Inside A Taiwanese Designer’s HDB Home With A Lovely Open Balcony + Studio

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This week we visit a really special home in Bukit Batok West. Homeowners YaYa and Jun Yao have really transformed this 1,490 square feet 5-room resale HDB into a unique home + studio arrangement.
From the custom made metal gate at the entrance, it sets the tone for the distinctive details of the home. They customised the kitchen to make it smaller, but what’s really interesting is that as the windows were originally outside the balcony, they removed it all to create a really serene balcony. As such, the balcony is like an extension, but separated with foldable glass panels that allow them to open up the entire space.
The size of the home also allowed them to create a separate studio space, that is accessible from the balcony - which is almost like coming out of your home and into your office/studio space. The studio itself features a custom light from Taiwan, and display cabinets to showcase materials.
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[@h.l6849]

U already have mine email. Do i need to sign up again for the store?

[@StackedHomes]

Hey! It's a separate mailing list :) So yes please do sign up too! Thank you!

[@axel9221a]

this is what good design is - designed around needs and behaviours, not lookbooks and pinterest boards. the attention and respect to materials is something not commonly seen in local designers - with a clear preference (and budget) for laminates, for example. But here, you don't get that sense that you choose a material for something that was designed, but it's part of the design. Which is what I admire.

[@StackedHomes]

Thanks for sharing your insights Chris!

[@_srobona]

I love what you said! I agree completely. The interior design shows their lifestyle, and they planned it in a way to benefit them.

[@prawiraagung4011]

yesss! REFERENCES BE DAMNED

[@Jydaryl]

One of the best design you guys have ever featured 😍

[@StackedHomes]

🙌

[@citibear23]

May I know what is that plant behind the sofa ? Thank you.

[@mstygger3035]

Love the design, the laissez-faire decorations and not too fixated to one style. However, the mandarin-English or is it English - mandarin narrative makes the viewing so uncomfortable. Had to mute the narrative to truly enjoy this episode

[@calvin5742]

One of the best interior designs featured here that gives Singaporeans a different perspective. It is not a painstaking recreation of a certain "look" that is on trend at the moment. It is not minimalistic / industrial / japandi / mid-century modern or whatever genres you have out there. You'd be hard-pressed to find specific tropes and trends that oh-so-many owners have adopted in this apartment. What you will see is an expression + exploration of different textures and materials while leaving the rest of the design to age along with the inhabitants of the space. This is the aesthetic of living.

[@StackedHomes]

Wow thanks Calvin, this really puts the video into perspective! We're glad to bring in perspectives from outside that can be used in the local context to give Singaporeans here more inspiration :)

[@calvin5742]

@@StackedHomes We need more of this to feel inspired! Gotta need your help to uncover more of such tasteful designs!

[@Gurugurustan]

Taiwanese home owners brought a new perspective to how they see interior designs.

[@StackedHomes]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@ezekielk.3629]

For a moment, i thought this was an apartment in Taipei and not Singapore Particularly love the open concept balcony space that act as an walk way into the workstation/studio . this sort of concept is less commonly seen in SG and I love to meet home owner whom share same bold ideas of doing something out of the ordinary and not follow trends

[@StackedHomes]

Exactly, they brought their style here and made it work so well. Thanks for watching!

[@cooliipie]

You won't find homes that open to the outside like that in Taiwan unfortunately!

[@edithnguyen1612]

Wow, I especially love that the entrance to their work studio is outside of their main living space. The walk out of their living room, through the outdoor balcony would really make it feel separate to their home. Brilliant concept.

[@DarkMeyer777]

Astonishing design, I think by far one of the most unique HDB design that is worthy a like and share. Really intriguing is the balcony, they really went out of the box to design it to remove the windows! But I think the View would have even been more perfect if it's facing a forest or something! It's a really big place even with all the design and also acceptable if you have a family, lets say if you have kids, its also okay, because you still have 2 rooms, one master and one common bedroom.

[@chrisng6689]

他们的decoration是not bad，but I think 他们的language已经像新加坡人like that，mixed 到非常严重lor。😂

[@foundx8426]

我想他们是想要highlight不同culture之间的clash， 以达到juxtaposition的那种feeling，所以才这么deliberate.

