merryman 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Hi skymars, I don't have the layout plan but just some 3D drawings. Not much changes to the layout just carpentry. Shoe Cabinet Feature Wall Dining Area Wardrobe Her 3D drawings look great, too bad I'm underutilising her services in terms of 3D drawings and designing as we are going on a tight budget and also not keen to spend too much on a 32 years old unit.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
takomi 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Hi Takomi, Nice 3Ds design. I was looking forward to your reno so that I can show my mum how their house can transform 'modernly'. Heehee.. personally I thought its quite tough to design for this layout after staying in it for like 20+yrs. The big challenge with this layout is probably the living room as it is not big enough to accomodate the dinning table and quite exposed to the outside through the main door. My mum ever thought of building the shoe cabinet as a 'partition' to the outside but then the space behind the partition is very tight. I see that your id had the same idea and infact she incorporated the tv console with it as well. Seems good and neat. But i wonder where will your scv box be? My parent's svc box is on the wall directly opposite the entrance, at the corner near the window. The good pt about this layout is the big and longish kitchen. Hee.. very for those who loves cooking. Is your dining table in the kitchen? From your 3Ds, I am guessing that you 'divided' the kitchen into 2 portion using the glass door? Ya, I don't like being expose outside too with the main door open. And had been troubling where to place the tv in the first place when keys not taken yet. But after looked at the house with ID, we think it wide enough to build the shoe cabinet as partition (Hopefully). But of cousre must compromise with a smaller sofa cos of the walk space. And I must praise Lynn for incoporate the tv console and help me save costs on it. My original Scv is at the same location as your mum, but I install a new one near the feature wall. As for the kitchen, will be divide it into half and raise the floor for the dining area to make it part of the living room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
takomi 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Her 3D drawings look great, too bad I'm underutilising her services in terms of 3D drawings and designing as we are going on a tight budget and also not keen to spend too much on a 32 years old unit.. Ya, agree it an old unit. But I really like location and will be staying for long term so just burn a big hole in the pocket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinklady 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Your 3D images all looks great! then you are asking them to work throughout the 7th mth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
takomi 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Your 3D images all looks great! then you are asking them to work throughout the 7th mth? Ya, I start hacking 2 days before 7th mth (date given by fsm) so i think shd be ok ba. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merryman 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 Takomi, how is your progress? No updates? Mine going to start very soon, next tuesday... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapister 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 which contractor firm did u hire? looks like u made a good choice to get rid of all the green wall and ugly things hopefully your unit will end up different 3d design wise nothing special, but i will say livable lah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
takomi 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 Takomi, how is your progress? No updates? Mine going to start very soon, next tuesday... Hi merryman, All my tiles are and windows frame are up, pending for painting, rewiring, aircon trunking.. So far the workmanship quite ok. Feeling excited? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merryman 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 Hi merryman, All my tiles are and windows frame are up, pending for painting, rewiring, aircon trunking.. So far the workmanship quite ok. Feeling excited? haha, had have difficulties coordinating with Lynn on the schedule of what things should be brought in when, other than that, pretty much alright, we picked the tiles last sat., well, just for both bathroom and kitchen floor, the rest of the floor is laminate... haha, excited?! having to place more and more orders for things and looking at the thick stack of invoices to pay off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
takomi 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 haha, had have difficulties coordinating with Lynn on the schedule of what things should be brought in when, other than that, pretty much alright, we picked the tiles last sat., well, just for both bathroom and kitchen floor, the rest of the floor is laminate... haha, excited?! having to place more and more orders for things and looking at the thick stack of invoices to pay off Hahaa, i think this is how she work. Until now I haven't brought my basin etc yet. Your living room also laminate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merryman 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 Hahaa, i think this is how she work. Until now I haven't brought my basin etc yet. Your living room also laminate? ya, her organising of things is a bit messy yea, living room also laminate... due to saving on cost... guess it will be alright as I've been to another RT-er's place which has laminate for living room and she's maintaining it alright.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
takomi 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 ya, her organising of things is a bit messy yea, living room also laminate... due to saving on cost... guess it will be alright as I've been to another RT-er's place which has laminate for living room and she's maintaining it alright.. But will the block washing by the town council splash to the laminate. Is there any steps at your doorstep? I know pinklady complaining about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinklady 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 But will the block washing by the town council splash to the laminate. Is there any steps at your doorstep? I know pinklady complaining about that. i can tell you confirm Yes Yes Yes, it will splash becoz for my case, my main wooden door, last time is too big. My ID suggested to trim a little bit to cover the area where door meets the laminate. You can take precautions. now i am trying to use some cloth to cover that small little gap area. Btw, what brand of laminate are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
takomi 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 i can tell you confirm Yes Yes Yes, it will splash becoz for my case, my main wooden door, last time is too big. My ID suggested to trim a little bit to cover the area where door meets the laminate. You can take precautions. now i am trying to use some cloth to cover that small little gap area. Btw, what brand of laminate are you using? Me or merryman? For me will be using pergo but haven's choose design yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merryman 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) But will the block washing by the town council splash to the laminate. Is there any steps at your doorstep? I know pinklady complaining about that. yes, there are steps.. requested lynn to do some tiling on the step till the door, so there is a little gap from door to laminate.. she's charging me for that though, and yea, take precaution and it should be better.. i can tell you confirm Yes Yes Yes, it will splash becoz for my case, my main wooden door, last time is too big. My ID suggested to trim a little bit to cover the area where door meets the laminate. You can take precautions. now i am trying to use some cloth to cover that small little gap area. Btw, what brand of laminate are you using? Me or merryman? For me will be using pergo but haven's choose design yet. Think mine was pergo also... Actually a bit cannot remember what design was choosen cuz that time when we chose it was like in July or something Edited September 15, 2009 by merryman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
