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as mentioned, our intention to "squeeze" a balcony out of a HDB flat which doesn't comes with one originally, is a main priority. However that said, to re-create a balcony in the room (which I am not sure if I am the first in Singapore, to do it this way) isn't a small fit, as balcony's doesn't come with windows. But checks with HDB (as what my contractor told me) is that, I am not allow to have a "windowless" room. Regardless if its true or not, we have decided the work around is to have this type of windows from Bestview, which allows a full opening. It had cost us dearly but its worth it. Inspiration taken from

While many others when they go for holidays, they go shopping, eating, visiting temples and such. for us, we prefer resorts, beach, sun and sea (or pool). So the MBR which I wish to recreate should be either resort or hotel like. Plus, I am a sucker for 4 poster beds, so the image below shall be my inspiration for my MBR.

oh, another thing to add in the kitchen. As most of our kitchen appliance are of different brands, bought at different "era" and comes in all form and size, I decided that I wanted to height everything, when not using them. This includes our Washing Machine and Dryer. Inspiration from below.

For over 10 yrs living in my previous house, we have endured a badly lit kitchen with poor air circulation, courtesy of some brilliant architect who might not even be living in a HDB flat. So in this new project, I was determine to open up and let everything flow thru out the house (except for the oil fumes from the cooking ^_^ ). Light, Air circulation and plenty of counter space. Tearing apart one of the rooms as allow us to re-create the space needed.

We have collected tons of photos, pictures and information for our research, and trust me, its a lot (I am a data hog) and my wife took liking for the living room feel from this image, which we will try and recreate if possible.

Basically, we roughly already knew what we want. we wanted a bookshelf which is full height complete with a sliding ladder system for those hard to reach shelves. And this bookshelf will place an important center piece as it will be the first furniture ppl will see upon walking towards our door. It shall have fully adjustable shelves, so that I could segregate the spaces accordingly for my Buddha, Books, Files and TV. Speaking of which, the entire bookshelf will come with wire management features which will allow me to thread cables and wires throughout the shelving system. Inspiration of the bookshelf from the image below.

So in the end, managed to convince my wife to go with my layout. But since we wouldn't have any full height storage (except for the bookshelf) or wardrobe, i need to squeeze out another low cabinet for storing of winter clothing, bedsheets, etc. So here is the revised layout. Shaded walls symbolised half wall with glass panels.

Here is my counter proposed layout to my wife's

The thing about this house, is that its missing out a balcony. Something which I have always wanted. Therfore, given this nice layout, I have decided to squeeze out a balcony. Both my wife & I, decided to give a shot in planning out the floorplan, with a balcony of cos. Here is my wife's proposal.

tx jsll, house was chosen becos of its layout ^_^

(Our renovation process wasn't as a smooth process as we initially thought it would be. Maybe it could be our expectation OR we are a little bit more difficult to handle as a customers who know exactly what we want. Therefore, all comments made by us here are basically non-intentional and are based on the impression we got with the people whom we are liaising with and might not be necessary accurate. It will be update the you, readers to judge) Wasn't really looking for a new place but back in Jul, when my dad was admitted into the hospital diagnose with Cancer, I thought that it would be better to move a little bit closer to where my parents are staying. Well, in a twist of fate, or rather good fate, the doc told us that it wasn't Cancer after all. But since we were already looking, and got hooked onto looking at the nice layouts out there, we figured, why not let us just moved ahead with our plans for a new place. As we will be moving out from a 5 room, we set our target for a 5 room as well, and with a balcony, some thing which i regretted not getting for my first flat. In our search, we stumbled upon this EM at one of our dream location and with a fantastic view. Unfortunately, things didn't work out as the owner had issues with their loans and we ended up wasting 1 month on it. In the end, we came to this unit on the top floor, a mini jumbo of 134 SqM with a wonderful layout for me to paint on.

Was wondering if anyone here is using WindTrek Alumi Wooden Series? Interested in purchasing but not sure if it as good as its aluminum blade series.

Hi there, do you have a better view of ur Hollow Block feature wall? Does it looks good?

Hi how much did u get ur projector screen for? motoriseD?

Hi, Is ur screen motorised? How much (included installation) and where u bought it huh? Cos about to mount mine soon.

hi there, Looking for Black Ceiling fan for HDB flat (w/wo remote is ok with us). May I ask what selection do you have there and its prices? Need around 5 sets.

Hi CK35, So sorry for my turtle speed response ^_^ but i suppose late is better than never. Well, guess grass is really always greener on the other side. If we have your layout, we would have the perfect open plan kitchen. Mine is in Yishun, but its not a corner unit though, but its also 2 3rms combined (doors facing each other). not sure if its 3i. So how is your reno? we are really looking forward to your final transformations

Sorry can I ask how much did that wall cost you, and its size? Cos we were planning to have a few of those as well. thanks

Wow, saw that you chose to raise blocks instead of the standard off the shelf tubs. Can i ask how much did that cost and what is the size we are talking about.

wow, that is a lot of liquor

Wow nice layout u got there. Can have a super size kitchen area, unlike ours. So how is ur reno going on?

wow, u had a better layout then mine.. so envy to be able to re-create such a big kitchen area.

Woo lovely lights

Nice pay phone you got there. Mind sharing where you got it from and how much?