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Before the flat was hacked down, went to buy some paints to get a feel of the colours. went to egg3 which have many interesting things. go for their discounted items which will be much cheaper.

hi val, you are the one that came right?? so whats your decision?

my contractor is Alan Contractor who is very famous here in renotalk Pros: 1. Because he is not an ID (but he can still design because he has been in this line for long), his prices are cheaper. 2. He has a good team of plumbers, electrician, carpenters that only complained once throughout the whole reno process. 3. He takes pride in his job. 4. He has that chemistry with me which is so impt. 5. He has no GST and hidden cost (very impt). There were certain issues like I needed an extension to a wall or extra paint or an exrra kerb which he absorbed. Only major additions like adding a door or additional cove lighting will he charge extra. 6. I have never seen him gotten angry over a customer while we were having lunch together and the customer kept commanding him to rectify the misalignment in the wall. Anyway, we are quite chill over imperfections. 7. He gives me extra time to do our DIY projects. Cons: 1. He is busy busy busy until he forgets what the minute details like what colour door handle. You will need to constantly remind him. It doesnt matter if he makes the mistake beacause he will rectify it in the end. 2. Like point 1, he is busy so make sure you have the messages in your sms to prove to him. Thank you Alan for making reno so fun and engaging.

below is a sneak peek to our white brick wall and brass snack bike Before we started out our reno, we knew what theme we wanted and tried to go about it. We wanted a homely mid century/manhattan/industrial theme. Hope we managed to achieve it in the end while keeping the costs down. The colours that we have chosen will be primary black/white/grey/brown. We feel too many colours is too jarring but this is up to the home owner preference. Personally, it makes a difference if matt colour is chosen instead glossy. imho. One impt "research" that we found out was that friends tend to spend more on renovation than their furnishings. Once you spend all the money on reno then there will be little to spend on impt home equipment. We believe its the little items and knickknacks from our life's journey that will define the home.

Finally done up our home and would like to journal our renovation. Like many, I stalked renotalk and learnt a lot. I also got my fair share of scam and joy and would like to share with all. We have already moved in for 3 months and after settling down, I can now post the past pictures. I hope you will benefit from our experiences and have the joy of designing your own flat. There are also quite a number of DIY projects. Lastly I would like to thank all the Mid Century themed home owners who helped answer my private qns. I also promised my main contractor that I will do a write up for him because he has been really nice and obliging to us. Below is my attached floor plan of my flat. It's one of the flat near the sea.

hi Jump, Would like to ask about the rust. How is the rust now? Has it spread? My sink is starting to show signs of rusting too. Did you do anything to remove the rust eg sand paper it? vinegar+ baking soda?

alant, u have my respect. One by one you build up your home. and your diy is not shoddy work.

yah man...good game. ownage can???

GL HF. all gg. Items and deco is not cheap. Agree with footprint...super nice. super nice. I had to do a double take on your pics. Can really see there was a lot of planning and effort put in.

Wah Lau.. so many nice things. GG MAN !!!!!!!!

hey marsh, thanks for the advice. I am learning alot from all of you everyday.

hihi, right i think i will follow JC recommendation that electricity might be costly.

philips sale. http://www.greatdeals.com.sg/2011/05/20/philips-carnival-sale-2011/ if ppl need...

mae, i am going to ask for your suggestion because i think i rem you like to cook. Which will be better for cooking. Induction or gas hobs? Will induction hobs get scratched easily? Can they heat up the food quickly? thank you for sharing, as always.

ely, can i know how to get those tripod search lights pls? have pmed u

joys, i am curious..where would you repair this if there is a breakdown?

really what a waste...all those wood, basin, tiles, wardrobe and lighting... gone. still its your choice!

thats why can keep it low....i see. Yah be careful of the kitchen part..its quite a lump sum there.

kobe, does your include electrical wiring?

...... brain dead... ....... ....... just read through mae's whole blog. exciting and tiring and admirable and really learnt alot. .....

thanks! have been following your t blog all these while too. love to read it everynight.

oh no no, doubt i am doing something like yours. Just thought got height requirement of 2.4m floor to ceiling that hdb wanted?? I want to do raised laminate but my ceiling-floor is 2.44m. That means my raised laminate is 4cm high which is kinda too little.

hi may, for your false ceiling at the dining area...what is the height from floor to ceiling?

hmmm...... isnt his contractor contacts in his signature? Contractor: Alan (Boss) of Freshlook

Ok thats it.. I have been reading through many reno blogs here and i finally am impressed with your neat layout. Can i chance upon you to share your ID or contractor contacts pls. Pm me pls!