MoreOrLess007 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2009 Yeah will definitely take photos, but currently still in a mess haha. Tomoro I'll check on my unit progress again before I go for my night shift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbtgal 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 Hi wakzool, excited for u (& for myself hee) cos i wish to see the outcome of your MBR toilets cos we selected the same wall tiles! I am oso doing roller blinds for 3 bedrooms and i got them at Choice Curtains @ Furniture Mall, Level 3. They have a promotion now, 20% off any material selected wif 5 years' warranty for their mechanism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoreOrLess007 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 Hi wakzool, excited for u (& for myself hee) cos i wish to see the outcome of your MBR toilets cos we selected the same wall tiles! I am oso doing roller blinds for 3 bedrooms and i got them at Choice Curtains @ Furniture Mall, Level 3. They have a promotion now, 20% off any material selected wif 5 years' warranty for their mechanism. Hey, may i know how much they quote u for the 3 bedrooms rollerblinds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbtgal 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 Hi Wakzool we have not confirmed the material and designs of the blinds with them yet cos the salespersons told us need not decide so early cos we will only be renovating in Jul and moreover they might have new designs by then. Anyway, we have asked them to make a rough estimate on the cost. If i remember correctly, their material cost start from $7/ft. We saw some nice ones for the $12/ft range and ask him for the estimate for 5 panels, it came out to about $1,000 after discount and if we select the $9/ft, after discount about $800. Maybe u can pop by their showroom and take a look, rather impressive as it gives us the high-end look. We were hestitated to go in at first but after talking to the sales person we placed a deposit of $200 with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoreOrLess007 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 Few days ago, met up with my contractor, together with the electrician, carpenter & painter, all at one go. That day decided on most of the things, such as choice of laminates, paint colours etc. Very eventful and all of them are very friendly and easy going. Anyway I chose the following paint colours (Dulux Pentalite), Living Room: Orchid White & Black Kitchen: Orchid White Master Bedroom: Stone Cave Bedroom 2: Mulberry Bedroom 3: Moss Green Main Door: White Bedroom Doors: Black Laminates... Kitchen Cabinets: Piano White Master Bedroom Wardrobe: Regency Cherry (I think) Bedroom Floors: Congo Ape (Supreme) Electrical will start tomorrow i believe. And the plumber will install all the toilet accessories tomorrow too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 wow... everything sounds good. What is orchid black I wonder... do take pictures when you can? I like the sounds of your paint! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoreOrLess007 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 wow... everything sounds good. What is orchid black I wonder... do take pictures when you can? I like the sounds of your paint! Oh it's just black. my living room mostly will be in Orchid White and one part of the walls will be in black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shkeat 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Hello people, I've been loitering around this forum since last year and how thankful I am that this forum gives me hints/tips/advices on renovation matters. To cut the story short, I've already received by keys on my new home on 06/03/09 and most probably will start my renovations on 07/04/09. Anyway, I've engaged the services of Impress21 Build & Design for the renovation works. Nothing fancy in mind for my home (no feature wall/console and stuff), going for modern contemporary. Colour themes will be white, black and grey. Tiles are already chosen and most furniture and electrical appliances are already purchased (will post the photos in due time). In the mean time, here is my floor plan. The unit is valued at $300k and I managed to purchased it at S$290k. I'll be staying in the unit with my wifey and soon with 2 babies (twins!! ) My in-laws are just staying at the 2nd block in-front of my flat and my parents are residing one street away. Yeah hope everything will go smoothly. Exciting times ahead! Congratulation on the twins. When expecting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoreOrLess007 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Some photos of my common toilet, just installed. Anyway, whole house piping was done and the electrical wiring was also being done. On 30/04/09, Gain City personnels will come down to fix the air-con. Earlier on, I also managed to get my blinds. Lazy to source for the blinds all over Singapore, so, I went to nearby curtain shops and got two quotations from two different shops. Chose the one with cheaper quotes (the other shop quote about $1300/-). Intially it is $960+ for blinds for my living area and Bedroom 3, but i change the blinds (Pay extra) for Bedroom 3 to a 'Total Blackout' blinds, meaning 100% block sunlight. For the living area i think it blocks 65% or 75% of sunlight. I chose Black fabric for the living area blinds and Metallic Grey for Bedroom 3. Total price including installation is S$1100. Paid S$100/- as deposit. They will come down to my place on Wednesday for further measurements. Two days ago, also bought all the necessary lights from nearby Bright House Lightings. Again, didn't bother to go a distance to get the lights. All these while, I did the shopping alone. With my wife pregnancy (Now 7 mths!), I do not want to tire her out. And since she trusts my design tastes (haha!), she allowed me to go shopping on my own. Haha, so I decided to buy all the items in Tampines, save time, and importantly my energy, but money not really saved hehe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 well actually sometimes if you run around a lot and waste petrol/cab fare comparing prices you might spend more than you save eventually? I think what's impt is that you get what you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoreOrLess007 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Congratulation on the twins. When expecting? Mid July, but i believe should be earlier since its a twin pregnancy. My wife also tomorrow will start her hospitalization leave, so can rest at home. She is a primary school teacher by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoreOrLess007 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 well actually sometimes if you run around a lot and waste petrol/cab fare comparing prices you might spend more than you save eventually? I think what's impt is that you get what you like. Yeah, and with the weather we've been having these days, make me to decide not to run around too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shkeat 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Mid July, but i believe should be earlier since its a twin pregnancy. My wife also tomorrow will start her hospitalization leave, so can rest at home. She is a primary school teacher by the way. That's wonderful. The house is just in time to greet the 2 little ones... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoreOrLess007 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Hey, Earlier today, the aircon guys from Gain City came to install the aircon for my 3 rooms. They did a good job in my opinion. No complaint. My Aircon. Aircon in MBR Aircon in Bedroom 2 Aircon in Bedroom 3 Aircon piping in MBR Toilet Electrical wiring all done, just left to install the switches. My lights will come this Saturday. The L-box are also up. Also went to Singapore expo today, there's this New Mum Exhibition. Initially, just wanted to look look see see, but ended up purchasing quite a number of things. Main buy of the day are 2 baby cots (4 in 1 type). So exciting buying baby stuff haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 haha I bet it's an exciting process to be buying baby stuff!! Looks like plenty's been done this week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
