First cut layout from ID...

We will probably be removing the TV in the living room.

Edited January 12, 200917 yr by zonkkie

Wah... Looking good! Will this be the confirmed colour scheme?

Wah... Looking good! Will this be the confirmed colour scheme?

hehe, 1st draft only la... colour scheme will be light - mid tones since we dont like dark woods.... also probably not putting tv in living room anymore since we do not want to break up the space in the living room.

also have not taken into account practicalities...

Edited January 12, 200917 yr by zonkkie

After a long and agonizing wait... we are getting close to the important dates.

1) Second Appt - 12 March

2) Renovation Start - 16 March

In terms of ID, after shopping around 5 IDs, we went back to a relative who is an ID. Initially had some concerns because:

1) Relative - cannot , later anything mess up... how?

2) Relative - cannot squeeze, will we be getting good deal.

3) His customers are mainly expats... so maybe a bit high end.

4) Work is done by a contractor who always works with him. But it means contractor margin + id margin. So cost might be high.

But then... after reading the renotalk horror stories, we went ahead with him despite not being the cheapest (even after 自己人discount). At the end of it, don't think he will cut corners or do a poor job.

Anyway, told him we will throw a house warming for relatives once completed.... put some pressure on him to do a quality job.

Congratulations on your new place. I like your idea for an island. Wanted to have one for my place for gave up the idea as not enough space so settle with just a bar top...

Congrates! Ur 2nd appt date is just 1 week away. Must be very excited now. All the best for ur reno!

After a long and agonizing wait... we are getting close to the important dates.

1) Second Appt - 12 March

2) Renovation Start - 16 March

In terms of ID, after shopping around 5 IDs, we went back to a relative who is an ID. Initially had some concerns because:

1) Relative - cannot , later anything mess up... how?

2) Relative - cannot squeeze, will we be getting good deal.

3) His customers are mainly expats... so maybe a bit high end.

4) Work is done by a contractor who always works with him. But it means contractor margin + id margin. So cost might be high.

But then... after reading the renotalk horror stories, we went ahead with him despite not being the cheapest (even after 自己人discount). At the end of it, don't think he will cut corners or do a poor job.

Anyway, told him we will throw a house warming for relatives once completed.... put some pressure on him to do a quality job.

Was in the same shoes as u! After searching for LOTS of IDs/contractor, we were left last 2 choices: relative or one of the contractors (due to price factor). Had the same considerations as well, wat if not done up to satisfaction.. how? i cannot complain becos he may say "i give 自己人pricing already, why am i still so fussy?"

Getting keys real soon, start hunting for accessories and fittings now!

shkeat - ya, island need a lot of space, so we need to tear down wall to extend the kitchen.

Angel - yes yes, waiting sooooo long....

Anyway, some pictures of the current place to share....

Entrance into Living Room

Living Room with retro fan and cupboard... selling agent keep saying the "TV console" very solid one... worth a lot....

Balcony area that we will be turning into a cozy corner...

"Study Room" that was used by the previous owner as a play room for his daughter... this will be part of the extended kitchen.

Current Kitchen...

Another View... actually very well maintained.... b..b..but... i cannot live in a kitchen of that colour!

Bedroom 2

Masters Bedroom... owner's favourite colour is purple...

MBR Toilet

Common Toilet... a bit narrow... irritating toilet bowl at the end making it impossible for a partition for shower.

Edited March 3, 200917 yr by zonkkie

The place looks really well kept! Will you be keeping the floor tiles? They look very good.

Yup the house looks like it's really well maintained... the colours combi might be a little funny but good condition. mm I like the windows though. Very nice

The place looks really well kept! Will you be keeping the floor tiles? They look very good.

Yup, keeping most of the floor tiles... its very good quality marble... no point changing. Only changing the kitchen and toilet tiles.

Yup the house looks like it's really well maintained... the colours combi might be a little funny but good condition. mm I like the windows though. Very nice

Hehe... ya, actually, if want to save money, it is really move in condition already. Too bad we have been wanting to have a home with our own taste... so all the wardrobes and cabinets has to go.

Oh... keeping the windows and grills too! Actually, we like white ones but just keep lor, its good condition.... do curtains then coverup already.

the tiles look really good.. marble tiles... soo envy..

The place really well kept, even the marble floor still shiny.

WAH so envious. Saving the floor and the grilles will REALLY save you a lot of money... 6-7k at least? So lucky... Then you can free up more money to do NICE NICE things!! hehe

Looking forward to pictures!