Explore A DIY Japanese Minimalist Interior Design Home (without an ID)

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

Designing your own home may seem like an intimidating task! But for homeowner Ching Kai, that is one challenge he was ready to take on! So what does it take for you to be a home designer? Let’s find out more! Do remember to like and subscribe and leave a comment on what you think of this home! We’d love to hear from you!

[@Lostenso]

Remember people, just bcos your friends have an expensive reno etc, that doesnt mean u shld conform to the norm like them. Find a design that fits your personality BEST, like Ching Kai. Very inspiring 👍🏻

[@samanthachia1491]

The placement of the power-plugs in the kitchen is so smart!

[@jonaswong3167]

love how he knocked down all the walls to create a big open concept home! feels like a NY loft

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

Yes! Interior design at its finest! 😀

[@allmalaysiaproperty]

The uneven paint on the storage door make the whole design another level. Nicely done

[@JoJo-Hamilton]

Love the finish. I have an apartment and storage space is very minimal.

[@sally3969]

Great idea to have that multipurpose centerpiece. Also, realised how clean the feel is without the typical hanging cabinets in the kitchen.

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

Yes! Agree! It was such a refreshing take on cabinetry in the kitchen!

[@judylloyd7901]

Yes, upper cabinets in the kitchen can overpower the space. Besides, if you're a minimalist, you won't have that much stuff to store! 😄😄

[@jesstee74]

This is such a lovely home. It evokes a sense of peace the moment one step into this home.

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

Completely agree. We felt pretty zen the moment we entered his home! 😀

[@nigel155]

Yasss

[@wl4006]

such a bespoke and classy place; it is an effort to pare back design and achieve an effortless, timeless and tranquil space . Great job Ching Kai!

[@ChuckBowie]

Love the spartan concept. Ching Kai sounds like an architect from the terms and vocabulary that he uses. Very tastefully done!

[@ngeehsinglim9060]

I love the switch placement!! That's such a brilliant idea!

[@ruiming7523]

this can only be accomplished by someone who is very artistic. lovely home!

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

We thought so too! It’s so cosy and definitely one of a kind! 😄

[@hana_yori_dango]

Innovative design. Easy to clean - that's most important. I'm not a minimalist but I like his practical approach. Well done!

[@Simplyluvly]

Wow, this is a great home. I love minimalist home like this. Very inspiring. I hope that I have minimalist japanese home like this one day.

[@cirene9590]

$45,000 on a 3-room isn't really cheap. The extensive hacking and custom made items are probably contributing factors. Love the colour scheme and the smart kitchen area.

[@muntongleong1755]

Very well conceived space and the homeowner articulated his design principles very well 👍🏻

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

Yea we cannot agree more! It’s truly a well thought out design! 👍

[@muntongleong1755]

@@CrazyNiceHomes Keep up the good work!

[@boppitydodahladido59]

i enjoyed the questions and the comments asked by this host - this host strikes me as very down to earth, really wanting to learn and hear from the guest. Not just reading pre-prepared questions but more authentic ◡̈

[@khookeatchye6883]

Good job Ching Kai. U got a lovely home. Simple & functional💪

[@andyandy2684]

My taste lands between minimalist and maximalist… but I can appreciate the space the owner has created. Good job. If I may comment on wall sockets in the kitchen area. I feel the best “height” for wall socket positioning on the backsplash would be no higher than a small kettle (probably the shortest appliance one has on the counter almost all the time). In this way … unsightly wall sockets esp cables of the appliances that are most likely plugged in all the time ….will be out of view. Having gone through a reno last year myself … I didn’t pay attention to that detail. Now I have cables dangling everywhere. I’ve since gotten some plants and a lamp to “block” the cables. Unless it’s regulation that wall sockets must be above a certain height on the backsplash … I am somewhat shocked that my ID missed out this detail. IMHO…no matter how nice a space is … power cables dangling everywhere totally cheapens the overall look. On the lighter side … it’s like having a super long nose hair sticking out off one’s nostril. Unsightly at the very least.

[@tricialow217]

Best home in this channel so far

[@kwaanggy]

Totally in love with this house!

[@hentie5371]

this is real minimalism, kudo

[@murasaki0424]

Being a minimalist myself, this is really my type of interior design. ^^

[@letmein8807]

the dark grey grouting tip is da bomb.

[@Alphasmsn]

Nice minimalist interior, it is a commendable to have it done without an ID. Do note that this is a 3 rooms flat, or a 2 bedroom flat, not a 3 bedroom flat.

[@jimjimgl3]

When I lived in NYC (till I moved to Chicago three years ago) my midtown apartment was very simple and empty. People would ask if I just moved in even after 7 years...LOL. I like his place a lot and he clearly gave the design thought and planning that was executed well.

[@garygoh2893]

agreed with homeowner, what view are we talking about in Singapore. Long gang, or facing other HDB flats.

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

🤣 so he created a nice view from within!

[@joannechan1380]

I like the nitty gritty details the owner placed at his home, very thoughfulness.

[@Worldsbestname]

Loved the pull out mirror but definitely could’ve installed one into the back side of either of the MDF doors

[@p6h14]

Agree.. I was concerned abt the hinge breaking:p

[@zenisfun]

I like this home. Has lots of characters I hope to visit this home. 😜

[@everysimpleknowledge4u2know]

He’s seems to be architect designer haha. His design is more to one of the kind :) I personally like the design . Very minimalist and he appreciates the natural characteristics of imperfection when designing this Japanese themes 👍 normal typical sales designer will never get this result .

