If you have been living in Singapore for a while, you are probably used to the idea of small spaces where rooms practically run into each other. Nevertheless, the right layout and design can strategically optimize space, add sophistication and grace and remould your house into a luxurious masterpiece. In this write-up, we take you through five splendid ideas in bijou apartments that can inspire you to make your house a magnificent sensation!

When space is a constraint, go minimalistic! This living room has just about enough area for a large single seater. The entertainment unit is simple and sleek. There is a small side table for your coffee mug and snacks. The interior plants bring life and charm to the room. The floor rug matches the velvety couch. The partly textured and partly wood panelled wall brings a lavish vibe to the room. Windows on one side ensure ample sunshine into this mildly dark room. This house probably belongs to a young adult who has an extraordinary taste!

Black and white is always fashionable; combine this color code with wooden flooring and furniture, and you have a rustic and chic bedroom. The modern art on the wall blends in with the rest of the decor and gives a polished, aesthetic appeal. Windows on the side open into a balcony and bring abundant sunshine. The wooden panelling looks ravishing and the bedside tables are a cute delight, fitting like a glove into this ritzy chamber.

Most houses in Singapore adopt a living-cum-dining concept, simply because this helps to save space, and avoids the claustrophobic feel. What makes this house stand out is the presence of a partition between the living and dining space, that also acts as a partial wall; an area where you could place things, or even knick-knacks or potted plants for display. The flashy, patterned TV wall and the trendy entertainment unit and shelf provide a classy and stylish look. The dining room furniture is in tune with the living; with glossy golden pendant lights as embellishment.

An open kitchen is a rather cool and urban plan and white furniture gives an eminent, high end vibe. This dining space is for a small family of four and the highchairs make it look classy and glamorous. The hanging garden above renders life and an outdoorsy feel, while the wooden flooring and the white lights complement the serene, peaceful mood.