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    Wa don't stress! Decorating should be the most fun part of Reno really. Think maybe you're trying too hard to achieve the look and style that you see in the blogs you like? My hubby has to remind me of this a lot too since I sometimes get sian when I can't do what I want with the Reno. Just have fun, choose pieces that speak to you or mean something to you about who you are or what you like - it may look cold cos it might look like a catalogue or a display from a shop - not very you or personal! Like the feel of some cafes that try too hard to achieve a cerain look, a bit pretentious. It takes time to curate a personal space that is tasteful at the same time- think that's probably what you're after? You are probably putting a lot of stress on yourself to get that look right now but that sort of thing takes time.. And it's certainly more meaningful if each item has a story to tell. jia you!

    For wall art, I'd definitely look at etsy. So many talented artists! Or frame bits and snippets from your daily life - photographs, wedding memorabilia (I have a super huge poster I made from my wedding invite waiting to find a home in my house heh). And relax k, important thing is to enjoy the process... Btw there is some really awesome art from Asian countries that isn't resort like. For example when I was in hcmc I saw some really interesting art and a lot of reproductions of famous pieces. I guess that won't particularly be very scandi styled but if that's what your hubby likes.. It won't necessarily look resortish and can add interest to a room (:

    Thanks a lot for your words of encrouagement Mandj.

    Like previously shared, the reno set the right backdrop, but the props entering the scene can make or break the look... I'm not as talented as many forumers here who can deco their house so well. i had to look through many pics, look for inspiratation and literally had sleepless nights thinking of how to decorate the space (my hubby thinks i'm nuts) Worst is my hubby is always not around, he left the entire deco part to me...i have no one to discuss too except for Jiawei, who has to take all my non stop questions. I feel paisei bothering Jiawei too much with trivial questions.

    Yes i am very stress cos like what u say i try so so hard to create what i like from the webpages. The style is so hard to achieve. The scandinavians did it so effortlessly. I've seen local spaces trying to do up the scandinavian concept, it does look pretentious, which is what i do not want. I want people to walk into the space and feel that i've done it up effortlessly...

    sorry for my rants. Meantime i'm going to put up some prints that i got from this website.. i do not know if it is scandinavian enough? :unsure:

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    I'm not pro enough to enlighten la... just that since you said the stuff/furniture you like or bought are like resort/country style, I thought that would be your natural preference, so you subconsciously bought what you bought even though you were aiming for Scandi style?

    Comparing Scandi and resort/country style a bit, they do have some similarities, which is the common usage of wood.

    Someone enlighten me too please... haha

    U r right on the subconscious mind!!! Somehow I feel the Reno set the right backdrop. But the furnishing, deco and finishing touches will give the feel of the house.

    Scandi style is really more on clean lines, and graphical prints I guess, they are also good at doing the colors.

    I see many pictures from various websites i thunk i have personal preference. Like shared previously, my hubby's style and my style is quite different. If given a choice, I would love to go to all the shops adidaem recommended, sadly...very sadly... My hubby chose scanteak (all scanteak w/o even looking at air or balcony etc) somehow have to try and make it work. :~

    There are some elements of Scandi design I would love to I corporate but again...hubby has strong views and hard for me to push the ideas... Like the floor lamp...I love having one, but he doesn't...

    The whole dressing up the house part is really stressing me to the max... :bangwall::horse:

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    Hi Lunareverie,

    congrats to you for getting such a huge home:)

    why do you want to restrict yourself to the scandi style since your natural preference is not that?

    Thanks.

    Well I tot scandi style is nice from the pics I see. So I do hope to achieve like something like wat I see on the websites. My hubby do not like retro scandi or quirky scandi style... So I'm trying hard to something pleasing to the eyes. Hmmm I dunno wat my natural preference, mayb u can enlighten me? Thanks.

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    "it’s sometimes wise to take things slowly, adding elements to our homes over time, rather than all at once. This process insures you make far fewer decorating faux pas, and get it just right, rather than wasting your budget with snap decisions. It can also be much more gratifying and fun to go slowly as you decorate, revising plans and tweaking your ideas as your awareness for your design aesthetic becomes more clear. you kind of grow into your space, or maybe you even move into your first owned-home and the design process can often be as fun as the outcome!"(Taken from www.sfgirlbybay.com)

    i totally agree... but i'm so so so impatient...haizzz

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    Haha, I also dun like. But if you like it and will be the one using then go for it lar. Lamp from LifeStorey, but don't think they it sell anymore.

