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Thanks for sharing! :) I think Motto source their items from Indonesia, iirc. I am not sure if we would be able to get it in BKK though, have not found any BKK furniture shop that stock stuff similar to Motto.

I know Lorgans source their items from BKK and the Hawaii-5-O which I showed you earlier stock many of the items which Logans have. I think there must be an OEM manufacturer somewhere in Bangkok doing all these pencil legs, mid modern century stuff. Lorgans items are a tad too "common", for lack of a better word, because I can find the items cheaper elsewhere.

Hi,

I have checked out Hawaii-5-O but the prices arent that cheap as well, considering I have to factor in shipping cost. I like the retro look but have to give up as it isnt that worth going through the effort of getting from BKK. Is there a cheaper way?

 

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ok rayfox, here goes:

Peranakan-inspired walkway with tiles on the walls, wall lamps and a bench

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Open concept kitchen leading straight to the hall

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Kitchen looks quite plan and un-decorated

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That's all for now. Stay tuned! :)

pic pic pic can't wait

 

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It's actually about 30-40% cheaper than getting it here in Singapore la (with shipping costs). But I think there's a greater variety that you can order there.

The local replicas (ngee hong, mode studio etc) are all not-so-well-done replicas of "famous" designer pieces.

Whereas the slightly more higher end places (Lorgan's, Lush Lush, Motto and a Thousand Tales) are all much more expensive.

End of the day I think buy back from BKK is slightly cheaper, better variety and customization and possibly better quality la.

My pieces should be in Singapore customs tomorrow - will let you know how they turn out :)

Hi,

I have checked out Hawaii-5-O but the prices arent that cheap as well, considering I have to factor in shipping cost. I like the retro look but have to give up as it isnt that worth going through the effort of getting from BKK. Is there a cheaper way?

 

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Just got my furniture today! I bought a sofa, 5 dining chairs and 2 dining stools from Hawaii Five O in BKK.

Paid about $2,300 for the furniture, $800 for freight here, and here comes the best part:

I paid $1,140 to clear customs, handling, port charges, GST and transport to my house!

Total cost for furniture = $4,240!!! *Faint*

I think if I got them from SG, the cost would be slightly more expensive only.

However, I love the sofa a lot. Matches with my decor very very well.

So do the dining chairs and stools.

Pictures to come soon! :sport-smiley-004:

It's actually about 30-40% cheaper than getting it here in Singapore la (with shipping costs). But I think there's a greater variety that you can order there.

The local replicas (ngee hong, mode studio etc) are all not-so-well-done replicas of "famous" designer pieces.

Whereas the slightly more higher end places (Lorgan's, Lush Lush, Motto and a Thousand Tales) are all much more expensive.

End of the day I think buy back from BKK is slightly cheaper, better variety and customization and possibly better quality la.

My pieces should be in Singapore customs tomorrow - will let you know how they turn out :)

 

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Thanks joshdes! Liked that look earlier on, but my current place is almost nothing like that.

Once everything is 100% I will take some nice pics to share :)

dont need 100 precent 80percent will do we cant wait any longer more pic please lol

 

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Your wish is my command! Here you go:

Fake sunflower and empty winebottles at the entrance

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CNY flowers from IKEA that bloomed the next day after we bought them

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Bench / shoe cabinet with embedded Peranakan tiles along the entryway

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More Peranakan tiles / retro wall lamps lining the entryway opposite the bench

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View of the entryway (and side table) from the hall

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I gave up on counting of the potential price I'll be paying. But pray, do share the photos :)

 

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Dining chairs with colourful cushions (from Bangkok)

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View from the hall with our funky green sofa

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Other side of the hall with the TV :)

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Open concept kitchen with the island sticking out to the hall

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More pics of the extended island

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Just got my furniture today! I bought a sofa, 5 dining chairs and 2 dining stools from Hawaii Five O in BKK.

Paid about $2,300 for the furniture, $800 for freight here, and here comes the best part:

I paid $1,140 to clear customs, handling, port charges, GST and transport to my house!

Total cost for furniture = $4,240!!! *Faint*

I think if I got them from SG, the cost would be slightly more expensive only.

However, I love the sofa a lot. Matches with my decor very very well.

So do the dining chairs and stools.

Pictures to come soon! :sport-smiley-004:

wow singapore furniture shop is really greedy if they expect us to pay 4 over thousand for simple design like this

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Dining chairs with colourful cushions (from Bangkok)

379931_10151122327470514_653390513_22620088_242627658_n.jpg

View from the hall with our funky green sofa

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Other side of the hall with the TV :)

394572_10151122381040514_653390513_22620173_1570140182_n.jpg

Open concept kitchen with the island sticking out to the hall

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More pics of the extended island

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your place start to look more and more retro and mid century good job

 

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Thanks rayfox - it's not exactly very very mid-century la. Just bits and pieces maybe.

Probably the way I took the pics using the "Vintage Camera" iPhone App :P

Will put up more pictures as and when we decorate the study and the other spare room :)

your place start to look more and more retro and mid century good job

 

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