Whether you're hoping to improve your flat's aesthetics or accommodate your growing family, renovation projects can be exciting. Before you start a home renovation project, it is important to make sure you're fully prepared. To get ready, it is helpful to consider some of the common mistakes of other homeowners.

While renovating gives you control to customise your home, it is important to be aware of some limitations to your project. First of all, HDB flat owners are subject to a range of rules and restrictions. In addition to these guidelines, the Housing & Development Board website features a long list of disallowed projects. These include, but are not limited to, plastering of ceilings, raising floor level to more than 50mmm, installation of awnings and partial or total enclosure of terrace or balconies. For more information, please refer to