May_dream1 14 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 hahaha but hor to be frank, i think the catalogue looks nicer than the actual thing... cos i was so excited when browsing through the catalogue but when i eventually went there, got *a bit* disappointed what's the size of the 4-wheel trolley you saw on Howard's catalogue? Really?? Hmmm then really have to go see the real thing or else buy something that doesn't really look as good. I can't remember the size but it's smaller than ikea's. There are 2 models, one is just small trolley and another comes with top shelf so you can put some stuff on the top as well. So busy these few days that I don't get to go see yet. When I get the chance then will take pic for you to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggy 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 actually if you don't really need a trolly (ie with wheels) you can even consider thiings like those yee sin storeroom racks. May not look as pleasant but I definitely think they are more sturdy. Can just paint the panels of wood accordingly to yr kitchen colour scheme, and you can have both a worktop plus storage below! Plus they can cater to the size yr require Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshmallow 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 Really?? Hmmm then really have to go see the real thing or else buy something that doesn't really look as good. I can't remember the size but it's smaller than ikea's. There are 2 models, one is just small trolley and another comes with top shelf so you can put some stuff on the top as well. So busy these few days that I don't get to go see yet. When I get the chance then will take pic for you to see. i think the kitchen trolleys look closer to the pics, but other stuff like shelves, hmmmmm. if it fits your requirement and budget, then go for it~ anyway no hurry for you cos kitchen trolley can slowly buy after the house is done~ come to think of it, dunno why ikea small one only has 2 wheels... then how to move it around smoothly? actually if you don't really need a trolly (ie with wheels) you can even consider thiings like those yee sin storeroom racks. May not look as pleasant but I definitely think they are more sturdy. Can just paint the panels of wood accordingly to yr kitchen colour scheme, and you can have both a worktop plus storage below! Plus they can cater to the size yr require oh it's May Dream that needs a trolley not me i just kpo help her read catalogues hahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May_dream1 14 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 actually if you don't really need a trolly (ie with wheels) you can even consider thiings like those yee sin storeroom racks. May not look as pleasant but I definitely think they are more sturdy. Can just paint the panels of wood accordingly to yr kitchen colour scheme, and you can have both a worktop plus storage below! Plus they can cater to the size yr require I am looking for those with wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshmallow 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 I am looking for those with wheels. 4 wheels, to be exact Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May_dream1 14 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 4 wheels, to be exact Yea yes... Need 4 wheels to push it ard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kobelala 8 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Hi Marshmallow, can I check with u if your calypso is good ? I mean the cushion, durablity and maintenance, wife n me love the Calypso, we intend to get 1 also... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshmallow 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Hi Marshmallow, can I check with u if your calypso is good ? I mean the cushion, durablity and maintenance, wife n me love the Calypso, we intend to get 1 also... hey bro! i only have my Calypso for slightly less than 8 months, can't comment too much on the durability yet but on the other 2 aspects: Cushion: i think it's comfy enough for me, but if you are one who like those very plush and soft type of sofa, then Calypso may not be soft or "bouncy" enough for you you may also wanna buy more cushions on your own, on top of the 5 that they will provide together with the sofa. Maintenance: so far so good, hubby will vacuum the sofa ones in a while. and sometimes if unfortunately small speck of black dust from my ceiling fan landed on the sofa, can be cleaned off quite easily using cloths damped with detergent. i asked in the Calypso sofa thread before, other forummers said can wash the covers in washing machine, but i haven't tried that yet (lazy la! ) some more poison for you (if you haven't yet checked this thread ): http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=23515 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kobelala 8 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) hey bro! i only have my Calypso for slightly less than 8 months, can't comment too much on the durability yet but on the other 2 aspects: Cushion: i think it's comfy enough for me, but if you are one who like those very plush and soft type of sofa, then Calypso may not be soft or "bouncy" enough for you you may also wanna buy more cushions on your own, on top of the 5 that they will provide together with the sofa. Maintenance: so far so good, hubby will vacuum the sofa ones in a while. and sometimes if unfortunately small speck of black dust from my ceiling fan landed on the sofa, can be cleaned off quite easily using cloths damped with detergent. i asked in the Calypso sofa thread before, other forummers said can wash the covers in washing machine, but i haven't tried that yet (lazy la! ) some more poison for you (if you haven't yet checked this thread ): http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=23515 Sis