. I love your vinyl flooring, I would have pick the same kind for my flat. Kitchen is small and simple but well equip with the necessary utensils and appliances. Kamsahamnida!

[@pllin240]

Thanks for showing your lovely haven 👍

[@jiahuiang1923]

your house is so pretty~~ i hope to get my own soon

[@dt4737]

NICE.

[@ziedalolo1774]

Simplicity at its best. Love the design and minimal decor..

[@lucindabutler1100]

Good Morning from London, UK. Your home is beautiful, the design is functional, simple yet beautiful. I love the window seat, what a view. It's interesting that your flat has a bomb shelter, great idea to use that as a wardrobe. New subscriber BTW x

[@eueuandbunny]

Thank you! ☺️

[@sundarawong5349]

like what you did to your kitchen. makes it looks spaces & modern

[@dominiclee6468]

what a beautiful space and nicely made video. bravo.

[@louisel2898]

KZbin recommended me to ur video. I like the style of your house, very Muji and IKEA :)

[@simplekelly1632]

Lovely I want your kitchen x

[@fusiapink5593]

Like the zen and simplicity look. However, I feel there are lots of cleaning work needed. Lots of things on the floor makes cleaning difficult. Open shelves and decors. Everything needs cleaning. I too have a hdb n on 10th floor and spend most time in air con (closed windows), yet there are loads of dust. I dun know why ( if anyone knows pls tell me 😥). Still each to his likings - it is still a beautiful house 🙂👍🏻 and great effort !

[@eueuandbunny]

It’s quite dusty actually so you are right about the cleaning.

[@nikonikoni]

As an introvert I always imagine myself to stay in place like this. But my mom won't approve this for sure 😂

[@hazethehomebody]

Lovely house 💕

[@shalmw]

Love the kitchen and living room

[@shuying2368]

Bedframe is better for airflow. It also allows for under storage, might be something to consider.

[@kimberlylim6357]

Nice and simple

[@milfeuller5615]

I love your kitchen! 😊

[@wumingkkk]

Very Japanese house. Nice!

[@yqmelody]

I'm 26 and really would like to have own apartment to stay in.. I really like your video. I have never thought sg hdb can look as posh! I usually watch such house tour videos of ppl staying in eg Japan or Korea. Really motivated to want my own house now.. I wasn't aware that Singapore had such small hdbs available for us! I was only looking at studio condos but they're so pricey. Is this considered a 2 room flexi?

[@eueuandbunny]

lemonadeporkchop It’s a 2-room BTO. But probably it’s the same as the flexi flat? I’m not sure of the differences.

[@lattechanz]

There are 2 types of 2-rm flexi. One is 35-38sqm, the other is 45-48sqm. The sizes vary and also depends on what HDB provides to you for your selected area

[@KC-jj9rs]

Love your place. I’ve got a bigger 2 room unit ready in yr 2022. Plan to knock down the wall btw bedroom and living room. Not gonna hv sofa, tv and dining area. 😀

[@eueuandbunny]

Sounds good, make the space more spacious!

[@ji1511]

Its simple n cosy with pleasant colours. Your home isn't that small..…I ve lived in smaller apartments in Japan.

[@malihamaliha2114]

Great..nice and simple 👍

[@jeslynchoh1353]

Hi, nicely designed for a humble and yet a sweet cozy home. Love your other videos too. May I know how much you spend on the renovations?

[@Sminsky]

Should have a bed frame. As you you get older, it will be more difficult to get up from the bed.

[@Vivminnnn]

Although your flat is 2rm, I really love how cozy it looks. 🥰🥰

[@zullies]

What a beautiful and cosy home!

[@shiawasena-ix2uo]

I really like your design very much, and I feel that your choices are very precise. Can I ask if it's okay to cook without a range hood?

[@eueuandbunny]

Yes.