Helix 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2008 We've finally begun planning for our home renovation. Hours spent poring over magazines, forums, trying to piece together what is going to be our very own little space that we'd call home for the years to come. Budget is definitely a major concern, with home loan, car maintenance, and this reno loan... not to mention our hopes to have junior hopefully not-too-distant in the future! So off we went yesterday, in search of that one ID that we'd be able to share our dreams with, to begin the makings of THE PIGSTY. Thanks to renotalk, we've managed to look through the forum and found a few which we shortlisted and paid a visit to. Do stay tuned, we'll update our final decision in probably a fortnight or so! (i'm not too sure if that's enough time for them to get back to us, and us to decide!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted August 17, 2008 (edited) spam chop any floor plan to :dribble: Edited August 17, 2008 by applefreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmartFool 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2008 Budget definitely always a problem welcome!! maybe u can look for a contractor too since u have seen so many magazines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel81 1 Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Congrates, and hope that u have a smooth reno journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy_sg 1 Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Good luck on your reno... and on having a jr soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingballoons 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Good luck on your reno... and on having a jr soon JIA YOU ON renovs!! hope to see pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helix 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) thank you everyone for the warm welcome!! yep i'm praying for a smooth and pleasant reno journey too. Been looking at everyone else's reno blog and they're all soooo nice in design and well documented: i aim to do the same for mine!! Here is the original floor plan of the flat.. Took pics of the existing condition but as we haven't decided for certain and what's going and what's not, will keep you all updated with regards to the layout once it's more firmed up! We're really wishing that the W.C and toilet can be joined, but all the pipings seem quite impossible to be rearranged such that it allows a clear space in between! *sigh* we'll see how it goes after the ID views the place i guess. Unfortunately as we are worried there'd be a lot of time required to monitor and coordinate contractors, we're hoping the cost for the ID is manageable and we'll use it more as a one stop. Of course, hoping it'd look nicer too lah! =) Edited August 19, 2008 by Helix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helix 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2008 Just spent an entire week's worth of lunchtimes visiting all the various kitchen appliances brand showrooms. Initially we were so tempted to buy Bosch, but after repeated considerations finally went with hubby to place our orders for Teka's Induction domino hob and built in oven. Teka Domino Induction Hob: VITC 30 2I Teka Oven : HC 670 Our first official damage to the wallets!!! I'm already excitedly trying to list out the next few things to shop for in advance.. washing machines and refrigerators! I was thinking maybe we need to start shopping around for sinks and toilet fittings etc. etc. but our ID offered to bring us shopping, and we're comfortable with him.. should we know the market pricing first and go, or just trust him that it'd be gd prices? hmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2008 wow i like the layout. the utility at the back is BIG. good for store or some kind of room. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunset 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2008 Teka? Which country is it from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helix 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2008 Hi pinkpetter, yeah, the utility room is actually giving me a headache. Cos we feel it's quite a pity to relegate the pretty decent sized space as a clothes drying/store room (although i DO have a lot of barang-barangs!!) but yet it's too remote from any where else to be used for anything useful. Oh did i mention the room also has a full view of the scorching hot sun? Even if we hang opaque curtains/solar film the bricks would heat up very much too, so that effectively rules out any reasonable use of the room to study/cosy corner etc. It's probably gonna end up keeping all my unsightly stuff heh Hi Sunset, Teka is a german made brand (fellow forumers correct me if i'm wrong!) Going to visit my almost-confirmed ID for the third time today. Stay tuned!! (p.s. although we wanted to go ID shopping, but we ended up with our very first. simply cos we are really comfortable with him and *fingers crossed* we will be able to maintain our reno cost at the budget we are aiming at..) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2008 direct sunlight wor... mmm cement screed floor and dun wan windows and use as washing and drying area? then put some full length storage thing to double up as storage space also? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RawR 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2008 Hi Helix Congrats on your new place! We got similiar layout, except that we don't have the extra utility room! Where is your new place near? What is your planned schedule for reno? Eh, the appliances can buy in advance and ask them send a couple of months later?? Hope you find your ID soon~ I'm still sourcing.. so far only 2 replied to my request for quotation X_X Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Guo 7 Report post Posted August 30, 2008 same layout with my mum's hse at dover. hope to see the reno soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helix 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) Haha pinkpetter, well the "dun want windows" idea is something i did not think of! But well, as we are doing away with the bedroom along the common corridor, we'd be left with one room, so erm when junior comes along... hmm... 7yrs time he'd probably be bawling about a room of some sort. At least we'd be able to offer him/her an alternative then. Although i'm afraid it'd be too hot, maybe put a window aircon unit or something in future. I mean, at least leave a possibility! Heh.. RawR: well yes we are able to buy and they'd hang on to it till we need them delivered. As we're hoping reno to be completed by end of the year, i suppose we can collect our goods before Nov. We did approach 4 IDs, out of which:Hubby and I agreed we're very comfortable with this IDHubby found the ID's ideas interesting, but i wasn't too 'in tune' with his visionsID managed to propose ideas i'm happy with, but hubby isn't too pleased with his level of serviceBoth me and hubby agreed we'd pass on this IDAnd after that weekend, we felt that our choice was clear. We've just signed up with him, and rest assured will post the finalised design and perspective views once we are able to get them! (cos there're minor stuff we're still amending position etc) Stay tuned~! p.s. YangGuo i do recall your actively participated t-blog and you've got a really nicely done up place! i do hope i'm happy with mine at the end of this journey too! Edited August 30, 2008 by Helix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
