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We also went to Franc Franc @ Vivo City yesterday and they are currently having a 15% discount for Mastercard users and promo ends today so hurry! We went in planning to take a look at accessories for inspirations but found the TV console and bookshelf/wineglass cabinet we wanted. Totally unexpected good finds! We bought the 1.5m high cabinet in natural colour as below. Fiance stood beside to show how small it is. What we like about it is that it looks different from the other shelves and we can adjust it such that only the wood partition show on 1 level when we hide the glass panel behind. It can have alternate partition design. We can display our books and sill use the bottom shelving for wine glasses etc for guests. We can easily cover it from dust. The glass adds to the retro feel too and it's real cute!! The only drawback for me was that it's too low but it's really not easy for us to find furniture pieces in light wood that we both feel strongly for. This piece is also made of solid ash wood. Maybe coz Franc Franc is a Japanese company so furniture pieces aren't too big. We got the matching solid wood TV console in natural coloured wood too. The picture below shows the darker wood one. We have specially order this from japan as the lighter coloured wood in no longer available in SG. It's an old design and will only arrive in September. Didn't know Fanc Franc has such good stuff and we were lucky to step in yesterday before the sale ends. I'm satisfied that both pieces come with covers so that we can protect our things from dust. We were deciding between this and a solid medium coloured wood one from Natural Living at Bukit Timah. That one was real cheap at $900+ after adding delivery charges. It's their moving out sale deal. That piece looks more expensive too but in actual fact is cheaper. We decided to go light in the living room. Don't want so many dark pieces at home and light pieces will age well. =)

So, we went scouting around yesterday and looked really hard to try to get a dining table before the GSS ends. Some shops GSS ends on 30 June you see. We found our ideal piece in Journey East and they are running their 20% store wide discount up til today!! The piece is a vintage from the 1950s to 1960s. Made of solid teak so it's real stable and hardy. It is 1.72m and can fit 3 chairs on one side. A total of 8 chairs if you don't need a lot of space. It wasn't too wide and won't eat up the space in our dining area. Moreover, the table top was restored well with the beautiful grain showing. This furniture was found in Central Java and probably Dutch influence. I simple love its legs with the gorgeous long grooves. Table top isn't too thick so we can still shift around easily. It was also in the medium brown shade that we wanted. The pricing was ideal too. It was perfect! My only concern was it was a vintage that was owned by others. Hhmmm... a bit scared of those stuff. But seeing my fiance's liking for it and only 1 thing that is probably irrational fear, We purchase it on the spot! We went without the dining chairs. The chairs were really heavy and made of teak too. Now, I am thinking of using 2 of my grandma's old teak chairs for the side chairs and match the rest with modern ones. The weird thing is that it came in 1.72m in length and I was wondering why such a weird measurement? It was almost like we were meant to have it. We didn't want a 1.6m long table and was unsure whether a fixed 1.8m will be too long. A 1.72m it is! Really love this piece coz it has such a character and it's really one of a kind here in SG, I would think! =))

Next up was the same sofa from Commune that itsybits in renotalk has bought too. We got ours in beige though. And we almost got our dining table from Commune too. It was the 1st piece of furniture that we like and we didn't go ahead yet as they didn't have any GSS promo. It was a walnut extendable 1.6m to 1.8m dining table. We love the curves and scandi influenced design. We were about make our purchase... only to find out that it was made with veneer top. We then decided to shop around as dining table would be of high usage and we would rather a solid one that can last a much longer time. Moreover, the solid wood and solid wood top dining table in commune was only 1.6m long which is too small for us. We were open to the kinds of wood but prefer walnut colour for its medium brown hue and grain pattern.

First piece furniture we got last week from a chop called Fantasy Sleep Centre @ Furniture Mall is our bed frame. It was more of a functional piece that fits all our criteria. We wanted a wooden bed with storage, made of solid wood so that it can last longer. We were so ready to forgo storage if we cannot find a bed made of solid wood and we not only found one but one with the edges tucked below the mattress so we won't have to worry about knocking out knees. We get to select our headboard to match an we chose the above. Simple design and this queen sized piece is made of solid pine wood. Comes with 3 drawers on 1 side with a total of 6. Dark wood was not our first choice but no complains since it suited our criteria and I think I won't have a hard time changing bedsheets as the mattress edges can be easily reached.

