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yup like kitchen top and dining space. but looking at your kitchen and dining pics still looks esp with the extendable table.

ohh if i understand correctly, your layout is mirror image from mine? Love the idea of dividing the original kitchen into kitchen + dining. But wouldnt the kitchen be a bit tight?

Reno is still ongoing right now. Ill upload pics when its all done up nicely.

thanks titanax, we like our layout too. We already have ideas so would probably go along with a contractor to save some cash. IDs i notice can get quite expensive.

Yup we are redoing the entire layout to scale as much as possible. But we have been advised that our original kitchen plan will still be very tight.

Phew i just completed my wedding last saturday... really enjoyed myself. I honestly had to say it was the best fun ive had in a long time. But now thats over, i can focus on the reno!!! We saw that same unit too. In fact we bidded for it, but the owner got too greedy and kept looking for people to bid up the price. Didnt seem like there was an end to their greed so we gave up on that one. Anyway, yup the 117 kitchen is a good layout... we are definitely considering that layout now.

Argh realized that the kitchen layout isnt going to work very well. It looks ok from the top down, but ive been advised that there is not much space in reality. This is especially so if the washing machine, kitchen top and dining table are all lined up on one side of the wall. Going to have to rework the kitchen and maybe think of alternate layout ideas... Maybe we should go visit some IDs. Any ideas?

maybe next time i buy grand piano then can not shy alr lol

Yup we prefer to entertain guests without the TV. although there will be situations where a TV would come in handy but i think we going to try to deviate from the norm for the living room. The piano is one of those electric piano types. Its use is just functional, for fellowship groups etc haha. Id rather face the wall when playing, not pro enough and... too shy! I agree with the seating/storage. I think we can get quite compulsive in hording stuff. But i view the extra storage space as a just in case i need it thing. Better to have it as opposed to not having it and wishing i did.

Haha thanks. Actually that was my idea. I rented an apartment at Jurong west before. The owners were designers and i loved how they made their seatings duo purpose. Storage under, seating above. Simple and effective. Since the original tiling is still in good condition, we plan on just overlaying. From what i understand, its cheaper since i dont have to hack. Regarding the kitchen spacing. Im actually having alot of problems with spacing. LIke hermione pointed out, floorplans can be deceiving as it doesnt neccy translate into good layouts on the ground. Anyway thanks for the pointers!

Hi hermione, thanks for the tips. Im only beginning to realize the difference in floorplan and actual spacing on the ground. But that layout i concocted is just preliminary. Will def have to work out the kinks. Yeah ive been advised that with our ideas, its most likely going to go further north of 25k. Oh well. Ill try my best. Hopefully can get to document my success

Thanks! Yeah ive been advised that it would realistically be from about 25k to 30k. Although ive set my budget to be 20k, i also have a buffer of about 5 to 10k for when reality sets in. But we definitely want to see if we can try to get it below 25k.

Here are some shots of the place in the condition it is right now. I was told that although its original, the condition of the place isnt that bad. No leaks, only have some paint cracks here and there. View from the living room. The living room isnt supposed to be that dark, i think its cos the light from outside is too bright. MBR Kitchen Bedroom 2 Common toilet We plan on using well placed mirrors to enhance the outside greenery and light into the living room. Probably full length mirrors above the planned position for the piano.

Thanks. Actually we plan on just using a contractor. Wife is design savvy so we arent using an ID. Anyway, we dont really like the designs that IDs have nowadays. Our opinion is that its too sleek and glossy and it doesnt have a very homely feel. But thats just a personal opinion, no offense to anyone here Heres a tentative layout plan i whipped out: Those colors are placeholders only. Wife would def want to change it haha

Hi guys! My very first post. Would like to make use of this t-Blog thing to document our renovation progress when it actually happens in ... oh maybe... March or so. Our first appointment is only scheduled in mid Jan. Have no clue when the 2nd appointment would be. All i know its gonna be a wild ride for my future wife and myself. First off, the original layout: Size: 104sqm Condition of unit: Original Expected reno costs: 20k (hopefully)