Self-Designed Japandi Home Tour of a 4-room HDB Flat in Singapore

The renovation of our 4RM HDB BTO resale flat is complete! Come take a tour of our house. We went with a Japandi interior design for our home. We personally love Japandi, Scandinavian, Wabisabi, and Minimalist interior design styles and these are all incorporated in our home. We got a lot of items from Muji since it fits nicely into our home. We did our renovation in 2022 and it cost us about $60K for the renovation excluding furniture and appliances. Even after almost a year since getting our keys, the home continues to be a work in progress as we continue to add things we love. Please also check out the renovation vlogs on our channel for more tips!
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0:00 Introduction
0:16 Entryway
1:47 Dining
3:16 Kitchen
5:33 Service Yard
6:18 Living
7:44 Guest Bedroom
8:29 Master Bedroom
9:07 Guest Bathroom
10:11 Master Bathroom

[@Spungle15]

A well shot video showing a beautiful home with AC music in the background? Yes please. 💅

[@insuyassi]

This is how every home decor channel should be. Even after 1year house looks great. Clearly shows, where are the daily used items stored (which will not he shown in other new house videos).

[@asrielbuilds2428]

absolutely lovely, the miminalist vib is so clean and the materials work well with the furniture to make the place feel cozy and down to earth. must be a joy living here.

[@thesuakus]

Peaceful and lovely home!!😍

[@Nami-Chan89]

This video was so satisfying.❤ your home looks beautiful clean and tidyed up.

[@danielle7292]

You have a very lovely home and I liked how you renovated and decorated it. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@pslim6905]

I picked up a good idea from your video, socks at entryway! Super convenient for the kids.

[@andreatan2738]

Lovely to watch! Thank you for showing us your beautiful home.

[@LivingwithSun]

Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@sadams5659]

So many great ideas - thanks for the Kitchen faucet handle tip!!!

[@shibui7526]

Love love love this house design. Everything is so calm, warm, relaxing and functional. You'd want to go home early everyday. Good on the eyes.❤

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks for the kind comment! 😊

[@aryafaaz9345]

Love your house & your video production too ❤ 🎉🎉🎉🏆🏆🏆 Best wishes for a bright future ❣️

[@simply.k3573]

Lovely simple home....very well-thought-out.

[@shraddhamishra4232]

Lovely...so peaceful to watch 😌

[@Mk56b]

I don’t have a Napa do home but I have found peace in getting rid of all my extra stuff

[@inthebackseats]

Beautiful home!

[@slumberotter5411]

Yes to the socks kept at the entry way 😁

[@LivingwithSun]

Yes! Much more convenient

[@jackiewilson925]

Your home is so beautiful,simple and functional, I am very inspired to add jaoandi style to my home.

[@lisaleemorgan6274]

Lovely serene and useful, thank you for the inspiration.

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks for the kind comment 😊

[@Simplyluvly]

The house looks so awesome, especially the kitchen.

[@LivingwithSun]

Thank you! The kitchen is one of my favourite parts of the house 😊

[@taliasya2273]

So clever! I like many of your ideas. Very nice and thank you for sharing.

[@LivingwithSun]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@eleanornelson5810]

The kitchen is lovely! Such a wonderful place for you!

[@LivingwithSun]

Thank you! ❤️

[@yangshunz]

Love the theme of the house! TIL Japandi and Wabisabi 😻

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

A lot of fengshui master said couple would quarrel more if stove is placed along/opposite with the sink. However, this can be mediated by placing a pot of plant in between. I see you have plenty of space to place one underneath your knife magnet holder, so long as it won't affect the stream of your cooking flow. Just a harmless 2 cents. 😅

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks for the tips! I think the stove and sink are quite far apart and not right next to each other so it's ok in terms of Feng shui.

[@wisahour]

very nice arrangement of items in the kitchen, great idea and inspired me

[@LivingwithSun]

Thank you!!

[@fadhullahal-edrus4119]

Love it!!!! ❤

[@panduai92]

wow your house seems comfortable and "polite" Japandi-style, not that bold and plain. Happy for ur renovations journey and enjoy!

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks for the nice comment! 😊

[@ExLibris-Alys]

Your home is lovely. Well done 👏🏻

[@LivingwithSun]

❤️

[@madushani3675]

Your home is soooo clean... Love it. From Sri Lanka

[@LivingwithSun]

❤️ Thank you!

