Interior Design Guides
Ace's Design
·3 min read
Bay Window Ideas for Singapore Homes, and the Rules to Know First
Bay window ideas for Singapore HDB flats and condos, from reading nooks to desks, plus what HDB and URA rules allow before you build or remove anything.
Ace's Design
·4 min read
Partition Walls in Singapore: Types, Costs and HDB Rules
Gypsum, block or glass: the partition walls you can build in an HDB flat or condo, what HDB allows without a permit, rough costs, and when a divider is better.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
Scandinavian Interior Design in Singapore: Light, Warm and Built for Humidity
What Scandinavian interior design is, how to adapt it to Singapore’s sun and humidity, and how it works in an HDB flat, with two completed Tampines homes.
Ace's Design
·4 min read
Wabi-Sabi Interior Design in Singapore: Texture, Age and Calm
What wabi-sabi interior design is, how it differs from Japandi, and the materials, colours and lighting that make it work in a Singapore HDB flat or condo.
Ace's Design
·4 min read
2-Room Flexi BTO: Floor Plans, Layout Ideas and Renovation
How big a 2-room Flexi flat is, what HDB includes, the rules that shape a renovation, and layout ideas that make 38 to 46 square metres work.
Ace's Design
·4 min read
HDB Ceiling Height and False Ceilings: What You Can Do
The standard HDB ceiling height is about 2.6m. How older and newer flats differ, the 2.4m false ceiling rule, and how to make a low ceiling feel taller.
Ace's Design
·4 min read
Japandi Interior Design in Singapore: Making It Work in an HDB Flat
What Japandi style is, how it differs from Scandinavian and wabi-sabi, and how to make it work in a Singapore HDB flat or condo with humidity in mind.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
3-Room BTO Interior Design Ideas
Interior design ideas for a 3-room BTO flat: layout moves, storage and finishes that make a 60 to 65 sqm footprint work harder without feeling cramped.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
4-Room BTO Renovation: Package or Bespoke?
A fixed BTO renovation package or a bespoke design for your 4-room flat? How the two differ on cost, timeline and control, and a simple way to decide.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
Small Condo Interior Design in Singapore
Designing a shoebox or small condo in Singapore? How to work with low ceilings, minimal built-in storage and MCST rules without the space feeling smaller.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
HDB Toilet Design: Layouts That Work in 3 sqm
Most HDB toilets are 3 to 4 sqm. How to lay one out: wet and dry zones, storage, fittings, and the plumbing and 3-year rules you cannot design around.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
HDB Kitchen Design: Open, Galley or Island
Open-concept, galley or island: which HDB kitchen layout fits your flat? How to decide, including the permit, ventilation and clearance questions each raises.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
Room Dividers in Singapore: Zoning Without Walls
Room divider ideas for HDB and condo layouts — glazed screens, slatted timber, half-height joinery and curtains — and when a full wall is still the right answer.
Ace's Design
·2 min read
Fluted Glass in Singapore Homes: Where It Works
Fluted and reeded glass in Singapore interiors — where it divides a space without closing it, how much it actually obscures, and where it is not worth it.
Ace's Design
·2 min read
Feature Wall Ideas for Singapore Homes That Last
Feature wall ideas that hold up in a Singapore home — limewash, fluted panels, micro-cement, stone and timber — and which wall in the room to actually pick.
Ace's Design
·2 min read
Parquet Flooring in Singapore: Patterns and Materials
Parquet, herringbone and chevron flooring in Singapore homes — which materials survive the humidity, what each pattern costs in labour, and where it works.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
Kitchen Islands in Singapore: Will One Actually Fit?
Whether a kitchen island fits your HDB or condo, the clearance it needs to be usable, and the peninsula and breakfast-bar alternatives when the plan says no.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
Cove Lighting in Singapore Homes: Where It Works
What cove lighting actually is, where it belongs in an HDB or condo, what it costs you in ceiling height, and the details that make it look cheap.
Ace's Design
·2 min read
What Does an Interior Designer Actually Do? Guide
What does an interior designer actually do, from the first consultation to mood boards and 3D renders? The full design process explained, step by step.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
Interior Design Trends in Singapore for 2026 Guide
The interior design trends shaping Singapore homes in 2026, from warm minimalism and natural materials to smart-home features and deliberate zoning ideas.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
How to Choose the Right Interior Designer in Singapore
Not sure how to choose an interior designer in Singapore? Here is a practical framework covering portfolio fit, process, and the questions worth asking first.
Ace's Design
·2 min read
Condo Interior Design Ideas That Actually Work in SG
Real condo interior design ideas for Singapore homes, from small condo layouts to space-saving storage and finishes that suit compact units really well.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
HDB Interior Design Ideas for Every Flat Type in SG
Explore HDB interior design ideas for BTO and resale flats in Singapore, from 2-room layouts to 5-room homes, plus the layout moves that actually work well.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
Interior Design Styles Explained: A Singapore Guide
Confused by the different interior design styles out there? We break down Scandinavian, Japandi, minimalist and more to help you find the right fit.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
How Long Does an Interior Design Project Really Take?
Discover how long an interior design project really takes in Singapore. Get insights on timelines for BTO, resale HDB, and condo projects.
Ace's Design
·3 min read
CaseTrust & Qanvast SuperTrust: What Do These Renovation Accreditations Actually Mean for Singapore Homeowners
Discover what renovation accreditation Singapore means for homeowners. Learn about CaseTrust & Qanvast SuperTrust and how they protect you.
Ace's Design
·2 min read
What Should Be in Your Renovation Contract?
Ensure your renovation contract is clear and detailed to avoid disputes. Learn what a proper Singapore renovation contract should include.
Ace's Design
·4 min read
June 2026 BTO Launch: Renovation Guide | Berlayar & Bishan
HDB launched 6,952 BTO flats in June 2026, including Berlayar Rise and Lakeview Cascadia. Here's what successful applicants should know about planning their renovation. Here's what we do, what we've built, and what to ask us when you meet us.
Ace's Design
·2 min read
Meet Ace's Design at Qanvast Hangout June and August 2026 | Interior Design Singapore
Ace's Design is at the Qanvast Hangout on 27-28 June and 29-30 August 2026 Interior Design Singapore Here's what we do, what we've built, and what to ask us when you meet us.
Ace's Design
·5 min read
Home Lighting Design in Singapore: A Room-by-Room Guide
How to light a Singapore home properly: the three-layer method, the right colour temperature, and room-by-room tips for HDB, condo and landed spaces.
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