wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Hello wabisabi! Where did you get this chest of drawers? Would love to try my own DIY on it. And it looks lovely!Hi! I got it from Seahorse the one that selling matress it is solid pine except for the back and bottom of drawer. Price is very cheap only $170. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Really 60 years? If so, those of us who use the real wood floors for a long time can still say we are more eco-friendly than those who use laminated wood but change every few years.This morning I just met Auntie, the first owner of the flat. She said she got the parquet very long time ago, when she just got the flat. So it is really about 60-65 years old.My contractor also said that if we don't want to keep the parquet, he will take it for himself, because it is good parquet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Just to ask, what do you intend to do with the vintage sofa? If you want to upholster the sofa or rather change the cushions and cover, I know of just a place that does tailoring, and even making rattan furniture. Price wise, i am not sure now as it has been many years now but location is in JB. If the location have not changed, it will be near the customs.I got a cheaper quotation from rattan shop at Alexandra, restoration and re staining is $480 include delivery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ks Toh 74 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 This morning I just met Auntie, the first owner of the flat. She said she got the parquet very long time ago, when she just got the flat. So it is really about 60-65 years old.My contractor also said that if we don't want to keep the parquet, he will take it for himself, because it is good parquet.If auntie bought the flat when she was 25 years old, she must be at least 85 to 90 years old now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 If auntie bought the flat when she was 25 years old, she must be at least 85 to 90 years old now?Yup, she looks like about 80 plus. It is hard for her to climb stairs, but she looks healthy and strong... Auntie said she doesn't have enough strength to clean the flat anymore, and she had been waiting for lift upgrading which never come, that's why she sold the flat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetaet 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) Our camper desk from Jottergoods has arrived. It looks slim and nice, with the perfect dose of cool contemporary and old school.How much is this desk going for? Edited November 7, 2013 by zetaet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear Bear 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2013 Hi Wabisabi, I like your contractor! We also were thinking of keeping our terrazo flooring but a few contractors and IDs we spoke to would rather hack it off. Do you mind pm-ing me your contractor's contact? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Our camper desk from Jottergoods has arrived. It looks slim and nice, with the perfect dose of cool contemporary and old school.How much is this desk going for?I got in on discount from the IMM Jottergoods outlet. It is $644.86. Not sure if they still have stock though..., they said it is just a prototype desk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Hi Wabisabi, I like your contractor! We also were thinking of keeping our terrazo flooring but a few contractors and IDs we spoke to would rather hack it off. Do you mind pm-ing me your contractor's contact?Yeah... that's the typical advice from an average contractor... they also want to get bigger profit by changing the flooring. I have pm-ed you the contact. If you want a designer to help, you can also consider Eugene Yip design or Butterpaper studio. I have contacted both of them. They are unique, stand apart and I am sure they will not ask you to hack the terrazzo floor (unless it is in bad condition). I didn't use them simply because I want to try designing my own flat without an ID (it was not an easy decision, and sometime I regret it).You can check out their website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 I cleaned up the brick wall by hand tools on weekend. It was quite tedious, makes me feel like an archaeologist I still want to clean up further, but very tired... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Today the carpenters are installing the cabinet Here is living room: s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 The kitchen cabinet (doors are still in the making) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 The bedroom wardrobe: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabisabi 1 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 They have installed the cabinet door todayopen with one pocket doorclosed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creative_vitamin 3 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 This morning I just met Auntie, the first owner of the flat. She said she got the parquet very long time ago, when she just got the flat. So it is really about 60-65 years old.My contractor also said that if we don't want to keep the parquet, he will take it for himself, because it is good parquet.hi hi wabisabii am also thinking of keeping my flooring too, could you pm me your parquet contractor please? will like to ask him for advicethanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
