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Thanks bro! I kiasu... Install more power point now so that if I need it next time no need to worry. But it comes at a cost 💰

Dining area cabinet Display area with LED strip light Below the display area, I dedicate one section as a charging area. This is where I'll charge all my devices...

Entrance cabinet door - stick tinted mirror

Some pics I took today... First up - Living room Tinted black glass TV console Inside the TV console

Your house is very nicely done up! May I know what laminate u use to laminate your door? Is it the same type of laminate used for carpentry? How much does it cost?

Congrats! Enjoy the exciting reno journey!

I'll be taking pics tomorrow on the completed reno.... Today I like to share about my experience when meeting curtain vendors.... Initially, I don't know what budget to set aside for curtains, so I asked my colleague who recently shifted to her new home. Her new home is 4 bedroom and her curtain cost about $2k. So I told myself, if the curtain of her 4 bedder cost $2k, mine should not be more than that. That's how I derive my budget for curtains... When my ID told me I should start searching for curtains, I asked her to recommend her curtain vendor and at the same time advise me what colors to choose. Although at the back of my mind, grey should be the color... What we are doing will be day and night curtains for living, TV room and master bedroom. PVC blinds for study/wardrobe room. And roller blind for kitchen. 1. Vendor recommended by ID (for this vendor, I would not want to reveal his company, no point...) He brought some fabrics, we found the fabrics we like. But when he shared the quote, I must admit, I was shocked. Thoughts come into my mind if my $2k budget is realistic... His quote is $3800. We immediately told him, it's out of our budget of $2k. He said its this price because we chose the expensive fabric. He can bring the less expensive ones, but the price will still be above our budget. When pressed for the estimate cost of the less expensive fabrics, he said that it'll be around $2.6k. 2. This vendor is quite aggressive in advertising in the Facebook vendor site for my development. Their showroom is in Balestier. They have quite a lot of fabrics. But when come to grey shades, their choices are limited. I chose the ones that I might want and the quote came out to $2400. Very close to my budget. I was tempted to ask for more discount and if they can meet my budget, then sign with them. But I told myself not to rush, anyway I'm suppose to meet a few more. Fortunately, I did that because when I research on their company online, they have mixed reviews, so I decided not to go with them. 3. After meeting the second vendor, I went to MGL. They are one of the shops that was high in my shortlist but some people say they are ex, some say their price are reasonable. What impressed me was, I was like in a candy shop when I was at their showroom. They have sooooo many fabrics, the staff who served me took different shades and design of grey fabrics to show me... I was thinking to myself, enough already too many already...This is the pic of the fabrics... With so many fabrics to choose from, I definitely found what I like. The quote came out to be $2550 after discount. They do give discount but there's a limit they can give. But at $2550 from a good name vendor, they are very attractively prices as compared to the above 2. 4. J&R Curtain (they are one of the advertiser in renotalk) They operate from a small shop, but the boss, Joyce is a nice lady. She took time to show me the fabrics. I managed to find the fabrics I like and the quote came to $2600. Joyce said that she may be able to reduce more, but must do site survey to confirm measurement first. I decided to KIV until I met the final 2. 5. This vendor is a recommendation from a fellow forummer The fabrics he brought are very limited, its just too little to find something we like. After 10mins, we politely told him, we don't like the fabrics. So no quote from him. 6. The famous Vincent that many people from renotalk engaged Getting an apt from him was not instantaneous like other vendors, must whatsapp him then after about 4-5 days, he came back with appt time... When he came to my place, I saw that he has 2 handful of fabrics, I was thinking... Does he have the fabrics we want? Fortunately, he has... We picked the same fabrics as the 1st vendor we met. Vincent is very experience... When he was measuring, he told me my living room floor not level, one area is 0.5 inch shorter than another area... Can u imagine, his quote is half of the 1st vendor quote with the same night curtain fabrics. For day curtain, I prefer the one from the 1st vendor. But for the price, I'm willing to forgo my preferred day curtain. But Vincent very upfront told us that because he has a lot of orders, he may not be able to deliver before we are suppose to shift in, which is on 26 Sept. He said, he will try his best. Well, our choice is clear, we engaged Vincent on the spot. These are the fabrics we chose... Day curtain Night curtains (2 shades from the same design family for different rooms) White PVC blind with black tape Beige roller blind for kitchen

I also bought 2 Panasonic TVs. After my research, I narrowed my TV selection to 3 brands, the 2 famous Korean ones and Panasonic. I find that the Panasonic one is value for money when comparing equivalent specs. My current Panasonic TV is surviving well too. Btw, Panasonic should give you free wall mount + installation. U need not buy any unless as u mentioned, u want it to swivel.

Thanks 😏 I'll take some pics over the weekend.

Very nice kitchen mixer!

Thanks! I've PMed u the details.

Now that my reno is almost over, we're in the process of talking to curtain vendors.... to my surprise, the price difference between different vendors can be quite big. We'll be wraping up with the last 2 vendors this sat. Curtain shopping can be quite interesting. Will share more after that...

Ya... craftbricks difficult to maintain in the kitchen... Btw, what's your theme or design like?

Thanks bros!

My reno is coming to an end... This week it will be the touch up and finishing up of carpentry and electrical works. And also patching up the parquet because I hack off the wardrobe of 1 bedroom to build a bigger wardrobe. ID told me the parquet for all bedrooms will be sand and vanished because there are some scratches during the installation of carpentry, which is unavoidable. Next week, my furnitures will arrive. Initially, I unintentionally chose an auspicious date for the furniture to be sent. But the govt deemed that the date is so auspicious that election has to take place on that day 😂. So delivery will take place the day before.

PMed

Thanks bubblebath! I've PMed u ID's contact.

Thanks for confirming. Vincent seems to be very busy... Like that maybe I call Mr Chew...

Thanks pipsqueak! Looks like the decision to do the stucco wall is a right one. I've PMed u the info.

Thanks for assuring I also afraid it may become too dark if I ask them to darken it

Bro, another point about open window is that wind will come in when you shower. In the rainy months, it can be cold.

You're not going to have any window for your shower window area? Birds may fly in...

Following up from the previous post of the stucco wall, more work is done today. My ID calls the workers that do the stucco wall artists. I must say they did a good job. They are like creating an art piece... So today, they came and paint it grey... Don't know what paint is this... Must be some special paint The artists preparing the wall for the paint Here's the final product The outcome is nice... We wanted it grey, is this grey enough? Must ask wifey to take a look to see if she likes it. Anyway, ID says if we wanted it to be more grey, the artists can come back again to do it.

I got it from Chateau Italia

Today is the start of the work on the stucco wall for the master bedroom. ID took pics for us this morning when the work is in progress When I went there after work, the framework is there... The electrician also fixed the rest of the lights and fan. But I find that the hanging light is a little low, will have to discuss with ID on this