[@tamrendmahmood7803]

Love this❤

[@Simplyluvly]

Oh, wow it's my dream home. Really love your home so much especially the kitchen. Regards from your neighbor, Indonesia.

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks for the nice comment! I love the kitchen too! Regards from Singapore!!! 😆

[@chiawen7854]

love watching video with just subtitle....

[@LivingwithSun]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anuugoo]

People are starting to have minimal and functional homes lately.

[@mynameisdonnyanwar]

I love the way you use bidet in your water closet, if you know what I mean haha

[@LivingwithSun]

Haha pretty sure everyone uses it the same way 😂

[@user-wt3sy4oq1q]

很雅致美的家❤❤❤……

[@fuzzyplonks]

Any issue with having the oven next to the fridge? I've read somewhere that we shouldn't keep fridge near to heat source

[@osiriscasares3817]

Lindísimo ❤❤❤

[@sg5sd]

:) the mimikyu and slowbros

[@cherriezoey]

Thanks for your video, very lovely home! Just wondering how's the cleaning for the master toilet wooden tiles, isit easy to clean? And how's your cement screed kitchen walls so far? Planning to do the same. Thanks in advance!

[@LivingwithSun]

Hi thanks! No problems cleaning the wooden tiles since they are quite smooth. Kitchen walls also still look good. I don't do any deep frying In the kitchen since we mostly use the oven or air fryer for crispy food.

[@whykaytee7226]

Hi, thanks for sharing your beautiful japandi home. Your fujioh hood is the FR-MS1990 R model yes? How do you find the suction power? Is it sufficient?

[@LivingwithSun]

Ya the suction power is not bad but I also open the windows while cooking to improve the ventilation. We don't do heavy cooking like deep frying, usually we boil soup or stirfry.

[@Trgn]

Lovely thoughtful interior. What are the grey tiles used in the bathroom? Are they tiles or some kind of cladding panel?

[@LivingwithSun]

Thank you! The bathroom floor and walls are all tiled.

[@paulineee70]

Hihi, I really like your Japandi design concept. By the way, how did you install the led lighting under the kitchen cabinet? And where did you buy the chopping board stand? hope can hear from you soon.

[@LivingwithSun]

Hi thanks! The kitchen cabinets are custom made so there's a channel under the cabinets for the LED lights. The LED lights driver is hidden in the cabinet. The chopping board stand is from Shopee! shope.ee/6AGTpwYvqN

[@ALWY-hg1ri]

nice video! can i check with you the depth of your entryway cabinet? thank you!

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks! It's about 40cm in depth.

[@lucasfraioli]

Sweet

[@eliseww13]

Thanks for your useful and helpful video! Am researching for Japandi themed home for my upcoming reno too ^^ are you a Googler? Saw your tote bag! 😊

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm not a Googler but we have a Googler in the family :)

[@konoez]

Hello! Love your place! May I know where did you get ur master bathroom sink from? ❤

[@LivingwithSun]

Thank you! The sink is from Lola Bath King in Singapore. The bathroom sink cabinet is custom built.

[@Fann874]

Hi could u share with us the laminate model and col you used for kitchen cabinets?

[@LivingwithSun]

Panaplast Loft Birch

[@meep9683]

in love

[@magicbb1209]

I like the music you have selected, mind sharing?

[@LivingwithSun]

You can listen to it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnuYd4Ctm951Zpo enjoy!

[@user-jt5cs9oz8g]

Hi, may I check how did your grout your living room tiles? Looks very seamless

[@LivingwithSun]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKXbY3V4fdGkprM We changed the colour of the grout to match our tiles more closely.

[@Lll11880]

Hello, would you share what’s the logic and construction works for you to successfully conceal the aircon trunking / pipes in the toilet, please? Also, any concerns about “future proofing” in case of any issue that needs it to be accessed? 😊

[@LivingwithSun]

Ours is a resale HDB flat so we didn't really need to worry about the waterproofing warranty being void. For the additional construction, the aircon installers had to drill a hole in the wall for the drainage pipe to go through. The drainage pipe is actually quite easy to access for maintenance since it's on the aircon ledge together with all the other aircon pipes. The only part that will be hard to access is the pipe that's in the wall. But if there are no pipe joints there then it's very unlikely for there to be any problems like leaking. For the process it's like this: hole drilled -> pipe placed -> tiles placed -> pipe cut I also wrote about it here www.lemon8-app.com/livingwithsun/7253627843979100673

[@winnechew5801]

Hihiiii may I know whats the model of your tile and where you got them? Thanks for sharing information it was a joy to watch :)

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks! Which tile are you referring to? The living room one?

