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Kitchen Shopping Day Today is not a furniture day anymore since we do have most of our items settle and done for but today we shifted the focus back to our kitchen with our sinks, hob and hood that are still unsettled for. So off we went to the Bathroom Warehouse @ Changi and was left pretty disappointed as we were when we visited the Bt Merah branch. Small and the range was very disappointing. So I guess we will not be doing any biz there but did see a easy keep ladder which is able to fold and keep to fit into your normal cupboard space rather than the usual bulky ladder laying around the house. KIV this for now. Next up was Hoe Kee @ IMM to take a peek at their sale. We went down again to see if we can get the sink we were looking for at a better price but we figure today that this was the best they are going to go as they claim is already reduced @ $349. We are picky with our sink because we were very specific in the material and finish we were hunting for and after looking at no less than 10 stores and their sink on sale Blanco was the only brand it seems these days who still does what they call a LINEN finish instead of the usual polished finish in most metal base sinks. Linen basically has a meshy finish instead of the usual smooth finish we see in sinks these days. Our MIL has one in her place and after 17 years still seem spotless with no visible scratches so we decided this time if we can we will try to look for something like that. Unfortunately they couldn't tell us the brand as it was nowhere to be found on their set so we went hunting. We got it now so happy about this one definitely. Blanco Naya 9 Stainless Steel Linen While we were there decided to go check our the Fujioh Hob & Hood prices since we knew we wanted it just what price to pay for it as we have been told by a fellow Tblog bro @Greenboi of the amazing price he got for the package. We found the same deal avail at Hoe Kee today and this made me itch to add them up into the purchase but upon checking and asking realized the latest model of the Slim SLM900 cannot be wall mounted without a top cabinet so there goes my idea to pay the same price and get the set as we do not intend to pay extra for carpentry just to have that cabinet on top of the hood which is more often than not pointless and under utilized anyway. The sales lady then directed me to look into Fujioh latest Chimney hood model the FJS900 which has better suction power (duh!! cos its chimney ) and then it does not need the cabinet. I was sold since the promotion also runs on this model with the hob as a set purchase. I was not going to settle for the bulkier looking FX900 which is my only other choice if I want it wall mounted. So took the plunge and was made poorer with this add on into the purchase. Spent more than the price I wanted for the Fujioh combination but achieve a much better design with the chimney now rather than the slim and open space above the hood which we have yet to decide what to do with it. Fujioh Hob & Hood Combination FJS 900 Hood Fujioh FG 3773 3 Burner Hob Decided to go with black then the sleeker looking white glass because we will be having a granite top so this will flush out in terms of color code for the kitchen top. Purchase another 2 instant heaters today as well to get the packaged bundle price from the sales person. So much poorer because of this outing but another few items struck off from our checklist! Happy with the advancement we have even before our job has begun! Countdown 2 more days to hacking! Yipee...and also Ouchie....

Fanttique showroom is not fully done up yet haha so you would not see all their items there but the whole range is on their website and the price is as per website less 15% buying it there. So see their website and see if anything tickles your taste buds before heading down to the showroom haha.

Well thanks for the kind words and thanks in advance for visiting my Tblog All in the spirit of sharing our own reno experiences.

Shopping Day It's SG50 today and a PH meaning we are out combing any shops we have left unturned so far for the quest for that bed frame we are still seeking and going after. Our day started off with the XZQT sale and we visited their Pandan Crescent outlet but didn't managed to identify anything we do need and also realized that despite their sale most of their pieces are still $4000 and upwards for dining sets and bed frames so I still think we are definately priced out here. So after a quick hop and about we are our and back onto the roads. Next stop! Crate & Barrel in town. The all famous crate and barrel had to be visited but upon reaching there realize that alot of items though nice does not fit the price tags they came along with so again in and out session at this shop. Simply exorbitant in pricing unless there is a massive sale going on. CB2 is next and here we are now talking. The pieces here are nice and very different and price points are much more acceptable with study desk starting from $400 and bed frames between $1500-$3000 ranges. But didn't find anything we like except for ironically a concrete block. http://www.cb2.com/cement-grey-side-table/s606581 Wanted it for a display piece at our new place and thought this stand was simple and elegant in its own way but shocking as we are told there would be a 14 weeks back log There goes any intention to buy it right out of the window despite their 1 day special 15% off for SG50! Sighz gone we went and back to the next hunt. Fanttique at Link@AMK. It's a new industrial building and most shops were still setting up their spaces here and so is Fanttique. But we managed to take a peak at the bed frame we identified earlier and are happy with the actual look and quality of the wood the bed is made from. They are also having a 15% off sale until next weekend. However, they only accept cash/net which is a bummer in a way But well if we can't find anything nicer then we may just settle for this piece since we are happy with it anyway for its clean sharp look. Well that sums up our shopping for the day. Perhaps more tomorrow but no more furnitures for now but perhaps a trip down to the bathroom warehouse Changi store to see if there are any goodies at their advertised sale going on. Happy SG50 Everyone...

Congrats on the finished product. Best part of the whole process:)

Well indeed but check the US prices for these items and with the sale price they are similar to US pricing hence I took the pain. But otherwise yes it's costly here. We are moving all our current electronics over so there will be some savings for us there in washing machine, dryer, fridge & tv's. So electronics wise we are mostly settled so more furnishing.

