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  4. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    Real leather probably only on the seat cushion which is good enough. The other wraps are probably PU or PVC( artificial leather) And also real leather is loosely termed as to get a piece of usable smooth hide from 1 cow is only a small piece after you less off the joints that's why good quality leather seats cost so much.

    Genuine leather also aged very well and crease lines are gentle and the material will be softer and softer. Smell and feel are also different :)

  6. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    I feel your pain and I think many people are in the same situation of not really knowing is the brightness sufficient so feels better to have more. Don't worry too much as the solution is just to get some gorgeous looking standing lamp etc. In my previous home, i overloaded too much and was so bright that in the end i have to remove bulbs from some of the downlights. Kiasu hahah

    That said i have bought most lights either in Singapore or Malaysia therefore able to test the brightness before purchase, guess that is a plus point.

    BTW, Nextstep's lightshop is bigger than mine.. :sport-smiley-018:

  7. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    Lazyfatcat, I have about 14 lights :notti: heheheh... dunno why so bright hor? For $100 / light conceal better buy the conduit on your own as I dont think it is so expensive. By the way, your WC area is as tiny as mine so now I am wondering if my toilet can fit in!

    - What is the sealant for? I dont think my plasterer guys did that.

    - Did you rebuidl your MBR entrance?

  10. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    Matt is too dark for me. Honestly 8 years with an all black kitchen its time for a change. Just imagine my floor was matt black ,cabinets gloss black and countertop black, you have no idea how hardworking I was cleaning all the time especially after a major dinner party .. it's really like wa liao eh.. this time for sure lighter shades for me although the heart is itchy itchy to dark colours ..
    Someone can tell me if this old antenna pipe can be remove? Will I affect my neighbours TV programe

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    go for the matt Brunswick lah :P
    hehehe... trying to convince you :P

  13. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    Nextstep I see that your sink is also vessel style, can you show some photos of the inside of the vanity cabinet ?

    Your quartz countertop also black on colour ?

    Day 70 - Weekend Update

    I think the renovation is going to end very soon (I think), but up till now my shopping still yet to complete.

    I don't know why I am never a fast hand fast leg kind.

    As for the house, lots of things is done.

    1. Quartz Counter Top and backsplash, installed

    2. All lights installed

    3. Bosch oven, delivered and installed

    4. Teka Hob, delivered and installed

    5. Vanity Mirror, backsplash installed

    6. UniArm installed

    7. Power plugs, installed

    I went over after my dinner to check out the unit with all the lights on (been a week since I last went), so here is some of the photo.

    Living / Dining Room

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    Master Bed Room with lots of power plug (all the room power plug are universal)

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    Walk in Cabinate and Dry Vanity Area

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    Kithchen

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  16. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    Berried! Thanks for sharing as have not heard of fibre sheets before but sounds good! i shop for bedsheets rather often but how come I've never come across before. Can you advise where you purchase them and I would like to give it a try :)

    Sarah, you are spot on about the ridiculously high number of threadcount and similarly I have read the article about that thread counts can differ. Read below from article -

    "Some use cheaper yarn types and exaggerate the thread count by using threads consisting of multiple, inferior, yarns plied together and then counting all the “threads” in the square inch area. This is way a 500 thread count quality fabric woven in Italy can feel completely different to a cheaper, mass produced product from Asia. A high thread count does not guarantee you a high quality product; it’s the fabric’s handle, yarn quality, country of origin, pricepoint, and weaving and finishing processes that will reveal its truth."

  18. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    Just to clarified it's the king size fitted sheet 1000 thread count which is $54.90. The Koo brand which nextstep has boughtas well for KS it us about $89.00 for quilt and pillow cases but it is not 1000 htread count. I bought it ebcause of the colours and the price

    1000 thread count? Ok.. going tmr. I was also looking at turntables leh.. haha. The purple turntable is positively delicious.. drools..

