CASAWAVE

Redefining the 4-Room BTO: A Study in High-End Custom Integration

93 sqm. Limitless possibilities. See how we brought luxury villa craftsmanship into a standard Singapore BTO.

Location
Yishun
Singapore
Property Type
4-Room
BTO
Size
93 sqm
(1,001 sq ft)
Scope
Full House
Custom Carpentry

The Canvas: Standard 93sqm BTO Layout

A layout shared by thousands of Singaporeans. See how we reimagined the spatial flow without hacking major structural walls.

Standard 4-Room BTO Type 1 Floor Plan - 93 sqm
Original HDB 4-Room BTO Floor Plan — Type 1

Familiar Layout, Extraordinary Execution

This 4-Room BTO floor plan is instantly recognizable to thousands of Singaporean families. The typical challenges are all here: the household shelter positioned awkwardly near the entrance, a compact kitchen with limited counter space, and bedrooms that feel disconnected from the living areas.

But familiar doesn't have to mean ordinary. Here's how CASAWAVE transformed this standard layout into a luxury living experience:

  • The Bomb Shelter Solution: Instead of treating the household shelter as an eyesore, we integrated it seamlessly into a curved feature wall system using door-wall-cabinet integration (门墙柜一体). The steel door disappears into the architecture.
  • Kitchen Maximization: Without expanding the kitchen footprint by a single centimeter, we doubled the usable storage through strategic use of KuTai pull-out systems, NUOMI corner organizers, and shadowless lighting that makes the space feel 30% larger.
  • Master Suite Elevation: The main bedroom became a boutique hotel experience with a fluted wall-to-ceiling headboard and a custom wardrobe featuring petal handles—all within the original room dimensions.
  • Living-Dining Flow: The open living and dining area was treated as one continuous space, with curved transitions and contrasting color panels creating visual zones without physical barriers.

The Challenge vs. The CASAWAVE Vision

❌ The Standard BTO Dilemma

Most 4-room BTO owners face the same frustrations:

  • Awkward bomb shelter door placement disrupting the living room flow
  • Generic layouts with minimal storage efficiency
  • Basic carpentry expectations: simple cabinets with visible seams
  • Local carpenters offering "standard solutions" with E1 plywood
  • No architectural integration—just furniture placed against walls

✓ The CASAWAVE Vision

We approached this 93 sqm BTO as if it were a luxury condominium:

  • Door-Wall-Cabinet Integration (门墙柜一体): Seamless concealment of bomb shelter
  • Curved Aesthetics (圆弧造型): Softened edges for visual flow
  • 100% EGGER & FUREN Boards: ENF/F4 certified, PUR sealed
  • Petal Handles & Contrasting Panels: Precision factory craftsmanship
  • World-Class Storage Systems: BLUM, KuTai, NUOMI hardware
Featured Space

The Living & Dining Experience

Where a standard bomb shelter becomes a sophisticated architectural feature through seamless door-wall-cabinet integration.

4-room BTO living room with integrated bomb shelter concealment

Full living room view showing the seamless bomb shelter integration with curved TV feature wall

Bomb shelter door concealed with CASAWAVE door-wall-cabinet system

The Invisible Bomb Shelter

Singapore's bomb shelter doors are notoriously difficult to integrate aesthetically. Most homeowners settle for painting it or placing furniture in front.

We used our Door-Wall-Cabinet Integration System (门墙柜一体) to create a continuous visual plane. The bomb shelter door disappears into the feature wall, while the surrounding cabinetry provides concealed storage.

  • EGGER board panels with synchronized grain matching
  • Curved corner transitions (圆弧造型) for visual softness
  • PUR edge banding ensures waterproof, seamless finish
  • Precision only achievable in top 5 Chinese factories
Curved TV feature wall with FUREN boards and shadowless lighting Integrated dining cabinet with contrasting color panels

Left: Curved TV feature wall with shadowless LED lighting (无影灯). Right: Dining cabinet with contrasting color panels (叉色门板)

Why Local Carpenters Cannot Replicate This: The curved panels and seamless color matching require CNC precision cutting and advanced PUR edge banding machines. These capabilities exist in only the top 1% of furniture factories in China—not in local carpentry workshops.

Featured Space

The Master Suite

Where a standard bedroom becomes a boutique hotel experience through precision craftsmanship and luxury materials.

Luxury master bedroom with fluted headboard and custom wardrobe

Master bedroom showcasing integrated fluted headboard and floor-to-ceiling custom wardrobe

Fluted panel headboard with integrated lighting

The Architectural Headboard

This isn't just a headboard—it's a full wall treatment that extends from floor to ceiling, creating depth and luxury.

