skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) Hi people, I took quite a while to look for a point block in the region, but the price was above or around $500K and also, the ages of these blocks are around 30 years old. Then, in August 2008, I chance upon this 10 year-old block (not point-block) and immediately love it. Thus, first appointment in October 2008 and got the keys in January 2009. However, I took a long time to select an ID and the renovation started in week 1 of April 2009, and it is still ongoing. Alright, first thing first, below is the original floor plan. =) Blog Summary – Updated 19 June 2010 For the benefit and ease of those new forumers (who might have "limited time" to read everything), I've created a summary list in my first post here (updated on the date given above in summary title). However, if you do have the time, it is good to read through all the casual/small talks between me and other forumers, as there might be useful & valuable information/suggestions not to be missed. In any case, you decide. Start of summary *** In this first page, you could go through all the photos on the progress of my house from week 2 to week 7 (post #1 to post #13). *** My resale flat selection process (click HERE, post #49, page 2) *** Floor plan comparison (click HERE, post #53, p2) *** End of week 8 progress, 8 posts altogether (click HERE, post #55-62, page 2) *** My ID selection process (click HERE, post #70, page 2) *** End of week 9 progress, 4 posts altogether (click HERE, post #86-89, page 3) *** Photos after handing over, 2 posts altogether (click HERE, post #113-114, page 3) *** Updates 1 to 3, 3 posts altogether (click HERE, post #135-137, page 4) *** Update 2A & 3A, 2 posts altogether (click HERE, post #155-156, page 4) *** Update 4 – ID’s own initiative (click HERE, post #157, page 4) *** A Friendly Notice (click HERE, post #202, page 6) *** Update 5 – Study room (click HERE, post #231, page 6) *** My Aircon selection process (click HERE, post #262, page 7) *** Update 6 – Roller Blinds (click HERE, post #263, page 7) *** Update 7 – Panasonic fridge & LG washer (click HERE, post #273, page 7) *** Update 8 – Hob + City Gas Activation (click HERE, post #318, page 8) *** Updates 9 & 10 – Mattress & Sofa (click HERE, post #330-331, page 9) *** Update 11 – Plasma TV (click HERE, post #438, page 11) *** Update 12 – Warranty Certicate (click HERE, post #508, page 13) *** Update 13 – Mini Tower Water Cooling Fan (click HERE, post #532, page 14) *** Updates 14 – Touching Up Work, 3 posts altogether (click HERE, post #551-553, page 14) *** Updates 15 – Coffee Table (click HERE, post #563, page 15) *** Updates 16 – ID Service Update (click HERE, post #564, page 15) *** Updates 17 – Newly Bought Bed Frame (click HERE, post #579, page 15) Edited June 19, 2010 by skyblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) End of Week 2 Part I As I was busy, I missed the chance to take a photo before renovation started, and at the end of week 1 (which is basically all the hacking). Therefore, I shall start with photos from end of week 2 onwards, and the rest will be the photos that will do the "talking". ;-) Remove balcony (doors) to create a bigger living room space. Windows and grilles will be constructed. A door and wall will be created for this study room. Hack off part of the kitchen wall to create a partial-see-through wall (with tempered glass). There's another view below. Previous owner hack off the store room to create cabinets, but I intend to create back the store room. Edited May 27, 2009 by skyblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 End of Week 2 Part II View of common toilet from kitchen. View of bedrooms from main door. View of windows (by the corridor) from kitchen. View of master bedroom from main door. This is another view of master bedroom, where the right is private balcony. Do take note that this master bedroom has no windows, thus a private balcony is there for this reason, I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 End of Week 2 Part III View of private balcony from inside of master bedroom. View of a very "raw" master bathroom. End of Week 3 Part I Wall tiles were done in master bathroom. View of wall tiles on the left side of master bathroom. This part of the wall between master bathroom and private balcony was the cause of the delay in my renovation. My ID wanted to create a bigger bathroom for me, so needed to hack the wall and rebuild it further into the private balcony, but HDB did not approve previously, thus needed further wait for their approval. Finally, now it is done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 End of Week 3 Part II View of "new" private balcony, with "old" doors taken off. View of the "new" study room, and the floor tiles were done as well. Two views of the common toilet, with tiles done. View of common toilet floor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 End of Week 4 New windows installed in living room. New windows installed in bedroom 2. New windows installed in bedroom 3. Old grilles at private balcony removed. View of the main balcony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 End of Week 5 Part I New storeroom (on the left) created. Base of washer created. Base of kitchen cabinets created. New windows installed at main balcony. "New" study room created. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 End of Week 5 Part II "New" windows at private balcony installed, and the aircon trunking installed. Aircon trunking installed in bedroom 2. Aircon trunking installed in bedroom 3. Aircon trunking connecting into master bedroom. Aircon trunking installed at master bedroom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 End of Week 6 Part I Most of the painting took place in this week, below are the photos. Painting works in living room. Painting works in living room/ balcony. Painting works in kitchen. Painting works in "new" study room. Painting works in bedroom 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 End of Week 6 Part II Painting works in bedroom 3. Painting works in master bedroom (2 views). Painting works in private balcony. Floor tiles for living room and bedrooms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) End of Week 7 (week ending last Sunday) Part I Lights installed in master bedroom and bedroom 3. Light installed in bedroom 2. Lights installed at two toilets, storeroom and private balcony. Light installed in main balcony. Lights installed in living room and "new" study room. Edited May 27, 2009 by skyblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) End of Week 7 (week ending last Sunday) Part II Light installed in kitchen. Frosted door installed at private balcony. Another view provided below. Frosted master bathroom door, and when it is opened (can be inwards or outwards opening). Edited May 27, 2009 by skyblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 End of Week 7 (week ending last Sunday) Part III Shower screen in master bathroom. See-through tempered glass at kitchen area, glass door by the left. Grilles installed at main balcony windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 Sorry guys, I hope it is not too many photos to share? Pardon me though. Cheers! =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metalsubzero 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) Congrats!! Wow, private balcony.. *Envy* U have 2 balconies, no wonder u're removing one.. Big big living/dining area, gonna be enlarged even further with the removal of the balcony.. Hmm, no windows should be ok bah, but den if u dun use aircon all the time, u'd need to keep the balcony opened? Ur Floorplan very blurry, looks like bedroom 3 is quite small, but well, u have another study area.. Envy again.. Welcome and good luck to ur renoa dn ur handover!! Edit*: I posted another post, dunno why it didnt appear.. Anyways ur house is very nice and you used alotta glass eh.. Very nice.. So which ID are u using? Must have spent a bomb on this major overhaul.. I love ur bedroom lights.. They all go well with each other.. Frosted glass for ur private balcony.. Sui! And congrats HDB approved the extending of the toilet into part of the balcony.. Now it looks very big.. Keep the pics coming, no1's complaining.. It's nice to see the transformation dat way.. Cheers! Pinklady: Sorry, beat u to being first.. Hahaha.. Edited May 27, 2009 by Metalsubzero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
