The Dunearn House 2 Bedroom + Study Type BS2 showflat offers an interesting interpretation of compact urban living, demonstrating how a 667 sqft (62 sqm) apartment can accommodate two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, kitchen, living and dining spaces, and a balcony without feeling excessively compartmentalised. Part of Dunearn House’s Luxury Collection, the BS2 places particular emphasis on efficient circulation and flexible spaces that can adapt to different household requirements.
What makes the showflat especially noteworthy is that it goes beyond simply presenting the standard floor plan. Several conventional walls have been replaced with adjustable partitions and framed glazing, demonstrating how homeowners could create stronger visual connections between rooms and make the apartment feel more expansive. Combined with natural light, greenery-facing windows, and naturally ventilated bathrooms, this results in a home that prioritises both practicality and a greater sense of space.
A Private and Efficient Entrance
Entering the Type BS2, residents are not immediately exposed to the main living room. Instead, a short entrance passage creates a subtle buffer between the front door and the home’s communal spaces. A substantial wall treatment along the passage provides privacy, while the relatively straight circulation route draws the eye towards the brighter living area and balcony beyond.
The kitchen begins conveniently near the entrance, allowing the arrival and utility zones to share space efficiently rather than requiring a separate foyer. Warm neutral finishes, full-height surfaces and recessed lighting give this transitional area a polished residential character. More importantly, the arrangement minimises the amount of valuable floor area devoted purely to circulation.
Galley Kitchen with Natural Light and Ventilation
The Dunearn House BS2 kitchen adopts a practical galley configuration, with two parallel counters dividing the preparation, washing, cooking and appliance zones. One side accommodates the refrigerator, hob and built-in oven, while the opposite side incorporates the sink, washer-cum-dryer and additional preparation space.
Full-height upper and lower cabinetry maximises storage without taking up additional floor area, while under-cabinet lighting keeps the countertops well illuminated. The showflat also features a generously proportioned sink and streamlined integrated appliances.
Perhaps more importantly for homeowners who cook regularly, the kitchen benefits from natural light and ventilation. A window at the end of the galley helps introduce daylight while providing an avenue for heat, steam and cooking aromas to dissipate. This gives the BS2 a more practical cooking environment than an entirely internalised kitchen.
Flexible Dining and Study Area
One of the most distinctive aspects of the showflat is the treatment of the dining and study spaces. Rather than keeping the two areas permanently separated by a conventional wall, the showflat replaces the partition with adjustable glazed windows and panels.
When these partitions are opened, the dining area and study visually merge into a larger communal zone. When greater privacy is required, they can be closed to establish a more defined work-from-home environment.
The showflat takes the concept further by allowing the long dining table to double as a study desk. Instead of allocating separate floor area to two large pieces of furniture, the same surface can support dining, entertaining, studying and working from home at different times of the day.
For a 667 sqft apartment, this is a particularly efficient interpretation of a study. Rather than creating another small room that remains enclosed most of the time, the space can become part of the everyday living environment and only be separated when required.
Living Area Designed to Feel Larger
The living and dining areas flow naturally into one another, with relatively little space lost to corridors. A full-sized sofa is positioned along the perimeter, leaving the centre open for circulation, while a slim, low television console keeps the opposite side visually uncluttered.
Natural light is another major contributor to the sense of space. The living room connects directly with the balcony through extensive glazing, creating a long sightline towards the greenery outside. Looking in the opposite direction, the eye can travel through the dining and study areas towards the entrance, further reinforcing the apartment’s visual depth.
The result is a communal zone that feels less like a collection of small individual rooms and more like a continuous living environment.
Glass Partition Between the Living Room and Bedroom 2
The showflat introduces another significant alteration in addition to the living area. In the standard configuration, Bedroom 2 and the living room are separated by a conventional solid wall. Here, that wall has been replaced with a substantial framed glass window.
This glazing allows the living room to visually borrow space from Bedroom 2. Instead of the sightline ending at a solid wall, the eye extends into the adjoining bedroom, making the living area appear wider. Light and views can also be shared between the spaces while the physical separation between them remains intact.
It is important to distinguish this as a showflat design treatment rather than the standard BS2 configuration. Nevertheless, it provides an interesting renovation concept for owners who prioritise openness over complete visual privacy.
The low television console beneath the internal window is particularly appropriate because it preserves the glazing rather than obstructing it with bulky cabinetry. Together with the balcony at one end and the dining area at the other, the internal window gives the living room visual openness in several directions.
Balcony as an Extension of the Living Room
Positioned directly beside the living area, the balcony provides a useful outdoor extension of the communal space. Full-height sliding glass doors maintain a strong visual relationship between indoors and outdoors while drawing daylight deep into the apartment.
Although the balcony is relatively compact, the showflat offers enough space for seating and a small table, making it suitable for morning coffee, reading, or simply enjoying the greenery outside. This represents a sensible balance in a 667 sq ft home: the balcony provides genuinely usable outdoor space without consuming an excessive proportion of the overall floor area.