    Have fun on etsy. Quite addictive.

    Locally there is Kwerkee. Have have fairly cute stuff: http://www.kwerkee.com/join/v39g

    Yes etsy is very addictive!! The items there are so lovely! I love the bold and noble world map picture. Thanks for the tip. I'm so conservative on the pictures on the wall as I'm so afraid of making mistakes and wasting money.

    I saw some wire pieces in the pic , looks nice!

    I actually bought the joker print from Pomelo :) it's really nice and we are looking for more.

    I do believe a frame cluster brings out a lot in the house and think of it as an installation where you can swap the prints for new ones and update.

    I agree! How much is the joker print that u bought?

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    Think paintings, prints, family photos will help add some colour and character to your walls. Typically scandi type homes will have stuff on walls right?

    I quite like the selection at Pomelo:

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    Can browse online and on etsy.

    E.g.

    http://boldandnoble.com

    Nice!! I looking for such pictures! I wanted to get from ikea but hubby say ppl can tell its from ikea :bangwall:

    Decorating is though... Now I looking for a desk lamp for my sqtudy room. I saw on your blog that u have a baby arco lamp. Is it from space or marquis? I was thinking of getting a muuto lamp for the study table but hubby dun seem to like it :bangwall:

    Is it not nice?

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    Hmmm i think it would look better with a green plant...you might want to consider putting some photos? Or some frame pictures? Or perhaps having decorations which reflects more of your personality?

    Alternatively you can find some unique desk clock and a nice calendar...as it serves some purpose...

    Thanks for the tip. I intend to try putting a tree branch in a white pr glass bottle vase or some personal stuff to add the nature or human touch... I'll upload some pics once I'm done. When I look at the pic, I feel somehow, something missing... Like very empty and cold...

  9. Posted · Edited by Lunareverie

    May i know where do you get the mini gingko tree and green squirrel. Looks good..

    Hi the mini ginkgo tree is from ikea. I took of off from the display at Alexandra showroom, when I went to the plant section, I could not find it. It was crowded and the place was messy, try going on less crowded timing and see if they still have it or not.

    As for the squirrel, u can get it from franc franc or wonderland at haji lane. Wonderland has more variety and their stuff there are very nice.

    Nice decor ~ green color blend well in your guest room.

    Thanks a lot. :sport-smiley-018: but I'm rather lost in the study room deco... I was thinking of putting a white/glass bottle vase with a brown branch at the empty space of the lower shelf (btwn the book and cage) what do u think?

  11. Posted · Edited by Lunareverie

    I shifted all the 'green' stuff to guest room, including the green leaf cushion. The lovely curtains are done by Jiawei's mother :yeah: I like the color of the curtains. It''s a warm white color, most importantly, it is easy maintainence. The workmanship is good :good:

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    The green squirrel and the mini ginkgo tree with some small plants...

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    I will b adding in a mini terrarium fish bowl in this room.

  12. Posted · Edited by Lunareverie

    Took a pic of the study room,

    Intially I wanted a mix of green and neutrals. after some rearranging, i took out all the greens and the room became very neutral/sand color.

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    (solid top will be light beige in color, there is no solid top on yet)

    The shelf. I'm afraid of adding in other color that will disrupt the 'peace' of the color palette here.

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    The shelf. I added a vase, but I think it does not serve is function... I found 2 small vases with geometrical details from franc franc, I am so so tempted to buy... Should I buy? Is this decoration too little or too much?

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    There was a T-Blog recently called "whitehouse" if I remember correctly. Most of her furniture was from Scanteak too and it turned out very nice. :thumbs up:

    Well I think there were some pieces from Air Division and Mountain teak too but she kept it very clean so it brought out the "Art" in the furniture.

    With each extra piece of decoration, it either adds to the artistic look of the place or adds to the "clutter". Thats the one thing to be careful off.

    Hi please send me the link, i tried looking for it, it seems that all the photos are not appearing. I wonder if i got the wrong link. Thanks a lot. :yamseng:

  17. Posted · Edited by Lunareverie

    :help:

    Hi Luna,

    Just want to let you know that I love your dining table and am trying high and low to find a version of it in Singapore :)

    Thanks a lot for the encouragement. My dad and almost everyone at home is against the dining table. As for Jiawei, he is neutral about it, and say the fake eames chair will help..

