Local influencer couple Sherrin and Yixi, aged 24 and 27 respectively, recently opened the doors to their 1,216 sq ft four-room resale HDB flat on Kaypoh Room Tours and revealed “the retail cost” of the renovation is S$300,000.
Yes, that’s just for the renovation.
Sherrin and Yixi acknowledged that sponsorships helped offset the costs, though they didn’t reveal how much.
The couple had viewed several newer BTO flats being sold on the resale market but found them too small. “So we went for a little bit more of an older flat ‘cos it’s bigger,” they explained.
And let’s just say the couple, who have been creating content together since they started dating in 2019, went all out with their home reno.
Think chandeliers, elaborate wall panelling and even a decorative fireplace. You might just forget you’re in Singapore, at least until you look out the window.
And at 1,216 sq ft, their eventual choice offered plenty of room for the French-inspired home they had in mind, with features often seen in classic European interiors.
“So there’s a lot of wainscoting. Even our cabinetry has wainscoting and its very, very time-consuming and expensive to do. So I think that one is a big part of it,” Sherrin explained.
Their living and dining areas also feature two large chandeliers, while a decorative fireplace from Taobao adds to the European feel.
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