countrylover

Thanks for the invitation. But seems like you guys know each other so well already. I haven't even moved in...feel paiseh leh. Let me check with my hubby, will confirm with you if we coming.

Hi all I'm new to this forum. So happy to see the forum abuzz with gossips from my future neighbours! I'm residing at Blk 91 Unit 302. Gonna start reno after CNY. Maybe when I'm there the next time, can pay surprise visits to some of you!

Which are the two IDs you have shortlisted? Yup, they are right in saying that the modern country look is more practical. Cos if we go for the french or english country look, it's gonna cost us a bomb as the furniture is really very expensive. The modern country look allows us to adopt a variety of country styles, but yet retain the coziness and warmth. Maybe you can consider buying teak or rattan style furniture.

My new flat is a 4-room. We won't be engaging an ID as we are getting our own sub-contractors. I realise that most IDs in Singapore specialise in contemporary design and won't be able to deliver the country look that we desire. Those that specialise in country style homes are very expensive. I actually approached an ID before and told him we want a country look and he asked me "what is country look?". !! In fact, we plan to DIY most things. If you look into country homes magazines and books, they have lots of tips on how to DIY things at home to achieve the country look we want. Which ID are you engaging? Do be careful cos I believe not many IDs in Singapore understand what is meant by "country look", hence the final delivery might be very different from what we want. As for your TV, maybe you can consider a classic looking console or cupboard to conceal it? Most magazines I read suggest finding ways to conceal modern appliances for the country look.

Where can I find princess themed furniture & decor eg beds, cupboards, lamps etc? Am sourcing for my girls' room. Been to many places, but have not found what they want.

Hi Zlia I'm really into country theme home too. I find that this is a style that will never go out of fashion. If we furnish our homes in zen, comtemporary styles etc, trends in colours and designs do change with times. If we see carefully, many people in Europe & Aust do their homes up in the country theme. Perhaps it's because there are lots of countryside & rural areas in those places, whereas Singapore is simply a modern city where everyone leads hectic lives! Hence, I strongly agree that it's not popular here...made even so by the fact that there are not many country themed IDs and furnishing shops here. I agree with what the others have shared with you. A home is where we dwell after a stressful day at work, therefore you shd renovate/furnish it according to what you want, not whether the theme is popular or not. The reason why I love this theme is because it gives me a warm and cosy feeling, something I look forward to after a tiring day at work. I'm doing my reno after CNY and will do it up in the country style. It's gonna be a challenge here in Singapore but I believe with proper research, budgeting and planning, it can be done! In fact, back to the days when I was still single, I already told myself I wanna have a country home when I buy my own flat. Over the past few months, I've been progressively buying my country style decor items from ebay. Things that are either not available here or too expensive. Prices are reasonable even with international shipping costs added. Really can't wait to display those items in my new home! If you find it difficult to find the furniture you want, might wanna consider to custom make. In my search for local companies that specialise in country style furniture, I found the following : http://wholesaleclassicfurniture.com/html/...french_fur.html http://www.bedznco.com/index.html These are wholesalers/manufacturers. Thus, I believe their prices would be more reasonable than those retail outlets. Am planning to check them out after CNY. Of cos, you can also try places like Scanteak, Picket & Rail, Furniture Mall...but prices are quite expensive. Does anybody have any photos to share on their country theme home?