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hey thanks for the caution! my weight is in the mid-range but still, i think the sofa might sink in after some time if that's the case. i'll look around some more.

i found this really nice looking ceiling fan but it's only available in australia. was toying with the idea of buying it online & have it shipped here but not sure if it can be used in singapore.

been eyeing this bamboo charcoal mattress which was retailing at OM & finally dropped by the store to look at it. finally caved in to my temptation & paid a deposit (and i'm only getting my keys in Jan!) for it. the sales person said it's not too early as they need at least 3 months to place the order for the bed & mattress. Top photo: is the mattress. Bottom pic: the bed frame (but not the color i want. will select the color later when paying the balance). saw this sofa that i liked & it costs less than $1,000 after discount. OMG. I am so tempted.

been busy sourcing for quotes the past 2 months. i think i'm pretty close to sourcing for about 10 IDs/contractors so far. But i've only received 4 quotes & still waiting for 3 more quotes. this is the list by far: 1) U Home (Pen - ID) - met up 2 mths ago but no quote yet. think they aren't keen in doing business 2) Design Ministry (ID - recommended by colleague) - quote submitted. way exceeded budget by at least $10k. 3) Prozfile (Alvin - ID) - saw their booth at a recent exhibition at expo. love their designs. quote was ok (mid range) 4) Vace (Vincent - Contractor) - recommended by colleague. suprisingly expensive, despite being a contractor. 5) Renozone (Colin - ID) - recommended by friend. very prompt & sincere. quote by far is the lowest. shortlisted. 6) AMDA Interior (Ambrose) - recommended by friend. waiting for quote 7) Mr K - contractor - recommended by Renotalk members. meeting him this sat. 8) Ming Hui - ID - recommended by agent. waiting for quote. Contractors aren't exactly cheap, I realised. So far, Renozone provided the most competitive quote. Colin sounded really nice & sincere (he's a personal friend of my friend). Most likely may appoint him but am keeping fingers crossed till i get the remaining 3 quotes. Sourcing for quotes is yet another tiring journey to getting a new home.

you had louvre doors installed instead of the usual windows & grilles? that's really interesting.

my unit has the exact same layout as yours!

the original looks really bad! can't wait for your reno pics!

WOW!! I love this! where & how much did it buy it for?

i'd like to quote a friend of mine "if the unit is meant to be yours, it will be". i viewed more than 20 units in a span of 1.5 month. I liked 2 of them but because of timing & much procrastination, both were sold off. there was a 3rd i liked but still, i didn't make any offer immediately. i asked for a 2nd viewing & made an offer thereafter. & option has already been exercised good luck!

Not sure why you can't view the pictures??? was playing around with the layout (was thinking of knocking down some walls) & would like some advices: Layout 1: Layout 2: Original Layout here: http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/487291_10150822157358078_27650652_n.jpg Problem with layout 1 is, i don't know what to do with the other spare bedroom. Layout 2 looks shockingly spacious & it looked more like a 1 bedder Suggestions?

yup! all 3 stay together in perfect harmony. =) the flat was tenanted & owned by JTC so it's in original condition. definitely needs complete makeover. walls seem good so don't think need to do any plastering. i'm thinking of a scandinavian/minimalist theme. too many ideas going thru my head now. i was toying with the possibility to knock down the walls b/w the MBR & Bedroom 2 & also the wall between Bedroom 1 & the Living room to create one big living hall. many hackings = many $$$ =(

Hi All been a silent reader & really love the ideas that kept rolling in by members in this forum. i've just selected a 4 room resale flat in the north east. will be staying with my 2 dogs & cat. here's my flat layout: am still contemplating whether to get an ID or contractor. i've always engaged an ID to handle everything but now that i'm alone, i thought of saving some costs to engage a contractor instead. any idea if the savings is significant? will only be getting keys in 4th quarter. i know it's abit early but i'm so excited about my new place!

congrats! i just sold off my 3 room flat & now searching for another 3 room. Looking forward to your updates! PS: I have 2 dogs & a cat

not sure if u still need one? anyway here's one.. Orangtee. Regina 92381073. Good luck & happy house hunting!

want to keep it simple my hubby collects. not me. he has transformer, bear brick, star wars & lots more. i have only 6 blythe dolls. hahaha

thanks for the compliments! few more updates..they have not completed the carpentry..and im shifting in on sun Toy Display Cabinet Shoe Cabinet TV Console

$1600 i think

the sliding door is up~!

think the total reno price about $35k, cos i added some items. sliding door alone about $1200 bah. LOL. they haven't put in lor. 2 more days ma. after reno completed will put in nicer photos my preference is to have the entire cabinet full glossy black. look more classy actually its a very dark brown. can't really tell from the photo. this wardrobe alone costs about $2.5k i think.

thanks! wall colour is granite colour. table top colour will be black coz my house color scheme is black/white/grey

my reno is 85% completed! and the remaining has to be completed by this fri as i'm moving in on Sun. some glitches along the way & a few more spotted today (bedroom wall wrong color, door & door frame they painted 2 different colors ) - these have to be rectified by this Saturday latest! Here's some pictures: Living Room (from main entrance) Living Room (another view) Walk In Wardrobe - it's miserably small so i guess it should be considered a normal wardrobe now Toy display cabinet Kitchen

finally given the 3D drawings BUT: - its not the complete set - the changes are still not made - height of shoe cabinet should be aligned with window - the color scheme is not right - feature wall is removed - vertical cabinet should be able to put in microwave oven & toaster - color scheme not right - floor tile is BLACK - color not right they are still owing me drawings for the walk-in wardrobe & toy display cabinet. anyway, they said can handover the house to me by end of this month~! went to get some lightings today. damage for the day: $1350.

yeah lor. guess to minimise any problem i'll juz use back the old frame. looks pretty new actually on a separate note, i just found out that we can't use government gas. need to use the cylinder tank. SIGH. yepz. i wanted black tiles actually but contractor says no stock.

tiles are up! didn't expect so fast & got 'reprimanded' by contractor as i'm engaging another supplier to do the windows & didn't tell him earlier. coz he's afraid they may damage the tiling. sigh. How am I supposed to know? anyway, here are a few photos:

the purple is nice~!