m12345y 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) 1. Search for the ID We started search for an ID since we exercise the OTP in August 08. Too early right? Well, it turned out to be just nice. After staring at the floor layout for a few days and reading some deco magazines, we came out our own design. Then we proceeded to talk to the ID firms at IMM. Day1: weiken, Gplan, u-home (as they are most mentioned here and they are at IMM), 30mins to just explain what i want and then followed by some sort of discussion. GPlan was immediately out as the guy appeared to be extremely new and it took me considerably longer time to explain my own design to him. whatever it is, we just cant communicate effectively. u-home seems not interested and said will get back to me in Sep, just one month b4 collecting the keys. We may seem too kan qiong to them... weiken, on both occasions, no designers were available to entertain us As you can see, we were extremely disappointed on the day. Day2: some other IDs at IMM nothing much in the end, just that we were almost desperate. I was tired of spending 30mins or so every time just to explain our design. Day3: Then we met with Ken from Gracious Design. Our conversation went smoothly and so did the following 10+ sessions. We really value and appreciate his time and effort spent on us, without even mention about contract/deposit at all. His experience guided us through in deciding on the final design. Meanwhile, we also received quotation from HooBee and U-home (yes, we went back again!). HooBee's price was very reasonable, but somehow they seems to be extremely busy all the times. U-home's quote was very competitive and the designer was nice. But at last, it is the trust and confidence that wins. Specially, Ken insisted on his pricing and put the contract in risk even when i showed him that others offered a much lower price. He insisted that his quote is already the cheapest he can give and is absolutely worth the $$ for their standard of quality. Well, i trusted him and gave him the contract. No regrets so far. 2. The reno process I have to say that the whole process went smoothly except some minor hiccups with the carpentry. And here comes the lesson. We bought an art clock and indicated that it must be embedded into the sliding door. The message was somehow lost and we saw a plain wood panel. So the carpenters came to modify it. It looked terrible after the modification based on my instructions and they have to re-work again and again...and the lesson is NEVER NEVER give instructions to the workers, it's their/or your ID's job and professionalism to figure out HOW to do it, instead you should just describe/specify the final appearance. 3. The final WOW to be updated ....photo not taken yet Edited January 14, 2009 by m12345y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cher 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 Hi, i m currently staying in jelebu rd too. but juz sold my 5rm. hw much was the selling price & cov?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel81 1 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 Spam chop Your embedded art clock sounds very interesting! Pics please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greener pasture 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 Hi, spam spam. Waiting for pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahwee 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 got chance to spam chop!! cant wait to see your art clock end product Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 Wah that last art clock caused so much headache? I'm so curious too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m12345y 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 sorry guys, coz we had moved in and still haven't fully unpack yet, pictures will come a bit later here are the floor plan and pre-reno pictures floorplan living room dining kitchen1 kitchen2 common toilet mbr1 mbr2 master toilet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m12345y 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Here comes the post-reno photoes downlights entrance, shoe cabinet (open shelves at the bottom) dining1 with cove lighting dining1 without cove lighting sliding door with art clock divider (marine tank not ready yet) divider again living1 living2 tv wall living3 tv wall living4 living5 kitchen, glass fix panel beside washing machine not up yet kitchen master bedroom master bedroom2, two sliding panel to cover the aircon lodge window as well as the toilet in the night master bedroom3 master toilet master toilet common toilet Edited January 14, 2009 by m12345y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahwee 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 very nice reno...I like your clever use of sliding doors in living and bedroom. Love the sette beside windows...nice place to relax , what's the view looking out by the way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinklady 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Hi, i like your dining area with cove lighting. It makes the whole area very cosy and esp the chairs too. does yours comes in a set or just buy the chairs separately? how much your chairs costs? it looks very designer like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m12345y 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Hi, i like your dining area with cove lighting. It makes the whole area very cosy and esp the chairs too. does yours comes in a set or just buy the chairs separately? how much your chairs costs? it looks very designer like the chairs ($100+ each, choice of four colors, black, white, red, orange) & the bench($500+) are from mondi, standard list price @ 10% off, didn't manage to bargain any further the dining table ($1000++) is custom built one, caesarstone top (supposingly the best that combines the beauty of solid surface top --easy to maintain-- and granite --very hard n durable--), wooden bottom with mirror (thought of using stainless steel in the beginning but that will be even more expensive...) Edited January 14, 2009 by m12345y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m12345y 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 very nice reno...I like your clever use of sliding doors in living and bedroom. Love the sette beside windows...nice place to relax , what's the view looking out by the way? no view but noise only, haha.....but at least not blocked from living from MBR is this suitable for deco above the sofa? good to have an additional matching laminate frame? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 the dining table ($1000++) is custom built one, caesarstone top (supposingly the best that combines the beauty of solid surface top --easy to maintain-- and granite --very hard n durable--), wooden bottom with mirror (thought of using stainless steel in the beginning but that will be even more expensive...) hi can i check with you regarding the caesarstone were you at the shop itself? any idea if they do customised integrated basin? thanks :bow: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmare612 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Mind showing us more and closer picture of the bench? I am looking for one too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel81 1 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Nice nice! Congrates on a nicely done up home. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
