Collecting the keys to one’s first BTO flat is a key milestone of many young Singaporean couples. But with the advent of COVID-19 and Singapore’s Circuit Breaker, many BTO flats’ constructions have been delayed, leaving many couples unable to collect their keys and move in according to their original schedules.

If you’re one of these couples, why not use the extra time to thoroughly plan your dream home? From deciding your desired designer furniture in Singapore to the perfect home décor, here are three ways to utilize the time while waiting the extra few months to collect your BTO keys.

1. Planning Your Interior Décor

One major advantage of BTO apartments is that prospective homeowners already know the detailed floor plans of their apartment from the beginning. This allows couples to spare no expense in fully planning and utilizing the space, ranging from choosing their desired Singapore living room furniture to the ideal tiling and carpeting options to suit their tastes.

There are many styles to choose from, allowing homeowners to fully express their personalities and styles. Traditional styles make use of quality designer furniture in Singapore chiefly made of dark wood, as well as tasteful choices of fabrics and textiles such as those found in classic 18th and 19th century European homes. Modern styles feature smooth and sleek surfaces, with furniture such as metal, chrome, and glass. They also keep décor to a minimal amount, as well as utilizing pieces of art to express the homeowners’ personalities and style.

Contemporary designs make use of sleek and simple pieces of designer furniture in Singapore to create an airy and light feel, utilizing metal and glass due to their reflective properties.  Lastly, transitional designs combine the strengths of both traditional and contemporary styles; blending classic elements like lacquer wooden furniture with brighter and modern colors, such as white. Ultimately, interior décor is a personal choice that lasts for many years, so do take as long as you need to plan it thoroughly.

2. Choosing The Right Furniture

Now that you have decided on a style, here comes the most exciting part - deciding which pieces of designer furniture you want for your Singapore home. For easier planning, it helps to decide on a group of furniture within one area, be it the living room, dining space, or your bedroom. This also helps you calculate your budget more effectively, and allows you to prioritize your purchases accordingly.

Most online furniture shops in Singapore sort their offerings together, such as sofas and coffee tables arranged together, dining tables and chairs in another group, and bed frames and chest of drawers in another. You’ll also be able to see images of these combinations online, allowing you to have an idea of how it’ll look like in your future BTO apartment without needing to visit a physical showroom.

3. Coordinating Your Furniture Installation

After having planned your layout and chosen your desired furnishings from an online furniture shop in Singapore, the last important step is calculating the time, duration, and cost needed to move and install everything. While budget-conscious homeowners can DIY to some extent, nothing saves time and effort than arranging for a trusted mover to do the heavy lifting, or purchasing from furniture shops that offer reliable delivery services.

Do ensure that you measure the dimensions of your desired furniture, such as ensuring your chosen sofa can be transported through your front door. Also consider other issues like accessibility, whether your HDB flat’s lift can transport your purchased furniture, as well as additional surcharges that may be incurred for various reasons, for eg. last minute changes to delivery timings.

Visit Star Living today and get inspiration for your BTO apartment with our wide range of quality designer furniture in Singapore!