The six spaces below each have something a little out of the ordinary. None of them are over the top, but all of them have a detail that sticks with you after you’ve scrolled past.<\/p>\n
If your renovation is feeling a bit predictable, these might give you something to think about.<\/p>\n
1. Two Different Floors in One Space<\/h2>\n![\"Two](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/figure>\n\n92A Jalan Satu ($50,000) by Areana Creation Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nThe most striking thing here isn’t the panelled wardrobe<\/a> or the vintage-style<\/a> furnishings \u2014 it’s the flooring<\/a>. Black-and-white checkered tiles in the foreground give way to warm wood planks in the living area, and the two materials meet each other at a clear boundary.<\/p>\n2. Dark Tones Where You’d Least Expect Them<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nHeiwa House ($46,000) by Quad.R Design<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nWhile most homes keep their common areas light and open, this one leans the other way \u2014 deep charcoal cabinetry, dark wood panels, and a near-black TV console<\/a> create a moodier-than-usual living and dining<\/a> space.<\/p>\nWhat keeps it from feeling heavy is the contrast: a white ceiling, light grey large-format floor tiles<\/a>, and a cream sofa<\/a> in the background all push back against the dark.<\/p>\n3. Ceiling Beams and Sliding Doors With Frosted Glass<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nCanberra Vista ($47,649) by Starry Homestead Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nDark timber ceiling beams run across a white ceiling in a grid-like arrangement, giving this dining nook a weight and structure rarely seen in Singapore flats.<\/p>\n
Below them, a pair of wide sliding doors<\/a> in matching dark wood feature small frosted glass panels in a grid pattern \u2014 part traditional Japanese shoji, part something entirely its own.<\/p>\n4. A Niche Carved Into the Shape of a Pebble<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nRivervale Shores ($100,000) by Design 4 Space Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nThe wall here is almost completely bare, and that’s exactly what makes the single recessed niche stand out. Rather than the usual rectangular alcove, the opening is shaped like an irregular rounded form, somewhere between a pebble and a cloud, with warm lighting<\/a> inside that makes it glow.<\/p>\n5. A Half-Painted Wall That Splits the Room<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nModern 2 Room Flexi ($35,000) by Redefine Interior Design<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nA horizontal band of dark grey paint runs along the lower half of the walls, with a lighter grey above \u2014 a two-tone treatment that draws a clear line through the room.<\/p>\n
The effect makes the space feel more intentional than a single-colour paint job, and grounds the dining and living areas within a shared visual frame.<\/p>\n
6. A Wall That’s Mostly Just Texture<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nPunggol Point Cove ($85,000) by Page Studio<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nOne entire wall is covered in dark vertical timber slats, running floor to ceiling and sitting in strong contrast to the grey plastered walls of the living area beside it.<\/p>\n
The only light source on that side of the room is a tall, tube-shaped wall lamp that casts a warm vertical stripe of light against the slats \u2014 which, given how dark the wall is, becomes its own kind of dramatic.<\/p>\n
Ready to Add Your Own Unexpected Touch?<\/h2>\n
Want to check out home renovation projects for more inspiration? Browse the latest living room ideas<\/a> on Hometrust, or click the button below to get connected with expert designers!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_boxed_content type=”whitestroke” custom_bg_colour=”#f2f2f2″ box_link_target=”_self” padding_vertical=”4″ padding_horizontal=”5″ width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\nRenovating soon? Speak to top rated interior designers.<\/strong><\/h2>\nDiscuss your home renovation ideas and plans with top rated firms, recommended by past homeowners. Let us help you shortlist the most suitable interior designers for your project.<\/p>\n
