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[Sze Hui 0]

Really? How was the hidden bed? Is it from hidden wall bed company? Still good after a few years?

I tried lifting up n down @ expo exhibition, seem okie, heavy but okie.

I didn't ask him. But he only use it when he has guest. If its for your daily usage, then i would think that its maybe abit impractical.

[May_dream1 14]

30% cheaper is already a lot of money huh? Can buy me other stuff like bathroom accessories.. That's why my husband n I start to re-consider hoffen kitchen. Haahaha... For bathroom, we only want to replace the vanity top n install mirror n probably a top cabinet. Will not overlay tiles to save cost. But to replacing the vanity top also costs money... Which we need to think carefully. Will see the quote first. The new sink which we saw at heritage bathroom is around $320. Ceramic sink.

Really? How was the hidden bed? Is it from hidden wall bed company? Still good after a few years?

I tried lifting up n down @ expo exhibition, seem okie, heavy but okie.

Yup, 30% is a lot too.... So it's better to reconsidered lah. If you use good laminate, then the kitchen would look good too.

I slept in those hidden bed before. Very scary..... I think it's not worth doing if it's just for guests. Might cost too much for seldom usage and you might need to renovate again when your child are older.

[pinkwhale 0]

Hi piknik, my mitsubishi inverter system 3 also cost me 3.3k with all the upgrading.

You also intend to build concrete kitchen counter.. Hehe only for the sink area or all the counters like mine? Hehe what tiles u planning to use?

For study room cum guest room if u plan to outsource to other company to do that hidden bed system maybe u can take yr time to source ba. Can do at later stage if not very shiong to do all at the same time. Ask ur guest to sleep on temporary mattress first ba..

[piknik 1]

Hi piknik, my mitsubishi inverter system 3 also cost me 3.3k with all the upgrading.

You also intend to build concrete kitchen counter.. Hehe only for the sink area or all the counters like mine? Hehe what tiles u planning to use?

For study room cum guest room if u plan to outsource to other company to do that hidden bed system maybe u can take yr time to source ba. Can do at later stage if not very shiong to do all at the same time. Ask ur guest to sleep on temporary mattress first ba..

Pinkwhale dear,

I recently visited a flat @ punggol spring and was told that the owner's kitchen has a concrete/ cement based structure. But the countertop is actually solid surface still. Look like normal kitchen you usually see around here. Only when I opened the door and reached inside to feel, i knew its concrete, not wood based. Feel very sturdy. I like the idea... My theme is not industrial although both me n husband love it, it is just not right for our home, that's all.

My my, what did u pay for the upgrading? I saw at gain city, mitsubishi system 3 is 2.8K/+ , upgrading the insulation pipe cost $80.. Less than 3K in total right? But I didn't ask if there is anything else to upgrade to ensure the good performance. until now still quite blur abt it.. I am still at shock after hearing the number 3.3K. Haiz....

For study cum guest room, I haven't found one to outsource the work station with hidden bed system yet. Cos the material n chemicals involved in the production for this hidden bed is usually solid MDF and it causes cancer!! So, thinking about it while finding a better/easy to achieve solution (like getting a sofa bed n a work station seperately).

[piknik 1]

Yup, 30% is a lot too.... So it's better to reconsidered lah. If you use good laminate, then the kitchen would look good too.

I slept in those hidden bed before. Very scary..... I think it's not worth doing if it's just for guests. Might cost too much for seldom usage and you might need to renovate again when your child are older.

May_dream, why is it scary to sleep on the hidden bed? The hiddenbed with work station look good for a small room, tiny space area. That's why it's attractive. But I am not too keen now as further reading abt the chemical used for the main material leads to cancer. So, unless I wanna pay for real solid wood, I would not buying it.

How to choose a good laminate? I want a white kitchen. And such color is quite standard right? I saw EDL catalogue, they have more tones of white than other brands.

[gimz63251073 0]

concrete sink support with tiles is a nightmare to maintain. Thought about the process of scrubbing groutlines?

the worst thing is when one of the tiles crack...

you can always outsource your aircon contract, there is one renotalk guy who got good reviews. Otherwise, getting from distributors are fine as well. Do you believe in "good after sales service" by contractors? I believe that for most cases, its probably lip service. The odds are often not tilted in your favour...

what is the ugly vanity counter that would cost thousands to revamp? got picture? i doubt it cost so much to make a vanity counter using solid surface wor?

[IPineapple 3]

Pinkwhale dear,

I recently visited a flat @ punggol spring and was told that the owner's kitchen has a concrete/ cement based structure. But the countertop is actually solid surface still. Look like normal kitchen you usually see around here. Only when I opened the door and reached inside to feel, i knew its concrete, not wood based. Feel very sturdy. I like the idea... My theme is not industrial although both me n husband love it, it is just not right for our home, that's all.

My my, what did u pay for the upgrading? I saw at gain city, mitsubishi system 3 is 2.8K/+ , upgrading the insulation pipe cost $80.. Less than 3K in total right? But I didn't ask if there is anything else to upgrade to ensure the good performance. until now still quite blur abt it.. I am still at shock after hearing the number 3.3K. Haiz....

For study cum guest room, I haven't found one to outsource the work station with hidden bed system yet. Cos the material n chemicals involved in the production for this hidden bed is usually solid MDF and it causes cancer!! So, thinking about it while finding a better/easy to achieve solution (like getting a sofa bed n a work station seperately).

