d'lotus 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2010 hi d'lotus, thanks! lots of the art and knick knacks at home have been collected through the years... it will come for you too! and yes, you'll find lots of things to change/add on the longer you stay in your place. been lucky with jerome, he's agreed to do a lot of additional stuff for me FOC, like shelves that were not in the original design, drawers etc. am still in the lookout for some art for the bedroom wall, the entry way and the dining area.... oh, and I travel lots for work and can pick up small things here and there too! I travel lots too in my work... but I'm BANNED from getting anything for the home (those ting-ting-tiang-tiangs)... wifey and I have different taste... always clash... in the end... those things I get will be in boxes and headache... where to keep/store them.... Now, I just let her decide everything... so, when things go wrong... it's not my bloody decision/problem. But the AV console and system and study room (converted from the stupid bomb shelter - frankly, who the heck would wanna 'bomb' Singapore... and who's benefitting from this... [read... who supplies the door to the bomb shelter... no prizes for the guessing the correct answer]).... is MY BABY / PERSONAL SPACE!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy_sg 1 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 patsy u like wcseow are ultimate nomads!! Yah!!! i've lived in the East, Central, South East, North West and now Central West of Singapore! I travel lots too in my work... but I'm BANNED from getting anything for the home (those ting-ting-tiang-tiangs)... wifey and I have different taste... always clash... in the end... those things I get will be in boxes and headache... where to keep/store them.... Now, I just let her decide everything... so, when things go wrong... it's not my bloody decision/problem. But the AV console and system and study room (converted from the stupid bomb shelter - frankly, who the heck would wanna 'bomb' Singapore... and who's benefitting from this... [read... who supplies the door to the bomb shelter... no prizes for the guessing the correct answer]).... is MY BABY / PERSONAL SPACE!!! haha... but buying stuff overseas is so much better coz lotsa times they're cheaper, and more unique! Thnk the balance between accumulating kitchy clutter and decorating is very hard to do though... often what looks good in a store looks weird at home! luckily hb and i have almost similar tastes (dark wood, antique, bold colours) so it's not that big an issue... we've compromised on the photographs as he doesn't like them in the living room while i do! so... who supplies the door of the bomb shelter ? hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d'lotus 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 Yah!!! i've lived in the East, Central, South East, North West and now Central West of Singapore! haha... but buying stuff overseas is so much better coz lotsa times they're cheaper, and more unique! Thnk the balance between accumulating kitchy clutter and decorating is very hard to do though... often what looks good in a store looks weird at home! luckily hb and i have almost similar tastes (dark wood, antique, bold colours) so it's not that big an issue... we've compromised on the photographs as he doesn't like them in the living room while i do! so... who supplies the door of the bomb shelter ? hehehe The million $ question..... but 2 cents answer!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy_sg 1 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 The million $ question..... but 2 cents answer!! hmmmm best leave this conversation here before WE get into trouble! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy_sg 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 some added finishing touches.... Chairs for the entry way Table for the guest room - still need to find a nice stool/chair finishing touches left, am considering bedside table lamps instead of the ones I have that are bolted to the wall.. what do you guys think?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punggol 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Hi freshpoison, Got the table from Pasardina in Dempsey road. Paid $1600 for them, bit more expensive, but quality is much better than the others I've seen (except for Ohmm but that was wayyyyyyyyy too expensive! For the same size they were asking for $3500!!) Look for Bob or Doreen. The bamboo decking was done by Style line, spoke to Tiffany, her number is +65 9787 1080. For the entire decking plus removable sleeves at the planter I paid $2300. Hi, can i check for ur bamboo decking, did you check with the person in charge if the rain comes in, will the bamboo decking be able to withstand water frm coming in? will it spoil in the long run? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ngunadi 2 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Wow ... i love your wooden furniture and also the mirror in your dining room. Until I went to the john erdos web and saw the price :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy_sg 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Hi, can i check for ur bamboo decking, did you check with the person in charge if the rain comes in, will the bamboo decking be able to withstand water frm coming in? will it spoil in the long run? she said it can withstand the rain. I also got a small piece from her and soaked it in water for 2 days then put under the sun, no cracks or warps. Wow ... i love your wooden furniture and also the mirror in your dining room. Until I went to the john erdos web and saw the price :P Thanks!! I love the timeless look of wooden furniture, doesn't age and look dated. yeah, that mirror i bio for a long long time.... then cannot find the same kind (could also be because in my heart that was the one I really wanted) so bit the bullet and bought it liao... my justification is that even if I move again, I should still be able to use it for many years to come! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punggol 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) she said it can withstand the rain. I also got a small piece from her and soaked it in water for 2 days then put under the sun, no cracks or warps. but will thr be a possibility that water will slip into the decking? and do we have to do maintainance to the decking frequetly? is chengai or bamboo more ex? which is better? Edited July 7, 2010 by punggol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy_sg 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 but will thr be a possibility that water will slip into the decking? and do we have to do maintainance to the decking frequetly? is chengai or bamboo more ex? which is better? don't really know but most wood is porous, so I would expect some seepage but so far after 3 months I've not noticed any issues. They will recommend an oil which you have to put say twice a year.... you're welcome to come look at mine if you wan to see it first hand. not sure about the price of chengai.... when I was sourcing for decking I only looked at teak and bamboo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punggol 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 don't really know but most wood is porous, so I would expect some seepage but so far after 3 months I've not noticed any issues. They will recommend an oil which you have to put say twice a year.... you're welcome to come look at mine if you wan to see it first hand. not sure about the price of chengai.... when I was sourcing for decking I only looked at teak and bamboo... hi, thanks for your prompt reply...sorry for asking so many questions...cos i will hv a balcony at my new flat in my MBR(expected to come next yr so doin so research 1st). Im tinking of doin something like yours too... how do u knw if thr is a seepage ar? cos we wont knw unless we remove the decking rite? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy_sg 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 the decking is laid on top of wooden beams, not directly onto the floor... the part by where the planter is is also removable, so any issues I can see from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCase 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 Hi there mate, Long time. Your place looks really exquisite. Very classy and tastefully done. Without any shame I'm gonna invite myself over for a looksie with the wifey and brats (maybe not the brats in-case they break summat) and you can give me the low down abt Jerome and his expertise. Take care. Gerard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy_sg 1 Report post Posted August 19, 2010 Hi there mate, Long time. Your place looks really exquisite. Very classy and tastefully done. Without any shame I'm gonna invite myself over for a looksie with the wifey and brats (maybe not the brats in-case they break summat) and you can give me the low down abt Jerome and his expertise. Take care. Gerard hey hey.... rarely on msn these days but if i'm on line give me a buzz and we can plan for a visit! Thanks for the compliments... you saw I kept the rug? tempted to buy more for the bedroom and study, but no time for now, travelling too much (writing to you from Jakarta, in Manila next week!) And your kids are welcome... the house is meant to live in, not look at so I get friends to bring their kids for dinners/craft times all the time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