![\"Two](\"https:\/\/hometrust.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/public\/projects\/7719\/A6Nrv4oaGkXI4kfX17647306261000.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n92A Jalan Satu ($50,000) by Areana Creation Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nThe most striking thing here isn’t the panelled wardrobe<\/a> or the vintage-style<\/a> furnishings \u2014 it’s the flooring<\/a>. Black-and-white checkered tiles in the foreground give way to warm wood planks in the living area, and the two materials meet each other at a clear boundary.<\/p>\n2. Dark Tones Where You’d Least Expect Them<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nHeiwa House ($46,000) by Quad.R Design<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nWhile most homes keep their common areas light and open, this one leans the other way \u2014 deep charcoal cabinetry, dark wood panels, and a near-black TV console<\/a> create a moodier-than-usual living and dining<\/a> space.<\/p>\nWhat keeps it from feeling heavy is the contrast: a white ceiling, light grey large-format floor tiles<\/a>, and a cream sofa<\/a> in the background all push back against the dark.<\/p>\n3. Ceiling Beams and Sliding Doors With Frosted Glass<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nCanberra Vista ($47,649) by Starry Homestead Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nDark timber ceiling beams run across a white ceiling in a grid-like arrangement, giving this dining nook a weight and structure rarely seen in Singapore flats.<\/p>\n
Below them, a pair of wide sliding doors<\/a> in matching dark wood feature small frosted glass panels in a grid pattern \u2014 part traditional Japanese shoji, part something entirely its own.<\/p>\n4. A Niche Carved Into the Shape of a Pebble<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nRivervale Shores ($100,000) by Design 4 Space Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nThe wall here is almost completely bare, and that’s exactly what makes the single recessed niche stand out. Rather than the usual rectangular alcove, the opening is shaped like an irregular rounded form, somewhere between a pebble and a cloud, with warm lighting<\/a> inside that makes it glow.<\/p>\n5. A Half-Painted Wall That Splits the Room<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nModern 2 Room Flexi ($35,000) by Redefine Interior Design<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nA horizontal band of dark grey paint runs along the lower half of the walls, with a lighter grey above \u2014 a two-tone treatment that draws a clear line through the room.<\/p>\n
The effect makes the space feel more intentional than a single-colour paint job, and grounds the dining and living areas within a shared visual frame.<\/p>\n
6. A Wall That’s Mostly Just Texture<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nPunggol Point Cove ($85,000) by Page Studio<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nOne entire wall is covered in dark vertical timber slats, running floor to ceiling and sitting in strong contrast to the grey plastered walls of the living area beside it.<\/p>\n
The only light source on that side of the room is a tall, tube-shaped wall lamp that casts a warm vertical stripe of light against the slats \u2014 which, given how dark the wall is, becomes its own kind of dramatic.<\/p>\n
Ready to Add Your Own Unexpected Touch?<\/h2>\n
Want to check out home renovation projects for more inspiration? Browse the latest living room ideas<\/a> on Hometrust, or click the button below to get connected with expert designers!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_boxed_content type=”whitestroke” custom_bg_colour=”#f2f2f2″ box_link_target=”_self” padding_vertical=”4″ padding_horizontal=”5″ width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\nRenovating soon? Speak to top rated interior designers.<\/strong><\/h2>\nDiscuss your home renovation ideas and plans with top rated firms, recommended by past homeowners. Let us help you shortlist the most suitable interior designers for your project.<\/p>\n
2. Dark Tones Where You’d Least Expect Them<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nHeiwa House ($46,000) by Quad.R Design<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nWhile most homes keep their common areas light and open, this one leans the other way \u2014 deep charcoal cabinetry, dark wood panels, and a near-black TV console<\/a> create a moodier-than-usual living and dining<\/a> space.<\/p>\nWhat keeps it from feeling heavy is the contrast: a white ceiling, light grey large-format floor tiles<\/a>, and a cream sofa<\/a> in the background all push back against the dark.<\/p>\n3. Ceiling Beams and Sliding Doors With Frosted Glass<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nCanberra Vista ($47,649) by Starry Homestead Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nDark timber ceiling beams run across a white ceiling in a grid-like arrangement, giving this dining nook a weight and structure rarely seen in Singapore flats.<\/p>\n