Bedroom 2: Bedroom, Study or Flexible Room
Bedroom 2 demonstrates how a relatively compact secondary bedroom can support several everyday functions. The showflat accommodates a single bed, full-height wardrobe and a sizeable study desk without making the circulation appear excessively constrained.
The external window is an important feature, bringing substantial daylight into the bedroom and providing an outlook towards the surrounding greenery. Positioning the study desk beside this window creates a particularly pleasant setting for studying, reading or working from home.
The framed internal window towards the living room considerably changes the character of the bedroom. From within Bedroom 2, the view extends across the living area rather than terminating at a solid partition, making the room feel more visually generous.
Depending on household requirements, the room could therefore function as a conventional second bedroom, children’s room, guest room or multipurpose work-from-home space.
Bathroom 2 for Bedroom 2 and Guests
The common Bathroom 2 is conveniently positioned to serve both Bedroom 2 and visitors. This arrangement allows guests to use the bathroom without entering the Master Bedroom, while still keeping it readily accessible to the occupant of the second bedroom.
One of its most practical attributes is natural ventilation. A sizeable window beside the shower introduces daylight and airflow, helping moisture and humidity dissipate after use.
Inside, large-format neutral finishes establish a clean contemporary appearance. A glass shower screen separates the wet and dry zones without making the bathroom feel unnecessarily enclosed, while a wide vanity and expansive mirrored cabinet provide countertop space and concealed storage.
A Private Master Suite
The Master Bedroom is positioned deeper within the apartment, establishing a clearer separation from the kitchen, dining and living areas. Its entrance also places the ensuite Master Bathroom conveniently alongside the sleeping zone, allowing the two spaces to function together as a self-contained master suite.
Despite the BS2’s compact overall footprint, the showflat demonstrates that the bedroom can accommodate a king-size bed while still maintaining usable circulation space. A full-height wardrobe provides essential storage, while wall-mounted display ledges opposite the bed avoid the bulk of conventional freestanding furniture.
The full-height window brings substantial daylight into the room and establishes another connection with the greenery outside. Warm timber flooring, a softly illuminated upholstered headboard, and restrained neutral finishes distinguish the master bedroom from the brighter communal areas, giving it a calmer, more intimate atmosphere.
Naturally Ventilated Master Bathroom
Directly adjoining the bedroom, the Master Bathroom completes the private suite. Like Bathroom 2, it benefits from natural ventilation, with a large window positioned within the shower area.
The shower itself is enclosed by clear glazing to establish proper wet-and-dry separation while maintaining visual openness. Both an overhead rain shower and handheld shower are provided in the showflat.
Opposite is a broad vanity with an integrated basin and a large mirrored cabinet. The extensive reflective surface visually enlarges the bathroom, while concealed storage helps keep toiletries out of sight. Warm stone-look finishes extend throughout the bathroom, complemented by frameless glass and understated lighting for a contemporary, hotel-inspired aesthetic.
Its direct connection to the bedroom is equally important. Rather than feeling like an ordinary bathroom positioned beside a bedroom, the two areas read together as a dedicated master suite.
Summary: Is the Dunearn House Type BS2 667 Sqft Layout Well Planned?
The Dunearn House 2 Bedroom + Study Type BS2 667 sqft showflat demonstrates that the perceived spaciousness of a compact apartment depends as much on flexibility, sightlines, and circulation as on absolute floor area.
Its fundamentals are practical: a naturally ventilated galley kitchen, distinct living and dining zones, a flexible study, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a balcony are accommodated within 62 sqm (667 sqft). Bedroom 2 combines sleeping, storage, and study functions, while the Master Bedroom accommodates a king-sized bed, wardrobe, and an adjoining ensuite.
What makes the showflat more interesting, however, is its exploration of flexible internal planning. The adjustable partitions between the dining and study areas allow the same floor space to support different activities, while replacing the solid wall between Bedroom 2 and the living room with glazing demonstrates how visual borrowing can make both rooms appear larger.
The naturally ventilated kitchen and two naturally ventilated bathrooms further strengthen the layout from an everyday usability perspective. Combined with large windows and a balcony overlooking greenery, these features prevent the compact interior from feeling overly internalised.
Overall, the Type BS2 is less about maximising the number of enclosed rooms and more about making each part of its 667 sqft footprint work harder. For buyers considering a compact Dunearn House 2 Bedroom + Study, the showflat offers practical ideas on how flexible partitions, multifunctional furniture, glazing, and efficient storage can transform a relatively modest floor area into a home that feels brighter, more connected, and more adaptable.
Article contributed by Jerry Wong.
Jerry Wong is a realtor at Propnex Realty, bringing a rich background in interior and lighting design to his work. He loves exploring diverse spaces and observing the transformative power of real estate. Beyond his professional role, Jerry finds his greatest fulfillment in connecting people with the right properties, gaining immense satisfaction from helping clients achieve their dreams.
