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This city modern concept trend uses fabric feel(wall paper/veneer - can be fashionable type too) and usually couple with high reflective surface such as mirror to create a contrast of hard and soft. (hmm maybe i should post a subject talking about current trend in HDB???) Suggest you put in some mirror/high reflective surface in your dining room wall as there are lots of black, not so strong lighting from window, so there can be more reflection of light to be brighter and create a stronger contrast interest here.

seems like I had become his supervisor- deepwhite So in future other owner can engage you part time to supervise and you can earn pocket money? Just joking ha ha

even easily is to used adjustable feet that are used for kitchen about 4" to level the cabinet base and just use a front panel to conceal them but think too late to revert now, sorry see this post late too. Water leveling ruler is a vital hardware for constructing customized cabinets-de_Pierre: second this, a must have tool!

Congrats too on the finishing reno

Is your ceiling dark Grey? this is the bold factor that makes it cozy. Just note having ceiling grey and floor dark tone in large surface with limited ceiling ht in HDB might make the ht looks low. In addiction the whole place might looks dark, rendered picture may appear brighter. Confirm this with your ID.

hi diva - u are right. one rotten apple exist in the company does not mean all appples are rotten.-- what if there is more than one rotten egg

Please reconsider the kitchen laminate unless you have seen one done and is satisfied. Having this kind of color reflection might not give the cabinet a solid feel. And when mixing with other laminate make sure the contrast style is acceptable.

If it is a product like FOC appliances usually no. But for more critical service like replacement of WC, waterproofing then it should be written. You don't want him to jam the reno half way and say he has forgotten to quote this in the quotation. And if it is a lot of FOC, better let him put in Black and white cause it is Christmas season for giving generously, too many may forget ha ha

I'm so sad you never do a open kitchen, such a excellent layout place to have for a open front kitchen... But you are right that time is a constrain and hacking down the solid wall will need approval and may not be possible.

from your kitchen render your counter table seems to be facing the main door? If so, it might be too near and can be awkward. For 90K can tell us what flooring are you using?

oops i did not do that on my house cos i don't have your ceiling, got those picture from web to show you. But i have seen some high ceiling done in that manner at Pasir Ris but their ceiling is flat though.

Nice to know your contractor are so understanding to re-touch on the living area. Like the way you put a darker strip of tile on the shower head area, neat.

Not taking calls at the start of project is really bad, when communication breaks down all **** breaks lose. Better seek a alternative now just in case since you already has CNY dead line to meet. The other worrying behavior are those that communicate but then still does their own way even you tell them not to, do it fast in their way and keeping insisting they mention it and you did not strongly reject. Put all the blame on the owner.

Actually the concrete vertical stand is not so critical as the a concrete top. Reasons are it is strength you need laterally that is the horizontal top solidity that you need. especially if you are pounding on the sink drain area. Therefore if you are kiasu, then the right way is to add another support mid way on the kitchen top. In the sink area it will need a larger/more rail support on its sides. Concrete support is also strong cos there are iron rods around the sink insert and require the concrete vertical support just to support the horizontal concrete slab weight. Sink support is not to make your solid surface strong, it is just to provide support to whatever you place on top of it, ie. your sink, stove & solid surface.- therefore there is no need to build just the vertical concrete without a concrete slab on because with 2 piece of ply you are able to take a lot of vertical loading as it is. That's way you can safely stand on it even if it is ply but not the front edge of sink or hob.

ceiling example are very unique but i am thinking of using yellow ochre paint only he he. wait, it looks like honey color, like my peanut butter jug on my table! i must be very hungry now hmm ... and at night if off hanging lights, it can look like below if you add light holder around

Is this concrete support necessary? - NO Would the cabinet hold the solid surface plus cooker etc? - Yes Is it durable without concrete support for basin area? - Yes if you waterproof the wood support ply area with sealer before installing the basin.

wow your mum has ID gene, first time i heard a elderly going for space openness he he.

If you take down the L-shape kitchen wall you will have a big front open kitchen! and it will look like those loft design

Cut the man power to one and you will have a 6 pack man ha ha

oogachaga- be bold color your ceiling!

respect your decision on your layout. also if possible change the iron pipe at balcony first to PVC before box-up, used to have mine rust and broken at bottom, awful!

Plus ex-designer like me!

just a ID suggestion after looking at your layout but may be too late for you: You can relocate your bedroom 2 to where your living room is. It means losing your small balcony but it should be fine. so more hacking will be need. since your bacony has window already so level them as you plan, lose the door, and place a study desk there will be great. The new bedroom 2 will be smaller but has a balcony, maybe 2ft from the column so you can put your dining in front of your new erect wall. Your living will be at the original bedroom 2 now. In this way there is a better flow of space than lead to a longer and spacious interior.

Deepwhite- the top cabinet definitely is install after your feature wall is done up so if the feature wall is finish full first(unless they leave a raw area) you may have a choice not to mount them there. maybe use them at somewhere else. Be there when mounting to see whether it look good with or without them.

can even slant your sink ha ha!