Rusty's Pad

[summerr 0]

Hi rusty, keep us updated on your progress on ID and furniture sourcing.

I am also in the midst of shortlisting ID/contractor and furniture shopping for my new condo.

Nice sofa...what color and fabric are you getting? I've been to lush and most of their items are pre-order so got to wait 2 to 3 months.

[rustyscrew 0]

Hi rusty, keep us updated on your progress on ID and furniture sourcing.

I am also in the midst of shortlisting ID/contractor and furniture shopping for my new condo.

Nice sofa...what color and fabric are you getting? I've been to lush and most of their items are pre-order so got to wait 2 to 3 months.

Hi summerr. Thanks for dropping by. I have met up with 4 ID/contractor. 3 of them are through referral and 1 is from renotalk.

Something I noticed after meeting 4 ID is none of them actually ask or try to find out more about their client in person. I did share my requirements, likes and dislike but as a designer it is also important for them to know a little of my background and lifestyle as this will translate into their work. Their design will be more personal rather typical. Worst are those ID sweat shops that churns out recycled designs, ideals and execution. I'm meeting 1 more ID and I hope my expectation will not fall short.

As for the sofa, the fabric is by ACACIA and the color is anthracite. I'm ok with pre-order items as I don't need them now. But I just hope it will not be longer than 3 months.

Do share your reno work too.

[summerr 0]

Hi rusty. I realized some so-called IDs are no better than contractor. Like what you mentioned, they "copy-and-paste" typical design with some changes in color and fabric used.

I've approached only a few ID so far, most of them wanted to charge me on 3D design ($ per angle)! I don't even know whether I will like the proposed design and I am made to pay for that?!

After been to a few reputable furniture shops where I met some shop managers who are able to give sound advice on the layout and space planning, I roughly know what theme I want. One of them told me anyone can be designer, only ourselves know best what we want. That's quite true. Probably we just need a ID to put our perspective into one whole picture.

[rustyscrew 0]

Main reno work.

- Decided to swap the living area and dinning area.

- Extending kitchen cabinet and counter top.

- Storage and work areas for study room.

- Custom made queen size bed frame with headboard. Laminate for bay window.

- False ceiling with cove lights. 1/2 the ceiling.

- Simple and clean feature wall for TV. (Waiting for design)

- Shelving units or cabinet along the living and dining long wall. (Waiting for design)

- Feature wall with shelves to cover up entrance to household shelter. (Waiting for design)

Edited July 1, 2010 by rustyscrew

[rustyscrew 0]

Hi rusty. I realized some so-called IDs are no better than contractor. Like what you mentioned, they "copy-and-paste" typical design with some changes in color and fabric used.

I've approached only a few ID so far, most of them wanted to charge me on 3D design ($ per angle)! I don't even know whether I will like the proposed design and I am made to pay for that?!

After been to a few reputable furniture shops where I met some shop managers who are able to give sound advice on the layout and space planning, I roughly know what theme I want. One of them told me anyone can be designer, only ourselves know best what we want. That's quite true. Probably we just need a ID to put our perspective into one whole picture.

Yes Summerr, I will not pay for 3D design at such early stage. I have been direct in telling them what i'm expecting in terms of concept and ideals. I want to see their design and execution. It has got to be smart and creative. If they are able to proposal something good, I would not mind paying more. Every ID can do a feature wall, a tv consoles, a false ceiling with cove lighting but only some can cleverly execute these features within a small space. I'm going all the way in creating a moodboard for them as well.