[@husainyard]

What paint did you use for the wall? Love the undertone.

[@LivingwithSun]

For most of the home, we used Nippon Snow Flakes (nipponpaint.com.sg/colours/find-your-colour/1164/snow-flakes/)!

[@watiu9lei]

nice n functional. the only hindsight of newer flat is the wardrobe has to always be L shape making it difficult to find clothings deep inside.

[@LivingwithSun]

Yes true. We also feel our wardrobe is too deep.

[@jayzenang5170]

Hi, would like to check the depth of your entryway cabinet. Is it the same as the DB box ? Thanks!

[@LivingwithSun]

It's slightly deeper than the DB box so the cabinet can cover the DB box

[@aa-ud2eq]

Hello. May I know what’s the ceiling fan that you’re using for your living room?

[@LivingwithSun]

It's PO Eco Blizzard!

[@MosquitoQuack]

Hi, may I check where did you get the mirror with the back hanger (@8:30)? Also what's your kitchen counter top floor to top height, if it's

[@LivingwithSun]

Hi the mirror is from IKEA. My kitchen countertop height is 85cm because I am short so I decided to build it shorter. I know some of our taller friends went with 90cm. I think it's up to you!

[@simplelifesg3459]

5:22 Hi can I ask - after shifting its direction, does the faucet handle now “hang over” the sink? And if yes, does it affect you use the faucet and sink? Thanks!

[@LivingwithSun]

It only hangs over a little bit (1cm?). I think it's much easier to use after shifting the faucet handle to face forward since I can turn off the faucet without dripping water on the counter. Also easier to use my left hand to turn off the faucet.

[@simplelifesg3459]

@@LivingwithSun Thanks. Inspired by your video, I got a plumber to switch the position of my faucet handle too over this weekend. I should have done this sooner! 😂

[@LivingwithSun]

Haha! omg that's awesome! 😂

[@Clevast]

Remember to maintain the beauty of your wooden design by using a moisture absorber. It's a simple yet effective way to protect your furniture and keep it looking the best.

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks for the tips!

[@eliseww13]

Hi! I'm wondering if I should buy the neste28 undermount 70cm or inset top mount sink.. why did you opt for the former?:) What would u recommend ! Any scratches or pitfalls after all these while? Is your faucet Nio ? Does it leak or the pull out spray loosened?:) Thank you!! 😊 😊

[@LivingwithSun]

We got the Zuhne Modena for the sink. We chose it since the drain is offset and the sloping is good so water drains quickly. As with all steel sinks, there will be scratches over time. We polish the sink once in awhile. Faucet is Nio! No leaks and pull-out spray still works fine.

[@eliseww13]

Thanks for your advice!! I like the offset drain too but I don't think it comes in non-steel! Would you mind letting us know where to purchase the bathroom drain cover and the round lid ? I can't find it! I dislike using the tile one cos it is too troublesome. Both of you are super thoughtful and practical in all the nome decisions you make ! Well done!! Thank you! 😊🙏

[@LivingwithSun]

@@eliseww13 I dislike the tile one because it's troublesome too! Our ID sourced it for us but you could probably find a similar drain cover on Shopee.

[@eliseww13]

@@LivingwithSun Arigatou! You both are the best! ^^

[@lokewendy]

May I ask what the model of the water dispenser is? The subtitles say it doesn’t require a water outlet but from my checks on the websites, this is a tankless model so where does the water supply come from?

[@LivingwithSun]

Sorry for the confusion! It requires a water inlet but not a water outlet. So you will still need a water supply. For some water dispensers, an outlet is so required.

[@peih12]

Hello! Can I know how’s your Caesarstone countertop holding up? Any stains, yellowing etc? Thanks!

[@LivingwithSun]

No yellowing but there are some stains that aren't too obvious. It still looks great!

[@kikababoo]

Hi, can u share the type/model of the modori induction pan? Thanks!

