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Another day of 'headache' as we met up with the Mr ID and Carpenter in the morning to finalize the internal layout / material selections for our wardrobe. . Alot of thoughts and thinking process has to be spend thinking each layout. Looking through Mr ID's design, we came out with our own wardrobe internal layout for Mr Carpenter to advice. All the wardrobe layout came with a sliding mirror which can slides across to the other end. Mr ID also added that the sliding mirror in the wardrobe can be change to a full length mirror door at a additional cost of a wardrobe door but the cons would be, the full length would eat a additional 1 inch of floor space. Pardon me for the wardrobe front-view drawings as i get 'U' for Arts. Layout #1 Based on the layout of Mr ID's 3 door aluminium wardrobe, there will be a removable board which can be removed if the clothes on the hanger 2 are too long. 2)Layout #2 A longer hanger for both of us to hang more clothes, with removable board and a common central storage to be shared. Layout #3 About the same layout 2 except that the detachable board is replaced with a fixed drawer. 4)Layout #4 Each side will have its own unique style. One side will have only the top and bottom hanger + a pull out drawer, while the other side will have many compartments for clothes. Since this is a customized wardrobe and Mr ID gave us the freedom to choose any of the laminates, we decided to 'breakaway' from his 3d drawings and decide not to use those standard woody grain surface for our wardrobe so as to be unique. The carpenter casually mentioned since our kitchen is so colourful, why not choose something colorful for the wardrobe body. Mr ID also added in that the PVC board used can be change to 'coloured' PVC board but that will cost an additional $30 more pfr to fit in a colorful wardrobe theme. Although i was tempted but in the end decide not to as it might not blend well with the MBR bed that i have bought. So in the end, we chose one of the wavy pearlescents laminates for the wardrobe body. After the whole wardrobe selection ordeal, i think i have sort of graduated as a "expert" in wardrobe layout internals. Although Mr id might not necessary provide the cheapest price for the wardrobe but at least so far the renovation has been hassle-free and most of his quoted price is pretty reasonable after i did some online comparison. Before i end this post, i thought the $200 pfr customized wardrobe shared by a fellow reno-talker(she engaged a malaysian carpenter to do the job) was the cheapest until i saw this super 'cheap' $185 pfr wardrobe advertisement. Wonder if any reno-talkers has tried this renovator before?

Not really I suppose, it depends on what u want to do as well. I spend somewhere arnd this figure for my Reno.

Here you go, i have dropped you a pm. navarro_t ok, jave dropped you his contact. AnsonAng as requested,PM Sent. Ken82 as requested,check your pm. You can view the status of my renovation over here http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/65382-a-poor-mans-budget-home/

Back to the renovation drawing board for the additional carpentry Initially we decided to get a off the shelf wardrobe due to the following factors -Flexibility of furnishing, do not wish the furnishings in our house to be constraint in a fixed location. -Would like to re-arrange all the furnishings around the house -Cost, thought that it will be cheaper to get a wardrobe off the shelf. -Spacious room, hope to have a spacious room We did consider the Australian OPSH wardrobe but it cost 300/ft, about $60 increase/ft compared to 4 years back. Why we did not choose it Cons. -Cost per ft -This wardrobe has no wall base, we think it might be a hassle to clean and maintain it as it is located pretty near the toilet -certain config require additional cost Pros. -Look stylish and customizable -Flexibility, Can be used for other purposes(like kitchen,living and etc). But in the end we decide to let the id propose a additional wardrobe due to the following reasons -After shopping, we realize that off-the-shelf wardrobe might not necessary be cheaper, those nice design is only cheaper by abit or costs the same as customized wardrobe -But usage of space as the customized wardrobe is full-length -Friends recommend that a customized wardrobe is more durable then off-the-shelf (Hopefully, we will know the answer) -Reasonable price offered by id -Customization of the full internal of the wardrobe promised by the id. -Laziness throughout most of the renovation works completed so far , we basically "wash our hands" of the entire reno and depend on the id to manage his team of contractors. Most of the time, we are not present when reno works are on-going except for the weekend visit to view the renovation status.Thus, i am not able to answer those pm who ask me about the sub-con who perform the work. After confirming the wardrobe with the id, we did a quick google on the net to look for inspirations to suggest to the id. Missy found this nice wardrobe layout but i think our 6 ft wardrobe is too small for such a layout. So, we shared this concept to the id for him to draft out something for us. Mr ID then offer and propose 2 types of wardrobe to us. 1)The traditional 4-door casement, did not meet Mr ID face 2 face as both of us are pretty busy, thus Mr ID draw a propose external view of the wardrobe and whatsapps us. Some sharing by the id. Pros-No sliding track to "eat" space 2)Aluminium sliding door wardrobe with mirror and proposed internal layout. Pros - Stylish, come with a sliding mirror. Cons - Sliding track might eat up room space. think Mr ID is 'pushing' us to select the sliding door wardrobe as he has already "prepared" a 3d drawing once we confirmed the additional wardrobe works. Though i did not request for it as our reno is already on-going. So here you, my mock MBR 3 drawings. That's all for today, will share the discussion of the wardrobe internals next time.

Did u bought anything recently from there ?

The first item i bought before the renovation is the champs storage heater as i thought the price was pretty attractive. But after shopping around, i think it wasn't really a great bargain afterall due to the salesman and internet effect. Purchase 1x Unit of Champs Storage Heater 30L CS30-H at $219 at Gain City Expo, not sure if HoeKee sell at a cheaper price although). Come with 1 free trolley for transporting it around. Will try post some updates on the renovation progress every sunday if possible as weekdays have been pretty tied up due to work.

Mega discount store. Yes, done. , not all the rooms has bright color, the living room has a grey wall, the masterbed is has a brown wall. Bedroom 1 has a orange wall and Bedroom 2 is in tiffany blue.

Due to the additional carpentry works i have added, there is going to be some slip in the schedule. Nevertheless i will share the purchase price of some of the furnishing i have purchased. ID will proceed with window works in the flat instead. Initially i wanted to purchase a smaller samsung fridge that came with a free vacumm cleaner but the salesman recommended us this LG newer model and at a much cheaper price. After comparing prices, i think Best Discount offer the best price for this fridge model compared to the rest of retailers. 1)LG Fridge M492GSH Purchase at $640 - Best Discount Store Some specs for those interested.

Just went furniture shopping today at nova, xclusiv living and rozel furniture. All 3 shops salesman quoted a price and then charge 7% gs t to the quoted price, citing market practice. Seems like a lot of furniture shop also the same.

Have you bought a recliner sofa ? where did you went to look and see ? Why did you choose a mechanical over a electrical one ? Can share if the price and configuration if you have bought one ?

I guess you can be a id if you manage to get individual contractor for each of this item.

Yes, i just updated some pictures of some of the completed works. I believe my carpentry works is still in the fabrication stage and will be delivered and install on the same day.