My 5 Room Bukit Merah Flat T-Blog

[timothyng27 0]

Hi Sheelaa,

bro mentioned only option 2 is available at $170; the rest are all MY models.

What a bummer maybe I'll check around and see if he has other models too.

I'm only getting my keys in September too so my reno won't be much earlier than yours.

We should go look out for stuff together

On a secondary note - I'm a bronze member on Renotalk already! :sport-smiley-003:Hahaha

Maybe when I'm a silver / gold member buy things from people got bigger discount

Hi Timothy,

Goshh..love the option 2 for hall (Equipped with white and blue LED illumination light) ..Option 5 which has 60", 5 blades in titanium silver is also a lovable choice ...and option 6 with gold classic for the master room with darker finishing ..you had made my life easier by summarizing the choice of fans..ha..ha

ohh ..sure , do let me know if you're planning to view them..but can they hold the fans for 6months . My reno will only start tentatively in Nov/Dec.

[Sheelaa 0]

On a secondary note - I'm a bronze member on Renotalk already! :sport-smiley-003:Hahaha

Maybe when I'm a silver / gold member buy things from people got bigger discount

Wahh ..really , did'nt know that ..being a newbie..i should have been more active blogging.. long time back ..he..he..

[patsy_sg 1]

Hi patsy_sg,

Yeah I think I saw something similar at the centre of Park Mall on discount too! Not too sure how much it costs though.

Any more less pricey suggestions? Thanks for the feedback though

think it was about $3k but didn't really pay attention coz we already had a custom made one from our current house that we're going to bring with us.

[timothyng27 0]

Well, I didn't know that too until I noticed it on my status bar next to my posts

Anyway you're getting your keys in September? Lots more time left to blog

Wahh ..really , did'nt know that ..being a newbie..i should have been more active blogging.. long time back ..he..he..

[timothyng27 0]

Hi patsy_sg,

Was the custom one that you made similar to what I have in mind?

I've always wondered how much it costs to custom make a table. Was it extremely expensive?

think it was about $3k but didn't really pay attention coz we already had a custom made one from our current house that we're going to bring with us.

[timothyng27 0]

Hi Ely1,

Would love to meet Bondi sometime! I have 2 dogs - a pomeranian and a shi tzu over at my house now

But the gf would like a cat sometime; sadly, we're going to be staying on the 18th floor which might not be so cat-conducive.

Will you be able to share some cheap, reliable resources for electrical appliances, lightings and ceiling fans?

Furniture is easier to sort out as different shops have different pieces and looks. Appliances are all pretty similar though/

Will slowly go through your blog and find out more too!

Bondi is not a ragdoll, though I intended to get one actually while in Australia but was disappointed when I visited the breeder's place. Bondi is a British Shorthair.

Do let me know what areas of recommendations are needed, I'll be more than happy to point you in the right direction

Yes I know my T-blog is long-winded without enticing pics - just loquacious prose and constant laments It would take quite a bit of time and determination to go through my blog in its entirety.

- Ely

[patsy_sg 1]

Hi patsy_sg,

Was the custom one that you made similar to what I have in mind?

I've always wondered how much it costs to custom make a table. Was it extremely expensive?

Hi, I got the solid teak base for my current dining table from Pasardina, in Dempsey. costs about $2000 I think. Then got the tempered glass from a supplier at $300. If it wasn't just a year old I would have changed and gotthe one from air!

[timothyng27 0]

Hi folks,

I came across this very interesting "floor advisor" by Quick Step in Australia, and I thought I'd share it with you.

Basically, you can choose a room (at different angles) - living, dining, bedroom and study.

You can customize the colour of the walls and furniture, time of day, and alignment of the laminte flooring (horizontal or vertical) even!

You can check it out here: http://www.quick-ste...te/roomgallery/

It's a super super useful tool!

Anyway I've come up with a few different laminates I like , and here they are in order or light - dark:

I like the slightly lighter parquets, but the darker ones are pretty nice also.

Here's what I realized (some of it is pretty obvious, but anyway...)

1. Lighter woods make the area look more open and spacious

2. Darker woods have nicer textures and more character

3. Flooring with thick lines between are slightly more unsightly

4. Thicker wood strips give the room more depth and give the illusion of more space

5. Thinner wood strips look more jarring and uncomfortable visually

6. Flooring which contrasts with everything else (walls, furniture) looks cleaner but the overall feel is colder and less inviting

After a long consideration. I think I prefer 5 (Old Oak Grey Plank) and 6 (Grey Vintage Oak Plank).

I think 2 (Light Maple Strip) has character too; but maybe the wood strips are too narrow.

Which do you prefer?

[timothyng27 0]

I think I'm in love! with a freaking faucet!

I came across the Grohe Ondus series of bathroom accessories when I was randomly surfing online.

