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125 Balancing Act Living areas that occupy 4-room HDB flats are analogous to the Goldilocks principle – they’re neither too big nor too tiny. Both living and dining zones that have been furnished with full-sized furniture can sit comfortably within its floor area – but you should still be frugal with the use of space when designing these two zones. Think round coffee table that takes up lesser footprint than a rectangular one; or skip the traditional dining place in lieu of its more svelte counterpart – the breakfast counter. Not only will these small but impactful moves give the interior much-needed breathing space, it also provides owners with extra square footage to experiment with more when it comes to designing the living room. Rather than a regular dining table, a multi-purpose island counter can serve as the dining area as well as a food preparation station. A see-through glass table can advocate a larger impression and the rounded form is spatially more ideal for a living area with tight walking room. IMAGE COURTESY OF SWEETPEA WILLOW DESIGN BY HOUSEOFCHAIS