    I'm so glad :dancingqueen: i'll be bringing her along and match it with fake eames chairs. I will only migrate 2 windsor chair over.

    You can find this dining table at Franc Franc. Its in their new Cruise collection. Or u can find the all white version at Furniture mall in a shop call "Country home" i think :yamseng:

    Hey, I understand how it feels. I also tend to get stressed over creating the feel I'm after for my new home. But like how my husband always berate me, ultimately the most important is to make it feel like home. There are things that may seem out of place, but when you see it, it makes you smile and has the "that's so me" feel. Anyway, like mandj said, it's work in progress and you can shift the deco around as you settle in. I think the overall feel is there already :)

    As for the paintings, you might want to consider something more casual? It seems that geometric/typography prints are very popular in the scandinavian blogs I browse. I think they might take away what you think of as resort feel? But of course you should like them before it goes up on the wall. It can double up as a fun DIY :)

    I'll try to print some typographs and decorate it. I like using washi tapes , but i think my hubby will hate it. He prefers it blank or putting a piece he got from overseas (mostly asia countries) :bangwall: from the color scheme that the living room has, the teak wood finish is making it lean more towards those resort feel i think. Then if put the wrong painting, e.g. oil paintinf of coconut trees and boats.. wah the feeling totally weird liao...

    suggestions?

  18. Posted · Edited by Lunareverie

    love your space! i think it looks ok for now, don't think you need to worry about accessorising cos it should be more like a work in progress... sure you will collect more things as you go along, which is the fun part! can't wait to see the rest of your place.

    I'm trying so hard to control...everytime i see something nice, i wanted to buy it so much but i afraid that i do not know where to put it in the house. I need to do carefully think twice.

    The walls looks a bit bare, but overall looks fine. But I think the blackboard looks out of place in the balcony...

    Don't do all your shopping now lar. Leave some space for future shopping loots. ;)

    If not you can have a look at Robinsons (Centrepoint branch)?

    Thanks for the tip, i'll take note on the blackboard. My dad wanted me to put paintings on the wall, i really dunno what paintings to put. I'm very bad at accessorising, i'm afraid of putting things that create a resort like look. Already now, i am at lost at creating the feel, the house looks like some "resort" or "scanteak" shop??...anymore tips? :help:

  20. Posted · Edited by Lunareverie

    More photos, I added a mustard yellow stripped cushion

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    I've trim down the deco part, I worry that I over accessorise, hence there will b no more additional items out on display except for a tv that will be mounted on the wall and a piano.

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    Close up on the lourve arm chair, it also doubles up as an outdoor furniture.

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    The tv console, no tv feature wall, the tv will b wall mounted

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    Please give your honest opinion, I dunno if it's over or under accessorise. Should I cut down, add more accessories? Please give me your comments :help:

  21. Posted

    Hey, your place looks amazing!

    The blue fabric on the white wall is simply beautiful. :)

    Yes, 2 side tables will take up more space naturally. But if you do have the space for it I don't see why not.

    Can we have more photos pleaseeee. :)

    Thanks, i feel quite stressed up actually. sweat... sweat.. :wacko: I admire how some people can do it so effortlessly :dunno::bow: Cos i worry i put too much things. I will put more pics this afternoon. Most likely will trim down the accessories. Will try and exchange the items for some other things. Luckily Ikea has exchange policy and i have not removed any labels.

  24. Posted · Edited by Lunareverie

    Hi Luna, glad to see that your Reno is going smoothly and I feel that the actual product is fitting in nicely. Very soothing feel. Can you comment on Jiawei handling of the whole project and how is the workmanship for carpentry and tiling work? Thanks

    Hi his capentery team is good, workmanship is good, with neat abs trimmings. My dad who is picky, is pleased with all the work, for my tracks in drawers, jiawei uses excel tracks.

    The tiler that did my house was a chinaman, didn't talk to him much, but he is ok, workmianship is nice, plus he is diligent and doesn't really laze around. The painter Muthu is good, very meticulous in his job. As for curtain tracks, jiawei did it for us and his mum sewed our curtains.

    We're still not done yet, i am still worried with the outcome. Sometimes its tough to create the feel, any wrong item added (eg cushions or chairs) can spoil the efforts.... Sweat... :bath:

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