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Some reno-in progress (warzone )photos

Interior designer OR contractor? Contractor wins. WHY: Budget. Budget. Budget…The sky's the limit...Yah, I know but my wallet also very limit-ed . And okay, I do have some ideas of how my house should look like. I like industrial, scandi, retro style. I guess the design of my house will gear towards an eclectic mix of the 3. Searched high & low, finally found one or is he the one (I do not know at that stage of time) that fits the bill (literally too..haha) in term of experience and 'connectivity'. Thanks to fellow Renotalk forumner for the contact! Let's call him Contractor W. Renovation is really either you make it or break it. Now, I understand why some new house owners have this 七上八下 feeling. Lots of butterflies flapping ferociously in stomach Reno journey starts on 3 June. Things to be done:Master and common toilet overhaul. Floor & wall tiles to go. Doors as well. Install new sanitary set & accessories.Hack old kitchen cabinet and install new one. Keeping the existing flooring and wall tiles due to $ constraint.Rewiring the entire house.Redo water pipes.If you are thinking that does not look like a lot of things to be done, right? Actually, I have engaged other contractors for painting, flooring & air con separately. And yes, this what I call the 2nd part of reno is keeping me busy till recent

If I've used Peeks might be more straight forward. But I try to save a bit by liaising with the sellers direct, cutting away the fee that have to be paid for assisted purchase service. Initially was a bit confusing with Aliwangwang, Alipay blah blah...but I do get to chat direct with the sellers on my queries and ask for customisation for certain items if they do provide such service . Yup, what I like about my house layout is that it is clear-cut enough, no weird corners or space to waste

Thanks, abby. I've added the link below the images in the previous post

The loot Link no longer available. http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=19600774985&spm=a1z09.2.9.40.DVqXmD&_u=n1tqilhf6969 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.216.uIJnls&id=21170555838&_u=n1tqilhfb2b2 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.102.DVqXmD&id=17499602429&_u=n1tqilhf8a0c http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=21023107851&spm=a1z09.2.9.200.uIJnls&_u=n1tqilhfe1bc http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.24.DVqXmD&id=12523792841&_u=n1tqilhfca42 Note: this vanity set is nice looking but the hinges inside the compartment below the sink came rusty.

I read that a lot of you are buying from Taobao. Seeing the savings and the variety of choices that Taobao offer, I also decide to join the TB gang..heheh . But how to do it? The site definitely look overwhelming initially but heck…just have to do it! Luckily, from fellow forumner OceanEleven (Thanks, Ocean!) detailed write up on Taobao purchases, I managed to follow and not killed more brain cells along the way. And this is the 1st purchase (yes, more to come) that I have done before reno begins.

Some photos of the house before renovation.

Thanks to RenoTalk that I've managed to pull through this intriguing yet hair-pulling reno process ..haha. The handover was on 18 July…YES…this is a post-dated blog. Okay…lazybones + loads to post reno add-on keep me at bay for quite awhile. My humble house is a 4-room resale flat. One of the most important date in some of our life (wink*wink ) = 2nd appointment with Hdb was on 27 March. As I have ZERO knowledge about renovation, I didn't even know I should have started looking for reno lobang much much earlier . Should have crossed path with RenoTalk earlier… . Anyway, late is better than never. Here is the emperor's decree, no, I mean…floor plan

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Hi, Can give me a quote for the following: Fridge Samsung RT32FARCDSL Samsung RT35FDACDSL Washer Samsung WA90FS5S9 LG WFT1061DD Instant Water Heater Rinnai REI-A330DP-R-WS Rinnai REI-A330NP-R-WS Alpha Smart 18 with rain shower / without rain shower Hob & Hood Glass top 2 burner (recommend one that has lifetime warranty) Chimney hood (need recommendation) Ceiling Fan Relite Petite in black How much will you be charging for delivery? Hear from you soon. Thanks.

Hi, Looking for 2 WC (one-piece kind). What brand do you have? Can send me a quote and state how much for delivery. Thanks.

Hi, can check if the pipes and conduit painted black using normal paint? Was it done before they were put up? Possible to pm me your quotation too. Thanks!

Hi, Do pm me your fan catalogue and pricing. Do you have Led spotlights and tracks as well? Looking at those 2 or 3 metres kind. Thanks!

Hi Koori, Can pm me your contractor's contact? Looking for one to do up my unit as well. Thanks in advance!

Thanks jOHNNYbRAVO for your reply. Any update on plumber B? Or do you happened to have contact for U-Home (Fluorene)?

Hi Jackster & Sammuel333, Can pm me the contacts. Thanks!

Hi jOHNNYbRAVO & RenoJoy, Can pm me your plumbing contacts? Thanks!

Hi Treehousevilla, Please pm me the contact. Thanks.

Hi SuperMama, can pm me your quotes and contacts for your id and window/grilles? Thanks!