Below them, a pair of wide sliding doors<\/a> in matching dark wood feature small frosted glass panels in a grid pattern \u2014 part traditional Japanese shoji, part something entirely its own.<\/p>\n4. A Niche Carved Into the Shape of a Pebble<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nRivervale Shores ($100,000) by Design 4 Space Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nThe wall here is almost completely bare, and that’s exactly what makes the single recessed niche stand out. Rather than the usual rectangular alcove, the opening is shaped like an irregular rounded form, somewhere between a pebble and a cloud, with warm lighting<\/a> inside that makes it glow.<\/p>\n5. A Half-Painted Wall That Splits the Room<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nModern 2 Room Flexi ($35,000) by Redefine Interior Design<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nA horizontal band of dark grey paint runs along the lower half of the walls, with a lighter grey above \u2014 a two-tone treatment that draws a clear line through the room.<\/p>\n
The effect makes the space feel more intentional than a single-colour paint job, and grounds the dining and living areas within a shared visual frame.<\/p>\n
6. A Wall That’s Mostly Just Texture<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nPunggol Point Cove ($85,000) by Page Studio<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nOne entire wall is covered in dark vertical timber slats, running floor to ceiling and sitting in strong contrast to the grey plastered walls of the living area beside it.<\/p>\n
The only light source on that side of the room is a tall, tube-shaped wall lamp that casts a warm vertical stripe of light against the slats \u2014 which, given how dark the wall is, becomes its own kind of dramatic.<\/p>\n
Ready to Add Your Own Unexpected Touch?<\/h2>\n
Want to check out home renovation projects for more inspiration? Browse the latest living room ideas<\/a> on Hometrust, or click the button below to get connected with expert designers!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_boxed_content type=”whitestroke” custom_bg_colour=”#f2f2f2″ box_link_target=”_self” padding_vertical=”4″ padding_horizontal=”5″ width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\nRenovating soon? Speak to top rated interior designers.<\/strong><\/h2>\nDiscuss your home renovation ideas and plans with top rated firms, recommended by past homeowners. Let us help you shortlist the most suitable interior designers for your project.<\/p>\n
![\"Dark](\"https:\/\/hometrust.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/public\/projects\/7650\/498isDCtQUTuiqMP17621501621000.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nHeiwa House ($46,000) by Quad.R Design<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nWhile most homes keep their common areas light and open, this one leans the other way \u2014 deep charcoal cabinetry, dark wood panels, and a near-black TV console<\/a> create a moodier-than-usual living and dining<\/a> space.<\/p>\nWhat keeps it from feeling heavy is the contrast: a white ceiling, light grey large-format floor tiles<\/a>, and a cream sofa<\/a> in the background all push back against the dark.<\/p>\n3. Ceiling Beams and Sliding Doors With Frosted Glass<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nCanberra Vista ($47,649) by Starry Homestead Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nDark timber ceiling beams run across a white ceiling in a grid-like arrangement, giving this dining nook a weight and structure rarely seen in Singapore flats.<\/p>\n
Below them, a pair of wide sliding doors<\/a> in matching dark wood feature small frosted glass panels in a grid pattern \u2014 part traditional Japanese shoji, part something entirely its own.<\/p>\n4. A Niche Carved Into the Shape of a Pebble<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nRivervale Shores ($100,000) by Design 4 Space Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nThe wall here is almost completely bare, and that’s exactly what makes the single recessed niche stand out. Rather than the usual rectangular alcove, the opening is shaped like an irregular rounded form, somewhere between a pebble and a cloud, with warm lighting<\/a> inside that makes it glow.<\/p>\n5. A Half-Painted Wall That Splits the Room<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nModern 2 Room Flexi ($35,000) by Redefine Interior Design<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nA horizontal band of dark grey paint runs along the lower half of the walls, with a lighter grey above \u2014 a two-tone treatment that draws a clear line through the room.<\/p>\n
The effect makes the space feel more intentional than a single-colour paint job, and grounds the dining and living areas within a shared visual frame.<\/p>\n
6. A Wall That’s Mostly Just Texture<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n\nPunggol Point Cove ($85,000) by Page Studio<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\nOne entire wall is covered in dark vertical timber slats, running floor to ceiling and sitting in strong contrast to the grey plastered walls of the living area beside it.<\/p>\n
