Pirvan 3 Report post Posted March 20, 2012 Pirvan, I tried to visualise the triangle kitchen in mine, but can't seem to fit in the triangle. Is that laminate flooring or wood flooring? Looks pretty. I love the bathroom stone feature wall. You are quite daring huh... Despite difficult to maintain, but who cares? Beauty is the key word. hahaha...Terrain, the laminates come from a catalogue book called White Logic. You ask your contractor or ID to find you this catalogue book. I like the laminate that Choco84 chosen, especially the line texture, feels like real wood. I personally feel that this laminate can be used for features, shelves and wardrobes, but not in wet kitchen. The texture does not feel like it is water resistant kindHi Ayazumi! don't worry too much about creating the perfect 'triangle'. Just picture yourself going thru the typical workflow of preparing food and/or baking. If the flow seems correct without toooo much shuffling of your feet, you're in the ballpark! Then imagine moving food thru its cooking process : defrosting-->cleaning-->prep(chopping/marinating)-->consolidating before stove-->cooking @ stove-->landing area for hot food/pots and if the flow doesn't cut into each other's space, then wooot! you've done it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirvan 3 Report post Posted March 20, 2012 Roadblock!The initial plan was to use Granite (black galaxy) for our table top and work surfaces as the price quoted to me was very very close to the price of mid range solid surface(s). Today, popped over to BMS @ Ang Mo Kio with Donny and James to to have a look at their granite samples. We were smitten by the look of Volakas white marble (i think thats what it was called.. was still salivating when Donny started bargaining with the owner). He managed to bring the price for my table top down to within 100 bucks difference when compared to the granite! Brought a sample back so i can show Choco84. Fingers crossed that she'll like it. But choosing the marble for my table top opens up a whole new can of worms thou...zzz1. White table top and black granite for the work surfaces? hmmm would prefer things to have a uniform color scheme.. wonder how this would look. Alternative would be to choose white solid surface for the work tops to match it somewhat. ORRRRRR marbles for the work top toooo!! Anyone using Marble for work surface with reviews/advise?2. As our table top would be 2.4mx90cm, the boss says it would be highly (still crossing fingers) UNLIKELY that he can fit the whole piece into normal HDB lifts. So his suggestion would be to cut it into 3 pieces. 2 smaller sections at both ends, with the centre retaining a larger portion. To be confirmed after they come down for the actual measurements. Pleassssee leett ittttt fit!! Otherwise.. today was a day spent retifying small issues all over the house... plastering not even, wall paint not even blah blah.. phew! Final stretch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedottyness 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) WHITE? good luck with the stains..i was planning to put marble for my living + dining flooring but decided against it coz of upkeep.instead.. to compromise with my husband's love for marble, we chosen to buy a dining table with volakas marble top. even so, i'm already "headache-ing" the future maintenance of it.i would recommend black galaxy coz stains cant be easily seen and has similar properties as marble.. white is not for the faint hearted! Edited March 21, 2012 by thedottyness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayazumi 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 White is okay, at least minimal scratches can be shown. If you don't maintain black, it becomes dusty, full of finger prints and watermarks. Both colors have pros and cons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirvan 3 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 WHITE? good luck with the stains..i was planning to put marble for my living + dining flooring but decided against it coz of upkeep.instead.. to compromise with my husband's love for marble, we chosen to buy a dining table with volakas marble top. even so, i'm already "headache-ing" the future maintenance of it.i would recommend black galaxy coz stains cant be easily seen and has similar properties as marble.. white is not for the faint hearted! Hi thedottyness! thanks for the advise. As of now, we are thinking of a compromise too. Volakas marble for the table top and black galaxy granite for the worktops. fingers cross! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirvan 3 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Long day!Today was basically spent running around like mad. Morning and afternoon was spent at the new place with Donny. Carpentry started at the same time and Donny was there the whole day to supervise the carpenter. At the time of this report, we are quite happy with the quality of their work! Late afternoon we rushed over to HoeKee Genting to complete our purchases of some stainless steel items and pick up the Blanco sink so the carpenter can measure and cut the holes for installation. Finally in the evening, Donny, Choco84 and myself had dinner in Ikea and bought lotsa last min stuffs like bookshelves and a sofa that we've been eyeing (but it was on sale and going for a song! sweeetttt!).Pictures before bed!Carpenter at work. This is barely 2 hours in. they work fast!Our table top waiting for the Marble peeps to come measure.Donny rolling up his sleeves and jeans to help us with some of our DIY projectsAnd finally! a glamour shot for Mr Donny :) To be honest thou, up to now, Donny hasn't disappointed us. He's being there every step of the way, guiding us along and best of all (knowing we are on a budget) does whatever he can to help us save money. To the extent of bargaining on our behalf when we are shopping (be it granite, sanitary wares or lightings). So Kudos to him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
getzski 1 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Hi Pirvan, we have pretty similiar taste in the choice of materials. All the best to your final stretch of the renovations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayazumi 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 Progressing fast. I want to see the end product of the kitchen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeoBY 1 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 Hi Pirvan, we have pretty similiar taste in the choice of materials. All the best to your final stretch of the renovations!You trying to find getzski taste group issit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayazumi 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 You trying to find getzski taste group issit?What is getzski's taste? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedottyness 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 Hi thedottyness! thanks for the advise. As of now, we are thinking of a compromise too. Volakas marble for the table top and black galaxy granite for the worktops. fingers cross!gd luck! i don't think u will regret black galaxy either.. it's really pretty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrain1976 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 Hi Terrain, i believe the brand of the laminate is EDI. Hope that helps!Thanks for your advise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrain1976 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 Pirvan, I tried to visualise the triangle kitchen in mine, but can't seem to fit in the triangle. Is that laminate flooring or wood flooring? Looks pretty. I love the bathroom stone feature wall. You are quite daring huh... Despite difficult to maintain, but who cares? Beauty is the key word. hahaha...Terrain, the laminates come from a catalogue book called White Logic. You ask your contractor or ID to find you this catalogue book. I like the laminate that Choco84 chosen, especially the line texture, feels like real wood. I personally feel that this laminate can be used for features, shelves and wardrobes, but not in wet kitchen. The texture does not feel like it is water resistant kindThank you. I will focus on these two brand loh.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirvan 3 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 What is getzski's taste? Muahahahah are we still talking about house reno here or something else?.... Muahahah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayazumi 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 Muahahahah are we still talking about house reno here or something else?.... Muahahah Sorry, got distracted. Hahaha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
