HDB Interior Design Singapore
Interior design and renovation for HDB flats, from layout and carpentry to hacking, flooring and finishes. Renovation works are carried out by our partner V On Construction Pte. Ltd., listed in HDB’s Directory of Renovation Contractors.
- Interior design and renovation for 3, 4 and 5-room HDB flats, from layout and carpentry to hacking and finishes.
- A standard HDB renovation is typically about $25,000 to $67,000 depending on flat size and scope.
- Renovation works are carried out by our DRC-listed partner V On Construction Pte. Ltd.
HDB Interior Design Singapore: What We Do
- Space planning. Layouts that make the most of HDB rooms, including open kitchens and combined rooms where HDB allows it.
- Carpentry. Wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, TV and feature walls, shoe cabinets and study nooks, made to measure.
- Hacking and building works. Wall hacking, tile replacement and toilet works, with the HDB permit handled by our DRC-listed partner. See our HDB renovation permit guide.
- Flooring, ceilings and lighting. Vinyl or tile overlay, false ceilings with cove lighting, and lighting plans.
- Curtains and blinds. Made to measure in-house. See curtains and blinds.
Popular HDB Design Styles
Minimalist. Clean lines, hidden storage and lit wall niches keep a small flat calm.
Japandi and warm timber. Light wood, curved feature walls and soft cove lighting.
Modern with arches. Arched openings and linear pendants to define a dining area without a full wall.
HDB Renovation Cost by Flat Type
Market ranges for a standard renovation in 2026. Your quote depends on the scope, especially carpentry and hacking.
| Flat type | Typical standard renovation |
|---|---|
| 3-room HDB | About $25,000 to $43,000 |
| 4-room HDB | About $40,000 to $56,000 |
| 5-room HDB | About $45,000 to $67,000 |
Resale flats usually cost more than new flats because of hacking and rewiring. See the full breakdown in our BTO and HDB renovation cost guide.
HDB Rules We Plan Around
- Wall hacking and tile replacement need an HDB permit, applied for by a DRC-listed contractor.
- Structural walls and household shelter walls cannot be hacked or drilled.
- Noisy works run only on weekdays, 9am to 5pm.
- New flats cannot replace toilet finishes for 3 years from block completion. See HDB toilet renovation.
HDB Design and Renovation Guides
- HDB renovation guidelines: hours, permits, walls and the household shelter
- HDB kitchen design and quartz vs sintered stone
- HDB toilet design and toilet renovation cost
- Walk-in wardrobes in HDB flats and laminate vs veneer
- Fluted panel feature walls
- HDB living room design ideas, 3-room BTO design and shoe cabinet design
- Tiles vs vinyl vs SPC flooring and how to read a renovation quotation
Areas We Cover
We take HDB interior design jobs islandwide. Our workshop is at Mandai Estate, so Woodlands, Yishun, Sembawang and Admiralty are the quickest for us to reach, and we regularly cover Punggol, Sengkang, Ang Mo Kio, Tampines, Bedok, Jurong and the rest of Singapore.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does HDB interior design and renovation cost?
Market ranges for a standard renovation in 2026 are about $25,000 to $43,000 for a 3-room flat, $40,000 to $56,000 for a 4-room and $45,000 to $67,000 for a 5-room. Carpentry and hacking move the price the most.
Is your renovation contractor HDB registered?
Yes. Renovation works are carried out by our partner V On Construction Pte. Ltd., which is listed in HDB’s Directory of Renovation Contractors (UEN 201611708H).
Can I hack walls in my HDB flat?
Non-structural walls can usually be hacked with an HDB permit, applied for by a DRC contractor. Structural and household shelter walls cannot.
Do you do partial renovations?
Yes. Many HDB owners only redo the kitchen, a toilet or the carpentry. Send photos and we will scope it.