Tigaroo 1 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 This was how the living room looked like two months ago:<img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_LprkW54UWHg/TJQ9aElrklI/AAAAAAAAAKg/3NgWIknCTo8/s640/P9056632.JPG" border="0" class="linked-image" />We did not want to have any direct lighting in the living room. So it was cove-lights all round. At the same time, we wanted the option of having only the coffee table lit. Next requirement was: no PLC downlights. So the Arco Lamp design was practical in achieving our requirements. This is a repro (of course!). The three repro lamps: Artichoke in dining room, Random Light in stairwell and Arco Lamp in the living room forms a straight line. Not intended. Just happened to be. Whimsical serendipity.Hi Ymjp..... Nice setup... totally awesome!!!! need your lobang on the repo arco lamp & the sofa... Thanks.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ymjp100 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2012 Hi Ymjp..... Nice setup... totally awesome!!!! need your lobang on the repo arco lamp & the sofa... Thanks..Thanks Tigaroo!the repro arco lamp was from a warehouse in Eunos. I believe it is quite well-known but we wouldn't recommend the establishment because we found them lacking in integrity.sofa is from Lush. We got it in 2010 from their studio at Kim Keat. It's closed since. They operate out from their much bigger Upper Paya Lebar unit at Centro Bianco. cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigaroo 1 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks Tigaroo!the repro arco lamp was from a warehouse in Eunos. I believe it is quite well-known but we wouldn't recommend the establishment because we found them lacking in integrity.sofa is from Lush. We got it in 2010 from their studio at Kim Keat. It's closed since. They operate out from their much bigger Upper Paya Lebar unit at Centro Bianco. cheers!thanks Ymijp.... for the lobang... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted June 16, 2012 Hi ymjp, just wanted to say that I love your place very much! Very nicely done up and understand that you paid not more than 70k for Reno I think it's really reasonable coz the ID really done up nicely with quite fair bit of hacking! I have seen some that spent more than 70-100k or more but look so simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ymjp100 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2012 Hi ymjp, just wanted to say that I love your place very much! Very nicely done up and understand that you paid not more than 70k for Reno I think it's really reasonable coz the ID really done up nicely with quite fair bit of hacking! I have seen some that spent more than 70-100k or more but look so simple. hello spikedoll,thanks for the compliment. the price was valid for 2010 and in the two years since, I believe prices of labour, materials and many other stuff relating to renovation had escalated. about reasonable-ness, we pretty much went with the ID/contractor that understood us the most and we could afford the budget for. there was certainly quite a lot of hacking. besides the obvious: masterbed room wall becoming a glass wall which required certification by professional engineer, wall around the entrance to kitchen and stair rails, there was also the less obvious: the utility room is actually "bigger" because we moved the wall towards the kitchen, thereby shortening the kitchen which we thought was too big for us. our home, in it's pre-furnishing and pre-decorating state is pretty simple. it's quite really plain with while walls, wood veneers and cement screed. a bit of accents here and there. i guess it all boils down to picking furniture you really like that works for the design as well, accessorising with bits of art/decorative pieces you like, installing lights that don't become too obtrusive..... i think increasingly, home-owners are spending more and more on renovation cost. as long as they are spending within their means and happy with the results, that's good. and although it's counter-intuitive, it can actually cost alot to look "simple". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted June 19, 2012 Someone I know had their EM renovated about same period as you. Not much hacking.. Laminated flooring over old ceramic tiles, no carpentry in kitchen .. Little carpentry in living room and mbr, glass stairs railing, no wall tiles in kitchens and toilets.. These cost them 80k.. My jaw gonna dropped.. Done by ID though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ymjp100 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 Someone I know had their EM renovated about same period as you. Not much hacking.. Laminated flooring over old ceramic tiles, no carpentry in kitchen .. Little carpentry in living room and mbr, glass stairs railing, no wall tiles in kitchens and toilets.. These cost them 80k.. My jaw gonna dropped.. Done by ID though.Hmm...design and interior decorating can be very subjective. Our level two is also laminated flooring over old ceramic (possibly?) tiles. At the end of the renovation, we still have two rooms left completely undone less new aircon, new windows, laminated flooring and a new coat of paint. Very little carpentry.Will really have to break down the cost into line items and compare. We did have an ID (Steven from Ideal House) and he helped alot with space planning and execution of our ideas. Alot of discussion over what will work and what won't. As long as owners happy....I guess it's alright bah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zxoliver 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2012 May i have Steven's No. i know one gay is from Ideal house ID firm has the same name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeocando 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2012 Alrighty. Just two more pics of the kitchen and should be it. View from kitchen towards dining area.It's normally not so tidy.Alternate view from kitchen towards dining area.That's it then.HI ymjp100, notice you have a under cabinet lighting over the sink, may i know where is at mounted at? can show a picture of the under cabinet lighting? what lights did u use? it is waterproof?thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ymjp100 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2012 HI ymjp100, notice you have a under cabinet lighting over the sink, may i know where is at mounted at? can show a picture of the under cabinet lighting? what lights did u use? it is waterproof?thanksHello Yeocando,it is mounted below the cupboard. it uses normal fluorescent tubes. it is not waterproof. but we don't think we'll splash water so high up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ymjp100 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2012 May i have Steven's No. i know one gay is from Ideal house ID firm has the same name.hello zxoliver. PMed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanessa 12 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 Hi, can i trouble you to PM me the contact for the cost and where i can find your artichoke lamp and your staircase light? They are gorgeous!Thank you in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanessa 12 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 We have finally succumbed to the temptation of "greener pastures".But with the artificial grass installed, we are up against a new problem. Once solved, I shall share what the problem is.loving the little table in the balcony....where did you find this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ymjp100 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 loving the little table in the balcony....where did you find this!Hi, I have not checked the forum lately so did not know you asked about the lights and "table".The Artichoke replica was bought from an online retailer based in China. I've not seen a good replica locally so sourced it from China.The Random replica (light at staircase) was bought from lightings.com.sg. They have many shops around Balestier area.The little table is actually a stepped stool. You should be able to find it at most HDB furniture shops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