I think Ikea bedstuff is generally not solid.

By the way, with sunlight, how does it change the colours of various whites?

I am planning to engage nippon painting service so am looking for reviews here. Are their guys good? Another option is a freelance painter I know who was highly recommended. With the current nippon paint promo, both cost about the same. Please advise.

I also bought the sofa from Commune yesterday.

senseart, you are one rude guy! It's no wonder with that mouth/"fingers" of yours created this mess. Good luck to you and your company with such a bad reputation...

Anyone can recommend where I can go solid wood furniture that is not dark wood. Meaning it is walnut colour or even lighter. Fiance and I are looking for a dining table first and foremost and adding on the other pieces later. Spotted one at Commune but the top was made of veneer but we prefer solid wood table top. Also understand that teak is expensive so we don't mind other wood material.Budget below $2k if possible. Please recommend more shops besides there: -Scanteak -Barossa -Journey East -Air Division Can anyone here give me a rough indication of the price for solid wood dining table too? We are having a hard time looking for our ideal piece.... Thanks heap!

This senseart seems to be hiding behind his pte ltd. Yes, his liabilities are limited coz it's a pte ltd. Company bankrupt but he wont be. Aiyo, why is he taunting ppl online be it customer or competitor? I read already also feel unjust. Why stoop so low to earn a few bucks?? I am sure you're reading this senseart, if you're sincere, focus your energy on salvaging the situation rather than fight for your reasons. Your actions will ultimately speak for themselves...unless you're really out to cheat...

Any help?? I think the job is too smll for contractor to do. Probably will ant us to hack wardrobe which we don't want.

I am getting my keys next week and am so excited to put together the style my fiance and I have in mind. It's a resale apartment that's pretty well maintained so we won't be doing much reno to it. Just painting and buying new furniture. It's also a 2 bedder and 1 room will be a home office room + jamming room. Fiance and his music. There's not much of distinct theme to it except that the both of us prefer wood and a home that gives a warm feel rather than the clean modern look. We like painting and posters too so we might accessorize more with these. So far, we have gotten some painting from Prague which will definitely be displayed. I'll take pics of the empty apartment once I step in next week and post along the way to share how we put together this home built on love.

Where to go for reskinning or where can i go to replace wardrobe doors only?

I would think so. Queen size won't be so cheap!

Yup, got it at expo for 3500 in May. Came with 3 free tempur pillows. We could choose what we wanted. They may have sale again this gss I think. If not, go to robinson's and ask. Their pricing is good and especially with the member's card. Only thing is freebies may be less.

Is there such a product so that I won't have to paint the wardrobe doors? I want fuss free stuff you see. How much would it cost roughly for a 4 doors and where can I get the product?

Does ioniser emit ozone as a by-product?

I also eat antioxidant supplements like pycnogenol from iHerb. Ordered my last batch of health supplements from them on 17 June and received it today. iHerb is getting faster in delivery services! If you order above $40, you can enjoy FREE shipment to SG. Use my code:VEW578 to enjoy further discount! Promo ends on 30 June 2013 I am more than satisfied as a long term customer and you can read my reviews here.

Usually how long will company give you time to exchange or return? Do pieces come with warranty too like sofas and beds?

I found 2 in furniture mall and will feedback when I get my bedframe. So happy that I managed to fins my wooden storage bed for 1500.

I read that ionizer doesn't help as much as hepa filter. Anyone can share? And what about novita aircare supreme nai9000? Is it good?

I am looking for these: Any idea where to get it cheap in SG?

I need to paint my whole house and read horror stories about painter spoiling furniture. Besides freelance contractor, is Nippon paint or Dulux paint service good? Nippon charging me extra 500 or so for asealefor dark walls. Coz previous owner has medium brown walls. So ex... But they have to access first also la. Still ex.... What kind of paint should I use too? What should I look out for?

I am not a customer of theirs. But I can tell you that not much use. Best is all go report police in big numbers. Only then will the person who fail to deliver will sit up and do something. Or consult a legal debt collector after combining your claims from SCT etc. Chase him for money. All combine and it'll be more worth it to share and hire one. Good luck and I despise people who cheat othera of their hard earned money.