Designed by Areana Creation
Contemporary interior design is often confused with modern or minimalist designs. However, the flexible nature of contemporary design sets it apart from the two aforementioned styles.
While this style focuses on keeping up with the current trends and evolving with the times, some of its characteristics include:
- The use of geometric shapes
- The use of straight and/or curved lines
- A mix of dark and earthy colors
- An occasional burst of bright colors
- The use of space
In this article, we’ve put together a list of different rooms in an HDB apartment featuring a contemporary interior design for your next home renovation project.
Take a look below!
Contemporary Interior Design: Living Room
HDB 3 Room
1. HDB 3 Room ($23,000)
Designed by Weikencom Design
This 3 room HDB apartment uses wood as its main element. It adds a touch of contemporary design with the use of rectangles for its cabinets and ceiling design.
2. HDB 3 Room ($23,800)
Designed by Areana Creation
This living room is big on geometric shapes as its pillow covers feature unique patterns and designs. The decorative furniture placed on the table also comes in different shapes and sizes to complement the contemporary feel of the room.
3. HDB 3 Room ($30,000)
Designed by Renozone Interior Design
The circular design of the mirror on one wall and trapezium-shaped door at the opposite wall captures the essence of contemporary interior design, which focuses on geometric shapes.
4. HDB 3 Room ($35,000)
Designed by Absolook Interior Design
The shape of the hanging lights adds a contemporary flair to the clean and spacious interior of this living room.
5. HDB 3 Room ($50,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
This HDB apartment features the perfect marriage of earthy hues with darker gradients. The grey furniture and upholstery are complemented by the wooden lines, furniture, and flooring.
6. HDB 3 Room ($50,000)
Designed by DC Vision Design
The living room uses wall designs and furniture that highlight strong lines and varying colors. This contrasts the wooden design of the dining area adjacent to the living room.
7. HDB 3 Room ($50,000)
Designed by Absolook Interior Design
Geometric shapes and pops of colors are front and center in this living room. The rug and bright colors in the room add vibrancy and life to the apartment.
HDB 4 Room
8. HDB 4 Room ($30,000)
Designed by Swiss Interior Design
A good balance between lines and shapes is achieved in this 4 room HDB flat through the choice of furniture. It’s also spacious without looking too bare.
9. HDB 4 Room ($35,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
White and wooden elements are a key feature of this living space. The interior designer (ID) achieves a contemporary feel with the help of lines and rectangles that run across walls of the room.
10. HDB 4 Room ($40,000)
Designed by Image Creative Design
This house places a strong emphasis on shapes and textures, as evidenced by the brick wall behind the television, the round hanging light, and coffee table.
11. HDB 4 Room ($40,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
This is another HDB home that is big on geometric shapes and textures with its hexagonal tiled floors and red brick feature wall. It also adds a pop of color with its light blue sofa upholstery.
12. HDB 4 Room ($72,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
The straight lines that cut across the living room help to draw attention to the walls. Conversely, the curved lines separating the wooden flooring add a special touch to the overall design.
HDB Executive Apartment
13. HDB Executive Apartment ($32,000)
Designed by Posh Living Interior Design
This home is transformed from a modern to contemporary interior design with the brilliant use of lines and a mix of colors.
Contemporary Interior Design: Bedroom
HDB 3 Room
14. HDB 3 Room ($25,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
Aside from the use of lines on the wardrobe, subtle lines also run diagonally across the TV panel. Bright blue bed sheets are then used to create some vibrancy in the room.
15. HDB 3 Room ($30,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
Strong, bold lines are evident in this room and can be found on the wardrobe, bed headboard, and bed sheets.
16. HDB 3 Room ($50,000)
Designed by U Home Interior Design
The style of this bedroom focuses on neutral colors like black, grey, and white for its furniture. Shades of brown are instead highlighted through the curtains and flooring.
17. HDB 3 Room ($86,000)
Designed by Starry Homestead
This contemporary-style bedroom highlights the presence of each furniture through the use of space. Each piece of furniture also complements one another with their varying shades of brown.
HDB 4 Room
18. HDB 4 Room ($40,000)
Designed by Lome Interior
The design of this room is kept simple and uncluttered. The wall is left bare for the wall-mounted TV, which gives prominence to the horizontal and vertical lines of the TV panel.
19. HDB 4 Room ($50,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
In line with a core characteristic of the contemporary style, the main feature of this bedroom is the distinct lines that decorate the exterior of the wardrobe.
HDB 5 Room
20. HDB 5 Room ($30,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
This stunning bedroom highlights the use of geometric shapes, colors, and bold lines through its bed sheets and wardrobe. Attention is drawn to the wardrobe, which is designed in shapes of irregular quadrilaterals and shades of brown, black, and grey.
21. HDB 5 Room ($48,000)
Designed by Sky Creation
The interior style of this bedroom focuses largely on lighter colors that brighten up the room. Rectangular photo frames are hung on the wall to highlight the use of lines and shapes in the overall design.
