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hey yuene, Ikea missed out one drawer of your bed frame rite...guess what, i got my Ikea delivery last weekend. when we opened up the package of our Framsta black glass panel, there is only 1 piece of glass inside (supposed to have 2 pieces)
the delivery/assembly guys were also surprised~ think something is wrong with Ikea's packaging department recently
What the... yeah man, I think something really IS wrong with the IKEA packing department! When I bought my stuff from them last time (even up to January this year), there were no problems! Why suddenly so forgetful ah...
PS whatever happened to our meatball outing?
.yea.. am back, finally. i guess everyone got busy once the reno is finally over.
but have faith, our cohort will come back soon. i did, didnt i? ha
well, i went off for my wedding day preparation and thereafter spent time getting a few more items for the house (yes, we finally bought the ss steel bench, ha).
lots of house warming sessions ensued during the cny period, got even more things for the house, then a big move in my career and finally, took a short break to hk in feb and did something i always wanted to do since young.
i see. yea, i first come to know these pictures when i was at Cathay too. so i know who painted it. tks!
OOoh congrats ne0!!!! Especially on getting that super-chio s/s bench /wink
Nice that you got to take a short break! My last break was in December to Korea, and now I have no chance left to go on break, because I, too, am going to change job (my last day here is this Friday, and I start immediately on Monday--SIAN 1/2). And since I'm on probation for 3 months, there's no way I can leave the country for a break
Maybe we should all have a gathering at my house
Hi,Can Pm or email me your contractor contact I am looking for one to do my place thank you
vendi_lim@live.com
Hi beanbean,
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Hi, where did you get the fabric sofa? I am looking for a L-shape one. ThanksHi Pegasus,
I bought mine at Species, at the Furniture Mall; it cost us around $1.2K, if I didn't remember wrongly.
Before you buy from them, you might want to take a look at this thread first:
http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?sh...=16647&st=0
They called me back to let me know that the fabric I originally chose for my sofa was out of stock, and I could either wait for the fabric to come back in stock while they loaned me a sofa (in which case the sofa would be delivered at the earliest in January 2011...!!!! I made my order in October 2010), or I could change the fabric colour to one that was in-stock. I chose the latter, because I'd read the reviews and decided that if I let them hold on to the thing, if there are any more delays, god only knows when I would get my sofa. The sofa was delivered 1 week after the original date. No problems with it thus far. That's my personal dealings with Species up until now, but it seems that a few people have had bad experiences, so as usual, it's caveat emptor.
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Hi, isit bright enough for the whole bedroom?Hmmm, well, it's bright enough for the part of the computer room that I had it installed in, but the light doesn't quite reach the other end of the room, because of a ceiling beam that's blocking the light. I have a similar light in my kitchen, and that is bright enough for the whole kitchen, which is slightly larger than that room, so it should be sufficient enough to do the regular tasks. Anything else and you might need to engage task lighting for that.
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A framed-up postcard from the Wun Ying Gallery (I have a big poster version of this that I lugged all the way from HK--I'll get around to having it framed someday...)
hey hey hey... I'M BACK!
is such a joy to see everyone's transformation and yrs is no exception too!
i see choices of bold colors in the house eh
the postcard is nice! sort of similar art to your profile pic once. are they from the same artist?
Hey ne0!!!! Welcome back! Where have you been??? I was wondering where you (and come to think of it, titanax and lachesis) disappeared to.
Yup, bold colours in small splashes, because while I like a nice white palette, I also like to have cheery colours (that's why I have a yellow sofa ^^)
And yes, the postcard and one of my previous profile pics are done by the same artist--Carrie Wun Ying, who's based in Hong Kong. I visited her gallery in Gough St while I was there in 2009, so I brought home a couple of items from there. One of the shops on the 3rd level of Cathay does sell some of her stuff too (but very expensive).
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Welcome to RT!
PS we have the same bedroom light
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thanks... i will go Nex to have a look. I don't know where else there are art gallery where i can buy paintings.for painting #2, its $950
Painting 2 is nice!
If you like contemp art, there's a gallery at Raffles Place Shopping Centre... I've been eyeing one of the paintings there for ages... waiting for the day I make enough to buy it!
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food processor? what can it do? i never use a food processor before....any recipes are welcome!!! i like to try new stuff..... and sometimes create my own too. just put this and that and hopefully turn out nice. sometimes it can never get the same again.... haaaaha....
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I use a food processor for blending my onions and garlic for my curry--too leh-cheh to pound by hand on most days, and a blender doesn't quite do the same job. Food processors can also be used to make purees, as well as mix doughs etc.
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MORE PURCHASESOVEN
I wanted to buy an oven because i use oven to bake.... not baking cakes, but bake chicken and fish... maybe put it another way, roast chicken and bake fish.
