Leaderboard

Yoz Leon! Walaoz, you made me feel like doing T-Blog as well siaa! Really glad that you were introduced to Calvin! We're waiting for his 3D as well.. Will share with you once i've gotten them

I've exceeded my budget by slightly over 10%. There are certain items that are not exactly compulsory: Getting a better dinning table due to the quartz topWater feature to create a relaxing smoothing environmentArtificial grass to create a relaxing smoothing environmentGetting a better water filter for better healthGetting a queen-size bed instead of a single bed as an investment for future wedding (but no gf yet )And there are some items that i did not anticipate or plan in the initial budget: roller binds/curtainsoffice chairmirrorsbedroom doors replacementkitchen window replacementplastering of entire housedemolish and remove build-in wardrobebox-upwater heater (yet to be purchased)cupboard for storage (yet to be purchased)vaccum cleaner (yet to be purchased)cleaning accessories (yet to be purchased)3m Command hooks for hanging pictures, etc (yet to be purchased)deco stuff (yet to be purchased)Things i compromised in order to keep to the budget: typical top-freezer fridge instead of a french-door bottom-freezermechanical door/gate locks instead of digital door/gate locksgas hob instead of induction hoboff-the-shelf tv console & wall-mounted cabinet instead of TV feature wall (no heart-pain as its substantial cost-saving)off-the-self study table instead of customized study table (no heart-pain as its substantial cost-saving)I'm sharing all these to provide some sort-of guidance for people who wants to do budgeting for their reno. There are some cost-saving methods which i did not take: taobao (i've poor reading chinese ability, have to scrutinize the hidden cost, and possible delays/handing breakage, etc)did not visit all the shops in singapore to compare prices (have to single-handedly do so much, its tiring to save just a single penny but i've at least make some attempts on most cases. its a "you win some, you lose some" )I will post later all the bad experiences encountered. It will be factual and not condemning any particular person/shop (i hope ) as it may be that i happened to be at the wrong place and at the wrong time so not everyone may encounter what i've.

http://overtureonline.com.sg/products/artificial-carpet-grass-4-tone

supermama, yes Francfranc is closing down by may and I heard alot of furniture OOS liao. Go down and see soon!

Heya Leon, Though I have thank you in email but I just want to show my appreciation for your sharing and journey so far. Just for everyone benefit, Leon is not fake lah. Went down to meet Calvin & Ephron again yesterday, realised he takes a lot projects from tampines greenleaf . He told me he is actually busy so that's why Ephron assists him. Ephron is not bad albeit not so talkative at first. I met them twice and during the meeting, spent about 3 hours, yesterday we met from 7.30-10.30, imagine it, i so paiseh till i apologise to him for taking much of his time (his wife and son were waiting beside us while we discussed) My theme is modern european and I will source some of my stuff from taobao and Calvin is ok with it.Cool max cos some ID don't like it if we take from taobao. Thank you once again Leon, and can't wait to see your next post. Cheers, Elvira

Hahaha self promoter very easily recognize one. But RT is indeed the best place for Reno knowledge. If you see someone said this who that who, if you interested PM me.... stay far far, mostly are self promoters if they do not have photos or Blog to share. No offense, just my very frank comment and 2 cents!

I am just kidding bro ... No worries, I am mostly gg to TB all the lights

hi All PM Liaozzzzzzz

Howdy leonjennawong! Thanks for keeping us entertained with your Tblog...I've 'engaged' posh home as well...met him once for an initial talk about my design. A second time at his office and his quotation is rock steady plus he did not miss any of the items that i requested to do for my house. I will start a Tblog soon to document. His other designer name ephron is equally helpful as he drove me to OSK and Hafary to take a look at the tiles and lights which is near their office. Yes calvin will be busy from now on after all the promotion you gave him...so i've made it a point to click with his colleague in case calvin is too busy. The reason why i say 'engaged' is becos i told him verbally thru watsapp that he will be appointed as my ID and told him my start work date will be early march. Calvin straight away say no time! cos he need to apply permit and all...so without any delay, ephron came to my place aft work that night and collected the keys from me. The next day he went up to take measurement on the walls that are to be hack. What can i say....POWER SERVICE and we haven't sign the contract yet. Guess it will be a smooth journey from now. Look out for my tblog soon!!

Romeltic! Im with roy too!! ) and ya i agree he is very confident with his work! Great to see good comments on him and grats to the completion of ur home!

some greenery will complete the picture...mayb u can put artificial grass on ur window ledge...