Hobbes187's Stomping Ground

[applefreak 1]

nice 3Ds

love the coffee corner

wish my kitchen isn't so teeny weeny

[strychnine 0]

Thanks. I like the kitchen toilet colours too!

So you're looking at this scheme too? Seems like you guys like my toilet !! But they did cost a lot so they better turn out nice!!

Did u sign on Fri or Sat? I was there Sat nite and Max was talking to a couple before us.

The bathroom tiles were chosen by Max, Steven and the Hafary salesman. The design wise is done by Max. I only stated my requirements like large mirrors, shower screen, vanity top etc... He chose the colours... Hope that helps... Did u hack ur toilets too?

Saturday... OMG..yeah its possible that it was us that you saw. We were there around 6-7pm-ish.

We still don't know who Steven was cos we werent introduced yet. But I know they are a project team.

Is the older guy in red rimmed glasses the famous Mr K ??

Was it max's design ? Wow thats good... I hope he'll maintain such standards when its our turn

We're not hacking..we're taking a risk by just overlaying instead. Our flat's pretty new and the existing tiles seemed in pretty good condition.

Edited April 13, 2008 by strychnine

[hobbes187 0]

Buying Lights

Today went light hunting for my place. Well, we didnt really hunt cos we went to Chelsea Lightings at Jurong East as recommended by my ID and compared between them and the few shops next door. Ended up still buying from Chelsea. By the way, parking is a real hassle at that place! So few lots...

Anyway, bought the lights below after much considerations about budget, practicality and design.

Double tube PLC downlights x 24

Chose white frame as we didnt want to spend too much time polishing the silver ones if it tarnishes. Comes with Osram bulbs.

Dining area hang light

We like the design of this light. Initially wanted squarish ones but the auntie advised against it cos she says it is hard to align all 3 tubes to face the same direction. The round ones wont give such problems. The brown colour should fit into our design nicely.

Bedroom 2 and 3 ceiling lights

Simple rectangle light for the 2 less used bedrooms. There were so many of these rectangle lights there that we didnt know which one to choose. Ended up choosing a simple design so we wont grow tired of it in time.

Foyer light

This is the most difficuly light to choose. My FSM wanted us to put a light with at least 6" diameter there. We couldnt decide which one to choose so in the end chose this simple one so it will be more discreet. Didnt one some light that will stand out too much at the entrance.

Toilet lights x 2

I like these dog-bowl lights. Chose the large double tube ones for better brightness.

Balcony Light

This will be a warm light for my main balcony. Really like this one !! Saw a few shop and chelsea price is lowest by far for this model.

Kitchen lights x 2

Round lights with black trim. Simple design. But I'm not sure if it fits our kitchen colour scheme... What do u guys think??

Others

Flourescent tubes for cove lights and 2 simple bulbs for service balcony and bomb shelter.

[popeye gal 0]

hi,

Can share how much you bought for each items? !!

[bluberi 0]

i got the same balcony light.. really loved it at first sight.

[ctgal 0]

hi hobbes187,

yea i went to hafary and saw a lot of tiles!

just that we havent fix our contractor and so not very sure what colours and kind of tiles to choose....

but i dun really see 0.70 tiles and the cheapest will be 1.6 ..

the toilets are the floor tiles that quite uneven..u can imagine water all gg to 1 corner of toilet due to the uneveness...

ya that guy is mr tee....

u contact him before ?

Wah so good! If thats the case you can go to Hafary to look at the tiles you want. The tiles HDB gives is about $0.70 so you will top up whatever difference. Usually kitchen tiles cost $2.20-$3.

So they only doing the kitchen for you but not the toilets? How uneven are the tiles? The HDB tiles are ugly... Think you should go for new tiles but make sure the contractor does a good job. Is the guy Mr Tee?

[hobbes187 0]

hi hobbes187,

yea i went to hafary and saw a lot of tiles!

just that we havent fix our contractor and so not very sure what colours and kind of tiles to choose....

but i dun really see 0.70 tiles and the cheapest will be 1.6 ..

the toilets are the floor tiles that quite uneven..u can imagine water all gg to 1 corner of toilet due to the uneveness...

ya that guy is mr tee....

u contact him before ?

I have met Tee before when he came down with the HDB guy to survey my tiles. He is an ok person to deal with...

I think it will be tough to find 70cents tiles at hafary... You should consider topping up to $2 tiles and get nice ones. At least u will save on hacking, tiling and waterproofing costs.

[hobbes187 0]

hi,

Can share how much you bought for each items?

I dont have the invoice with me now but from memory these are the after-discount prices:

Dining light - $150

Kitchen x 2 - $65 each

Toilet x2 - $50 each

PLC downlight x 24 - $25 each with osram bulb

Balcony - $60

Bedrooms x 2 - $115 each

Foyer entrance - $60

Bulb + holder x 2 - $12 each

Florescent set - $12 for 4ft x 2 and $11 for 2ft x 1

Total $1389 bargain to $1350. Not sure if its a good price...

Edited April 14, 2008 by hobbes187

[popeye gal 0]

I dont have the invoice with me now but from memory these are the after-discount prices:

Dining light - $150

Kitchen x 2 - $65 each

Toilet x2 - $50 each

PLC downlight x 24 - $25 each with osram bulb

Balcony - $60

Bedrooms x 2 - $115 each

Foyer entrance - $60

Bulb + holder x 2 - $12 each

Florescent set - $12 for 4ft x 2 and $11 for 2ft x 1

Total $1389 bargain to $1350. Not sure if its a good price...

Thanks for your Infor. Really helps...

Btw, the kitchen Light what was the Diameter/white light for yellow?

And the PLC downlight, The size is 5.5 inch?

[hobbes187 0]

Thanks for your Infor. Really helps...

Btw, the kitchen Light what was the Diameter/white light for yellow?

And the PLC downlight, The size is 5.5 inch?

Not sure of the exact size for the kitchen light. They have small, medium and large. I took the medium one and i estimate the diameter to be about 30-40cm. Will be using white lights.

Also not sure of the exact size of the PLC downlight. Its double tube and i estimate it to be about 15cm wide.

Hope this helps.

[hobbes187 0]

Sink and basins

Some of the sinks and basins that will be installed in my place Now need to buy taps to complement them!

Kitchen

1 and 3/4 bowl model

MBR Toilet

Doesnt this look like the one in my 3d drawing

Kitchen Toilet

[darrenelle 0]

Sink and basins

Some of the sinks and basins that will be installed in my place Now need to buy taps to complement them!

Kitchen

1 and 3/4 bowl model

MBR Toilet

Doesnt this look like the one in my 3d drawing

Kitchen Toilet

How much dd u spend on them? Didn't know taps are sold seperately.

Yah, I know I sound silly.

[hobbes187 0]

How much dd u spend on them? Didn't know taps are sold seperately.

Yah, I know I sound silly.

Yes taps and basin are bought as separate items. This way you can choose the taps u like ma

Actually I still have to get taps, ceiling fan, instant heaters and toilet ventilation fans. Wonder which shop is best? Seems like Poh Joo and Royal Fanco are the recommended ones here.

[hobbes187 0]

Hacking is starting next wed!! Heard the workers will need water to work (correct right?) so will be activating the water and electricity this saturday. Actually the house have had electricity all along but no water so wonder if they'll charge me for the power used so far

Also will be going hunting for a fridge soon cos my ID will need the dimensions to build the kitchen cabinet. Anyone knows which branch of courts/harvey norman/best denki has the most fridge for viewing??

[skywolf 0]

Oh no! I forgot to apply to turn on the mains