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About 55k, excluding aircon and soft furnishings, like curtains..

Yes indeed Are your grilles silver too? Had a difficult time choosing the wrought iron grilles design. Wanted the same aluminium grilles like the rest of the windows but in the end opted for wrought iron so I can sleep better at night without worrying after someone breaking in downstairs. I think this design is great coz it makes it harder for passersby to grab at the stuff near the window.

Ya, surprisingly cooling, even without the aircon on. Initially we only wanted a system 3 for the bedrooms but later decided on system 4 inverter. Reasons being flexibily in usage (can use aircon or fan or both, especially when we have guests) and since we can't decide between the two, might as well go for system 4 since we're renovating (if regret later, need to fix trunking and all, ...)

My tv & console Dining area plus wrought iron grilles

Picture of my living room (taken from balcony) My newly hung day & night curtains. Still deciding what to place at the balcony or maybe just leave the space for my children to play around Another view of the living room & balcony My Mitsubishi System 4 aircon plus KDK fan

Gee thanks! Actually, when we were searching for a house, we did view a few 5-rooms, EAs and EMs. At that time, it was a practical choice (to us at least) to choose EM over a 5 room coz the asking price was about the same (new 5 rooms in Yishun were valued at over $400k and asking for high COV). Now that we've moved in, we're glad we made the decision to buy an EM although when we first got married, I told my husband EMs are out (what if I fall down when I'm pregnant, what if our baby falls down the stairs etc). Now, this EM seems so cosy and has more privacy (e.g guests cannot glance into the rooms upstairs, kids can study in their rooms even when we are watching the television in the living room).... Hopefully you can get your dream EM too

Thanks pnokio Will try to upload more photos. The curtains are finally up (except for master bedroom's).

Just completed my renovation with IDzign. I would definitely recommend it to everyone. My ID, Fabian, was able to handover the whole project on time. Price wise was competitive and one of the lowest that we've got compared to a few other firms. No complaints about the workmanship and the aftersales service is great. Uploaded some pics on my T-Blog (though not all). No regrets and I'll most likely get its service again if I ever need to

Was worried that the water from the kitchen sink will splash onto the washing machine power point. My ID thoughtfully got the electrician to install a plastic cover for it. Just realised while uploading this that it's MK as well. Ha! Instant heater at my small kitchen toilet Got the smallest rectangular washbasin available due to the limited space. I find it very cute WC @ kitchen toilet

Blum hinge for dishdrainer cover My tiny flower pots (my son got the plants from his classmate so we made sure they moved with us )

Kitchen EF hob and hood Kitchen sink Kitchen window Kitchen glass sliding door

Finally have time to update my reno progress. Everything went smoothly so far and I've moved in about a fortnight ago. I am very, very satisfied with the quality and service given by my reno ID. He managed to meet our handover date and patiently attended to my numerous queries, promptly dispatched his men to touch up the house whenever necessary etc. However there are still a few things that are not ready, like the curtains and some soft furnishings that can wait(actually no more energy to shop after all the moving in, cleaning up, unpacking, filling in warranty cards (which I hate most), shopping, etc) Here's some photos I managed to take today: Kitchen entrance Kitchen cabinets Fridge, oven and microwave BTW, the microwave oven is a standby. Still waiting for the right one to be delivered.

Non-adjustable is cheaper, and imho, better. Strength, Stability and Weight of pole are the 3 important factors for laundry pole. Bamboo pole is definitely heavier than aluminium. It's the clothes that's heavy, not the aluminium pole. Aluminium pole wouldn't make your clothes weigh less. If you compare the same clothes with aluminium pole or with bamboo pole, bamboo pole will definitely be heavier Thanks for the honest feedback! Most likely will be going for the aluminium, non-adjustable ones (unless ID already buy the adjustable ones).

Hi Ossify, Got a question regarding the aluminium laundry poles. I've been told there are 2 types - adjustable and non-adjustable ones. In your opinion, which is better? Does it get heavy when loaded with clothes to hang(compared to bamboo poles)? TIA!!

Thanks thanks! I've been busy these 3 days. Saturday - confirmed placement of bathroom accessories. Realised the shop delivered wrong washbasin for my kitchen toilet so have to change that. Showed my ID a few things I need him to rectify. He said no problem. Will get his men to do it asap. I've been packing, packing and packing my stuff like crazy since yesterday. Hopefully everything is ok for my move next Saturday if not must postpone date. Realised that I've accumulated so much junk these few years. Threw away some things, sold off a few at eBay, but still soooo many things left! Dunno whether still have energy to wake up for work tomorrow. Sooo tired. Not enuff sleep

Welcome to Yishun Been living here almost all my life!

COV wise, I guess can't compare coz most importantly you've got what you wanted. Yeah... walkup EMs are hard to find, especially in Yishun. I reckon yours is at blk 2xx? Just commenting to my husband the other day that EMs like that will give a really private feel as you don't have to share a lift with anyone plus you have your own garden/lawn

Hi wonderlee, just sharing my experience...my reno actually started about a week after my 1st appt. I was afraid that there wont be enough time for reno completion as the buyers of my flat gave us only 6 weeks after 2nd appt for reno. Luckily for us, the EM we bought was tenanted so the seller agreed to get the tenants to vacate the flat earlier (she forgo about a month's rent). We got a written agreement for the seller (drafted by seller's agent) and after 1st appt, seller filled in an indemnity form (I think that's what it's called) and we gave it to our reno ID to apply for reno permit etc.

I personally think carpets & rugs make a house cosier. I'm using Persian rugs for my current house. Handmade ones for living, study and cozy corner. Machine made for dining. Really effective in protecting my laminate flooring as the water does not seep through. Will be changing them (going to exchange them with newer ones at the same shop) for my new place. Will be using fewer though. Maybe one for the living and another for the dining area (marble flooring). Maintenance wise quite easy. Just need to vacuum.

Quite high lah...34k (but this includes seller agent's fees as we bought direct from them. They were willing to 'forgo' their fees (1%) coz the seller changed mind on day of OTP (ST came out article that price of HDB flats are rising) and wanted more. So increase from initial 30K to 34K) How much did u pay for yours?

Currently wondering whether i should just let my electrician to fix the KDK fan (v56vk) or get another electrician from an authorised KDK shop. The electrician said that he knows how to fix it. Worry after reading that it may wobble if fixed wrongly. Sigh...

Some updates... 1) Kitchen cabinet finally up! Will show pics when the solid top is laid. 2) Main door and door handles changed. 3) Grilles too! Wednesday - Parquet at staircase to be varnished Saturday - Confirm placement of bathroom accessories

I was advised not to take dark tiles as soap scum will be obvious...unless you rinse the floor after every shower.

I've three kids Two boys and a girl. About the yellow wall, initially I wanted one of the natural browns for it but was afraid it'll make my living room smaller. Now that I look at the yellow yellow wall, kinda like it. Definitely makes the place brighter and bigger! Btw, the colour is Majestic Yellow (Dulux All)

Hope you guys like the pics coz here's more: snapshot of the L-box with downlights My cheerful and bright living room wall