[@jcgroup78]

我們台灣就是喜歡這樣的假掰人啊 越是主管階級越是這樣「明天記得conform一下那個總total到底多少，meeting也幫我cancer一下。」我的上班日常

[@zhen86]

男的是新加坡人

[@ys2582]

Love the design and concept so much. I'm very touched the moment she says about bringing her chair designed and made in Taiwan all the way to Singapore so that she has a companion whenever she missed Taiwan. Nice work the Stacked Home team! Just love the series so much ❤. Thank you!

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you so much!

[@paulwin6741]

Love the Balcony design. 👍👍👍👍👍👍, indeed very rare and special in an HDB flat.

[@StackedHomes]

Indeed it is!

[@lamdao1242]

Agree. I didn't even know you could just remove the windows from the HDB this way. Now that I do, if I get a corner lot HDB, I'd definitely incorporate this idea.

[@sayamalu2495]

One of the best homes that truly represents the owners’ characters and living style, not just blindly following the trend.

[@daphinelam7336]

I literally watch it 2 times so i could capture the details i may hv missed out earlier 🤭 I love the concept and how the owners curated their profession and lifestyle into their home. Livng in HDB is never easy to incorporate a touch of nature, but the owners manage to cleverly do so. I felt so comfortable watching it and I am sure the owners enjoy and appreciate even more 😃 太棒了！ 赞👍！

[@kelvinlee961]

Wa. The alteration they did to this HDB apartment. They must have engaged a very experienced QP to endorse all the structural works

[@iamaltitude]

Mind blown 🤯 by the sliding/external glass patio doors. Trying to figure out how that’s even possible. Well done 👏 💯

[@StackedHomes]

Glad you liked it!

[@thsscapi]

You might have seen these type of glass doors in shopping mall stores, especially if the store is closed. When the store is open, they are moved and stacked in a corner, usually hidden by a partition.

[@garygoh2893]

Nice, not the cookie cutter type! It's criminal to pay money to hire cookie-cutter designers

[@StackedHomes]

🙌

[@wenavibes]

I love the design of the living room. It feels spacious and relaxing. Sometimes simplicity and minimalism are the key to happiness. Excellent example of Less is more ❤️

[@StackedHomes]

Yes, truly less is more! 💯

[@velfarre]

I love your apartment~ and i also really love how our foreign friends mostly end up with a singlish bit in their speech after living here for a while. Really ups the familiarity

[@StackedHomes]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@h.l6849]

Simple, nice and alot of thoughts

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you for watching!

[@charmainewee6592]

Love how lived in the house looks, esp in their studio space. You can really see how they fill up the shelves with work materials. It’s not so posed or “new” and that’s what makes their home design practical.

[@jasperkp9960]

It's not only an eye opening to all of us, but also an eye opening to the contractor who did the job for them too. So cozy... This is what the balcony should be ... Sitting there and enjoying the view, giving a peace of mine but of course no blocking view is always the best. If block Liao sure sien...

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you for sharing your insights, Jasper! 🤩

[@clementperdana290]

Very nice video. Even the HDB footage doesn't look like the HDB view I see daily. I didn't know you could take out the window entirely and make it into a balcony? That actually increases the value of the unit. Cool design!

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you!

[@redbean--6676]

Electrical outlets must cover..heavy rain may damage it😬 The spacious and simple design very calming 🪵😌

[@bchpls24]

this actually really simple and nice.

[@StackedHomes]

Thanks for watching!

[@elvnloves]

What a lovely home, you can tell just how much thoughts went into the design.

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you so much! We think it was well thought-out too! 😉

[@fisherguitar9071]

I like it! very airy, spacious and bright with the extended balcony. Certainly beats many singapore homes hands down. Cheers

[@breezybench2510]

When pple’re willing to buy Hdb at high end prices plus renovate extensively, they'ld also hope to sell at a million or more, soaring up flat prices even the hdb direct sale flat. Congratulations Singaporeans, u gotta work tripple harder just to get a decent place to live, not considering yet having to work like a cow for the rest of ur 30 years loan repayment period, or till Drop Dead☠️, whichever is earlier. Our prime minister's wife answering queries to New Height direct sale price, said: just take it as paying rental for the rest of ur life that's all. Though Land belongs to the pple, but are sold at Astronomical prices. The word 'minimizing profit' is not in their dictionary.

[@lanuiiohu]

Very good design, very European style.. How long to complete this project ?

[@81springbrook96]

The ending sequence so we'll edited....

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you!

[@homielovie]

Such a comfortable home

[@StackedHomes]

Glad you like it!

