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hi Bros and Sisters, Am going to start on my reno soon. I am asking the contractor to build the following items in my study cum wardrobe room. 1. Study table 2. Cabinet/shelf next to the table 3. 3-door wardrobe The contractor say these furnitures will be using laminate for the surface. Am interested to use white glossy laminate, but will like to ask around if it will be difficult to maintain? is it prone to scratches? What abt using normal non-glossy white surface? am afraid it will turn yellow. Also, if not glossy, don't think it will bring out the effect. Any suggestions?

Quartz is supposedly much harder and scratch-proof, leak-proof and heat resistant than even granite. U can google more abt it. I also read abt quartz by searching older posts in this forum. There are 2 brands in the mkt, Caesarstone and Silestone. for the resale flat i bought, the previous owner used solid surface (black), and after only 2 yrs of usage which i believed they do not really maintain, there are water marks and lots of cut marks (think they do cutting directly on the surface) and also white patches prob due to hot pots directly on the surface. Thats why decided to use quartz. For the price, u can chk directly with distributer or find contractor whom may get better price. gd luck!

oh, so what colour did u choose? also caesarstone? me taking the jet black.

hi, u can consider quartz. Me also abt to start on my reno soon, and we've been advised to use quartz instead of the usual solid top or granite. quartz is supposed to be scratch, heat, water proof etc. u can check with your contractor on the price, but its def much more pricier than the usual solid surface.

Hi Jaydenmom, i am currently using Ikea Wardrobes and other items for my room when i got married last yr. There are pros and cons. Pros: * U can design the layout of interior of the wardrobe to your needs * Choose the door design u like (i chose those open type rather than sliding) * Ikea has those planners that can help u to configure the layout and rightaway gives u a quotation based on your design. So u can consider and make a decision even on another day. Just need to come back with the printed quotation and plan to confirm. * Ikea being a reliable company * As i bought many items, i had them delivered and also for them to set up everything. they delivered on the date as stipulated. They sent 3 workers to do to assembling. Even though they are very fast, they still took almost 3hrs as i had many items. * So far the wardrobe is not giving me trouble. except the Chest of 6 drawers under the Malm series. Cannot put heavy stuff else the board will give way. * affordable. the price shd be more or less comparable or even cheaper than tailor made carpentry. i think i paid abt 1300 or so for my 3 door wardrobe, think its 1.5m. Cons: * Heard that it is not possible to dismantle and re-assemble at another location when u need to move house. I mean u can dismantle, but the wood will give way with all the unscrewing and re-screwing. They used mainly plywood and thus, not able to take this kind of treatment. but so long if u intend to use for some time w/o moving it around, it shd be ok. I am moving out fm my parent place soon and thus, will not bring the ikea wardrobe along. hope this helps. Not tried Vhive b4, but went to their shops b4, the design do not enticed u to buy. haha..

hi everyone, Anyone here had used or currently using Hap Design for your house reno? Any reviews or feedback about this firm will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks.

Hi all, can PM me Henry's contact as well? getting my keys in less than 2 wks!! Thanks!!

hi all, good day! may i know if anyone here had used or heard about Cosyview Design located at Sims Avenue Centre? Any feedback about their service, worksmanship, price etc will be greatly appreciated! thanks!