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We approached quite a number of IDs, but in the end we decided we will probably not engage any, as most of them are not able to provide any innovative ideas or design. There is only one ID whom we feel satisfies our criteria and understand the concept we are going for, but regrettably due to budget constraints we have decided more or less to do it ourselves and engage a non ID renovation contractor for our works. Hope this is the right choice. **Will post our shortlisted ID at a later date** Below is a review of the IDs we went to, in no particular order. I will update this post as I remember them so do check back frequently for updates. Contacted through Renotalk RFQ Artisan Space (KIV) Extremely affordable quote. Went down to see their workmanship and it is alright to me. Only downside is the ID is not really an ID. The design is done by an in-house designer. Also, design is quite standard, not really very modern sort. Components used also not exactly the top notch kind. If we were going for basic no frills renovation, this will be our top choice due to the excellent price. KIVed for minor renovation works. 96 Degree (KIV) Not bad, ID stayed back alone on a rainy Sunday afternoon to meet me. Quite a fair quote and might explore further if I need to do minor works and cannot get a satisfactory contractor. 9 Creation Went down to a flat they completed. Workmanship ok, but I noticed paint splotches at the edges of their built in carpentry. The owners are already staying inside and how they can accept that is beyond me. Didn't the painters mask the carpentry before doing their painting? Quote wasn't exactly the cheapest as well. S.K.Y Creation Got a canned message from their CEO saying we can go down to their showroom anytime to get a quote. When we went they didn't seem particularly interested in serving us. We communicated our requirements anyway and got a quote. Not exactly the cheapest, although they do list down all their itemised pricings in a huge pdf file. Urban Design Postponed our appointment two times in a single day, wasting my precious Saturday. I shudder to think what would happen if I engage such an ID. Decided not to meet. Contacted by ourselves Meter Square Met up with the ID and communicated our requirements and budget, which I said was 40k. Was told I would get a quote the following week but didn't hear back at all. Messaged the ID 3 weeks later but she never bothered to even reply to that. I guess our budget and project is not worth her time. The Design Practice Sent email, didn't reply back to me at all. Maybe they don't do HDB flat? Rezt & Relax The ID spent a lot of time with us and worked on the quote to try to match our budget. We like the quality and workmanship as well. However, the quote was just too high. Moreover, ideas presented seem to be 90% like the other units in their portfolio. Didn't see any new ideas they can offer. Ciseern Always at the home shows. Quotes are not really cheap, although quality (at least their showroom) seems fine. Don't think this company is within our budget.

Some ideas from my research.. I take my materials from Japanese interior design books. The rules of Simple & Natural style. Understand the key items!

After months of reading the renovation experiences of everyone, its about time to start my own T-Blog. 8 unsuccessful BTO attempts later, we decided to pay more and get a resale 4 room flat, planned to be ready just before our big day next year. We like Japanese aesthetics and the simple and practical lifestyle in cramped spaces, and have decided this to be our theme. The style is called "Simple & Natural" and is a mix of scandinavian with traditional Japanese aesthetics and design. The rules of this style are light woods, white or light coloured walls and fabrics. There will be one accent colour and a small touch of greenery in the form of mini potted plants. At least, thats the idea. Since I will be executing this by myself without the help of an ID, I'm hoping it turns out well. First off, our floor plan. We will likely get our keys in Q1 next year, so there's a good number of weeks before we begin our renovations.

Hi those of you using Citygas, I have a question that no one seems to be able to answer me. How do you run your hot water to the mixers in your bathrooms? For those with the hot/cold water piping in the common bathroom, do you run the hot and cold water pipe here, so that it goes to all the water points? Also if you run the pipes separately to the mixers, does it mean the piping have to be exposed?

I bought a Spin Fan :S They told me the woodlook one is out of stock and need to wait 2-3 months lol

We went down to this place for a quote and will most likely get. The place is called Design Tray and they sell some kind of system mind modular boxes. The platform bed they show us at the showroom was exactly what we wanted. Do note that its not cheap though.

First post too! $0 COV for Fernvale 4 room very near Seletar Mall. High floor unblocked view.

I know this is getting old but... Can you pm me the contact details of your strip light LED supplier??