    Ur tiling coming v nicely!!

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    Fatcat! The raw deal looks really good and have to be a little anal about the water marks, my friends really dislike me for that constant nagging about the coasters..LOL

    Then again, it can always be polished up and in the future just varnish it if you dont like it. Thus you get to enjoy 2 "looks"

    Nextstep, I saw it in JEM, last day of the 2 week promo. But I'm quite certain other malls will have such promo too... last I saw, there was a pop up store for WMF in Orchard near paragon, not sure if it's still ard? Like what Lux says, reno during end year is good, many sales going on.. hahaha! But hole in pocket getting bigger!

    Yaya! Castlery and ikea tables. But the wood is not treated/laminated (I think so)... worried any spills will be absorbed in easily.. must go look ard somemore.. pfft!

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    I grew up with the 4 square boxes :) haha

    I will be using Android box and currently supporting it via WIFI. So if I want to have cabled wiring for the box, does it means I need to have 2 points? I for the android box and 1 for wifi?

    Back in 1970s to early 1980s, there is no base. People just put the fridge on 4 square brick-like concrete platforms.

    Yes, if you are watching StarHub TV on cable, you do not need to move the TP point or lay any cable from the TP point to the TV area. StarHub TV on cable is delivered via the SCV point. Both Apple TV and Android boxes deliver content from the internet to your TV. Depending on your device, it connects to the internet via cable and/or WiFi. If the device supports WiFi, it will still work if your WiFi signal is good at the TV location. However, WiFi connection reliability and speed cannot compare with a cabled connection. My Apple TV is connected via cable to my network. Even with a 100 Mbps internet connection, I can watch youtube videos without any visible buffering. So, if you are really serious about using Apple TV and/or Android boxes, a cabled connection will be better.

  22. Posted · Edited by Luxexplorer

    Renovation progress moving ahead a little slower because of some changes I made to the kitchen layout. Initially decided to keep the kitchen sink at the same position but realised the impracticality of having the sink and cooker hob diagonally back to back. While cooking and moving the washed food to the hob will definitely cause dripping on the floor and this means mess so we relocated the sink to just in front of the window .. can enjoy the view and breeze while doing mundane job like washing up. ( no plans for overhead dish rack so its fine) They had to re-lay new pipes with waterproofing and seal up the other one

    Also decided to conceal the toilet piping into the wall so plumber has to come first and Uncle tiler comes back again to complete the toilet wall tiles. I have to say this tiler who works for my contractor is really very good. He measures and ensures that the placement of tiles will be aesthetically pleasing as well. Very good job done for the rest of the floor tiles too.( sneaked a quick photo once they finished so looking a little damp)

    Yard/ toilet tiles.
    The colours looks so different from showroom - the transition looks kinda weird but contractor said once the door is up it will be fine.But we are considering if we should switch it around with copper on the wall and white on the ground.

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    Spotlight Good buys
    My weakness for bedsheet and covers shows through today. Gorgeous designs and some scandinavian styles as well. There is a sale on selected brands and 1000 thread count KS fitted sheet egyptian cotton for only $54.90. GRAB !! Perfect for those looking for the cool soft feel.

    Bright bohemian style and Scandinavian reversible quit covers + pillow case.
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    Another find which peek my interest.
    I remembered with fondness my first turntable at 22 years old and my first vinyl being OMD... very tempted to revive this in new home and they dont even look like they do anymore.
    PROJECT Turntable
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    Lastly went to Jalan Besar to search for downlights. I feel that the lights in Jalan Besar is considerably cheaper than those in Balestier. I saw this and think it is a really good buy. Finally completed all my lights selection + some TB buys which I have yet to unpack n new house. Will share those soon.

    LED Lights

    (Lian Thong Lighting is located at 289 Jln Besar S(208952)- Look for Mr Koh) Price still negotiable. Made in Japan, 9w LED light, slim design and most importantly very economical.

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