Not only is it super minimalist and beautiful, the cool thing is that your shower experience can be digitally customized.

Your temperature, pressure and delivery method (rainshower / handshower / faucet) can all be adjusted.

Here's the shower:

Wall-mounted Acquafountain:

Faucet / mixer / tap thingee thing:

Toilet mood shots:

And here's the introductory video:

I've no idea about pricing, but again, I think I can add this to the list of things I super like but cannot afford. Heh

[adidaem 6]

I think I'm in love! with a freaking faucet!

Haha, yeah no idea about the price cos I figured no point asking when I can't afford the stuff. Saw the faucet at Interior Affairs at Tai Seng. Very cool but didn't know how to operate it.

[timothyng27 0]

Hi adidaem,

Yeah I think I can hopefully afford the other fixtures (other than the AquaFountain), or hopefully I can source some similar toilet accessories / fixtures.

But if you do know anything about pricing keep me updated! Don't know why I always like things way above my budget! Haha.

Always good to aim high I guess, and work out things more as I go along and become more realistic

By the way have you got your lights or ceiling fan yet? I saw quite a few today in JB

Haha, yeah no idea about the price cos I figured no point asking when I can't afford the stuff. Saw the faucet at Interior Affairs at Tai Seng. Very cool but didn't know how to operate it.

[timothyng27 0]

Hi patsy_sg,

Thanks for the information. Do you have a picture? Would love to see pics of your place too

Hi, I got the solid teak base for my current dining table from Pasardina, in Dempsey. costs about $2000 I think. Then got the tempered glass from a supplier at $300. If it wasn't just a year old I would have changed and gotthe one from air!

[strikingreality 0]

Hi folks,

I came across this very interesting "floor advisor" by Quick Step in Australia, and I thought I'd share it with you.

Basically, you can choose a room (at different angles) - living, dining, bedroom and study.

You can customize the colour of the walls and furniture, time of day, and alignment of the laminte flooring (horizontal or vertical) even!

You can check it out here: http://www.quick-ste...te/roomgallery/

It's a super super useful tool!

I like the slightly lighter parquets, but the darker ones are pretty nice also.

Here's what I realized (some of it is pretty obvious, but anyway...)

1. Lighter woods make the area look more open and spacious

2. Darker woods have nicer textures and more character

3. Flooring with thick lines between are slightly more unsightly

4. Thicker wood strips give the room more depth and give the illusion of more space

5. Thinner wood strips look more jarring and uncomfortable visually

6. Flooring which contrasts with everything else (walls, furniture) looks cleaner but the overall feel is colder and less inviting

After a long consideration. I think I prefer 5 (Old Oak Grey Plank) and 6 (Grey Vintage Oak Plank).

I think 2 (Light Maple Strip) has character too; but maybe the wood strips are too narrow.

Which do you prefer?

I like 1 and 5. I like the "aged" look of 1... gives it some character.

When is your renovation starting?? Appointed anyone yet?? After meeting approx 10 IDs, I realised that not many actually understand the scandi/industrial/midmodern century look we are looking for.

Sigh.

[timothyng27 0]

Hi strikingreality,

Thanks for the feedback! I think 5 looks the nicest. Check out the site for more ideas on laminates and flooring - it's pretty cool!

My reno is probably starting in September as I'll only be getting my keys then. But pretty much doing all the "homework" now.

I've not formally appointed anyone, but am pretty close to. Have kind of shortlisted 2-3, but my wife and myself are pretty set on someone already.

We're just waiting for our next meeting to see his quote, rough mockup and materials.

However, I totally agree with your statement that not many understand that look. I think the problem is most IDs are pretty used to doing "the standard stuff" or like reno packages - the black and white look "modern contemporary" look, or slightly earthy brownish earthy resort look. They probably have a grasp of what that kind of style looks like, but not exactly sure how to achieve it. I think you probably need to come up with a lookbook or moodboard to not only refine your concepts, but give the IDs a better feel of what you want too.

The IDs I shortlisted are pretty competent though, and have a good feel for the style. Let me know if you'd be interested, and I can PM you their contact

I like 1 and 5. I like the "aged" look of 1... gives it some character.

When is your renovation starting?? Appointed anyone yet?? After meeting approx 10 IDs, I realised that not many actually understand the scandi/industrial/midmodern century look we are looking for.

Sigh.

[strikingreality 0]

And here's some other pendant / ceiling lamps I love:

Veillux (again) - Flyol

Hey Bro, I can't find this on their website! Any idea how much is this in Singapore? Can you share the catalogue with me?

Thanks and Thanks for your offer of your probable ID as well. We've just confirmed our ID over the weekend. Seen his works and am fairly certain he understands what we want.

I'll finish my reno before yours and will update with final pictures so you can have a look when it's done! (T-blog currently very un-updated ).

Edited June 7, 2011 by strikingreality