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Interiors:

This is another project I chanced upon. I really liked the minimalist color pallet as well as the wood work carpentry, elements which I will adopt. Exteriors:

cheers and thanks for the well wishes! that's true but my place is no sentosa cove stds la. its a humble little abode which I hope will give me rest out of the hustle and bustle. ah! just inspired me to write a bit more about this in near future.

Interior pictures of this project:

This is one concept that I really like alot. Its is the physical embodiment of minimalism. Aesthetically elegant and yet achieving functionally minimal footprint. The emptiness I think is invigorating.

oh sorry! I was one of those silent readers and did not register prior to this week.

Thanks for the welcome, I read your tblog too! Yeah, there is a fence that surrounds this precinct. The whole development (size of AMK I was told) has several precincts, each has its own secured access. The whole development is then further fenced again. There are security guards on bike patrol interchanged with guard car patrols constantly inside my precinct and outside. My when I re-read what I wrote it sounds like a prison! But at least it puts my mind at ease.

Indeed that's life. I am already staying here. That's why the renovation is likely to be in numerous isolated stages. Sounds good your in law's place, can let the children to have fun and also bond with the grandparents too. I hope your home will come to beautiful fruition when 2013 comes!

these are groundfloor photos...

Right, the following pictures are taken of the interior of the showhouse a few doors next to my unit to give an overview of the interior. It is quite nice though I thought too much furnishings... These are upstairs.

PK, I not worried about replies, I think there may be people quietly following the thread so long as its informative. But yes, more pictures. I try to la, want to keep some for the before after effects. So you're thinking about having a weekend house or daily commute? Blackcookie, I think so too, the kids around here seem to be very happy. My neighbor's little girl has a very big room to herself, can cycle around the estate carefree and has her own toy house in the garden. How long have you been in Toronto? Its a nice place to be at.

Sure! I try to the best of my ability. Yea, no gates. I am quite ok with this strangely. Perhaps because I have good neighbors whom I am very thankful for. It also seems to open up the space. As for window grills to my knowledge none of the 200+ units in this precinct has installed any grills. They look very ugly like prison! The precinct is a double gated community (2 security gates, one to get into LF and another one to get into the precinct) with security patrol and house alarm installed with panic button. Which was one of the main criteria when I decided to place my deposit for a unit back then. Thanks for the minder! I think remove the photo la.

Right I guess I better put in some pictures. I think over the next few months or so, I'll put in some projects I've found all over the interweb as canvas for me to finalize my decisions either furnishings or carpentry works. Wouldn't be hiring an ID because I have a pretty clear idea of how I want my place to look like, will be doing tons of research and will be closely supervising any works that is to happen. The following set of photos are how the front side looks like. This was taken circa June 2011. Since then more neighbors have shifted in. Am thankful to have awesome neighbors. Everyone is so friendly and willing to help/guide. I've always wondered about the Kampung spirit that was greatly talked about amongst folks of the older generation. I guess this is as close as I can get in the modern day 2011!

Cheers Blackcookie! Truth be told, the commuting lifestyle will only fit those with very flexible schedules. I am lucky that mine is. For example a commute from door to door to say Clementi takes me about ~30 minutes of driving. Still there are also those who will do the due diligence hitting peak traffic in and out everyday. Also glad to have found another person who thinks alike about the reno process.

Thanks! wow am touched by your support and encouragement. I hope you'll find your dreamhouse in time to come. Will definitely be adding in the photos in the days to come. Been busy scouting some furniture houses in SG to source for ideas and prices after scouring JB's equivalent.

The concept: I would like to turn the place into a dictionary definition of minimalism. Hiding away nips and bips and having only the absolutely essential but these must have a deeply aesthetic appeal. I chanced upon this project located in NY and I thought that is exactly what I mean!

This is the floorplan, I nipped off the interweb. I purchased the house a few months back. It was a very long process with lots of thinking and heated discussions amongst friends and family before arriving at this juncture. The project is completed and it is semi-furnished. The good thing is that the kitchen is already built in. So are the lights, fans, air-con and wardrobe. But still I want to change some of the fittings in time to come. And there are a lot of things I would like to modify plus carpentry ideas too. Am excited at what is to come. For those curious about the project.

Dear board users, I too have been lurking in digital shadows for sometime now. I really liked quite a few projects that's showcased here. My top fav: little white house! I too will be embarking on such an endeavor on my own soon and documenting it here to showcase, to seek counsel and refine my concept/idea. I like it that so many users here are so resourceful and helpful. Having said that, my circumstance is quite unusual. Firstly, even though my work comes predominantly in SG but because it is very flexible, I have opted to live across the straits in JB instead. So this is where the process will happen. Perhaps even stranger, I'll marry the process by getting furnishings both from JB as well as SG. Even considering specialty contractors from both sides as I want the best of both worlds. I guesstimate this process might eventually provide a fertile ground for research for future projects of users of this board! And to add to that, instead of doing it in 1 shot. I want to spread it out through a longer period whether it be home furnishing or renovations (& living in it in simultaneously). A lot of people rush the whole process, bang bang bang, finish and move on with life, I want to spend time doing research and choosing the options that fit into my reno/furnishing motif not the other way round. The process itself to me is an enjoyable one as some say its the journey not the destination, those who read Dan Ariely will fully understand what I mean. So tada, here it is, my 1st post.