[@LivingwithSun]

It's Modori Goodle. Here's the link shope.ee/5KjuR6Nxkk

[@diannadisco]

Hi! ❤ just got a Modena sink from zuhne too and am wondering what your experience is like after using it for some time? honest opinions pls!

[@LivingwithSun]

I really like it! The sink has a lot of padding so it's quiet when water splashes on it. Easy to clean as well. I like all the extra accessories that it comes with. I don't have anything bad to say about it haha. As with all stainless steel sinks, there will be scratches on it over time.

[@diannadisco]

Appreciate the reply, thank you 🫶🏼

[@kevinsqlai]

Would like to check where did you get your master bedroom bathroom door from? Thanks :)

[@LivingwithSun]

Got it from "Best Doors" in Singapore

[@TangShuYang]

Hello...may i know which sink model did u get from zuhne and what is the size of ur sink?

[@LivingwithSun]

Zuhne Modena 25 inch.

[@zueinder89]

I know it feels really lame but does the sink caddie work well, ie. not rust?

[@LivingwithSun]

The bottom part (legs) has a little bit of oxidation but it can be wiped off!

[@flinkez]

Hi Sun, can i have your house plan? your house is my favorite, and i want to build a home next month, but i need some adjustment coz i need 3 bedroom and 1 multi use room

[@LivingwithSun]

You can see our floor plan here instagram.com/p/Cc43g_YPBW7/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[@derrickgohsingapore1917]

Hi, may I know what's the height of your false ceiling and the brand/model/size of the ceiling fan that you are using? Asking because not sure if the ceiling height is a concern. Thanks so much

[@LivingwithSun]

Height of the false ceiling is 7cm. Ceiling fan is PO Eco Blizzard. We're not that tall so not really a concern for us. But tall friends visiting need to be more careful 😅

[@derrickgohsingapore1917]

Thanks@@LivingwithSun Are you using 43" fan?

[@LivingwithSun]

46"

[@kimchimimimi]

Hi! does the 60k for your reno include all your appliances or is it just the reno cost for ur living room, toilets, kitchen and rooms?

[@LivingwithSun]

It's excluding appliances and furniture

[@ashiljaya]

❤❤

[@st2791]

❤Ed it

[@LivingwithSun]

Thank you!

[@henrybalme1677]

Love the Kitchen. Is it IKEA / What brand is it?

[@LivingwithSun]

Some items in the kitchen are from IKEA. The kitchen cabinets are custom!

[@mlc2158]

😍

[@LivingwithSun]

🥰

[@lucyxx4336]

Looks amazing! I especially like the kitchen area, how such a big fridge were placed, wooden table and the view lovely. Nowhere near getting my own place and decorative it yet as I am entering 3.0 but current place is very nice place for long term renting with only 1 flatmate with our own bathrooms and both equally invested in making it nice and decor like we own it hahhaa Home feeling is important where one spend a lot of time in, I think you both captured that

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks for the kind words! ❤️ Yes I agree it's important to make your home environment feel good 😊 we're always looking to improve the space!

[@liryque9029]

Hello, what is the wood type on the kitchen kabinets please?

[@LivingwithSun]

It's plywood with a laminate. Our laminate is Panaplast Loft Birch.

[@CL-it3zy]

Where's this neighbourhood?

[@user-vx1rc9kp8b]

4:08 for a second there I thought my screen was dirty 😂

[@litingng1473]

Hi, may I know the laminate that you used for the kitchen?

[@LivingwithSun]

It's Panaplast Loft Birch

[@jasminechen9867]

​@@LivingwithSun hihi may I know did u use the same laminate through out the house.. eh ward robe and bomb shelter cabinet?

[@LivingwithSun]

Yes we used the same laminate!

[@SK-ps2ps]

Hi! What model is your Roborock?

[@LivingwithSun]

We got the Roborock G10

[@kittymaui]

May I know how many Square Feet was your 4 Bedroom? thanks it is beautiful!

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks! It's about 1001sqft.

[@angieangsl]

Hi, where did you buy the storage sofa?

[@LivingwithSun]

Hi I bought it from King Living

[@angieangsl]

Thank you...

[@han9492]

What's the name of the wood laminate you guys use? 😊

[@LivingwithSun]

It's Panaplast Loft Birch!

[@1MW9]

how much did it cost to screed the kitchen wall?