Marshmalow, thanks thanks for sharing your experiences of being a Calypso owner. Hhaaaa, meaning I also need to vacumm the calypso Anyway thanks for the "poison" .... I really love the Calypso n somehow managed to convert wife to become a fan also... hmmm, no choice liao... must buy... hopefully Cellini got promotion .. .... Edited March 16, 2011 by Kobelala Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshmallow 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Sis Marshmalow, thanks thanks for sharing your experiences of being a Calypso owner. Hhaaaa, meaning I also need to vacumm the calypso Anyway thanks for the "poison" .... I really love the Calypso n somehow managed to convert wife to become a fan also... hmmm, no choice liao... must buy... hopefully Cellini got promotion .. .... hahahaha is it becos your wife also won't vacuum (like me)? i dunno if the old package with Calypso sofa is still around~ at that time, the package is supposed to be jsut over liao but i tried my luck and asked the staff, and she actually could give me the same package~ think they have promotion for Calypso once in a while... do keep a look out for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csingeu 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 hahahaha is it becos your wife also won't vacuum (like me)? i dunno if the old package with Calypso sofa is still around~ at that time, the package is supposed to be jsut over liao but i tried my luck and asked the staff, and she actually could give me the same package~ think they have promotion for Calypso once in a while... do keep a look out for it I recently just signed up for the Cellini Home package... think got 3-4 different sofa sets to choose from... let me go check the flyer tonight... I think the Calypso is available... I'm getting the Elda one... i like the resort-like feel of it... actually, does Cellini allows minor customization? coz the Elda one has sideboards at both side... the sideboard at the chaise lounge side... is so long... can i request them to reduce to equal length as the shorter side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshmallow 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 I recently just signed up for the Cellini Home package... think got 3-4 different sofa sets to choose from... let me go check the flyer tonight... I think the Calypso is available... I'm getting the Elda one... i like the resort-like feel of it... actually, does Cellini allows minor customization? coz the Elda one has sideboards at both side... the sideboard at the chaise lounge side... is so long... can i request them to reduce to equal length as the shorter side? you can try to ask them, they are generally quite accomodating to customers. but since yours is a package item, the dimension should be standardized so the change you want might be difficult without topping up $$, i think... no harm asking them what can be done and if the $ involved is not much, get it done to your liking for Calypso, i remembered that for the package deal, they only let you choose from the template of about 6 colours (can't recall exactly). some pple customized to other colours or materials with topping up of $~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kobelala 8 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 you can try to ask them, they are generally quite accomodating to customers. but since yours is a package item, the dimension should be standardized so the change you want might be difficult without topping up $$, i think... no harm asking them what can be done and if the $ involved is not much, get it done to your liking for Calypso, i remembered that for the package deal, they only let you choose from the template of about 6 colours (can't recall exactly). some pple customized to other colours or materials with topping up of $~ Hey Sis Marshy, I understand need to top up quite alot if upgrade to leather back correct ?? I think I'll be getting the Calypso but in the package deal... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshmallow 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Hey Sis Marshy, I understand need to top up quite alot if upgrade to leather back correct ?? I think I'll be getting the Calypso but in the package deal... okie i got 2 different replies when i visited 2 different outlets. 1st one: sales lady told me due to design of the sofa, definitely no way to do in leather. 2nd one: sales lady told me leather is possible, but can't get it in a package deal. (P.S.: we eventually bought from the 2nd one) we initially were very keen on having leather sofa, as hubby is scared of hot weather... almost dropped the idea of getting my Calypso becos we believed the 1st salesperson grrrrrr... only until much later then we read about someone upgrading to leather in renotalk... but by then we have already decided to get the Calypso we love, whether in leather or not so didn't even ask about how much to top up when we visited the 2nd time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersimon27 2 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 okie i got 2 different replies when i visited 2 different outlets. 1st one: sales lady told me due to design of the sofa, definitely no way to do in leather. 2nd one: sales lady told me leather is possible, but can't get it in a package deal. (P.S.: we eventually bought from the 2nd one) we initially were very keen on having leather sofa, as hubby is scared of hot weather... almost dropped the idea of getting my Calypso becos we believed the 1st salesperson grrrrrr... only until much later then we read about someone upgrading to leather in renotalk... but by then we have already decided to get the Calypso we love, whether in leather or not so didn't even ask about how much to top up when we visited the 2nd time. I rem someone tell me cannot do leather too ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
