EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) My house Reno is coming to the end of the Reno journey real soon...Some hiccups here and there but I think everything is coming together nicely.Here's some updates on the houseChalk board Shoe cabinet in progressChalk board Shoe cabinet completedKitchen cabinets half completeDoor and window from kitchen to balcony is up...and I absolutely love the chalk board that camourflage the toilet doorWhen you slide open the door, it leads you to the bathroom Edited January 25, 2014 by EMinlove Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 Super love this kitchen pipe that I bought...can't wait to see it attached to the sink! ☺Door is up for the closing to the store room behind my living room feature wall.notice the extra storage under the stairs? It can be access from the storeroom inside...so is cleaner finishingThis is another part of the house that I am super in love with...the balcony!Every penny spent on the bi-fold door is totally worth it....I have a bigger opening from living to balcony making to look more spacious. Balcony lantern lights are up too.Tomorrow will go check out the house again, hopefully we could see more complete finishing of the entire place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) My hubby's study room was kept simple..But he did something quite clever and cost effective ... Instead of spending a bomb for Eubiq power system cox he has too many switches to deal with. He got the electrician to fix this so that we could eliminate all the extension cords lolxAnd to my curiosity after reading other people's forum...I took the ladder and climbed up to check my door....look what I found!I asked my ID and she said it was left like that for expansion contraction of the door....does it make sense?? I dunno but felt aesthetically unsightly though no one will notice it but I do....so I get them to paint it up later, I think the bottom side of the door left under-painted should be sufficient baAlso my DIY bird cages are upI thought color combi looks quite odd now that it is hung up at the ceiling ....so I think we might spray the color to something dark,not sure what to do hmmm.....anyone got any suggestion? I am quite stuck now Edited January 25, 2014 by EMinlove Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfredt 27 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 My hubby's study room was kept simple..But he did something quite clever and cost effective ... Instead of spending a bomb for Eubiq power system cox he has too many switches to deal with. He got the electrician to fix this so that we could eliminate all the extension cords lolxAnd to my curiosity after reading other people's forum...I took the ladder and climbed up to check my door....look what I found!I asked my ID and she said it was left like that for expansion contraction of the door....does it make sense?? I dunno but felt aesthetically unsightly though no one will notice it but I do....so I get them to paint it up later, I think the bottom side of the door left under-painted should be sufficient baAlso my DIY bird cages are upI thought color combi looks quite odd now that it is hung up at the ceiling ....so I think we might spray the color to something dark,not sure what to do hmmm.....anyone got any suggestion? I am quite stuck nowhave you considered painting to dark wooden color or black? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeongDD 1 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 More interesting if there are real birds inside the cage. I think fake birds also can misled others 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 have you considered painting to dark wooden color or black?Thanks Alfred...I am also toying with either black spray/dark copper metallic spray. My ID suggests to make 3 silver birdcages + 1 green...but I thot it looks odd. The light guy said multi colors I think I might just go with black to play safe hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makanology 29 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 Hi your gut instinct is right. Black would look nicer and if the big wall behind is cream/ light yellow, the black bird cages would accentuate that wall and make it the feature wall! Using warm light instead of white light would complete the whole ambience! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 Hi your gut instinct is right. Black would look nicer and if the big wall behind is cream/ light yellow, the black bird cages would accentuate that wall and make it the feature wall! Using warm light instead of white light would complete the whole ambience!Thx Makanology...that's true I can imagine now Haha....ok since u and Alfredt said black, I think I would just go with black to make it stands out. Btw my wall color is swan down white hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfredt 27 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 Thx Makanology...that's true I can imagine now Haha....ok since u and Alfredt said black, I think I would just go with black to make it stands out. Btw my wall color is swan down white hehe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soonliew 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I spend $220 to install opennet what a good deal you got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ks Toh 74 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 And to my curiosity after reading other people's forum...I took the ladder and climbed up to check my door....look what I found!I asked my ID and she said it was left like that for expansion contraction of the door....does it make sense?? I dunno but felt aesthetically unsightly though no one will notice it but I do....so I get them to paint it up later, I think the bottom side of the door left under-painted should be sufficient baI went to check my doors and they are the same! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makanology 29 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Could this be an industry practice? But for what purpose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reiki 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Could this be an industry practice? But for what purpose?I don't think it is an industry practice. Plus, I am not sure the reason for leaving it 'bare' is meant for expansion/contraction.All my doors are not left 'bare' and it has been 5 years plus and they are still well (no expansion/contraction). *touch wood* though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ks Toh 74 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Whatever the case, if you paint them now, the paint may drop over the side. Best to leave them as they are unless you intend to repaint the whole door again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reiki 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 My hubby's study room was kept simple..But he did something quite clever and cost effective ... Instead of spending a bomb for Eubiq power system cox he has too many switches to deal with. He got the electrician to fix this so that we could eliminate all the extension cords lolxAlso my DIY bird cages are upI thought color combi looks quite odd now that it is hung up at the ceiling ....so I think we might spray the color to something dark,not sure what to do hmmm.....anyone got any suggestion? I am quite stuck nowNice reno, EMinlove! Your hubby did the right thing, it is always good to have few plugs at the study area. As is, there'll always be so many devices that need plugs at the study. I always prefer to have dedicated plug for each device and to avoid extension cords to declutter the area.As in the DIY Bird cages (an interesting DIY), how about leave them for now until the whole house is furnished? I guess you will have a better idea when all the bulky items are in place and how you can go about highlighting the bird cages. Hehe, just my 2 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
