From Tiny Pad to Cozy Oasis: Wynk Collaborative’s Design Magic
Meet the Couple
Who: A dynamic duo in their thirties who are all about living big in a small space.
The Space
Home: One‑bedroom condo in Eunos, Singapore.
Size: 614 sq ft of pure potential.
What Sparked the Transformation
- Alwyn Hui was hooked by Marie Kondo’s mantra: “Keep only what sparks joy.”
- His vision: Every item, every nook, should bring a smile.
- He needed a partner — Si Jianxin of Wynk Collaborative, his old‑school buddy from national service.
Why He Chose Wynk Collaborative
Alwyn already knew Jianxin was tough on bad ideas and honest on the spot. No fluff, just straight talk.
Design Brief at a Glance
- Style: No cookie‑cutter vibe; aim for simple yet bold.
- Storage: High cabinets made possible by the 3.2 m ceiling.
- Hidden wires: Because a messy cable maze ruins the joy factor.
- Purpose‑driven: Not about stuffing in every spare inch, but filling it with meaning.
Challenges & Triumphs
Alwyn confided that visualising the finished look was nerve‑wracking. Weeks of renderings left him uncertain. But once the work began?
- Everything landed nicely.
- The total cost ($70,000) nudged past the $50,000 budget, but the payoff was over‑the‑top.
- “I would never have pulled this off without Jianxin’s expertise.”
Garden Love
The first‑floor unit came with a private enclosed space (PES). Alwyn swapped the original turf for gravel—low‑maintenance yet stylish.
- Every corner bursts with plant life: Monstera, fiddle leaf figs, snake plants, ferns, orchids, succulents and more.
- Edibles? Absolutely. Rosemary, mint, basil, lavender, lime leaves, bay leaves.
- Unique bonus: A dwarf red‑flowering gum tree grafted from Sydney to thrive in a tropical climate.
Takeaway
Wynk Collaborative showed that a well‑thought‑out design can turn a cramped condo into a bright, purposeful home.
Connect
Interested in a design revamp? Reach out to Wynk Collaborative at www.wynkcollaborative.com (no fancy links, just good old text). This piece first graced the pages of Home & Decor magazine.
