{"id":4112,"date":"2018-09-24T07:07:08","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T07:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extraspace.corsivalab.com\/sg\/does-a-smaller-hdb-home-mean-lesser-storage-space\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T06:39:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T06:39:02","slug":"does-a-smaller-hdb-home-mean-lesser-storage-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com\/sg\/does-a-smaller-hdb-home-mean-lesser-storage-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a smaller HDB home mean lesser storage space?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--vcv no format--><!-- vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:2342bb71 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-2342bb71\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-2342bb71\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><!-- vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:5f099d36 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"el-5f099d36\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-5f099d36\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-5f099d36\"><!-- vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:cdbd9c6f --><\/p>\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-cdbd9c6f\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-cdbd9c6f\">\n<div><!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ --><!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. --><noscript><\/p>\n<style>.vce-row-container .vcv-lozad {display: none}<\/style>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>&#8220;Why does my new 4-room HDB flat seem smaller than my previous 4-room HDB flat?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I bet that\u2019s what you\u2019re thinking if you have moved from an older-generation flat to one of the new HDB flats today.<\/p>\n<p>The truth is, it is smaller. Infact, much smaller. Our HDB living spaces are indeed shrinking if you\u2019re comparing with HDBs that are built before 1997. Here\u2019s a size comparison.<\/p>\n<p><u>HDB built before 1997<\/u><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 299px;\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.3788%; height: 24px;\">Type of HDB<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1687%; height: 24px;\">Size of HDB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.3788%; height: 24px;\">4-Room HDB Flat<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1687%; height: 24px;\">Between 85 and 105 square metres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.3788%; height: 24px;\">5-Room HDB Flat<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1687%; height: 24px;\">About 123 square metres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.sg\/factually\/content\/have-the-sizes-of-hdb-flats-been-reduced-over-the-years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gov.sg<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<u>HDB built after 1997<\/u><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 72px;\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.3788%; height: 24px;\">Type of HDB<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1687%; height: 24px;\">Size of HDB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.3788%; height: 24px;\">4-Room HDB Flat<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1687%; height: 24px;\">About 90 square metres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.3788%; height: 24px;\">5-Room HDB Flat<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1687%; height: 24px;\">About 110 square metres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hdb.gov.sg\/cs\/infoweb\/residential\/buying-a-flat\/resale\/types-of-flats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore Housing &amp; Development Board<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nWith our HDB homes getting smaller, most people would start to wonder how to fit everything into the new house. Here are some ideas on how you can make room for more storage space at home.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 30px;\">1: Make use of wall space<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a home of limited spaces, consider using the wall to create more storage space for your knick-knacks and books. Creative shelving ideas include \u2018strip-like\u2019 open bookcases that trail end-to-end across the ceiling area (see picture below). This can be a good storage option for book lovers with a bigger-than-usual collection. With these shelves, you\u2019ll have a beautiful display PLUS! more walking space and floor area for other furniture too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5175\" src=\"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/09\/Wall-Space-650x650-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" \/><br \/>\nNeed more storage? Here\u2019s another tip: Tap into all that wall space around your bed. From the sides to even the top of your bed, all these areas can be better utilised with a custom shelving system.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5174\" src=\"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/09\/Bed-Space-650x487-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><strong>2: Turn the floor area into another storage space<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With limited space on ground, why not create more space \u2018underground\u2019? You can explore having floor storage in the form of a platform bed or even as your children\u2019s play area. Floor storage is a good option if you\u2019d like your home to achieve the minimalist look, as everything can now be kept out of sight, leaving your home to be free from all that clutter.<\/p>\n<p>Floor storages would also remove the hassle (and pain) from storing at hard-to-reach areas such as high shelves and cabinets. No more straining your back just to keep something!<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5173 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/09\/Cupboard-Area.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"674\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5172 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/09\/Hidden-Area.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"257\" \/><\/center><center><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Source<em>: Pinterest<\/em><\/span><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 30px;\"><strong>3: Double up with a double-decker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nLooking to fit more than one person in the bedroom? It might be hard to put 2 beds in a room, given our current HDB bedroom layout. In this case, a double-deck bed would be a more feasible solution and you can also free up more space for a cozy study table.<\/p>\n<p>Better yet, opt for a combination look (see below). This multi-functional furniture not only saves space but also creates more storage space for the children with more drawers.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5171\" src=\"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/09\/Dobule-Bed.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"442\" height=\"274\" \/><\/center><center><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Source<em>: Pinterest<\/em><\/span><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 30px;\"><strong>Here\u2019s another smart solution\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nIf you\u2019re still looking for more space to store rarely-used family items, you can always keep them at Extra Space Asia self-storage where you can still access the items 24 hours, any time any day. If you are unsure on which storage facility is nearest to your home, simply visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com.sg\/getting-it-stored\/our-facilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Our Facilities&#8217;<\/a>\u00a0page\u00a0and we\u2019ll advise you on the location coupled with the best promotion for the storage size you are looking for. Say \u2018yay\u2019 to more space!<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><\/p>\n<div data-wof-nonce=\"9f043243d8\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:cdbd9c6f --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:5f099d36 --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:2342bb71 --><!--vcv no format--><br \/>\n<strong>Posted by:<\/strong> Michelle Lee<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 &#8220;Why does my new 4-room HDB flat seem smaller than my previous 4-room HDB flat?\u201d I bet that\u2019s what you\u2019re thinking if you have moved from an older-generation flat to one of the new HDB flats today. The truth is, it is smaller. Infact, much smaller. 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