So, while looking for washing machine and fridge, i was looking at ovens. Didn't know what type to buy other than it have to look good. then realised, the inside of the oven is more important than the outside.... i am not so worried about functions as roasting chicken and bake fish is just simple stuff. i am sure all ovens have the function for it (experts, am i right?)
After ranting and ranting, i have to show the picture of this oven:
I got this oven for only $459 (but there is delivery charges of $30)
Oooh you like to bake too! I also love baking (and also, not cookies and cakes, but roasting meats and things like that). I have a recipe for roasted parsley and rosemary potatoes. You want?
Now i wonder what else i need for my new home. Anyone, any ideas??A food processor would be good
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this is very beautiful!Thanks dizy! I got it from a shop on the second floor of the Cathay called Totally Hot Stuff.
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Here's my clock:
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Study room with blinds slightly down:
The foyer area:
The littlest things that take me there...
Spicing up my life (rather blur... hands were shaky after 4 rounds of sweeping and mopping):
A framed-up postcard from the Wun Ying Gallery (I have a big poster version of this that I lugged all the way from HK--I'll get around to having it framed someday...)
And my tree clock:
Yes, the swing DOES swing as the clock ticks. It's the reason why I bought this clock (and the blurred image). I love it!
Thanks for tuning in!
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More pictures...
My bed (with bedframe). Window blinds aren't down as the room is very dark with them drawn.
ps marshmallow IKEA called back, and they're fixing the drawer on the 26th! Finally =___=
Walk-in wardrobe (with curtains drawn):
And curtains pulled back:
That's my vanity counter:
Not reno-related, but:
Elaine's enjoying the bed. It's hers now, and I'm just borrowing it.
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The Haus of Yuene
It's been a long journey from the planning and conceptualisation of the renovation to the final product; in all, almost 3 years in the making. I've had loads of fun, and also had a learning journey--the first time is always the hardest, as they say.
It was the housewarming party with my salsa friends yesterday, so this afternoon, I did the cleaning up, and decided to take some nice shots with my DSLR (up until now, every photo of the completed house has been an iPhone camera shot--not too flattering really..)
Without further ado, pictures!
From the entrance of the house:
From the dining area:
My dining area:
My completed kitchen, with my oven
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The other side of the kitchen (kinda messy):
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congrats~
so when are they returning with that ONE drawer?
Thanks marshmallow!
That one drawer... god only knows when... I need to find my invoice ASAP!
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After so many months of slowly adding this and that... and of course sans one drawer...
The haus of yuene is finally complete. Housewarming is tomorrow, pictures will come up over the weekend.
This doesn't mean I won't log back into the thread, as I will continue to post up as and when I add new items and stuff like that. It's the little things that make a house a home.
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how can this be possible?? i thought ikea stuff all comes in standard packages?I KNOW!!!! That's why I was even more shocked when my husband said they forgot one part of the drawer, and I went WTF how on earth is that even possible right???? I also dunno how they did that.
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oh! why?
They forgot one of the drawers! OMG so angry....
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the bed frame that was always out-of-stock? hahaha
Yes, that infamous bed frame! But it's still not complete, thanks to the delivery guys *grrrr*
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Hi yeune!!!Sorry I was MIA for the longest time. =p cos something came up and prevented me from logging on.
I will still be MIA-ing cos wun hv much time to log on, sorry.
Glad to c another success for edmund. Ur place look smashing! Also glad u got ur curtains.
Oooh... hope everything is okay on your end girl!
Update: My bedframe and my oven are in!!!!!!!
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Congrats on getting your house liao! ^^
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i try ntuc and sungei kadut .. they dun have .. ikea has one but it's starts from the floor to our shoulder height ....IKEA has a range of bookshelves that you might want to explore; from those reaching waist level to some reaching ceiling height. For example, the Billy range may suit your needs.
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Quotation, quotation, quotation...... (Part 1)This quotation of the work to be done is provided by JGH, the first renovator I've met after I've gotten my floor plan. Personally, WTB and I like the way he goes thru systemically over each area and noting down the items to be done. As it was based on our first meet-up, in which our requirements were still a little fuzzy, the items might not be very updated, but nevertheless, it felt the most complete, in my opinion.
Hacking works ($3,970)
1 To dismantle existing kitchen cabinet top & bottom
2 To dismantle 2 x toilet bowls & 2 x wash basins at upper floor 2 toilets
3 To dismantle existing glass sliding door at balcony
4 To dismantle existing railing at staircase area
5 To dismantle 1 set of wardrobe at upper floor bedroom 2
6 To hack off existing sink & stove support at kitchen
7 To hack off existing wall tiles at kitchen & 3 toilets { 1055 sq ft }.
8 To hack off existing floor tiles at living,dining,balcony,utility room,kitchen & 3 toilets { 955 sq ft }.
9 Supply sand for wall tiles & floor tiles use at living,dining,balcony,kitchen & 3 toilets.
10 Loading & unloading + haulage fee.
Wets works / L box / False ceiling / False wall works ($15,605)
11 Supply & lay ceramic wall tiles to ceiling hts excludeborder & decor at kitchen & 3 toilets { 1060 sq ft / Tiles price use $ 2.20 to $ 2.40 per sq ft }.
