nikko
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The storage heater tank to be mounted at the service balcony area, it was advised that the ceiling would feel a little cramp if it was placed in the common toilet. Excited to show the picture soon after its mounted
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The floor kerb in my common toilet. HDB has done the water leveling on the flooring already so that the water will flow into the drain, make sure the position of the floor kerb does not obstruct the flow angle, otherwise it may collect water
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Thank you!
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At 1st we didn't want to place it in front of the pipes, but found out that it was not possible bcos of the size. End up, it was advised to do this
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My kitchen tap: Something simple with easy to access on/off.
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We went shopping during the building of the kerb My kitchen sink: Choose a sink with rounded edges for easy cleaning & maintenance. Use the jif cream cleaner(white colour) on a soft sponge to clean it, do not use the jif scrub cleaner(yellow bottle) or rough brushes as these will cause the sink to have hairline scratches which will be more & more visible over time
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My washing machine kerb
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Happy New Year dear frens!
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Thank you inthechouse looking forward for everyone to join me in this exciting journey
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Hi-5!
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Why.... thank you Jacify
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My shower kerb in the main toilet
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The cement base for my fridge, waiting for tiles
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I had the other other sink taken out too
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I removed the sink in the master bed room toilet
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The master bedroom shower. Did HDB gave you the same thing too?
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This is the common rm nearer to the hall These are the before pics
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The common room
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The proposed idea
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thank you niko
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What we wanted We wanted the overall theme to be kind of like the industrial type of raw look but not too much till it looks like an abandoned warehouse. Something that can blend in well with the mainstream furnitures that are comfortable too. We dont want to be sitting on cold metal to watch TV, or to have metal corners in the house, practicality counts too. Way b4 we collected our keys, we went to a few big firms(those type with branches here & there), but were quite disappointed as their IDs were more of a sales person who did their best to sell the package rather than ideas. We thought of engaging an ID to propose design, not packages. Of course price was a consideration too, but paying a little premium for something that could well last 10 or more was well worth, compare this to buying a car in sg
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What we need Kitchen cabinets Wardrobes Something to display our collections Electrical/ Lightings Rain shower Cabinet in the toilet We concluded that the sink from HDB was not visually ideal, its the 1st thing on my mind to remove it. Its those type that has a longish thingy to the floor. The only visually pleasing thing was the parquet floor in the bed rooms except for some defects that was rectified by HDB after we highlighted to them, & of course the bay window! in the MBR The Common toilet The living room The bay window with a view The kitchen Advice from our ID: Remember to check for defects after you collect keys. We did a check through, & realise that some defects is not that visible on 1st look, so make sure its thorough enough. Overall we were quite happy after the minor rectifications works were done, mostly were on the edges of the parquet floor, & joints.
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Very happy to have my own place, shifted in quite awhile & decided to share some of my excitement. Its typical floorplan of a new BTO. Details: Where: NE of SG Level: 13th View: Can see till JB but not for long bcos of the new development coming up, boo hoo hoo.... Wind condition: Year end very windy Satisfaction level: 10/10
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Thaddeus Int
nikko replied to gpsquek's topic in Renovation Contractors, Interior Designers & Suppliers Reviews
actually gabriel's quote is not the cheapst nor is it the most ex. i got a few other quotes that were either 2-3k cheaper or 2-3k more ex than him. i learnt from other forum to list down as many stuff as possible that u wan to do. Then u can slowly take away the unnecessary stuff. that way the quote will be lower, if its higher than theres hidden cost! gabriel suggested on how to save cost like doin open shelving rather than having a Tv console. We personally chose gabriel bcos we feel that hes approachable, honest, & the easy goin kind. he was very responsible when work started, we co-incidently saw him a few times at our home during reno, he said he was making sure that progress goes on well, n it was like on a sunday. guess hes the workaholic kind i wont say that hes the best but overall we were impress by the work & service. U should find someone u feel comfortable & trustable in doin ur new home All the best