OMG this sounds scary.

Sorry for my ignorance. May i know what is the solid MDF you talking about? Wood or plastic?

Good to know so can prevent for getting such things..hehe TIA

[May_dream1 14]

May_dream, why is it scary to sleep on the hidden bed? The hiddenbed with work station look good for a small room, tiny space area. That's why it's attractive. But I am not too keen now as further reading abt the chemical used for the main material leads to cancer. So, unless I wanna pay for real solid wood, I would not buying it.

How to choose a good laminate? I want a white kitchen. And such color is quite standard right? I saw EDL catalogue, they have more tones of white than other brands.

it doesn't feel safe, i feel like its its going to break anytime.... maybe its just my mindset. hehehe...

there are many type of white.... you have to ask your contractor lah... they will know better. all i know from andrew is, he does kitchen cabinet in cement then use wood to cover it so looks like normal kitchen cabinet with solid surface on the top. i am sure some other contractors can do the same too.

[piknik 1]

OMG this sounds scary.

Sorry for my ignorance. May i know what is the solid MDF you talking about? Wood or plastic?

Good to know so can prevent for getting such things..hehe TIA

Dear Ipineaple, Pls read this to understand better abt solid MDF. My information might not be very accurate as i collected from Internet only, no real life case that i know of to prove so far. Thus my question in this forum for better understand. But until now, no one replies.

there are many type of white.... you have to ask your contractor lah... they will know better. all i know from andrew is, he does kitchen cabinet in cement then use wood to cover it so looks like normal kitchen cabinet with solid surface on the top. i am sure some other contractors can do the same too.

I think what I want for my kitchen might be what u just describe, may_dream.

[pinkwhale 0]

Pinkwhale dear,

I recently visited a flat @ punggol spring and was told that the owner's kitchen has a concrete/ cement based structure. But the countertop is actually solid surface still. Look like normal kitchen you usually see around here. Only when I opened the door and reached inside to feel, i knew its concrete, not wood based. Feel very sturdy. I like the idea... My theme is not industrial although both me n husband love it, it is just not right for our home, that's all.

My my, what did u pay for the upgrading? I saw at gain city, mitsubishi system 3 is 2.8K/+ , upgrading the insulation pipe cost $80.. Less than 3K in total right? But I didn't ask if there is anything else to upgrade to ensure the good performance. until now still quite blur abt it.. I am still at shock after hearing the number 3.3K. Haiz....

For study cum guest room, I haven't found one to outsource the work station with hidden bed system yet. Cos the material n chemicals involved in the production for this hidden bed is usually solid MDF and it causes cancer!! So, thinking about it while finding a better/easy to achieve solution (like getting a sofa bed n a work station seperately).

My aircon is done by Aron putt. 3.3k for 24+18+9btu

with unlimited piping, upgrading of insulation, copper pipe from G22 to G23 and drainage pipe from 13mm to 16mm and inclusive of site survey + 2 trips

Somemore this is bulk purchase price. maybe more ex than gain city but at least I can be rest assured that those nightmares that we heard so much of from GC will not happen to me.

[May_dream1 14]

My aircon is done by Aron putt. 3.3k for 24+18+9btu

with unlimited piping, upgrading of insulation, copper pipe from G22 to G23 and drainage pipe from 13mm to 16mm and inclusive of site survey + 2 trips

Somemore this is bulk purchase price. maybe more ex than gain city but at least I can be rest assured that those nightmares that we heard so much of from GC will not happen to me.

Price of aircon depending on the btu. It can be system 3 at 2.8k but all 3 are 9k btu. Mine at 3.2k incl steel bracket for 18k+12k+9k plus better piping etc. so cannot say all system 3 are the same. Not comparing apple with apple.

[piknik 1]

My much-hated bathroom vanity top (excuse the bags)

How I wish its color is as light as in the picture.

In reality, it's the grey of this below photo's background:

credit: Flickr

Of course I was over exaggerating abt the cost of beautifying the master bathroom. "shy".

I consider using a simple sink and a cheap solid surface top, with a small top cabinet at the corner, and a big mirror.

Saw "Hollywood" styled lighting @ ikea n one contractor suggested a hidden light below n on top of the mirror.

But I dislike both ideas. To me, it's not practical... Too bright for my eyes or just not enough light..

Budget for this bathroom: less than 1K? (include cost of removing the vanity top n touch up)

[cleong 1]

Depending on whether you're wanting a rainshower and good taps and such, a bathroom set from Grohe or Hansgrohe can set you back half of your $1000 budget already, unless you're intending to keep those items? If you're retaining the standard fixtures I think you should be ok. If you look at hotel-style bathrooms, they tend to use warm lighting, marble walls, chrome and glass.

[NeoBY 1]

Btw, the rainshower plus mixer I posted....it's 280 but you may need the 68 water inlet adapters.

[piknik 1]

My husband wants the grohe bathroom set, can't remember if it comes with rain shower. But we intended to go for city gas water heater so dont know if it's wise to buy the rain shower thing. We stay at 8th floor, I am afraid of the low pressure for water. Haven't found time to visit city gas showroom yet.

Since I was pregnant with my daughter until now, I haven't gone to orchard area yet.