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The all-white decor in Mr Louis Ang's Hougang HUDC flat gives a spacious and modern feel that is accentuated by a unique staircase which blends seamlessly into the background. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->Real estate agent Louis Ang tells Debbie Yong how clean lines and a sleek design make his HUDC flat seem even more spacious.
Louis Ang, 48
Real estate agent
Lives in a 158 sq m HUDC flat in Hougang
Lives with his wife Mandy Tay, 41, a housewife, and son Gregory, 13
I love my home because...
I love the space and enjoy having a modern home. I like my home to feel clean and spacious. Its sleek design gives that effect.
My decor theme is...
Simple and everlasting, and yet very modern. Most of my furniture is white. My designers used glass panels instead of concrete walls
all around the house. They make my home seem more spacious than it already is and allow in more natural light.
My favourite corner is...
The balcony. That's where I feel closest to nature. I stand there for a few minutes every day and listen to the birds sing. I also like the staircase. I like to sit on the steps and read the newspapers.
I'm most proud of..
The living and dining area. Most of my friends and relatives were impressed with the way the staircase was designed. They say it is unique. When they step into the home, they have an immediate sense of spaciousness.
Will you sell it?
Not in the near future.
[email protected]
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of home: $380,000
Cost of furnishings: $20,000
Cost of renovations: $100,000
Approximate value now: $600,000
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The all-white decor in Mr Louis Ang's Hougang HUDC flat gives a spacious and modern feel that is accentuated by a unique staircase which blends seamlessly into the background. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->Real estate agent Louis Ang tells Debbie Yong how clean lines and a sleek design make his HUDC flat seem even more spacious.
Louis Ang, 48
Real estate agent
Lives in a 158 sq m HUDC flat in Hougang
Lives with his wife Mandy Tay, 41, a housewife, and son Gregory, 13
I love my home because...
I love the space and enjoy having a modern home. I like my home to feel clean and spacious. Its sleek design gives that effect.
My decor theme is...
Simple and everlasting, and yet very modern. Most of my furniture is white. My designers used glass panels instead of concrete walls
all around the house. They make my home seem more spacious than it already is and allow in more natural light.
My favourite corner is...
The balcony. That's where I feel closest to nature. I stand there for a few minutes every day and listen to the birds sing. I also like the staircase. I like to sit on the steps and read the newspapers.
I'm most proud of..
The living and dining area. Most of my friends and relatives were impressed with the way the staircase was designed. They say it is unique. When they step into the home, they have an immediate sense of spaciousness.
Will you sell it?
Not in the near future.
[email protected]
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of home: $380,000
Cost of furnishings: $20,000
Cost of renovations: $100,000
Approximate value now: $600,000
