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Space reconfiguration: From cluttered to tidy, with plenty of storage thrown in

After a decade, this apartment in the east underwent a massive overhaul to meet the growing needs of its occupants

Corinne Kerk

Published Thu, Mar 14, 2024 · 06:00 PM
    • This apartment in the east has been drastically reconfigured with areas opened up. Given sufficient storage space, the clutter is gone.
    • This apartment in the east has been drastically reconfigured with areas opened up. Given sufficient storage space, the clutter is gone. PHOTO: DAVID YEOW

    WHEN the Ngs moved into their rented Tanah Merah condominium unit about 10 years ago, the plan was to stay there only temporarily. There was hardly any work done to the home, as it was a fairly new apartment.

    “We had a baby and needed a bigger place,” says Mrs Ng. “Over time, we realised we’re quite comfortable staying there and decided to make it our permanent home.”

    Upon buying over the unit, the couple, both in the financial services industry, embarked on a long-overdue, massive makeover of the 1,500 square foot apartment. They now have a daughter, 13 and a son, 10.

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