22. HDB 5 Room ($50,000)
Designed by Swiss Interior Design
This stylish bedroom highlights the use of prominent lines above the headboard of the bed. The combination of white, grey, and brown is also well-balanced and not overpowering.
23. HDB 5 Room ($80,000)
Designed by Fineline Design
This bedroom features clean lines and simple design. The curtain blinds then further add to the contemporary style of the room.
HDB Executive Apartment
24. HDB Executive Apartment ($19,000)
Designed by Areana Creation
Attention is drawn to the thick, striking black lines that run across the large TV panel in the room. Curved lines on the ceiling lamp add a touch of uniqueness to the room together with the bright blue bed sheet covers.
Contemporary Interior Design: Kitchen and Dining Room
HDB 3 Room
25. HDB 3 Room ($27,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
While this dining room has a modern feel, the designer brings a contemporary touch to the design with an array of geometric shapes found on the lamp, chairs, and wall fixtures.
26. HDB 3 Room ($28,999)
Designed by Design 4 Space
The curved back of the dining chairs and the interesting shape of each lamp create a stylish and fun look to the home.
27. HDB 3 Room ($30,700)
Designed by Design 4 Space
This kitchen design features a sleek yet homely design with its black marble countertops and wooden cupboards. The effortless combination of the two makes the design look incredibly chic.
28. HDB 3 Room ($34,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
The unusual design of the hanging lights above the table serves as a centerpiece that draws attention to the otherwise simple dining room.
HDB 4 Room
29. HDB 4 Room ($30,000)
Designed by Swiss Interior Design
This 4 room HDB home combines the use of wood with dark, solid colors like black. The walls separating the kitchen from the dining area are transformed into windows to create an illusion of spaciousness.
30. HDB 4 Room ($35,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
While this kitchen features clean, white furniture with a neutral marble countertop, the ID jazzes up the room with a bright yellow backsplash for a pop of color.
31. HDB 4 Room ($52,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
The interior design of this dining room emphasizes the use of lines on both its walls and furnishings. In particular, the hanging lights are uniquely shaped in a trapezoid frame.
32. HDB 4 Room ($56,000)
Designed by Carpenters
This home uses lines to accentuate its furniture as seen from the hanging lamp and wall divider. The messy layering of lines also helps to create an array of shapes on the divider.
HDB 5 Room
33. HDB 5 Room ($60,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
The bold red chairs add a pop of color to the neutral hues of the dining room, and the square frame of the lights illustrates the contemporary theme.
34. HDB 5 Room ($98,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
The trapezoid shape of the table legs and funky structure of the lights make the dining room of this 5 room HDB apartment stand out from the rest of the house.
HDB Executive Apartment
35. HDB Executive Apartment ($40,000)
Designed by Absolook Interior Design
A striking element of this executive apartment is the wall partition separating the corridor from the dining room, which is made up of overlapping rectangles.
36. HDB Executive Apartment ($62,000)
Designed by Absolook Interior Design
This home highlights a blend of cold furnishings with a warm, homely style. The textured wall of this dining room and kitchen also adds an element of surprise to the design.
Contemporary Interior Design: Toilet
HDB 3 Room
37. HDB 3 Room ($14,380)
Designed by Design 4 Space
This bathroom design features solid black furniture and accessories which draw focus to the various horizontal and vertical lines. The small, hexagonal-shaped tiles also add to the overall contemporary design.
38. HDB 3 Room ($87,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
This bathroom features a balance between dark and neutral colors. While the walls and sink celebrate different shades of brown, it is contrasted with the dark metal color of the showerhead and grey pipes.
HDB 4 Room
39. HDB 4 Room ($34,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
Despite being relatively small, this bathroom enlarges its space visually with the help of the glass divider. The tiles on the walls make straight lines the main focus of this toilet design.
40. HDB 4 Room ($36,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
The cold black marble of the walls is disrupted by a calming wooden design that runs from the ceiling to the floor. The golden showerhead then complements the marble walls with a hint of elegance.
41. HDB 4 Room ($40,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
This stunning design showcases two distinct walls - one wooden and one tiled. The circular shape of the mirror then adds to the contemporary interior design of the bathroom.
HDB 5 Room
42. HDB 5 Room ($44,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
This interior design incorporates the contemporary style using the curved shape of the sink. It serves as the main focal point of the bathroom.
43. HDB 5 Room ($60,000)
Designed by Design 4 Space
The lighting and strong lines on the mirror draw attention to the unique pattern on the wall. The bathroom is also designed to be spacious and uncluttered.
44. HDB 5 Room ($70,000)
Designed by Lome Interior
A geometric shape feature wall is used to highlight the contemporary design of the toilet and add a quirky vibe to the bathroom.
HDB Executive Apartment
45. HDB Executive Apartment ($120,000)
Designed by Posh Living Interior Design
The clean and light colors used in this bathroom help to create an illusion of spaciousness and simplicity.
If you’re trying to create the perfect contemporary look for your apartment, you can speak with our interior designers for advice. Also, do check out other HDB renovation ideas for more inspiration!