[@Stierenkloot]

You subtitle the idiots who spoke broken English but you don't bother with people ple speaking a whole other language. Good job

[@rebshannonling]

Totally inspired by the Taiwanese approach to interior design

[@StackedHomes]

And it's super cool!

[@ronniechan7407]

Absolute breath of free air in Singapore's HDB design. Breathtaking

[@roselioliveira628]

I loved this apartment, very cozy and good taste in decoration👏👍

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you so much 😊

[@patera4165]

well done on this home decor. it looks so unique and it even feels Taiwanese.

[@StackedHomes]

Glad you like it!

[@cooliipie]

Not taiwanese at all dude

[@sitisyafiqah264]

I love that they use raw textured designs Its my fav. I like things organic too 🥺🥺🤍

[@lynnkamsani]

Wow!!! This is beautiful. Very Taiwanese style. Love it!! ❤❤❤

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you for watching! Glad you loved it 😍

[@max.1q84]

what's the background music?

[@Hugotw]

天啊！太美了好喜歡❤

[@minz0996]

Amazing house! Loved the calmness of this video as well.

[@StackedHomes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adu5070]

很棒的房子 不像台灣的裝潢都是一堆系統櫃

[@zhen86]

屋子够大

[@7719113]

Simple, soothing, unpretentious and tasteful:)

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you, Dennis! 😍

[@arix4134]

This interior is really unique! brilliant ideas!

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you for watching! 🙌🏻

[@wyattearp88]

Minimalist +lot natural light + relax vibe = excellent living environment. Only thing I dislike is the TV , I would replace it with a projector instead of a 3 legged stand , look unstable

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your thoughts!

[@sarahg5796]

By far the best home presented by Stacked Homes imo ❤❤❤

[@austinteh1121]

Superb quality of the production! What a lovely home too, so well thought out!

[@StackedHomes]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching, Austin 🤩

[@ibnishakhafiz]

No kids okay la. But even when they do have kids, they probably would buy a bigger house and still would decor the house as nicely. Both of them used their design background to match and complement with each other’s preferences. Cool!

[@zhen86]

Thia is 130plus square meters, how big do you need? They can easily put another room if really need. Beside there is a common room for kid

[@donuts833]

Very nice but do they have any problems with heavy rain/wind? Especially since they live so high up. Any problems with the glass doors?

[@iambread1317]

very interesting concept, especially the balcony. love it.

[@badboi888]

Nice balcony

[@kitgoh9093]

I love their balcony too. And the type of glass they use that can open up the whole area.

[@zhen86]

@@kitgoh9093 Only Jumbo flat can do that. a real 5 room max is 122meter square.

[@h123895381]

@@zhen86 the 5rm flat here is 134-139sqm

[@relaxationtim3332]

Hdb home windows can be taken down? Wow something new!

[@zhen86]

Yes if originally is balcony

[@ghuang329]

Mixing two languages doesn’t help comprehension, very confusing. It is unnecessary. I believe you have the ability to use one language for majority of the time during your interview

[@StackedHomes]

Hey, we do provide subtitles if there's some issues with understanding them. Feel free to enable them in the settings!

[@lamdao1242]

Lovely. I really like what they did creating a balcony and open air space for themselves.

[@StackedHomes]

Glad you like it!

[@rachel_penguin]

This home is so fucking big

[@DanielFoo]

The balcony area is spacious..wonder if this is an EA or 5room flat? I like their concept for it. Natural and can grow plants and also sit around to chill with a coffee.

[@zhen86]

Ea size is 142+ this is 130+square older resale flat 5 room flat and is not that common also. Most 5 room are 120m square for that era. Now BTO 5 room flats are all 110m square.

[@elliotfu86]

Very nicely designed. They brought out nature. Even the kitchen I believe they went for terracotta colour (and not red per se)

[@StackedHomes]

Thanks for catching that! They aimed for a natural vibe with the terracotta. 😊

[@elvingoh3923]

This is truly a beautiful house that is fit to the living of the owners. Truly inspiring.

[@StackedHomes]

We agree! 🤩

[@WWK186]

Simple and tasteful.

[@StackedHomes]

Glad you think so :)

[@tricialow217]

很赞，很赞，很赞。 因为很重要，所以要说三次。

[@zacp9585]

Can I just say how great the bgm was for this video?it really sets the mood for the great content

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you!

