Hobbies Singaporeans Make Space For
The surprising find? There are no mahjong-dedicated rooms here (although we found a few internationally)
Verlaine Marquez
7 September 2016
Houzz Singapore Contributor. Former editor for a home and design magazine for five years, and now a full-time freelance writer for various online and print publications for the past decade and counting. Part-time crafter, wannabe gardener, and breast cancer thriver.
Houzz Singapore Contributor. Former editor for a home and design magazine for five... More
Who says a lack of space is reason not to pursue your passions (aka hobbies)? As these homes show, you can carve out space for something you love, whether you live in a landed house, condominium or HDB flat. Here are the most popular hobby spaces that homeowners commissioned special designs for, on Houzz.
1. Home bars
Home bars are the most popular space – probably because you can squeeze one into a kitchen cabinet, as in this photo.
Home bars are the most popular space – probably because you can squeeze one into a kitchen cabinet, as in this photo.
This semi-detached home’s attic is a dedicated entertaining space, with well-stocked wine fridges.
An apartment’s breakfast counter easily doubles as a bar when you have duly-supplied shelves.
Read about more local home bars
Read about more local home bars
2. Home cinemas
Home theatres or cinemas come in a far second to home bars, but those with an extra room certainly splurge on an entertainment centre…
Home theatres or cinemas come in a far second to home bars, but those with an extra room certainly splurge on an entertainment centre…
…some even buy recliners just for their viewing pleasure.
Acoustic panels also factor into home theatre design.
3. Home gyms
These homeowners are serious about their workouts – look at their home gyms!
These homeowners are serious about their workouts – look at their home gyms!
From the fully equipped, mirror-walled gym in a landed house, to a spare room in a HDB flat that’s been converted into a relaxing yoga retreat, having a home gym means no excuses for missing a workout!
4. Music rooms
Study rooms and living areas work double-time in these homes, where music takes pride of place.
Study rooms and living areas work double-time in these homes, where music takes pride of place.
Acoustic panels are employed in some of these music rooms, too – to keep the melodies in, and avoid complaints from neighbours.
Here, the decor is matched accordingly to the homeowners’ selection of musical instruments: classic with a Victorian flourish.
5. Karaoke room
Don’t knock this modern-day music room, located in the basement of a landed house. This family is serious about their karaoke.
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Don’t knock this modern-day music room, located in the basement of a landed house. This family is serious about their karaoke.
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6. Game room
We were expecting to see more game (read: mahjong) rooms from Singapore homes; but mahjong is so convenient – there are folding mahjong tables! – that nobody seems to have designed one yet…
TELL US
What hobby do you have that you wish you had a room specifically designed for? Share in the Comments section.
We were expecting to see more game (read: mahjong) rooms from Singapore homes; but mahjong is so convenient – there are folding mahjong tables! – that nobody seems to have designed one yet…
TELL US
What hobby do you have that you wish you had a room specifically designed for? Share in the Comments section.
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