My 5 Room Bukit Merah Flat T-Blog

[NeoBY 1]

Thanks for sharing! I think Motto source their items from Indonesia, iirc. I am not sure if we would be able to get it in BKK though, have not found any BKK furniture shop that stock stuff similar to Motto.

I know Lorgans source their items from BKK and the Hawaii-5-O which I showed you earlier stock many of the items which Logans have. I think there must be an OEM manufacturer somewhere in Bangkok doing all these pencil legs, mid modern century stuff. Lorgans items are a tad too "common", for lack of a better word, because I can find the items cheaper elsewhere.

Hi,

I have checked out Hawaii-5-O but the prices arent that cheap as well, considering I have to factor in shipping cost. I like the retro look but have to give up as it isnt that worth going through the effort of getting from BKK. Is there a cheaper way?

[timothyng27 0]

ok rayfox, here goes:

Peranakan-inspired walkway with tiles on the walls, wall lamps and a bench

Open concept kitchen leading straight to the hall

Kitchen looks quite plan and un-decorated

That's all for now. Stay tuned!

pic pic pic can't wait

[timothyng27 0]

It's actually about 30-40% cheaper than getting it here in Singapore la (with shipping costs). But I think there's a greater variety that you can order there.

The local replicas (ngee hong, mode studio etc) are all not-so-well-done replicas of "famous" designer pieces.

Whereas the slightly more higher end places (Lorgan's, Lush Lush, Motto and a Thousand Tales) are all much more expensive.

End of the day I think buy back from BKK is slightly cheaper, better variety and customization and possibly better quality la.

My pieces should be in Singapore customs tomorrow - will let you know how they turn out

Hi,

I have checked out Hawaii-5-O but the prices arent that cheap as well, considering I have to factor in shipping cost. I like the retro look but have to give up as it isnt that worth going through the effort of getting from BKK. Is there a cheaper way?

[joshdes 1]

Thanks jaskel! Here's some more inspirations / looks that I like

Good taste!

[timothyng27 0]

Just got my furniture today! I bought a sofa, 5 dining chairs and 2 dining stools from Hawaii Five O in BKK.

Paid about $2,300 for the furniture, $800 for freight here, and here comes the best part:

I paid $1,140 to clear customs, handling, port charges, GST and transport to my house!

Total cost for furniture = $4,240!!! *Faint*

I think if I got them from SG, the cost would be slightly more expensive only.

However, I love the sofa a lot. Matches with my decor very very well.

So do the dining chairs and stools.

Pictures to come soon!

It's actually about 30-40% cheaper than getting it here in Singapore la (with shipping costs). But I think there's a greater variety that you can order there.

The local replicas (ngee hong, mode studio etc) are all not-so-well-done replicas of "famous" designer pieces.

Whereas the slightly more higher end places (Lorgan's, Lush Lush, Motto and a Thousand Tales) are all much more expensive.

End of the day I think buy back from BKK is slightly cheaper, better variety and customization and possibly better quality la.

My pieces should be in Singapore customs tomorrow - will let you know how they turn out

[timothyng27 0]

Thanks joshdes! Liked that look earlier on, but my current place is almost nothing like that.

Once everything is 100% I will take some nice pics to share

Good taste!

[rayfox 0]

Thanks joshdes! Liked that look earlier on, but my current place is almost nothing like that.

Once everything is 100% I will take some nice pics to share

dont need 100 precent 80percent will do we cant wait any longer more pic please lol

[NeoBY 1]

I gave up on counting of the potential price I'll be paying. But pray, do share the photos

[timothyng27 0]

Your wish is my command! Here you go:

Fake sunflower and empty winebottles at the entrance

CNY flowers from IKEA that bloomed the next day after we bought them

Bench / shoe cabinet with embedded Peranakan tiles along the entryway

More Peranakan tiles / retro wall lamps lining the entryway opposite the bench

View of the entryway (and side table) from the hall

I gave up on counting of the potential price I'll be paying. But pray, do share the photos

[timothyng27 0]

Dining chairs with colourful cushions (from Bangkok)

View from the hall with our funky green sofa

Other side of the hall with the TV

Open concept kitchen with the island sticking out to the hall

More pics of the extended island

[NeoBY 1]

Nice!

[rayfox 0]

Just got my furniture today! I bought a sofa, 5 dining chairs and 2 dining stools from Hawaii Five O in BKK.

Paid about $2,300 for the furniture, $800 for freight here, and here comes the best part:

I paid $1,140 to clear customs, handling, port charges, GST and transport to my house!

Total cost for furniture = $4,240!!! *Faint*

I think if I got them from SG, the cost would be slightly more expensive only.

However, I love the sofa a lot. Matches with my decor very very well.

So do the dining chairs and stools.

Pictures to come soon!

wow singapore furniture shop is really greedy if they expect us to pay 4 over thousand for simple design like this

Edited January 11, 2012 by rayfox

[rayfox 0]

Dining chairs with colourful cushions (from Bangkok)

View from the hall with our funky green sofa

Other side of the hall with the TV

Open concept kitchen with the island sticking out to the hall

More pics of the extended island

your place start to look more and more retro and mid century good job

[pinkwhale 0]

Hi, can you share which part of your home is ur favourite and why?

[timothyng27 0]

Thanks rayfox - it's not exactly very very mid-century la. Just bits and pieces maybe.

Probably the way I took the pics using the "Vintage Camera" iPhone App

Will put up more pictures as and when we decorate the study and the other spare room

your place start to look more and more retro and mid century good job