[@everysimpleknowledge4u2know]

At least we see the true architect designer designing a lifestyle concept. unlike those typical sales designer not educated still name themselves as designer. 😂😂

[@shixianghong928]

What does a sales designer do? 😆

[@solosynthesis]

Very nice! Don’t look like in sg.❤

[@StackedHomes]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@JH-kv8mt]

Is the extended 'balcony' floor needed to apply with waterproofing?

[@StackedHomes]

Yes! Balcony need waterproofing. Waterproofing first then the gravel flooring 😀

[@nigel155]

superb design sense wow just wow

[@한동훈-p2s]

Lovely couple and lovely house :) And can you teach me the background music title of this video?

[@MochiFan]

I think this is one of my favorite apartments I’ve ever seen!

[@StackedHomes]

Glad you like it!

[@jacelyn23]

Whole new level in interior design, it’s amazing ❤

[@StackedHomes]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching, Jacelyn 😍

[@yvonneyeo8006]

Very nice .....Is the chair (in your bedroom) purchased in Singapore?

[@bubblemelody9526]

I like the airiness and brightness of this design. Feels comfortable

[@StackedHomes]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 😍

[@mindful47]

What kind of home.is this with such a unique balcony?

[@StackedHomes]

A unique one indeed

[@Liz-ux8be]

I love their creative deco.

[@StackedHomes]

Glad you love it!!

[@jhleeify1]

Their accent sounds like Singapore’s not Taiwanese?

[@samanthachia1491]

This is how you do it!

[@StackedHomes]

Thanks for sharing your kind words!

[@ryuudjinn1761]

Honestly, was never about perspective but more on how much money you dont mind spending on your home. If you are working a high paying job and would love the house of your dream, then go ahead, spend all that money on crazy renovation concepts.

[@SuzanneTee91]

Can I know where to buy the furniture? Dinning table and chairs.

[@sdqsdq6274]

dont quite get the balcony , they bought the corridor area ? anyway with new flat this type of idea , just not possible , also look like they dont plan to have kids .

[@Pandanichi]

I thought HDB doesn’t allow windows to be removed?

[@gamlash95]

watched 30 seconds of it wondering when the english would come up, didnt realise theres subtitles XD

[@joannechen4592]

我有點聽不太清楚男的説話, 他講話較快,把中文咬字都連在一起, 英文也是聽不懂. 他難道説的是新加坡式的英文嗎？

[@gocalixto]

They should consider switching the TV for a projector, so that it would be even more sudden in appearance.

[@cliftonaurelius3060]

Christopher Lee i thought marry Fann Wong?

[@lolallah3311]

should not let foreigners buy HDB

[@Nullifed787]

Malaysian or Taiwanese got confused

[@chx7977]

Hi guys, I am also looking to design my own metal gate, may I get the contractor's contact? Thank you!

[@YesterdayTodayTomorrow1211]

Nice place, can I ask where they get that black tickling clock features in the living room?

[@landcruiser6652]

現在隨便一個路人都可以叫做designer 了😄

[@sarahg5796]

By far the best home presented by Stacked Homes imo ❤❤❤

[@laukenneth5885]

這是在新加坡哪一區的hdb 這麼好有balcony的

[@jasminea5630]

Hello may I know where in Taipei can I get the wooden chair?

[@eugeneysaye2685]

4:05. 5:49

[@maceirachesco]

0:25 斜眼偷看鏡頭位，假掰

[@phgoh]

很舒暢 很寬。 超愛你們融入大自然的元素在裡頭 那沒窗戶的設計很跌破眼鏡 💖

[@chen5110]

跌破眼镜是贬义词 😀

[@phgoh]

@@chen5110 oops hahaah 😂

[@domwastesmoneyonnewstuff5854]

Everything is so well thought out and a breath of fresh air.

[@urbn9t]

Shouldn't allow 2 PRs to buy HDB

[@wilsonliowweicheng]

may I know single pr also can buy secondhand hdb right? I interested 🤔

[@zhen86]

@@wilsonliowweicheng nope,.

[@chengs819]

Love those 1st row display figurine at 1:48 of this video. Anyone know where can i get them?

[@zhangxz]

请问卧室地下的风扇是什么品牌和型号？

[@jundaaaaaaaaaa]

Wah 3 pin plug illegal to have in toilet leh

[@vaiyavppp]

What is HDB Home?

[@StackedHomes]

Hey! HDB refers to the public housing in Singapore :)