Make room for more: Neat space-saving solutions in small apartments

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In the home of Mrs Jean Koh, shelves in the study (above) keep the space clutter-free, while concealed storage in the living room houses a television cabinet and shoes, among other things. (Above and left) The single bed in the room of the home owner
In the home of Mrs Jean Koh, shelves in the study (above) keep the space clutter-free, while concealed storage in the living room houses a television cabinet and shoes, among other things. ST PHOTO: KHALID BABA
In the home of Mrs Jean Koh, shelves in the study (above) keep the space clutter-free, while concealed storage in the living room houses a television cabinet and shoes, among other things. (Above and left) The single bed in the room of the home owner
In the home of Mrs Jean Koh, shelves in the study keep the space clutter-free, while concealed storage in the living room houses a television cabinet and shoes, among other things. ST PHOTO: KHALID BABA
In the home of Mrs Jean Koh, shelves in the study (above) keep the space clutter-free, while concealed storage in the living room houses a television cabinet and shoes, among other things. (Above and left) The single bed in the room of the home owner
Concealed cabinets above the kitchen countertop store food and condiments. ST PHOTO: KHALID BABA
In the home of Mrs Jean Koh, shelves in the study (above) keep the space clutter-free, while concealed storage in the living room houses a television cabinet and shoes, among other things. (Above and left) The single bed in the room of the home owner
The single bed in the room of the home owner's son is multi-purpose. It can also accommodate another single mattress as well as offers storage for toys. ST PHOTO: KHALID BABA
In the home of Mrs Jean Koh, shelves in the study (above) keep the space clutter-free, while concealed storage in the living room houses a television cabinet and shoes, among other things. (Above and left) The single bed in the room of the home owner
The single bed in the room of the home owner's son is multi-purpose. It can also accommodate another single mattress as well as offers storage for toys. ST PHOTO: KHALID BABA
Melissa Heng
Updated
Feb 09, 2019, 05:06 AM
Published
Feb 09, 2019, 05:00 AM
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After seven years of living in various rented apartments and moving in and out with an assortment of boxed-up belongings, the Koh family finally settled into their own home last year.

While renovating their three-bedroom condominium apartment in River Valley, Mrs Jean Koh, 42, and her husband took the opportunity to sort through their belongings, clear out unnecessary things and simply get organised.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 09, 2019, with the headline Make room for more: Neat space-saving solutions in small apartments. Subscribe

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