[@kuronekokuronekox2]

The house owner is really cute

[@gohfionagsy5808]

45k is way too expensive. Dnt forget there is no Id involved.

[@missysugardustunicorn7398]

Nothing beats having a seamless house! I've noticed that there are no visible aircon trunkings even though there are two aircon units. Care to share on what magic was done? :)

[@chingkai]

Hello! My two AC units are installed directly on the beams with a default niche/indentation under. To hide the trunking, a false wall was extended from the beam downwards that spans the entire niche so it looks seamless.

[@missysugardustunicorn7398]

@@chingkai Great to know. Thanks for the details!

[@louiscy]

Great to have subtitles.

[@invest2027]

Very beautiful interior minimalist Japan style

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

We couldn’t agree more! ☺️

[@judylloyd7901]

I actually love everything here! I'm not sure about how my feet would cope with walking on concrete floors all the time, though.

[@JoJo-Hamilton]

A Dehumidifier with a Laundry Mode installed in every small apartment would be super duper. 🙏

[@richiesd1]

I live it.

[@mariuszspychala7278]

Where can I get that white shelf?!

[@shayan.the.pr092]

superb!!! my bot will be very happy to clean & mop the floor!!

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

Haha and that’ll make a really happy homeowner! 😄

[@SCCDaniel]

At the beginning of the video I thought Lester is going to introduce the home behind him. But then the camera pan towards the corner unit. LOL.

[@niftypalmy32]

Nice ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Gurugurustan]

Love the studio feel and the color palette. Just curious there's no TV and no display.

[@chingkai]

Yep, no TV cos I am not a TV person. plus I am already working with a 27" iMac so that kinda works as a screen of sorts. I also make use of my large roller blinds as projection surface whenever I want to have movie night with my projector. :)

[@nigel155]

Ching kai thanks for sharing!!!

[@kenlee9019]

Just wondering if Ching Kai could share the contact of this contractor? Seems like the contractor did a really good job :)

[@Tekhelet75]

Ching Kai’s spectacles are cool. If he’s in comments would be nice if he can tell us what brand

[@chingkai]

Mine's from Owndays LOL

[@shuying2368]

So damn beautiful...!!

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

So darn right! 😄

[@leetingchin9216]

Would love to know the name of the stick-like plant by the entrance and on the table?

[@mildredchey3930]

I like neat home

[@seanjavu]

Nice home!!!!

[@thelastcry08]

Nice SOHO 🙂

[@qy6853]

So clever

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

Indeed! It’s a brilliant use of space, isn’t it? ☺️

[@katherinaxuehuagoh3659]

Hi Crazy Nice Home, Works that u can find out from Ching Kai on the contractor contact?

[@howcanimiss]

I’m in the process of planning my Reno too, can I know exactly how did Ching Kai do the diy painting of the storage doors?

[@chingkai]

Heys, firstly I custom-made the doors to be MDF boards instead of the default plywood, just for a smoother surface to begin with. The rest of the painting follows a typical acrylic painting process lor... just like how one would paint on a canvas. except the canvas in this case is the row of cabinet doors, and the image is a faux cement texture :)

[@hilmir]

@@chingkai Hi CK, just would like to ask, if you have any regrets or feedback after removing all the walls in the unit? I am considering to do the same, but instead keeping a half wall for the masterbedroom, so the bed will not be visible from the main space. also the half-wall could serve as a bed-head. I am a minimalist as well, and I do have reservations about a bed. for a furniture that is only used 1/3 of the day, it occupies a physical space 24/7, so i am looking into visually hiding, or even exploring stowaway options. lastly, for the 45k cost, did it largely go towall hacking? what were the other big ticket reno that contributed to the overall cost? Thank you!

[@ModernARQ]

Nice!

[@CrazyNiceHomes]

It truly is! A lovely and cosy space to call home! ☺️

[@judylloyd7901]

@@CrazyNiceHomes It's lovely, and I love it, but it doesn't fit the definition of "cosy." 😄

[@marinekong235]

When I first own a flat I was minimalist too - no furniture or anything in the apartment - as my bank account and wallet was also minimalist then. Haha. Using an ID is mainly for IDiots. It’s a hdb flat not a big slow built from scratch so don’t get an IDiot else you become one.

[@reMARKably_me]

- minimalist concept in design is commonly misunderstood in Sg. unfortunately, this is no exception. - the reverse switches are a safety hazard, takes just an accidental spillage to cause a fire. - it is not concrete flooring. the term is often misused. please engage a qualified, experienced interior designer in your editing team.

[@judylloyd7901]

You say the floor isn't concrete. What do you think it is, then?

[@dailyhamsterfix389]

Perfect for single life

[@giantlow]

Interior is nice but the main door not nice leh

[@fcallophoto]

Everything was perfect until we got to the bathroom which looks like a public restroom in a shitty place.

[@andrewkuo3411]

Really nice concept! But I’m sorry the execution is quite bad.

[@samuelwong1596]

👏🏼🙆🏻‍♂️👍🏼

[@joelchoo4412]

$45k he can get an ID to do for the same price lol

[@citrinebubbly8821]

Minimalism can be simple and yet stylish too. This flat is too spartan and raw looking.

[@tangs8013]

Typically nothing!

[@hzleyes7087]

All you do is rest in the bedroom. Boy, are you missing out on a few things…🤣

[@marinekong235]

Minimalist - just buy a tent

[@judylloyd7901]

Yep! Problem is that you have to have a space to erect a tent. Don't think it would work in the city. 😄

[@marinekong235]

@@judylloyd7901 eh? Don’t know which city you come from - there are plenty spaces in the city - it’s called “homeless”?