Well if it helps the chair comes with a 12 years warranty So in a way you might be able to justify it as $100 per year keke

I spend a lot of time in my home office and I use to expense off the office chairs I got from neighborhood shops for $180 ever year and half or 2. So this time I've decided to get a better one for myself. Well it comes with a 12 year warranty on the chair So technically if I do make this one last then it isn't that costly anymore in a way. Well but still I can't bear to part with that kind of $$$ hence went for the white/red combo that is going for $750 instead. Now have to save on other parts of the furnitures for sure.

Mine is only planning very well havnt get going yet:) But surely hope as you said will be going well too in time to come

It's the SAYL chair by Herman Miller and retail at $1080 at XTRA park mall bro. There was also only a last piece left before having to indent and wait for their next order shipment. Good luck

The panels you have chosen are slim and near. Really nicely done. Gorgeous

welcome and good luck with the renovation...

The White/Grey combination is REALLY NICE but the price tag not being on sale is NOT NICE! So for the sake of pockets no choice lah but the comfort of the chair is really great thats for sure.

Nice dining table with chairs combination. Love the color play with the chairs.

A Bedroom Fix Our MBR is kept very simple with nothing fixed for this area but we do need to shop for a new bed frame as the one in our current place is built in and we do not want another build in this time around. So we have been looking around and realize that shopping for a good nice bed frame is actually one of the hardest thing to be identifying when shopping. A lot of bedframes are similar perhaps just spotting a difference in materials used and brands the frames are attached too but there are also some that truly stand out in their design but unfortunately so would the price tags that come along with them. So opting for a balance this time around with it being our 2nd home and trying to managed the budget a little on what's important to have versus what's truly just a luxury we have narrowed down to the few selections below. Bed Frame Decisions Cayson from Castlery The queen size frames will only arrive in October so we have time to hunt around for any others we prefer before placing this order for this. The wood color for this frame makes it loveable and different for this frame. Treku from Grafunkt We love the sharpness of this design but definately not the price tag that comes along with it especially the leather backing since fabric backing is not ideal for us who like easy maintenance. You just can clean fabric and with the price tag you can't change this frame once every couple of years too. So for this to happen we perhaps need a Grafunkt warehouse sale to make it happen Fanttique Moff Bed A slight variation to the Treku but maintaining the nice sharp finish look to the frame with a much friendlier price tag of course. So another one of our narrowed down choices. Have seen a couple more but totally ruled them out due to their price range, so let's see if we chance upon more?

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Additional Purchase Area in Focus: Home Office Today's shopping was very focused as I spend a lot of my time working from home and my home office hence have decided to ensure I find myself a good desk and chair to work on over long hours. So did a lot of looking and decision making and finally settled for this beauty today. The Table Back View Front View This is also the desk & chair combination I've settled for although I would love the chair to be in white grey combination but the non sale price versus the SG50 sale price for white red just cannot justify so settled for 2nd choice. The Chair White Grey Red White which was on promotional price Well overall happy with my purchases for today and I must say I've very impress by the comfort of the desk and chair when I sat and tried them today which contributed to my guilt laden purchase decision but a happy broke man today. Now for more decisions to come on items left on our list...

ZzzMonster now it's bustling:)

Sorry for late reply. Not too sure but I guess costing wise would go like this: Most Expensive - Tiles Middle - Vinyl Lowest Cost - Laminate So this is what I've experience and how I feel so it now depends on what you are looking for. Hope this helps.

Great suggestion for the white panel into a panel that blends in with your overall color scheme and design.

Welcome to the club a short cut way will be to make use of various Tblogs and shops where we purchased items as your start off points and unfortunately if it's a warehouse sale then without a vehicle makes it a little harder and tougher but a good bargain is always worth it Be glad to help when yours begin if we can.

Yup it's exciting but the travelling to all shops and locations to see and shop for items is taxing especially when we have to lunge 2 kids along who do not understand the need to go into these places instead of toy shops haha

No lah ZzzMonster not quiet got me haha:)

Thank you. A lot of moving around and surfing to arrive at our final purchase decisions. So much more to come Sighz...

Water Heater Considerations This is an area where a lot of decisions have to be made. Should it be storage or instant. A big headache to be broken down. Storage Pros: High Water Pressure for rain shower Cons: Rust issues over age Big drum to position in toilet for this Higher electricity cost due to often wastage by over running the switch (forgetfulness) Instant Heater Pros: Instant use Efficiency on electricity Cons: Aesthetic of heater set since it has to be beside the shower set Low water pressure for use of rain shower Ultimate Decision: Instant heaters will be our choice and we have to make do with the best in design and reliability here. Our choices: Alpha Smart 18 - Malaysia Brand which we currently use Rubine - Another Malaysia brand which we only got to know recently so unsure of reliability but we like the matt color choice they offer for their set and slim set design. Rinnai - Has a great design too but bigger size and costliest of the 3 models here. Would be great if any of you can share if you have experience with any of these instant heaters here to assist me in making my final decision. TIA