The only light source on that side of the room is a tall, tube-shaped wall lamp that casts a warm vertical stripe of light against the slats \u2014 which, given how dark the wall is, becomes its own kind of dramatic.<\/p>\n
Ready to Add Your Own Unexpected Touch?<\/h2>\n
Want to check out home renovation projects for more inspiration? Browse the latest living room ideas<\/a> on Hometrust, or click the button below to get connected with expert designers!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_boxed_content type=”whitestroke” custom_bg_colour=”#f2f2f2″ box_link_target=”_self” padding_vertical=”4″ padding_horizontal=”5″ width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\nRenovating soon? Speak to top rated interior designers.<\/strong><\/h2>\nDiscuss your home renovation ideas and plans with top rated firms, recommended by past homeowners. Let us help you shortlist the most suitable interior designers for your project.<\/p>\n
What keeps it from feeling heavy is the contrast: a white ceiling, light grey large-format floor tiles<\/a>, and a cream sofa<\/a> in the background all push back against the dark.<\/p>\n Dark timber ceiling beams run across a white ceiling in a grid-like arrangement, giving this dining nook a weight and structure rarely seen in Singapore flats.<\/p>\n Below them, a pair of wide sliding doors<\/a> in matching dark wood feature small frosted glass panels in a grid pattern \u2014 part traditional Japanese shoji, part something entirely its own.<\/p>\n The wall here is almost completely bare, and that’s exactly what makes the single recessed niche stand out. Rather than the usual rectangular alcove, the opening is shaped like an irregular rounded form, somewhere between a pebble and a cloud, with warm lighting<\/a> inside that makes it glow.<\/p>\n A horizontal band of dark grey paint runs along the lower half of the walls, with a lighter grey above \u2014 a two-tone treatment that draws a clear line through the room.<\/p>\n The effect makes the space feel more intentional than a single-colour paint job, and grounds the dining and living areas within a shared visual frame.<\/p>\n One entire wall is covered in dark vertical timber slats, running floor to ceiling and sitting in strong contrast to the grey plastered walls of the living area beside it.<\/p>\n The only light source on that side of the room is a tall, tube-shaped wall lamp that casts a warm vertical stripe of light against the slats \u2014 which, given how dark the wall is, becomes its own kind of dramatic.<\/p>\n Want to check out home renovation projects for more inspiration? Browse the latest living room ideas<\/a> on Hometrust, or click the button below to get connected with expert designers!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_boxed_content type=”whitestroke” custom_bg_colour=”#f2f2f2″ box_link_target=”_self” padding_vertical=”4″ padding_horizontal=”5″ width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n Discuss your home renovation ideas and plans with top rated firms, recommended by past homeowners. Let us help you shortlist the most suitable interior designers for your project.<\/p>\n3. Ceiling Beams and Sliding Doors With Frosted Glass<\/h2>\n
![\"Ceiling](\"https:\/\/hometrust.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/public\/projects\/7629\/FjfGuHGU352HbDPL17605204081000.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nCanberra Vista ($47,649) by Starry Homestead Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
4. A Niche Carved Into the Shape of a Pebble<\/h2>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/hometrust.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/public\/projects\/7391\/zzrV8Efc9EtweUJb17516106451000.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nRivervale Shores ($100,000) by Design 4 Space Pte Ltd<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
5. A Half-Painted Wall That Splits the Room<\/h2>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/hometrust.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/public\/projects\/7472\/iZsvmbFbmoCVUvhQ17537647161000.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nModern 2 Room Flexi ($35,000) by Redefine Interior Design<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
6. A Wall That’s Mostly Just Texture<\/h2>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/hometrust.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/public\/projects\/7944\/kyTR3qCWSqou5rUB17727950111000.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nPunggol Point Cove ($85,000) by Page Studio<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
Ready to Add Your Own Unexpected Touch?<\/h2>\n
Renovating soon? Speak to top rated interior designers.<\/strong><\/h2>\n