quix 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Hi everyone! I've been lurking here for awhile reading all these wonderful and informative reno blogs by everyone. I figured it's high time for me to start posting something after getting my keys on 15 April 09. Me and my fiancee have gotten a resale 5I unit at Yishun Ring Rd Blk 855, pretty near Khatib MRT. We are now in the midst of hunting for an ID, having touched base with 3 already. That, together with preparations for our upcoming solemnization in July, my fiancee's exams and my busy work make it a really busy few months for us ahead! As for the flat, we got it in an average condition, with the kitchen and toilets being most well-maintained. However, they are done in country style, which both of us do not really fancy! After reading so many reno blogs here and bought many reno/ID magazines, we have settled on a modern resort feel with intention to use earthy colors, good amount of wooden materials and stuff like plants and water feature. Attached is the floorplan with some rough planning. (please ignore the multiple colors used. They don't really mean anything.. ) All comments and ideas are welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkydot 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Hi everyone! I've been lurking here for awhile reading all these wonderful and informative reno blogs by everyone. I figured it's high time for me to start posting something after getting my keys on 15 April 09. Me and my fiancee have gotten a resale 5I unit at Yishun Ring Rd Blk 855, pretty near Khatib MRT. We are now in the midst of hunting for an ID, having touched base with 3 already. That, together with preparations for our upcoming solemnization in July, my fiancee's exams and my busy work make it a really busy few months for us ahead! As for the flat, we got it in an average condition, with the kitchen and toilets being most well-maintained. However, they are done in country style, which both of us do not really fancy! After reading so many reno blogs here and bought many reno/ID magazines, we have settled on a modern resort feel with intention to use earthy colors, good amount of wooden materials and stuff like plants and water feature. Attached is the floorplan with some rough planning. (please ignore the multiple colors used. They don't really mean anything.. ) All comments and ideas are welcome! Wow…congrats on ur New House… Your hse layout looks great… easy to play with it in reno…and it come with a very long foyer too… I used to stay in Yishun too. It’s a great town to stay in… but now thinking of moving back to Yishun, will start viewing a few houses this wkends. Hopefully will find a nice one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 heheh WELCOME! The layout of our houses is similar!!! You're so lucky you have your recess area now. I'm trying to get mine hehe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shkeat 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Congrate on your new house. Can't wait to see the pictures... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metalsubzero 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Congrats on the house!! Resort theme.. Can't wait to the pictures 2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stage 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Don't seems to see the fridge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel81 1 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Congrates on ur new home, and looking forward to the pics! Ur layout is very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
familyof4 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 think your MBR layout can accomodate a very spacious WIW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quix 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks all! think your MBR layout can accomodate a very spacious WIW Hmm WIW...any suggestions how do I incorporate that? I thought my MBR is already very tight in space! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian_john 1 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Nice place and Nice concept. Great layout too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galsmommy 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Pics more pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quix 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Hi all again! Been very busy for us with work and meeting up with IDs. We have been brainstorming about the layout of the house and have come up with some ideas with different floor planning. Here it is: Basically we have changed the kitchen layout a little bit in terms of the placement of HOB and washing basin. Also we are toying with the idea of hacking through the MBR and adjoining room to create something like a suite with sleeping area, bathroom, study and WIW. We even think of the unconventional idea of maybe putting the wash basin just outside the toilet..haha. Basically is trying to maximize the space for each of these functions in the room and maintaining a spacious layout with good natural lighting. What do you guys think of this? Will I regret combining the two rooms and as a result, left with only 1 other room(hopefully for a future kid)? Please give us your comments, feedbacks and any ideas! We need them! Edited May 7, 2009 by quix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivy 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 i thought the suite idea was pretty cool. have you already know how many kids you wanna have? if it's just 1 or 2 i guess you can afford to sacrifice one room. anyway, in the initial years very likely both kids will squeeze together with the parents lor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quix 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 i thought the suite idea was pretty cool. have you already know how many kids you wanna have? if it's just 1 or 2 i guess you can afford to sacrifice one room. anyway, in the initial years very likely both kids will squeeze together with the parents lor. Hmm as of now, we can only imagine 1 kid. hehehe One thing is if we hire a domestic helper, then she has to sleep with the kid in same room... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 mm if you intend to have one kid then it's ok! But... in the future when you wish to sell you might have a teeny bit more trouble cos it's limited to small families. I saw a flat like that when I was searching for a home and although I like it very much but we couldn't buy.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
