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Hi Jovin, I'm planning reno for my resale. Can you please share kelvin's contact with me? Can you comment on their carpentry works? Are your wardrobes and cabinets made up to standard? Thanks.

hi musicbox, thanks for your comments. Yes, i have decided on matt white tiles as I have read many threads and reviews on cement screed flooring and so far there are more cons than pros... I know normally ID is more expensive but it's not easy to get a contractor who can give some ideas to enhance your design...so what I'm looking for now is some IDs or contractors who provide good quality reno jobs without being too expensive.. I know that light wood is the current trend to go with minimalist theme but light woods get dirty easier and trend changes every year....so trying to get a good mix of the color going....the dark wood is like chocolate color but not black... Love the white flooring of your living room.

good info here...i know that direct contractors are supposingly cheaper but it's not easy getting one that is good with design... I'm more concerned with the standard of reno especially carpetary... Could you advise on the 2 direct contractors in this forum? are they any good? have PM you. thanks.

ahh...i see...thanks for the info...asking becos thinking of using diff shades of whites and greys instead of all pure whites...afraid too bleach and one-dimension. Should be hiring ID instead as I need inputs on the ceiling portion...although I know what I want generally for the whole house, i'm open to suggestions to make it better... really thankful for your advices and samples.

thank you very much!! like the few all white bedrooms! i have 1 more query....does minimalist = white color? if you mix it with shades of greys or different shades of whites, is it still considered as one?

artwork on the wall? does mona lisa considered an artwork? I did have a few pieces of framed jigzaw puzzles (2000 pcs so it's big) - 1 mona lisa,1 knapolean and 1 animal of the world (in a 1 shade of brown)... in antique old frame but dont think it will go well with minimalist, wil it? oh..would you have any minimalist bedrooms or study rooms samples for reference?

can anyone share mr K or steven/ max contact numbers? please PM me. Thanks!

Oh....all these were quoted 50K+?! I will be doing 1-7 on your list...plus a shelf for TV in the living room...still considering whether to make a study table or buy one...but my budget is around 40K..

Hi, Merry Christmas to you too!! Yes, most likely going for white matte tiles. yes again...gaps appearing between the individual wooden strips...i understand that parquet is organic which is the reason why I'm looking at laminate wood flooring...trying to reduce the possibility of cracks. Will keep in mind clean lines for every room....actually the living/ dining room will be very bare...except for a tv shelf, a sofa and dining table/ chairs. Oh, using LED down lights? will google that and see what it is... I'm looking at cove/ mood lighting for the rooms....is that the same thing?

hi cyril1986, may i know what does your full reno cover? i'm asking becos i am preparing for mine as well - it's around the same area size as yours and I'm looking at full reno. my full reno includes changing the flooring for the whole house, redo 2 toilets, 3 wardrobes and kitchen cabinets....and also looking at 40k+ budget...dont know if it's similar to what you are planning... anyone can advise if it's possible at 40k+?

hi gakuseisean, Thanks for the reply and the sample looks!! yes, this color combination is what I have mind.. Oh, didnt know contemporary isnt a minimalist...just took the test and it said comtemporary. will be going for dark wood instead of light, not following current trend as trend is always changing. noted on the cement flooring, am more or less decided not going for that as I read more cons than pros. when you mentioned concrete tiles or natural (matte) stone, do you mean granite and marble flooring?? that type of flooring is not cheap, trying to keep to my budget. yes, parquet flooring is definitely more warmth. we had parquet flooring for current place but it has stated to crack up over the lines...wondering if it's the workmanship or the quality of the parquet. trying to avoid this hence thinking of laminate flooring....or is parquet not supposed to crack up over the lines? Actually, loved this all white minimalist room...thinking of going similar except sofa will be grey and dining table dark wood and no carpet..would you know what's the flooring used here...normal matt white tiles? most of the rooms will be in whites, the shades of greys are for the kitchen and bathrooms and the sofa, dark wood colors are the dining table and the bedrooms floorings (laminate flooring or maybe parquet) and maybe the bed frames and tables (if any) dont know if all these colors still considered minimalist but keeping everything clean lines... loved this bathroom as well...but am thinking without the wall of mirrors and with grey flooring instead... Any suggestions and comments? Thanks again for these!

oh..okie..thanks..

hi gakuseisean, i have left some questions in your other thread....do you want me to ask them here instead?

Hi Gakuseisean, I am so glad to come across this post aand your blog! I am planning my reno for my resale and would like your advise. I have taken the quiz and it stated 100% contemporary and I'm going for minimalist theme...i think that's comtemporary, rite? I'm thinking of whites and some greys for the whole house....loved dark wood for furniture but from what i have read so far..most are light wood color to go with whites...can dark wood be chosen for a minimalist theme? thinking of cement screed flooring but am wondering if it's as bad as what i have read so far...any advice? in the worst case, will be using white tiles for living and dining and wood laminated for bedrooms...

Hi etc, loved your house! i am going for minimalist theme as well and am also inspired by that flat Desmond done up.... I have a few questions on for you on your house if you dont mind... - I am considering concrete flooring like yours, could you comment if it's dusty and cracks like what others had? - Yours seems to be gloss surface, is it slippery when wet? - Does Desmond do ID as well? I thought I read somewhere he dont...but if he does, could you advise how much he charge for ID? please PM me on that. - Could you comment on your contractor, are their worksmanshop good? any complaints? - may I know roughly how much is the reno...the walls, ceilings, floors, kitchen? (excluding the furnitures) thanks in advance. please drop me a PM if you dont want to disclose in the post....

Hi, I'm new to this forum but having been reading up on the many threads and helpful suggestions/guidance given by many here so decide to register myself to get some help. I'm looking at minimalist theme and color will be white and grey and dark wood. Wonder if a budget of 40-50K be enough for a minimalist theme given I'm redoing the flooring for the whole house, 2 toilets, wardrobes for 3 bedrooms and kitchen cabinets and perhaps wiring since it's a resale.(12 years old or more) I have seen a couple of threads with that theme but I need some suggestions. Here goes: 1. am thinking of cement screed flooring but from what i have read, it seems to be not a good idea...cons being it's dusty and depending on the skill of the contractors. Is it really that bad? I really like the idea of concrete floor...simple and bare and durable. 2. do i really need a ID and does having one cost a lot? i have an idea of what i want but dont mind better suggestion to improve the design. 3. i like dark wood so wondering if that will goes with the minimalist theme given it's going to be mainly white and some grey. any advices and suggestions are welcome....thanks.

hi batman, does changing the flooring consider hacking and need PE endorsement since they need to hack the old tiles? sorry if this sound stupid...first time doing reno...