Step into Shannon and Shawn’s (*not their real name for privacy reasons) 4-room HDB home in Sin Ming and the first thing that captures your attention is the half-wall colours of off-white and green that are reflected throughout most of the home. Think of it as a reverse kueh salat (hence the name of their home’s IG account @kuehsalat.home), and you’ll immediately understand the reference here. It’s not often that you’d find such a combination, but it works wonderfully with their mid-century modern theme. The couple chose to buy a resale HDB flat, circumventing the often five-year wait to move into their own place. Plus, they admitted that they both like the space and layout of older HDB estates. Additionally, they chose this particular flat in the Sin Ming area because of its proximity to nature, such as Bishan Park and MacRitchie Reservoir. Let’s join Shannon and Shawn, together with their dog Luna, as they share their renovation journey....