Crafted with FUREN ENF boards featuring precision fluted grooves (槽板), the design brings texture and shadow play to the sleeping area.

  • 3D fluted pattern with consistent 15mm groove depth
  • Integrated shadowless LED lighting (无影灯) behind the headboard
  • Laser edge banding for invisible seams
  • Moisture-resistant for Singapore's climate
Floor-to-ceiling wardrobe with petal handles Wardrobe interior with NUOMI storage organizers Close-up of precision petal handles

The boutique wardrobe experience: Petal handles (花瓣拉手), NUOMI organizers (诺米), and contrasting color panels

The Wardrobe That Rivals Luxury Brands

This custom wardrobe features design elements typically found in $15,000+ European systems:

  • Petal Handles (花瓣拉手): Ergonomic recessed handles requiring precision CNC milling—impossible with manual tools
  • Contrasting Color Panels (叉色门板): Two-tone EGGER board combinations with perfectly aligned grain patterns
  • NUOMI (诺米) Storage Systems: Premium pull-out organizers with soft-close mechanisms
  • KuTai (酷太) Hardware: German-engineered drawer systems with 50kg load capacity
  • BLUM Hinges: Soft-close door hinges tested for 200,000+ cycles
Featured Space

The Smart Kitchen

Maximizing every centimeter of a 93 sqm BTO kitchen with intelligent storage and shadowless illumination.

Smart kitchen with EGGER boards and KuTai hardware

Complete kitchen system with upper cabinets featuring shadowless lighting and lower cabinets with KuTai drawer systems

Kitchen upper cabinets with shadowless LED lighting system

Shadowless Lighting (无影灯)

Traditional under-cabinet lighting creates harsh shadows. Our shadowless lighting system integrates LED strips within recessed channels along the cabinet underside.

The result: even, diffused illumination across the entire countertop—perfect for food preparation without dark spots.

  • Recessed aluminum channels for heat dissipation
  • Daylight-balanced 4000K LED temperature
  • Integrated with cabinet manufacturing—not added later
  • PUR-sealed channels prevent moisture and dust intrusion
KuTai premium drawer system with full extension NUOMI pull-out spice rack organizers

Left: KuTai (酷太) full-extension drawer system with 50kg capacity. Right: NUOMI (诺米) pull-out organizers maximizing corner space

Why Premium Hardware Matters in BTOs: In a 93 sqm space, every drawer and cabinet must work flawlessly for 15+ years. BLUM, KuTai, and NUOMI systems are tested to European standards—far exceeding what local generic hardware can deliver. This is the difference between a renovation that lasts 3 years vs. 15 years.

The "Invisible" Luxury: What Makes This Possible

Every element you see—from seamless curved panels to flawless edge banding—requires manufacturing capabilities that 95% of Singapore's carpentry shops simply don't have. Here's what sets CASAWAVE apart.

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Eco-Core Foundation

100% EGGER & FUREN boards. ENF/F4 certified with ultra-low formaldehyde. Sealed with PUR or Laser edge banding in advanced factories—locking in emissions and blocking moisture.

Top 1% Craftsmanship

Petal handles, curved panels, fluted grooves, and contrasting color alignments require precision CNC machining. Only available in China's top 5 furniture factories—not local carpentry workshops.

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World-Class Hardware

BLUM hinges (200,000+ cycle rated), KuTai drawer systems (50kg capacity), and NUOMI pull-out organizers. Tested to European standards for durability in Singapore's climate.

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Master Installation

Delivered and installed by our expert local team. Every panel, every handle, every hinge is positioned with millimeter precision. This is where factory quality meets on-site excellence.

Don't Settle for "Basic BTO Carpentry"

This 93 sqm 4-room BTO proves that standard floor plans don't require standard solutions. With the right materials, manufacturing capabilities, and design integration, a Singapore BTO can rival luxury condominiums.

The CASAWAVE Difference for BTO Owners

  • Architectural Integration: We don't just build cabinets—we create seamless living environments
  • Premium Materials: EGGER & FUREN boards with PUR/Laser edge banding as standard
  • Factory Precision: Access to top 1% manufacturing capabilities in China
  • World-Class Hardware: BLUM, KuTai, NUOMI—tested for 15+ years of use
  • Local Expertise: Master installation team based in Singapore

Transforming your 4-room BTO? Explore our Custom Kitchen Solutions, Wardrobe Systems, and Premium Material Options.

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