12 Supply & lat 60x60 gloss finish homogenous floor tiles with cut skirting at living,dining, balcony & main foyer & utility room { 700 sq ft / tiles price use $2.80 per sq ft }.
13 Supply & lay 30x30 cm non slip homogenous floor tiles at kitchen { tiles use $ 2.20 }.
14 Supply & lay 30x30 cm non slip homogenous floor tiles at 3 toilets { tiles use $ 2.20 }.
15 Supply & lay water proofing for balcony,kitchen & 3 toilets floor.
16 Supply labour to touch up cement after glass sliding dismantle at balcony.
17 To construct 50mm hts cabinet,washing machine base only.
18 To construct 50mm hts shower kerb at 2 toilets..
19 Supply & construct platform at wash area { L1000 x W1000 x H120 to 150 }.
20 Supply & construct W12"x H6"L box at living & dining room { 97 ft run }.
21 Supply & construct false ceiling at main foyer,living & living passage area { 125 sq ft }.
22 Supply & construct false wall L shape with gypsum board at staircase below { L2500 x H1100 x T75 }.
23 Replacement 1 no. of S/steel debris chute with ladge.
Railing / Varnish parquet flooring works ($4,105)
24 Supply & install wrought iron railing with wooden handrail at staircase area { 29'5 ft run }.
25 Supply labour to re-varnish parquet staircase.
26 Supply labour to re-varnish parquet flooring at upper floor corridor & 3 bedrooms.
Plumbing / Painting works ($4,495)
27 Replacement of cold supply S/steel water piping for kitchen,& 3 toilets.
28 Supply & run hot S/steel water piping for upper floor 2 toilets.
29 Supply & run pvc outlet piping for sink,washing machine & wash basins use.
30 Supply & connection big sewage piping at wash area { without apply MOE }.
31 Supply labour to install 1 nos of store heater at master toilet {Heater provide by owner}.
32 Supply labour to install 1 nos of basin with cabinet at master toilet { Basin with cabinet provide by owner }.
33 Supply labour to install 2 nos standard wash basin at WC 1 & wash area.{ Basin & tap provide by owner }.
34 Supply labour to install Supply labour install 3 nos of toilets bowl at 3 toilets. { Bowl provide by owner }.
35 Supply labour to install accessories for 3 toilets { Accessories by owner }.
36 Supply labour to wash whole unit flooring c/w chemical wash.
37 Whole unit painting wall & ceiling + door & frame & piping 2 coating c/w 1 to 7 colour] choose { ICI or NIPPON Emulsion paint }.
38 Supply & paint sealer for kitchen & 3 toilets ceiling only.
Windows / Grilles / Shower screen / Bi-fold door / Timber door works ($11,470)
39 Replacement of sliding windows with tinted glass & bronze or silver colour frame at dining,balcony & upper floor 3 bedrooms { 205 sq ft }.
40 Supply & install 3 way track sliding windows with tinted glass & bronze or silver colour kitchen { 24 sq ft }.
41 Supply & install casement windows with tinted glass & bronze or silver colour frame at utility room { 8 sq ft }.
42 Replacement 2 sets of adjustment louver windows with wire mesh glass at upper floor 2 toilets.
43 Supply & install normal design windows grilles at balcony,dining,kitchen,utility room & upper floor 3 bedrooms { 235 sq ft }.
44 Supply & install 1 pcs swing panel & 2 pcs fix panel 10mm clear tempered glass shower screen L shape with S/steel bar at master toilet { L1200 x W900 x H1800 }.
45 Supply & install 1 pcs of swing door with wall to glass 10mm clear tempered glass shower screen at common { W900 x H1800 }.
46 Supply & install 3 nos of 3' x 7' top & bottom track alum & acrylic bi-fold door at 3 toilets entrance { Top track use rollers }.
47 Supply & install 1 nos of nyatoh ply door & frame at staircase new store room area { W850 x H1000 to 1100 }.
48 Supply & install 7 ft hts solid wooden door with full clear glass bi-fold door at balcony { L4800 x H2100 = 112 sq ft }.
Carpentry works ($8,555)
49 Supply & install kitchen cabinet top & bottom with laminated finish & door a.b.s trimming inclusive aewage pipe & 1 full hts cabinet area at sink & hobs area {26 ft run}.