[@LivingwithSun]

Around 1.5k

[@simplelifesg3459]

@@LivingwithSun Can I also ask whether you screeded over a tiled wall, or whether it was a bare wall to begin with? If the former, anything to take note of in order to get smooth finish on wall after screeding?

[@LivingwithSun]

I screeded over a tiled wall. We also screeded over the tiled ceiling beams. For screeding over tiles, you need to remove any PVC tile trimming since these can't be screeded over. You can see which parts were screeded in my reno vlog video kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3SkaGiMapeUa9k

[@limk.s2330]

Nice house! 😍Do you mind to share your contractor please ? Thank you very much.

[@LivingwithSun]

Sure! If you DM me on Instagram I can share with you

[@ponypang]

whats the wood name of your cabinet in bedroom?

[@LivingwithSun]

I think it's laminated plywood. The laminate we used is EDL Loft Birch.

[@shopeesuhu6327]

Bro how much ya that curtain automatic machine

[@LivingwithSun]

Around $500 each. Depends on the curtain width. We bought from homesmart.sg/product/aqara-smart-curtain/?r=345

[@EthannnToo]

Hi guys did u guys opt for a concrete base for your kitchen bottom carpentry?

[@LivingwithSun]

Yea we did a concrete base. The previous owners has a concrete base, we just extended it.

[@jasyuen36]

Hi. May i know where u got ur master bedroom bedside table? Thanks

[@LivingwithSun]

Yes, of course! I got it from IKEA

[@tf-ok]

did you rename your channel? i sweat it was a different channel name lol

[@LivingwithSun]

Nope, it has always been this name "Living with Sun" 😆

[@alvinng1195]

ola! can i check with you - what gledopto downlights are you using? can you share with me the model number please.

[@LivingwithSun]

Yes of course! For most of our house we use GL-D-004P since it's very short so we can make our false ceiling slightly shorter. The kitchen ones are slightly bigger GL-D-005P.

[@alvinng1195]

@@LivingwithSun is yours the 9w version? :)

[@LivingwithSun]

Yup! It's 9W

[@jastubee88]

Able to share your smart home process?

[@LivingwithSun]

Yes of course! We are planning to make a video on it :)

[@LordBagdanoff]

How much was the reno

[@LivingwithSun]

Around 60k SGD excluding appliances and furniture

[@staudesign]

Anyone know where to find this music?

[@LivingwithSun]

It's from Animal Crossing!

[@staudesign]

Name of group or song? Thx🎶

[@LivingwithSun]

You can listen to it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnuYd4Ctm951Zpo enjoy!

[@jadeitewu]

The flow rate of the water dispenser is painfully slow.

[@LivingwithSun]

Yea it's quite slow for hot water.

[@yuukihatake2905]

What is bomb shelter?

[@LivingwithSun]

Almost every home in Singapore has a bomb shelter! It's for residents to take shelter in the event of an attackm www.vice.com/en/article/ne9adq/welcome-to-singapore-where-new-apartments-come-with-bomb-shelters

[@insuyassi]

Really?

[@Vikramdithya]

In case of FATBOY You can nver trust America

[@ExLibris-Alys]

😮 My goodness, Is that a strong possibility? Do you all live in fear there? Who/what are you so afraid of?

[@eleanornelson5810]

I am so sorry a bomb shelter is part of a home design.

[@prettywildnights]

Bomb shelter???

[@prettywildnights]

Love your home haha just not familiar with the bomb shelter concept

[@LivingwithSun]

Thanks! Almost every home in Singapore has a bomb shelter! It's for residents to take shelter in the event of an attack www.vice.com/en/article/ne9adq/welcome-to-singapore-where-new-apartments-come-with-bomb-shelters

[@micky4fun]

A "bomb shelter?" What is that!!

[@LivingwithSun]

Almost every home in Singapore has a bomb shelter! It's for residents to take shelter in the event of an attack www.vice.com/en/article/ne9adq/welcome-to-singapore-where-new-apartments-come-with-bomb-shelters

[@utubedotcom]

Whats the EcoWasher model that goes along with the C889DESI?

[@LivingwithSun]

Wow you can recognize the toilet bowl! The EcoWasher model is TCW08S

[@youtubehandlessuckass]

I never thought to move the faucet handle to face forward! Did you do that yourself or did a professional do it?

[@LivingwithSun]

We got a plumber to do it. If you have the right tools I think you could do it yourself!

[@applez187]

same. learned something new today