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"Where Did You Get That From?"...and other frequently asked questions!
822
- Modern Organic
- HDB (Maisonette)
- ≥1,500 sqft
- 4 br
- Living with Family
Hello homeowners! Welcome back to our latest post! This time, we're diving into the questions we get asked most often about our home. From design choices to specific materials, we're breaking down the practical decisions and design calls that shaped our home. Whether you're renovating, planning, or just curious, we hope these insights help you on your own home journey! #4 and #10 have been total crowd favourites, right up there with the classic “Wait… do you really have 11 doors?!” 😜 Let’s get down to it! 𝟏. 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟏𝟏 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬? Yes, we 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 do! 😄 The name 𝟮𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀𝟭𝟭𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 isn’t just a catchy title…it’s an actual door count! And funny enough, this is hands down one of the questions we genuinely get asked the most. People just can’t believe it… like, who has eleven doors in their home?! 🤣 Truth is, we didn’t plan it. It wasn’t some symbolic design choice nor were we on some mission to break a door record 😂 It just...turned out that way as the renovation unfolded! The layout evolved, practical needs kicked in, and somehow… we ended up with two doors just in the kitchen alone (one leading to the living area, the other to the balcony). Add in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and voilà…6 downstairs, 5 upstairs, so...11 doors in total across two floors! 
And the real plot twist?? While tossing around ideas for our IG name, 𝟮𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀𝟭𝟭𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 felt fun and fitting for our maisonette life. But then….*drumroll*…we realised our unit number is 𝟮𝟭𝟭!! Total serendipity! We’re not saying it was fate, but we’re also 𝘯𝘰𝘵 saying that.😉 𝟐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡? We used Mallorca Grey tiles from Soon Bee Huat, measuring 6.5x20cm at $4.90 per piece. These Spanish tiles have a deliberately uneven surface and an iridescent mother-of-pearl finish that gives them a handcrafted charm. We were lucky to snag the last batch before they went out of stock! They’re not only beautiful, but pair perfectly with our sintered stone countertop, adding both texture and elegance to our kitchen! 
We know the grout lines might seem like a bit of a hassle to maintain, especially behind the kitchen stove. But we've got a simple solution: an aluminium backsplash protector that we use while cooking. It's soft, easy to fold away, and costs only $2 from Daiso! 𝟑. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬? These were custom-made by our interior designer. While we loved the idea of an open-concept kitchen, it wasn't practical for our cooking style. To keep cooking smells from permeating the living area and upstairs, we hacked the upper part of the kitchen wall (since the bottom half consists of cabinets) and installed fixed glass panels. 
For both entrances, we opted for swing doors that can be left open for easy access and closed when cooking. Sliding doors weren't feasible due to limited wall space, so swing doors were the perfect compromise. We sketched out our vision with arches, and our ID brought it to life. We get that airy, open feel we wanted, while keeping smells and noise contained. One of our favourite features in the home! 𝟒. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟎𝐌𝐌 𝐧𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦? This is our next most asked! Our 0mm no-gap Louvre door is from PD Door, currently the only vendor in Singapore offering this exact feature. 
Unlike traditional louvre doors that have visible spacing, this one offers full privacy while still allowing for ventilation…perfect for guest bathrooms where airflow is important, but so is privacy! After some 𝘶𝘩𝘮𝘮…"echo-y" experiences with gapped louvre doors in our last home, we decided to level up the privacy game. So here’s to a door that keeps sounds in and awkward moments out! Guests love it, and so do we! 𝟓. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐫? Okay, this roll drawer has been one of those little things that made a big difference in how our kitchen works day to day! We use it to store our kitchen towel roll (something that’s usually left out on the countertop) so it’s neatly tucked away, super easy to reach, and no longer taking up space on our kitchen workspace! It’s such a small detail, but it really helps keep things looking clean and uncluttered. We first shared it on TikTok and IG and didn’t expect the internet to go that 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝘿 over it...but hey, clearly we’re not the only ones who appreciate a good storage solution! 😄 
The internal measurement is: Width: 17.4cm Depth: 46.5cm Height: 16.5cm It’s designed to hold one active roll up front (with an opening for easy access), and space behind for three refill rolls. Actually, we can also use it to store other usual countertop suspects (like foil, cling wrap, ziplocks) if we want to as well! A small drawer, but a big win in terms of practicality! Highly recommend planning this if you hate visual clutter on the countertop. 
𝟔. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫? We went with two shades from Nippon Paint: • Swansdown (NP N 3393 P): A soft, warm white with subtle grey undertones. It creates a calming, clean backdrop that complements our wood textures and works throughout our common areas. • Make Believe (NP N 3407 P): Used in the kitchen, it’s a creamier, warmer white that brings out the richness of our walnut cabinets and pairs beautifully with the gold details and backsplash. 