50 Supply & install kitchen bottom with laminated finish & door a.b.s.trimming to cover debris chute area { 3' 6 run }.
51 Supply & install solid surface worktop brand L.G. acrylic finish at sink,hobs,debris chute area { 13' 5 run / per ft run $110 }.
52 Supply & install full hts sliding door wardrobe with laminated finish & door a.b.s. trimming at master bedroom { L2700 x H2550 x D600 }.
53 Supply & install full hts sliding door wardrobe with laminated finish & door a.b.s. trimming at bedroom 2 { L2300 x H2550 x D600 }.
54 Supply & install study table or dressing table with laminated finish & door a.b.s. trimming at master bedroom { L1800 x H820 x W550 }.
Electrical & Rewiring work { All Casing & Standard socket Inclusive } ($3370)
55 1 nos of 16 to 18 way E.L.C.B.
56 Submission PUB inspection.
57 To change main wire at acces area to living room.
58 Supply & install 15 nos of W4" round design PLC light & lighting point at living & dining.
59 12 nos of lighting point.
60 Supply labour to install 12 nos of ceiling light { Light by owner }.
61 12 nos of 13A x2 power socket.
62 3 nos of 13A x1 power socket.
63 1 nos of 15mp air-con point & 1 nos of heater point.
64 2 nos of fan point only.
65 3 nos of SVC point.
66 2 nos of tel: point.
67 Earth cable wire at living room to kitchen.
FOC
68 Supply & install 1 x 4' x 7' wrought iron main gate
Total Amount: $51,570.00 (There's a remark - NO GST; I wonder if it means they don't charge GST, or the amount stated is without GST, which will be added later.)
Items to be removed from quotation:
26 Supply & install wrought iron railing with wooden handrail at staircase area { 29'5 ft run }. ($2,655) - Likely to retain and paint wrought iron railing matte black and replace wooden handrail; maybe $1,600
46 Supply & install 3 nos of 3' x 7' top & bottom track alum & acrylic bi-fold door at 3 toilets entrance { Top track use rollers }. ($780) - Likely to have bi-fold door for level 1 toilet; but full swing glass doors for level 2 toilets; maybe $260
48 Supply & install 7 ft hts solid wooden door with full clear glass bi-fold door at balcony { L4800 x H2100 = 112 sq ft }. ($4,030) - Likely to do WPC sliding doors instead; maybe half price
50 Supply & install kitchen bottom with laminated finish & door a.b.s.trimming to cover debris chute area { 3' 6 run }. ($340) - Don't intend to install cabinet to hide debris chute
54 Supply & install study table or dressing table with laminated finish & door a.b.s. trimming at master bedroom { L1800 x H820 x W550 }. ($630) - Intend to get off-the-shelf from V-Hive or Ikea (unless cheaper to fabricate)
Savings: ~$4575
Items to be added to quotation:
1. Supply and install 2 x full swing glass doors for level 2 toilets (2 x $600 = $1,200?)
2. Supply and install vanity top & cabinet for level 2 toilets ($???)
3. Hack and rebuild wash area entrance ($???)
4. Hack kitchen entrance ($???)
5. Supply and install kitchen island (breakfast counter) with solid surface ($???)
Optional items (if i'm feeling rich... LOL):
1. Supply & install Chengal outdoor wood decking for balcony (100sqft)
2. Supply & install 3 x KDK bathroom ventilation fans at 3 toilets
3. Supply & lay slate wall tiles for balcony
4. Supply & construct W12"x H6"L box at MBR
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electrical works is likely to increase too, due to more lighting and power points... and I'm also intending to lay cat6 lan cables...
plus minus a bit... I'm expecting my final renovation cost to be ard $55K. and i'm being very optimistic here.
Is my budget realistic?
Hey csingeu,
If you are not intending to have kids anytime soon, you may wish to remove some of the window grilles from your quotation. Also, if the current main door and other room doors are still good and it fits your theme, you may want to retain them, asking the contractor to paint over them, which is what my contractor did as well (in fact, it was his suggestion)
My ID says cos mine are rock stone finishing so need thicker plastering.Yup, mine too. Best to ask when they come for an actual site visit.
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anyone using standing fan or other cooling solutions (not ceiling fans, not wall-mounted fans, not aircon)?I've used both ceiling fans and standing fans in my current house, and well, IMO I prefer ceiling fans, because I don't like the visual clutter of a standing fan.
What about a portable aircon? They might be a good compromise between airconditioning and fans... some models look nice and sleek as well.
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Oops sorry dex!!!!!! Okay I'll go hide in my thread...
Haus Of Yuene
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Hey JCase, PM sent! Hope you can get a good deal!
Thanks hafiizh, I love it too, and I actually spend a lot of time in there (shhh don't tell Evanta)! I see your reno is shaping up nicely too!