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Thanks. Well now for the right mixers to match the basins we have settled for. Wish there was a better way to know about sales going on as we do not subscribe to hard copy it ST.

Been busy so lack the tip to update our latest shopping trip over the weekend. Was reading the papers on Sunday and came across Samsei Warehouse sale for european brands for toilet accessories and it being the last day as well so thought why not? In the end we ended up with some damage done . We found 2 wash basins for our 2 bathrooms and purchased them @ 50% off their RRP with them so unsure if its the best deal but I guess we got it at least a good price nonetheless. Our Purchases MBR Bathroom the overall look of this Scarabeo sink we settled for side view front view This piece on lay over on top of the counter so will have to get ID to cut a hole to rest this basin on top. Common Bathroom Full view Side View This design is normal and we have seen other brands with price range for same design around $200+ - $300+ so the price we got after 50% discount @ $300 odd was good enough for us to make the decision together with our MBR basin which also cost $300 odd after the discount. Unfortunately we didn't managed to find any basin mixers there that tickled our fancy so have to give it a miss. We did saw one by Stella but the sale was only 20% for this brand so a price of $600 odd for a single basin mixer was a no go for us no matter how much we liked what we saw If only it was going for 50% off as well. There were many Duravit items going for 50% off as well but didn't see anything that suit our needs. So another from Scarabeo which is much more unique in its design but unfortunately was sold out. Personal Considerations for Basin Selections The Mrs wanted a basin with the tap mount on top of the basin for easy maintenance and cleaning purposes since daily usage will mean water will always trickle down the tap to surface which then puddles and builds up grime over time if left unclean. So with long taps over counter top will mean hard to reach area behind the sink which goes unseen and allows grime to build up over time. Next was to have a little edge up at the back of the basin so as to prevent the usual puddling on the surface to flow over to the back of the basin and puddle behind again as well. The little edge will keep the pool of water during use to puddle which can then be clean off when completing usage with simple cloth or hands to swipe it off as well so are remains dry to minimise the build up of grime. Little things we picked up from living in our 1st home over the last 7 years, so experience in home ownership really counts in how you design and pick items for your 2nd home. So this has lead us to these 2 final decisions and we are happy with what we settled for an that also means another item on our necessary list to purchase is down. What's left: Basin Mixers - 2 pieces Shower Sets Instant Heaters Master Bed Frame Work Desk or Study Table Office Chair Bedside Tables Kitchen Sink Kitchen Mixer Light Fixtures

Well for those who didn't hiew you then its opportunity lost and for you no loss as they are probably not the service oriented ID you would want handling your project which is of utmost importance to you anyway. As much as recommendation and all can occur but the connection and feel an ID gives you thru the meetings you have will definitely contribute to the final BIG decision we all make here with such a BIG purchase no matter what the quotation amount comes up to be.

Congrats on the decision to start your Tblog ZzzMonster... Can read and know about your progress from here then after all we have the same ID but your project is more advance than mine so definitely vested interest haha.

Hi sorry saw this t blog late but I met both artis room and three d and handed my project to three d in the end. Let's see what your final decision is? Who did you met up with at three d bcos I know the admin assigns the ID to the enquiry unless you know who you want already.

For anyone looking for bathroom sinks, taps WC can check out Samsei Warehouse sale Duravit @ 50% off Scarabeo @ 50% off too Kludi and some others Last day today just found out too.

We were quite lucky to have pretty nice sellers who agreed to sign the Hdb permit form for us to submit the application. So we submitted and have it approved all within a week after my ID helped us with it. We are now ready to hit the house up once we get the keys on 2nd appt after National Day long weekend. So permits basically are within a few days for approval unless you doing something in your plans that may get rejected then have to re draw and appeal which then takes longer.

Vinyl flooring will be harder and little more resistant to water and will not have the hollow sounds over years compared to laminate. Laminate will be good for budget but resistance towards water is less than vinyl and of course tiles. For exactly which is cheaper I cannot comment paiseh as we went for vinyl instead of laminate this time.

Chances not big but I've spoken to another friend who is an ID too and he says can apply and try been approved before. So no idea yet till I start work then will see. *fingers crossed*

Well truly if the prices are decent and not exorbitant then I don't see an issue really because one can always sleep better without worrying about things breaking down shortly after its put up especially when it comes to permanent fixtures like lighting. But pockets have to approve also.

The peephole viewer seems pretty useful and cool. Would you mind sharing the link for it? TIA

seems like for laminates LAMITAK is the in-brand. My ID also shows us range from lamitak perhaps the new wood feel laminates

Next step will be 2nd appointment for the official works to begin...can't wait.

Kan-Chiong Spider Tiles Selection Project's not started but our ID and us began our tile selection today. With whatever few tile area we have we went on our tile quest today . Only areas needing tiles: MBR Shower Floor + Wall Common Toilet Floor + Shower cubicle Walls Kitchen backsplash Wa-lah and that's it haha. Sad but true. Probably our 1st home with so little area that is actually tiled. Kitchen Backsplash We decided to add some texture into the clean looking cabinet laminates and vinyl flooring. So went with this selection which we actually like a lot together with the suggestion made by our ID. We buy the look and idea so yes we went with her suggestion. MBR Shower Cubicle As the whole walk in wardrobe will be vinyl flooring so only the shower cubicle and wc flooring will be tiles as its wet area so we went with a slightly greyish wood finishing look for the floor with a fading white matte hexagon tile over the shower cubicle walls. We are going with a hexagon fade away look which means it will start with a lot and slowly fading to a smaller area then till none. (Hope this makes sense else have to wait till finished product) Common Bathroom Floor Went with a light wood color grain tile for the toilet flooring on the upper common toilet with the walls cement screed minus shower cubical area. Common Bathroom Shower Cubicle Featured Wall We are going with the similar hexagon tiles but this time instead of single color will be playing around with a contrast between 3 colors of matte white, light grey and darker grey as you see in the pic taken at tile shop today. Pretty much we are going with suggestions made by our ID after selection process and approving the final product chosen. Our ID actually took the effort to check if we would like to go with her to check out some toilet accessories when we mentioned that we were looking to purchase off TB and we thought no harm why not. We were quite impressed with the selection we saw and might actually end up making our purchases there instead of over TB. Because of the "toilet set" effect of shower set plus toilet role holder plus racks should achieve the same color tone to be uniformed. So let's see how it goes.

well everyhouse is unique as their owners so this is the interesting about Tblogging here .

What matters is the end product must make you happy. At least you know why you went broke for Since it's going to be your own home you want it to be the best you can allow it to be.

Thanks hc28. Can I also know if anyone here has successfully applied for 2 compressors on a old block still running on 15amp power? Need to know this to decide if I can got for a system 3 + system 2 or suck thumb and go with system 4.

Thank you once again

Yup this is a part we will be discussing with our ID before allowing them to go ahead. Thanks again bro

Nice theme for your place...can't wait to see the final outcome of how it looks. Like the white feel if that will be what you are going with.

Thanks for the tip.. may I ask where is papaya located? Easy to get to or much better by taxi?

Wahhh congrats for making the cover page!

Sure thing thats about when I'll begin mine too . Anyone here who have gone with Gain City for their air con purchase? Wonder if their installation and materials are as good as they mention?

Thanks bro:) Await your updates too since we have the same designer and you are more advance stage than I am

Hc28: as mentioned in 3d of living room we will be using the Matthews Diane fan model for this area