Post-Renovation :
A modern home would in our honest opinion not be one without a walk-in wardrobe. There is simply nothing like just coming out after a shower and having everything you need right in front of you displayed in organized and neat fashion with adequate space to change and do minor wash ups. We converted half the original master room into the walk in with the other half used for the study area. We converted a second adjoining common room into the new master bedroom resulting in one continuous private abode for us from master bath to master walk in to master study to master bedroom. Converting half the room into a walk in instead of just using a narrow strip of space as seen in many walk-ins allows two persons to change with ample space.We had considered between systems wardrobe or more conventional shelves and drawers and found the latter to be more suitable as systems wardrobe have an open shelving design which just provides less flexibility in storage space, more exposed to dust( a real problem from what we heard from friends and seems to be pricier.
After speaking to our ID and in relation to our budget, we opted for a more conventional system of shelves and drawers housed into a built in L shaped false wall which would double as a privacy partition between walk in and study areas. You can see part of the false wall(Above - painted red) which creates a private corridor from study to walk-in. In coming up with a design for the walk in shelving space, one needs to consider one's clothing needs and storage space.
We opted for hanging space ( Above) where there is provision for hanging of dresses with a higher placed clothes bar , deep drawers and open shelves plus valuables drawers with key locks.
Deep drawers help to keep items out of sight while there are deep shelving space or a built-in
table top space for your facial items(above) etc. The hang bars for clothes can be removed and adjusted to provide space for hanging dresses if required. Top shelves can be used to store bulky items kept in neat boxes.
To save costs, we opted for good quality thick suede curtains instead of doors which would be more cumbersome. The curtains add a boutique feel to the walk-in , together with the 4 halogen spotlights used as the walk-in's lighting.(Below)
We had a pulmet (seen above) built to house the tracks for the curtain. It is a must to cover up, be it doors or curtains as firstly, it would be good to hide our clothes, especially undergarments etc from public view and also, makes the walk in look less messy and cluttered. Curtains are a cheaper alternative to doors for those like us who are keen to rein in their budget.
The renovation works for the walk-in also included a vanity sink and built in(Above). As the vanity sink will be a wet area, we included a solid top to ensure that it would be hardy against moisture. 
We got a top mounted American Standard white sink(Above) from Hoe Kee. An expensive splurge on our part was our purchase of a Hansgrohe Axor Starck Single level Basin mixer, priced at $570 after 25% discount(Below). We managed to loan a SIA Priority passenger card from a relative to attain the 25% discount. If you are into buying Hansgrohe, look for Gillian, a very helpful and courteous sales executive there who tipped us on the discount offer.
In addition , we installed a Inda Touch fitted bar(Below) with soap dispenser and glass tumbler to house our toothbrushs, soap and face towels. Those keen can purchase it from Ferrera Asiapac at UE Square, priced at $512 after discount.
As the master bath is opens up into the walk-in, we put 2 thirsty hippos in the walk in area to absorb moisture. In addition, we installed a KDK ventilator fan in the master bath which has helped keep the entire place moist free.
Other items installed in walk-in :
1.) Inda Europe Towel Bar from Ferrera Asiapac priced at $60 per piece after discount (above)2.) IKEA Hovet Full Height Wall mounted mirror at $199 ( below )
3.) Halogen Spot Light from i - Lite at $120 ( Below )
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