Apple1 6 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Downgrading from a jumbo to a 5 room flat took us through a journey of excitement, worries, sleepless nights & stress!Below is the floorplan of our new home... Edited June 5, 2013 by Apple1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple1 6 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Finally! Definitely took me a long while to get the picture posted Edited June 5, 2013 by Apple1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeykitty 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 welcome to RT...enjoy ur stay here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juxstapose 2 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 Nice layout! The balcony looks like it can be another room/study if needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bengologist 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 Hey Apple1,Welcome to Renotalk!All the best to your renovation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faifai 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 Hi apple 1,really love yr layout... no wasted space Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple1 6 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 Thank you everyone! Actually, my renovation almost completed. During the renovation, simply no time to post any blog. Can only come here to look and gather information and tips. Learn alot here. Nothing beats real personal experience. Now that it is almost done, I thought I would share our journey. We renovated in 3 weeks time and without an ID (trying to save $$), my hubby and I had to co-ordinate the various contractors. We had a main contractor to do the hacking, tiling, plumbing, plastering, painting and carpentry. We sourced for our own air-con, electrician, glass works (shower screen, glass partition & kitchen backsplash) and window blinds.I hope our journey can give someone else help and tips, like how we learn from this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple1 6 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 We know we wanted a unit that is 1. High floor 2. Corner 3. Balcony. Simple right? Noooo...... amazingly and sadly, we found out point 3 is the most difficult point to find. Almost 95% of the units we viewed had their balcony converted to a bedroom or became part of the living room We fall in love with this unit after viewing more than 30 units. Ahhh... but there was a problem.... the previous owner hacked away the storeroom! I couldn't imagine life without a storeroom. A storeroom is a life saver! Anything I want it hidden, storeroom it goes! So we decided to create a storeroom right at the enclave area beside the dining area. Plan plan plan.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple1 6 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) Balcony - Original (previous owner installed windows)Removing the sliding doors to open up the area, kept flooringCompleted with wall shelves, plants, pet and sofa Edited June 6, 2013 by Apple1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple1 6 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 Kitchen (Original)Torn (Keep flooring to save $$ )Incomplete - Super stress at this stage - look at the torndoorway (the battle of different contractors)Almost there... left with the glass backsplash to be installedWe extend the kitchen slightly into the laundry area, thusable to move the stove next to the sink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple1 6 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 Laundry Area (Original)Completed - I love the open shelf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bengologist 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 Kitchen (Original)Torn (Keep flooring to save $$ )Incomplete - Super stress at this stage - look at the torndoorway (the battle of different contractors)Almost there... left with the glass backsplash to be installedWe extend the kitchen slightly into the laundry area, thusable to move the stove next to the sink.What a gorgeous kitchen you have there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple1 6 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 Living Room - OriginalIn the mist of.... keep the flooring (regrets cause it's not easy to maintain)Build drawers and cupboards at window recess areaCompleted with new blinds and pre-loved furnitures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple1 6 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 What a gorgeous kitchen you have there! Thank you!! It's worth breathing in all those dusts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bengologist 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 Living Room - OriginalIn the mist of.... keep the flooring (regrets cause it's not easy to maintain)Build drawers and cupboards at window recess areaCompleted with new blinds and pre-loved furnituresHi Apple1,care to share with me who did your blinds? I'm also thinking of installing roller blinds for my whole house. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