Together, the two shades create a warm, cohesive palette without looking too stark or too yellow. Great for homes with lots of wood tones because it balances things out without feeling cold! 
𝟕. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐬𝐞? We went with White Wash Oak from Nature Living Floor. After having dark wood floors in our old place, we totally flipped the script this time! We wanted something lighter and brighter, and this oak tone really does the trick. 
It keeps the space feeling fresh and airy, and it fits so well with our modern organic vibe. It’s the perfect balance to the darker elements we have around the house, like the walnut kitchen cabinets, without making things feel too heavy. Honestly, it’s just the right touch to make everything feel open and welcoming! 
We also decided to skip vinyl skirting entirely; something that’s becoming more common in modern homes, and we’re so glad we did! Skirting used to be a default finish, but these days, it can feel a bit outdated, especially if you're going for a clean, minimalist look. Without it, the transition from floor to wall looks much sleeker and more modern because there’s no visual “cut-off” or trim line, and design-wise, it creates this beautifully uninterrupted flow. The flooring just melts into the space, and it’s one of those small details that makes a big difference in how intentional and refined a room feels. Of course, going skirting-free does mean extra care during installation. Silicone was used to seal the edge where the vinyl meets the wall, creating a neat, tight finish without compromising functionality, so there are no visible gaps, and no dust traps. Another little thing we did that made a big difference: we skipped the T-joints at our bedroom entrances! This means the vinyl runs straight through from the hallway into each room without any breaks. No jarring transitions, no visual interruptions...just a continuous flow that really elevates the entire look! It’s super subtle, but from a design perspective, it makes the home feel more cohesive and thoughtfully put together! 𝟖. 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞? Unfortunately, we don’t have a colour code! Our laminate was selected from A4-sized samples provided by our ID, and it didn’t come with a reference name. However, we’re absolutely in love with the result! 
The doors have a beautiful natural wood look, complete with a subtle, almost tactile texture that really gives them a realistic, authentic feel. The grain patterns are just abso-frikkin-lutely gorgeous! 😍 Nothing too over-the-top, but just enough to bring warmth and character to the room. What we love most is how perfectly it complements our vinyl flooring, and it’s been one of our favourite design decisions. It’s the perfect touch for that natural, grounded vibe we wanted! 
Oh, and instead of painting the door frame to match the walls, we decided to keep it in its raw wood finish! We thought it looked way better with the door laminate and gave everything that extra natural vibe we love. From a design perspective, it helps the door blend in more naturally with the rest of the room, without making things too matchy-matchy. Plus, it just feels more relaxed and adds to the whole grounded, organic vibe we were going for! 𝟗. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐤? It actually came with the sink, which we bought from Shopee! It’s a stainless steel bottom grid designed specifically to sit snugly at the base and protects the base of the sink from scratches and dings, especially when washing heavy pots and pans. 
Our sink is a white fire clay farmhouse-style sink, and while it’s incredibly durable, fire clay can still chip or scratch if you’re not careful. This metal grid acts like a protective buffer, keeping cookware slightly elevated so they never hit the sink walls or base directly. It also allows water to drain freely even if dishes are left inside. A small detail, but a very functional one, and makes a big difference in everyday use! We didn't know how much we’d appreciate it until we started using it! 𝟏𝟎. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦? We found ours through a vendor online, and it was installed for just $175! For those of us in older estates with in-unit rubbish chutes, this was a MUST. It neatly seals off the chute opening to keep out pests like cockroaches, while still allowing access when needed. 
It’s a small upgrade, but one that keeps us sleeping better at night…because the only guests we want popping by uninvited are our friends, not creepy crawlies! Hit us up if you'd like the vendor’s contact—we're happy to share! 
𝟏𝟏. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦? Our roman blinds are from Everyday Curtains, and we seriously love them! We used Colour code E5151 for Level 1, and E5152 for all the bedrooms upstairs. Both shades are a gorgeous beige-neutral tone with a soft, earthy hue that give off a calm, grounded vibe. They fit perfectly with the modern organic feel we wanted for the house and blend seamlessly into the warm neutral palette we've got going throughout. 
One of the best things about them is that they let in just enough sunlight without blocking the natural light, so the rooms never feel dark or closed off. It’s that perfect mix of giving us privacy while still keeping the space bright and airy. We’re super happy with how they help the house feel warm, welcoming, and full of light! --- 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙮! We hope this FAQ helped answer some of the questions you’ve had while following along with our renovation journey. Every detail in our home was thoughtfully chosen (sometimes after weeks of debate!) and we’re so happy to share it all with you. 💬 Got more burning Qs? Drop them below and maybe we can do a Part 2! 📌 Save this post for when you’re planning your own dream home! ❤️ And if you found this helpful, a like or save goes a long way! Until then, thanks for being part of our little corner of the internet! 💛 Till the next post!
