Ms Polar 1 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Hi folks! First of all, I would like to thank all the kind souls here at Renotalk for providing this informative ground for all new home owners. Actually, I have started following Renotalk only quite recently when I was looking for ideas and inspirations whilst renovating my place. Having gone through a few home/ office renovations prior to this, I was adamant to proceed on my own this time round in hope to save some monies. The contractor whom I've gotten is one whom just completed my office's renovations. The requirements for the main contracting works are quite standard. Here's the list briefly: • No major demolition and construction works • Changing of all existing floor and wall tiles (Living/kitchen/WC) • Laminates for all bedroom • Removing of all existing false ceiling/ Re-construction of L- boxes (Living/ MBR) • Carpentry (Living/Kitchen/MBR/BR1/BR2) • Painting & all other standard items in the reno package… Out of main con's job scope • PD doors/ shower screen for common bathrm. • Fabric panel headboard (MBR/BR 1) • Electrical works • Bedrm Doors from Yontat However, it hasn't been easy. I’m glad to have enough imagination, courage and gut instinct to embark on my own. Not to mention the lack of 3D drawings/drawings to visualize and also constructive inputs/ suggestions from main con to aid in the major decision making process. In the end, after much soughted help externally, I managed to get some decent layout and furniture plans, but that's about it! I so so heart some of the 3D drawings I've seen at Renotalk. All right, cut the story short! I shall fast forward to let you guys catch a glimpse of my expedition… June 07- Place Hunt Jan 08- Cave identified- 5yrs old 5RM unit@ Buangkok April 08- 2nd apt completed, official take over Mid April 08- Reno-in-progress Mid June 08- MOVED IN- Reno-in-progress 1st July- Retrification works in progress More floor plans and pixs coming… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyn 1 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 1st to spam chop!! Looking forward to see more pix!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starscream 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 More to come pls! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms Polar 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 This's the initial layout. Living hall & kitchen remained except I've did some changes to the bedrooms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 spam chop omg, your tongue is blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms Polar 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Hmm... wonder if i should jump stright to the 'after' pixs. Here be greeted by my painting of 10 years inherited from my ex-ex apartment . My main door entrance Anyone here could teach me how to resize the picture so need not click to view... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms Polar 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Here's how my entrance screen looks like from a further view.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 how about using the direct URL and the insert image function on this forum? like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms Polar 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Thanks, Apple! But still couldn't do it right. Anyway, here's the pics HALL- BEFORE HALL-AFTER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms Polar 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Dining Hall Before After Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2008 your living room looks mighty cosy makes me want to zz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms Polar 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2008 Here's more... my 40" Sony W series with my Yamaha sound bar on my dual purpose feature wall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleudust 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2008 Ms Polar, your place looks nice and cozy. I'm going to renovate my premium 5 floor end this year and is rather tight on budget too. Possible to PM who your ID or Contractor is and how much the reno cost? Thanks a million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms Polar 1 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Ms Polar, your place looks nice and cozy. I'm going to renovate my premium 5 floor end this year and is rather tight on budget too. Possible to PM who your ID or Contractor is and how much the reno cost? Thanks a million Hi Bleudust Sorry for replying late, just return from my overseas trip... Anyway, on my contractor's contact, I'm afraid I can't disclose cos what I am getting is a very special rate as opposed to the market prices. What I can say is, I've spent less than 40k for all plus furnitures and electronic appliances. Good luck on your renovations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Guo 7 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 the frosted glass tv console is nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
