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We got a sepearate tracks (2 spot lights on each track) because we would like to have a separate switches. We don't wish to switch on all lights at the same time. Waste $$. The longest track we came across is 2m in local store. We bought it and ask my Contractor to cut to 1.5m. (As we bought 1.5m track in Taobao and arranged by air, it was rejected because the limit is 1.4m in length. And due to time constraint, we got it in Singapore).

Hi, I guess it is because it is close to cny. They are rushing to hand over the current projects

Other miscellaneous Taobao purchases oil and vinegar bottle: http://world.taobao.com/item/38410673971.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bcc9da water jar: http://world.taobao.com/item/44829420128.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bcf7f6 coffee/sugar jar: http://world.taobao.com/item/522083181713.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bc13df blue glass bottle: http://world.taobao.com/item/38818046415.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bcba81 toilet shelving: http://world.taobao.com/item/45533848623.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bc13f6 animal poster: http://world.taobao.com/item/520292348270.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bc1848 polka dot carpet: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=37784438290&toSite=main cushion covers: http://world.taobao.com/item/39353045188.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bc8004 fake plant: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=42534486817&toSite=main dustbin: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=40733896929&toSite=main wall clock: http://world.taobao.com/item/523761234333.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bc08d0 bedside clock: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=13492549936&toSite=main PVC sticker: http://world.taobao.com/item/36945495418.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bcb507 door bell: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=23556440465&toSite=main big poster: http://world.taobao.com/item/40721114924.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bcc162 Will review on some of these items soon!

Taobao & lights We have read that many people purchased their lights and furniture from Taobao. We were initially apprehensive about it since shipping all the way to Singapore may damage some of the items especially the fragile lights. And then...came the mega 双十一 sale! It's like the GSS in Singapore but at a MUCH greater extent..WOW! How can we miss this once-a-year chance! This was one mind-blowing online shopping experience we never shopped so much in our entire life! We were spoilt for choice for our lights - there are thousand of shops selling lights on Taobao! Most of them are also replica of designer's lights which u can get it at less than 1/10 of the original price! we finally narrowed down our selection to the following after browsing through thousands of pages *phew*: First the pendant lights. Our kitchen follows a black and white color scheme, and so we thought it would be nice to have a loft-style hanging light for our breakfast counter. The transparent glass light is for the dining area while the tom dixon void light replica will serve as our bedside light in the master bedroom. Breakfast counter light: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=45600713177&toSite=main dining light: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=41997159000&toSite=main bedside light: http://world.taobao.com/item/36652900592.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.R4KKNu&_u=n2el52bcf9b6 We opted for tracklights in the kitchen and our passage ways. If you are a fan of track lights, Taobao is the place for u! We bought two of our tracks from one of the local shops along Balestier road. One meter is SGD $15. If you buy from Taobao, one meter only cost RMB 15 => at least 4x cheaper! tracklight: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=18266333831&toSite=main track: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=18254262106&toSite=main downlight: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=41705313063&toSite=main Finally, the ceiling lights. We were both exhausted from the shopping by then and hence decided to stick to one common design for all 3 rooms and another common design for the toilets, service yards and bomb shelter. bedroom light: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=40635449072&toSite=main toilet light: http://world.taobao.com/item/45175465766.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.I3dDZq#detail

Hi owlNbear, We didn't plastered the tiles behind the fridge. Eventually it will be blocked by the fridge. This is also the same thing contractor J&E advised and helped us save $$. On a side note, Our contractor (J&E) advised us on quite a few items - feasible (save $$) vs nice (costs $$). But it still up to individual on where to spend and where to save. Like the green tiles originally from HDB, we decided to plaster it.

Hi alprakas. I have pm you their contacts.

Renovation in progress! Bye bye wall! Really love the effect of the subway tiles when we went down to see on the other day. $$ well spent. We chose to have white grout between the tiles, looks nice aesthetically but soon we would have a hard time maintaining it We decided to plaster and paint all visible kitchen tiles as we really cant accept the ugly tiles done by hdb Prelude of our plaster wall along the long side of the living room for the TV to be mounted on..looks abit ugly for now. False ceiling in master bedroom for hanging bedside pendant light and aircon trucking boxup are also up. Kerbs for both toilets. Due to budget constraint, we decided to keep both common room basin and the master bedroom vanity top. More photos coming soon! cheers!

Pre-Renovation photos living room - kitchen - master bedroom Apparently the best view we have of the waterway is in our service yard! maybe we should just convert it into a balcony

We have both microwave and conventional ovens for the two "holes" in the tall unit but only drew one in the sketchup drawing

Hi Jonben and Khoryk. I have PM you their contacts.

After hearing nightmares from many of our friends who went ahead with renovation before their 3D design were completed (due to the long waiting time for each revision), we were thinking - what's the point?? Therefore, we decided to self-draw our very own 3D drawings which on one hand, could clearly convey our ideas, and on the other hand, we could save some money Here are a few decent drawings that we managed to generate from Google sketchup : Things we want for our kitchen: - open concept kitchen to make our house feel more spacious -> hacking of kitchen wall - breakfast counter /bar top to create a chic feel - subway tiles - black and white theme Things we want for our living room: - shoe cabinet with a display section in the middle for putting small items - low platform/ledge in replacement of TV console - cove light on one side of the living room only as we feel that L-box around the living room will make the house feel smaller Other items: - Wardrobes in master bedroom and one of the common bedrooms - our master toilet comes with a vanity top (yup the ugly-looking one). Initial plan was to replace the whole vanity top, but eventually we decided to just build a vanity cabinet beneath due to budget constraint - mirror cabinets in both common and master toilets

Hi Ethan, Already PM you.