Unforgettable ~~

[indira 0]

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woah, vast difference.

Parquet for 3 bedrooms retained

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hi FYI, my master bedroom also extended and my ID managed to change flooring to parquet with the same color tone... just to let you know it is do-able

is that glossy finishing? u can see the reflection on them?..hehehhe

[idealistic 0]

Vanish is still under progress that time. It's actually semi matt after dried up. And the strong smell stays on for few days after polishing

Dun think anyone will recommend glossy surface anyway

[Wen Wen 1]

Vanish is still under progress that time. It's actually semi matt after dried up. And the strong smell stays on for few days after polishing

Dun think anyone will recommend glossy surface anyway

May i ask if you did engage ID firm - ID NOTE (MR Henry 90073683)

As i am going to begin selecting my ID firm to start my renovation also.

If you did engage ID Note may i kindly request if u could PM me your your kind views on how was his workmanship and overall attitude?

Thank you so so so much

Wen

[jaskel 2]

May i ask if you did engage ID firm - ID NOTE (MR Henry 90073683)

As i am going to begin selecting my ID firm to start my renovation also.

If you did engage ID Note may i kindly request if u could PM me your your kind views on how was his workmanship and overall attitude?

Thank you so so so much

Wen

Wen Wen, if u read on the 1st post and u will know that he didn't engage ID note for the reno.

[idealistic 0]

Thanks Jaskel for helping in the reply

Now take a look at the feature wall.

P.S. for the unclear pic as it is taken in the dark when living room lights are not installed due to unknown exact position of feature wall

It can been seen that a little gap is left between the 3 shelvings/console and window.

This is for curtain.

Noticed the space below the window? The contractor jolly well overlooked the curtain and almost placed the console right next to the wall on the right until we ask him. He really paused for few seconds! I'm thinking, how he can actually forget about the curtain completely and moreover we have curtain pelmet?!? How are we going to move the curtain as it will be blocked by the console which is sticking outwards?

One can really bang the wall when he, with titled on the namecard as "design consultant", gives us the following reply:

"I thought you want to install HALF height string curtain"

I have absolutely no idea where he heard the word HALF height from.

See? Playing roti prata again. Overlook alone is enough, plus excuse.

Anyway, to add on, the whole visual feel of the feature wall looks heavy. It is different from the picture we show him.

We realise it lies with the console. The super thick 3" border with white laminate. Trying to bluff his way through that the wood plank has to be that thick

[jaskel 2]

Thanks Jaskel for helping in the reply

Now take a look at the feature wall.

P.S. for the unclear pic as it is taken in the dark when living room lights are not installed due to unknown exact position of feature wall

It can been seen that a little gap is left between the 3 shelvings/console and window.

This is for curtain.

Noticed the space below the window? The contractor jolly well overlooked the curtain and almost placed the console right next to the wall on the right until we ask him. He really paused for few seconds! I'm thinking, how he can actually forget about the curtain completely and moreover we have curtain pelmet?!? How are we going to move the curtain as it will be blocked by the console which is sticking outwards?

One can really bang the wall when he, with titled on the namecard as "design consultant", gives us the following reply:

"I thought you want to install HALF height string curtain"

I have absolutely no idea where he heard the word HALF height from.

See? Playing roti prata again. Overlook alone is enough, plus excuse.

Anyway, to add on, the whole visual feel of the feature wall looks heavy. It is different from the picture we show him.

We realise it lies with the console. The super thick 3" border with white laminate. Trying to bluff his way through that the wood plank has to be that thick

3" is a bit too big....he may be thinking u want to put gold bars on top

[idealistic 0]

3" is a bit too big....he may be thinking u want to put gold bars on top

waha! think must customize a player made of gold to suit the THICK console

he told us it's like that! We quote an example using the dresser table that he did for us in MBR.

A MUST for 3" thickness?? but the dresser table is normal and not so bulky.

There is no measurement for this on the 3D design. Never expect to see such a bulky console, destroying the whole look of the feature wall. He has any design sense? it makes one wonder.

Twist and turn all reasons to find easy way out to make us accept what it is. That is his strength

[May_dream1 14]

Ask him to redo? Or you already moved in?

[jaskel 2]

waha! think must customize a player made of gold to suit the THICK console

he told us it's like that! We quote an example using the dresser table that he did for us in MBR.

A MUST for 3" thickness?? but the dresser table is normal and not so bulky.

There is no measurement for this on the 3D design. Never expect to see such a bulky console, destroying the whole look of the feature wall. He has any design sense? it makes one wonder.

Twist and turn all reasons to find easy way out to make us accept what it is. That is his strength

The different in thickness of the shelving and TV console do made the whole look.....a bit weird

[idealistic 0]

Ask him to redo? Or you already moved in?

The outcome is yes, the console (white border part) is changed to normal thickness of 1.5".

The 3 shelvings which are also in white laminate remain unchanged, since these are still acceptable to us, except the bulky console.

Problem is we have to battle with his arguments before he redo it without charges.

There is another serious issue on the feature wall and this console to him is kinda his "goodwill" and trade off for the other issue. Shall elaborate on this issue later when i'm more free heee..

The experience of dealing with contractor/id from Nov 2010 to Mar 2011 really turn us off.

Really enjoy the after-reno world and we have just installed wallpaper in our MBR after deep consideration.

[idealistic 0]

The different in thickness of the shelving and TV console do made the whole look.....a bit weird

The end product is different thickness. Ok to us, so long as the console thickness is changed as this is the damaging cause. (of cos, alot of work involved if he has to redo the 3 shelvings)

So funny to see the thickness. Don't know if this is the first case you all have seen. Never thought of indicating that measurement in 3d drawing.

A NOTE TO ALL: Take note of the shelving thickness, otherwise it may turn out to be a surprise

The console position is corrected in time during on-site discussion, otherwise it will be right next to the wall where the window is and there goes the curtain.

[hotzouk 1]

those shelves actually can buy ikea one than ask them to fix in to match the length and design rite?

[May_dream1 14]

I can imagine 4 months of reno is definitely too much to bear!! I am glad moved in too.

[idealistic 0]

those shelves actually can buy ikea one than ask them to fix in to match the length and design rite?

Like that is really down to DIY or just buy a ready-made console and put on the floor. Then what is the point of engaging him and paying few thousands for the whole feature wall, plus we have to top-up for the leather laminate

[idealistic 0]

I can imagine 4 months of reno is definitely too much to bear!! I am glad moved in too.

waha it really feels great to have them out of the house. Glad for you too to settle down and your reno is superb fast