What does HDB interior design include?
For most HDB flats it covers space planning and layout, carpentry and built-ins (wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, feature walls), wet works and waterproofing, electrical and lighting, and finishes such as painting, flooring and false ceilings. In short — the design of how the flat looks and works, plus the renovation that builds it.
What's the difference between an interior designer and a renovation contractor?
An interior designer focuses on the look, layout and material choices; a renovation contractor carries out the physical work. We're a direct renovation contractor with an in-house team, so the design intent and the build are handled together — you deal with the people doing the work, with no middleman markup on labour.
What is turnkey interior design?
Turnkey means one team takes your flat from empty (or dated) to move-in ready — design, carpentry, tiling, electrical, plumbing, painting and finishing under one coordinated scope and one itemised quotation, so you're not managing separate trades yourself.
How much does HDB interior design cost in Singapore?
As an indicative market guide, HDB renovations run from about $36k for a smaller BTO to roughly $80k–$97k for a larger or extensively renovated resale flat; a typical 4-room BTO sits around $51k–$62k and a 4-room resale around $64k–$80k. These are planning ranges, not a quote — we itemise your exact scope after a free site visit. See our HDB renovation cost guide or try the renovation calculator.
How long does an HDB renovation take?
A typical HDB renovation runs about 6–10 weeks for a BTO and 8–14 weeks for a resale flat, depending on scope and how much hacking, rewiring and re-piping is involved. Smaller, partial renovations are quicker; you get a schedule alongside your quotation.
Do I need an HDB-registered contractor and permits?
Certain works — hacking, plumbing and electrical changes — must be carried out by an HDB-registered renovation contractor and may need a permit. We advise what your specific flat needs and work within HDB's renovation guidelines.
BTO or resale — which needs more work?
A BTO starts bare and new, so spend goes mostly on carpentry and finishes. A resale flat is lived-in, so it often needs hacking, rewiring or re-piping on top of the finishes — which is why resale ranges tend to be higher.
Do you design condominiums and commercial spaces too?
Yes. Alongside HDB flats we handle condominium interiors and commercial and healthcare spaces such as offices, retail and clinics — the same in-house team, end to end.