​4-room HDB homes in Singapore have an average size of 85 to 95 sqm. Built by the Housing and Development Board, these humble abodes provide comfortable and cosy housing for smaller families as well as couples. The stock layouts, fixtures and fittings across HDB homes, irrespective of size can get monotonous and boring at times. The right choice of layouts and design elements can refresh the look of an HDB. Here’s a list of practical, cost-saving and impressive ideas you could consider for your HDB renovations. 

Your 4-room HDB Renovations should start with a few considerations. The first involves identifying the existing floor plan. The regular layout has a designated adjacent space for the bedrooms and a bomb shelter by the entrance.  Alternately, though not common, the bedrooms might be built at the far ends of the HDB.

​If you are planning a kitchen design revamp, countertops sure call for special attention. These platforms serve as a prepping or plating station, resting space for hot vessels, or the housing for a cook-top or sink. Not to forget, this is also where you sit your kitchen appliances for easy access.
 
Therefore, there are some key qualities to look for when choosing a kitchen countertop. It should achieve the desired aesthetic, should be easy to maintain, resistant to water, heat and humidity, and durable.
 
When we think of kitchen countertops, we rarely go beyond the sleek finishes of marble or granite. This article explores the countertop material options that will transform your HDB kitchen design.