Smallboy

Hi, currently Ah Soon is doing my place. I remembered asking him about kitchen cabinets. He said all his doors and drawers come with soft closing. And his kitchen quotes comes with a set of 3 drawers ONLY. If you want more drawers type, got to pay more. I didn't ask about handles... cos I want no handles type. As for shelves........ I also didnt ask. i assume only 1 shelf inside 1 cabinet. Now I am doing more DRAWERS and I want the BLUM Tandembox type of drawers, I got to pay more..... .... which I am fine cos I expected this. Most ID and contractors only give a set of 3 drawers in their kitchen quotes.

Dont be kan cheong..... shop around for more options....... .... or else you are pressuried to get something/somebody you may not want. You still have 2 months... not too bad......... I have PM you some options we have looked at too.

Yes, the carpentry works are mine. Today, the walk-in-wardrobe is 3/4 up. Some minor changes needed for the wiw but my wife loves it (which is most important) . The common wardrobes and dining sideboard are also in but not put up yet. So things are on schedule for next Saturday "mini" open-house. Guess Ah Soon will be pushing his guy to get the things ready as well. Ah Soon didn't turn up today because he is unwell. Jason came and gave some ideas. Don't think the air-con thingy could be corrected now with the wiw up. Got to look at alternatives.

The key is to constantly monitor and engage them during the renovation. Otherwise the cost of correction will be too high downstream. Thus far, the tilers are good but the electrician a bit blur. Went through our requirement for 3 times before he gets it right. Mistakes do occur, it is only natural. I'm fine if he takes responsibility and correct it. That is more important.

We are quite upset today because Ah Soon has forgotten to shift my aircon pipe after 3-4 reminders. Now with all the false ceiling up, it will be impossible to do it without tearing them down. Meeting him today at 5 to discuss alternative..... We have also reminded Jason a couple of times on the fixtures (pipe, taps etc) but they still get it wrong. At least the fixtures could be easily changed. Will update again this evening. So friends, these are signs that our Ah Soon is overloaded and may be starting to lag in his work.

I love your tap and MBR door WIW door..............

What model is your Ariston? How much?

Very nice reno............

Your tiles selection very classy..... love the MBR ones.... the fan also very elegant looking... what brand?

I like the feature walll (TV console).......... very soothing! How much is that???

Aubrey, some of them are coming over to my new place to look see look see Uncle workmanship. My tiles, wardrobes, feature wall..... should be up. Though not the clean clean state...... You want to come too??? 25 April, Sat...... 10am Clementi....... can walk from MRT station. You can bring your mom too so she can 'fang xin" (rest assured). :)

From Wendy (smallboy's wife): Things are moving fast......... all false ceiling/L-box done......... sink, wc, heater, taps installed....... though some are in wrong position... :( .... expected that cos I kept telling Jason already....... even wrote on the box (which tap for which toilet).... small problem.... can be changed. glass panels in kitchen measured... doing tracks now. Jason said wardrobe for other 2 rooms coming in on Monday..... :) See, after 1 meeting with Uncle Soon yesterday.... things are "MOVE IT, MOVE IT"......... (tune of Madagascar cartoon). Will post pics after next sat 'party'....... so Ivy, PreciousJam, familyof4, Apples & Poseidon, Ashes will see it first.... anyone else coming? PM me ok...... will give you the address.

Now I feel my WIW very small.......... after seeing yours! hahaha....... my wife will drool over this.........

hmm... your layout looks very similar to Ivy and mine. Check out ours.

Personally I like the idea of wet and dry kitchen...... esp when I have too have 2 kids running in and out of the kitchen searching for food. So the dry kitchen serves water and some snacks which they can access easily. My house got wet and dry kitchens..... hee..hee... you can see it on Sat.

Anyone know where I can get a good selection of OVAL coffee tables? Everywhere I see is square or rectangle ones? Anyone can share pictures too? Appreciate it much!

Fast! We have that bed too........... very very useful. Can store ALOT inside........

hi Read about the curtains from Jimmy. Can share his pricing here or PM me his quotes? Thanks

wow..nicely drawn. AGree with Pet, may want to change the position of the stove and sink. Switch it.

Cool.... your reno started! Must keep checking cos Ah Soon guys also overworked.......... hee..hee... but once you tell Uncle, he will gladly rectify for you. Today I met him at my place, he was very patient....... like what Jason said "If we do wrongly, we will change it" No worries. Yesterday my false ceiling was done wrongly. Today all rectified. That's what I called a good contractor.

thanks.... yep... my intention is to put all my heavy pots and pans in those drawers..... how's your working? YOu like it? Did you buy the divider for inside the drawer?

I ask Ah Soon's carpentry guy for the sample. He met me at my place today and show it to me. I just want to make sure it is the BLUM i am asking for. Cos his guy spell it as BOON......... I got worried... hahaha..... Ah Soon clueless about BLUM but Jason and this carpentry guy knows. Wa... exactly how I imagine it........ hee..hee.... can't wait to see it in my kitchen! Budget for oven is ZILCH....... hee..hee...after spending a bomb on BLUM......... now got to eat grass (my hubby says).... eat Jamie Oliver style salads! :) Here is a link: http://www.rinaelectrical.com.sg/product_t...ze=5&PgNo=2 They seem to have an extensive range of ovens..... I think i will go to harvey norman or Best Denki to look see look see models. Heard Brandt is about 1K...... very ex........ my budget below $800........ or even less

More updates: WC, Sinks, heater, bathroom accessories: Finally bought all from ROYAL FANCO........... This guy Henry is very nice and patient. Took time to explain everything to us. We are SOLD. Actually we were ready to buy from Chuan Heng or Poh Joo........ also very reasonable prices...... but they are BIG players so they cant give more discounts. Wheras Royal FANCO is small and Henry being the boss can move prices if you buy everything from him. All in all, ROYAL FANCO won us over - prices (items same as Chuan Heng, Royal Fanco was $200 cheaper)..... and service was good! His shop may be small, and many items not displayed. Henry will bring out 1 by 1 and show you till you find something you like. Lightings: EXTREME lightings Well, the only thing we buy from them is we found the dining lights we want and at the price we want. So end up buy everything from him. Though we bought from Extreme, we also went to Edison lighting........ also very patient and knowledgable. If not for the dining lights, we would have bought from Edison which ranks high up for service. Now, looking for OVEN? any good recommendations. Actually I was set on Ariston but after reading somewhere in this forum that it trips, I am a bit scared! My counsin said her Ariston lasts her for 10 years, running so well. And she is a baking fan.... bakes every week....... and the oven still haven't die!

From Wendy: Apples, sorry if I have missed your name.......... you are welcome to come and look see look see too!!! Join in the party next Sat! For BLUM lovers, I finally saw the sample today. Compare orange to orange same size(ie BLUM to IKEA)..... here's my verdict: IKEA - 80cm wide Rationell deep drawer Cost $109 (inclusive of $10 for damper which is soft closing) http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_dis...645450-77373247 BLUM - 80cm Cost $96.30 (Tandembox pull out drawers) http://www.blum.com/sg/en/01/30/10/index.php So, you know which one is the WINNER???? BLUM.... Must shoot those IDs for 'mis-leading' me......... tell me cost $300 per drawer..... XIAO

PreciousJam... wow... your place is HUGE... my kids can play hide and seek and they will love that space!!!! Share share pics!