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Hi @greenbunny, thank you for sharing. Since you opt out OCS and laid vinyl flooring, did you have to do cement screed before laying vinyl? If so, did you have HDB or private contractor doing it? Also, hat is the cost?

Hi @greenbunny, overall, it's very nice and cosy bathroom. I also like your kitchen cabinet design. Also, did you do your own flooring? I take it is vinyl? How much does it cost you for flooring and kitchen cabinet? Cheers.

Hi @FrancisTay, your place looks very nice. I really like the kitchen cabinet with scandi-minimalist look. Who did you engage and how much you paid for it? Also, I noticed you window in the living room has only 3 panels. Most have 4 panels which allow more light to come through. Your flooring looks nice - is it part of OCS? I intend to do the same type of flooring.

@Ankle This is getting to be looking very nice. I like the bright light in the hallway

@ryanyth, I read about that too, meaning platform beds need approval. That was the reason I asked you about height of your platform bed. If I remembered correctly, one needs to install window grill or lock your window - something to that nature. HDB fears that one may rollover through the window during sleep. Need to confirm with HDB.

@ryanyth, thanks for the info. I must say your place looks very nice. It's always feel good to come home to a nice place. Yes, my unit has W1 windows for both.

Hey Ryan, On carefully examination, I noticed that the bottom 3 window panels are fixed (i.e. cannot be open). As such, there is no fear of rolling off the bed through the window. My unit has both 3/4 length windows similar to your living room. I suppose if the bottom window panels are fixed, I think it is safe (unless you crash through the window in the midst of nightmare). Don't you think?

Hey Ryan, When you build and install platform bed, do you need HDB approval? I read somewhere that one needs to install window grill and has it locked if one has platform next to the window. Maybe HDB is worried that one may fall through the window?

From my reading of 2 room BTO, I have not come across with full length windows. Most full length windows are installed in premium 4-room flats or private condos. You can tell from the floor plan if the windows are marked with W1 (3/4 length) otherwise they are half length windows.

Hey Ryan, I noticed from your old picture of living room that you did not have curtains or blinds. Are your unit far enough that the opposite blocks could see into your living room. (Actually, I prefer without curtains or blinds, as it stays bright all day. At night, I would just turn the lights dim.)

I personally think you cannot do that. Otherwise, you would be changing the exterior look of the building. For example, if all the windows have 3/4 length, and your unit has full length window? When I look at HDB blocks, I haven't come across that has exterior alterations.

Those thick bold lines indicate critical structural walls which cannot be hacked.

My 47 sqm 2 room flat will have large W1 windows. So I am thinking of window bench instead of sofa/couches. What do you guys think?

@mmoh, I really like your interior decoration. Very clean and neat. I will aspire mine just like it.

Linda, I would take all the photos of defects and post them on the web for public to pressure HDB to do a good job in quality control.

Linda, if I were you, I will file a complain directly to HDB CEO or better still, your MP. This is shabby work for the price you paid. HDB is being too sloppy in their quality control or no quality control as they are rushing to build too many BTOs. Tell HDB to focus on quality!

It's very disheartening to hear your brand new flat comes with so many defects. I wonder which construction company did the construction. Care to share what location you are? I can find out the construction company.

Like you, I really like the HDB 2 room 47 sqm interior design. I might do the same as well. Please keep us posted on your progress.

I just wonder whether your bathroom has room for shower glass enclosure if you seal one door. Even one glass panel is good.

I just wonder with such a small space in the bathroom, do you really need a 15L heater tank? The standard instant water heating system works fine for me in my bathroom now. Sometimes, on hot day, I even shower with cold water.

Wow ...... 7mm is thick and solid. I am still deciding between vinyl and porcelain tiles. Kind of headache, Porcelain is also about $7 per sq ft.

Thanks. Could you share roughly how much it cost? I heard it is like $3 per sq ft. Is it about right?

Vinyl floor looks very nice. Is your vinyl floor come as part of OCS or you install your own?

A very cozy place indeed. It looks like you have a very nice flooring, smooth and shiny. Can you share what tiles you use and how much it cost? I have planning to have the same look for living and bed room in my 47 sqm humble place.

No doubt this is one of the best renovation I have seen. In the beginning, you mentioned about $25K. But through the process, you encountered a lot of mishaps. Just a matter of curiosity, what is the final total renovation amount?