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Hi sherting, I don't have much update on the house actually. Hahaha.. But here are some other stuff in the house to show. A mistral fan which I saw in courts. I super duper like the look of it the moment I see it . Yup! I bought it because of the look. Hahahaha... Cost around $80+. Cannot remember the exact price. Magazine rack from Muji. I can't find it in Muji Singapore. And I bought this and carry all the way back from Muji in Taipei. Cushions from Comfort Design Singapore. I saw this in Taipei 101. Find it cute. Heehee.. Bought the display set as it was the last piece there. Lastly, more drawings on my chalkboard wall.

Hey hey I am finally starting a T-blog of my own! Have been an avid follower of this forum for a short while... Since October 2013? But this forum has really helped my fiance & I alot & we managed to learn alot about house renovation from here.. the basic technical knowledge.. like the difference betweeen laminate & veneer... quartz counter top better or solid surface better... etc etc.. So new home owners don't fret!! This forum will be your best friend with all the helpful people around! Heh heh... Well my fiance & I are just a simple young couple trying to make a life together in our small red dot... getting married soon, so we wish that HDB will quickly hand our keys over to us!! Ok disclaimer: I hope I will find the time and strength to continue to update as often as I can… ahhh nowadays quite busy.. So, here I am! Just for this space to be a record of our renovation journey & appreciate all advice given by all you renotalkers.. Thanks in advance lei.. hahaha...

Myzticalz: there is no need for the kitchen top to be thick to serve it's intended purpose mah... Juz go for whichever chioer, cheaper and robust

Im getting kompactop too! @myzticalz - Kompactop is slightly cheaper than Quartz

Seeing your post makes me reconsider going for Kompactop instead of Quartz. Care to share price per ft (tried to google more about Kompactop but seems like it's quite tough to find info). Thanks!!

cani have the list too. Thank u

Slow is ok and unavoidable at times. Most important is the workmanship and no defects in their work

Dear Sir / Mdm, I understand your concern when it comes to selecting ID and/or contractor. Firstly, everyone has its own strength and weaknesses and the harsh truth is nowadays, you can NEVER get a good contractor. As for ID, it depends on your expectation and requirements to your design intent. In layman's POV, always look at the portfolio and spot some good ideas. A good ID always propose something unique for housing solution, rather than flashing nice interior pictures and keep giving you the impression that the design is good. A good ID sits down and listen to what you want and will sketch to your intent and to the proposed details. Secondly, in order for your design intent to be fulfilled, good workmanship is way more important that design. While selecting contractors and negotiating, you must not always give them a rush deadline. When you rush deadline, bad workmanship will start to surface. Nowadays, contractors are getting younger and a whole wide ranges aged around 35 to 45. They may look "green" to you but experience counts. Lastly, my concluding statement is that no one is perfect. There are some people who can work with your expectations and some are not capable. You just need to accept the fact that it is a subjective approach. When surfing renotalk forums, when people commented that their designers and/or contractors does a good job to their houses, it does not mean that they will do the same to yours. I am a freelance interior designer since 2005 and i always take into particular when me and/or my client select contractors. However, till now i have not met someone who can still gives me quality workmanship. Yet they are durable enough to withstand any wear and tears for the next 5 years. Signing off and wishing you all the best, sincerely.

All lightings up! I'm very lucky to have my dad install the lights for me as he used to be an electrician during his younger days =))) Save some pennies again! Living room: Dinning: MBR: WIW: In front of WIW: