applepie 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 Hi all, realised that i found out about this forum a tad too late cos' reno is already ongoing, and almost everything purchased. Nonetheless, think it'll be nice to share and keep this as memory keepsake purposes Balloted our flat in 2007, and finally got the keys in dec 2011. that's a 4 yrs wait! but we were in a hurry to shift, so took our time to source around, looking for ideas and quotation from ID/contractors. Met a few contractors and only 1 ID, and immediately we realised the differences between ID and contractors.. ID is proactive, proposed alot of ideas and how to maximise space, and to enhance the theme we wanted for our place. So, we decided to go with him even though he quoted a significant higher amount than the rest.. but at least he is negotiable, and willing to give discounts here and there for us.Here's my floorplan:basically we wanted a cosy and comfy theme, no bright and loud colours (except for my girl's room) and must have sufficient storage space for us (i love shopping!!!)it's a MUST for hubby to have cove lights as he loves the feel of it.. so definitely we need false ceiling. everywhere in the hse, hb just said "there must be lights here.. and here.. and here... and here.." for me, i'm more particular about the kitchen, which is also the most headache part to us as it is so small! cant even fit in all our electrical appliances and cabinets that we wanted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applepie 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 some pictures of our naked premium flat:my small kitchen with the wall that will be hackedMBR unsightly vanity top that will go as well (though lots of ppl told me its a big waste)Bedroom 2 & 3 are the same size and layoutSerene view from our MBRBeautiful sunset view from our house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applepie 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 the first contractor we met is one that is pretty popular in this forum. very straight forward and prompt guy.. didnt really have the "chemistry" with him and there were parts whereby he told us that he cant do, but other contractors mentioned it can be done. thus we didnt really felt persuaded by him to sign with him.then subsequently we met up with a few more.. and finally, met up with our ID. young and creative guy, lotsa ideas and could talk like a fren.most imptly, he gave us 3D to illustrate on what he proposed to us for my MBR, kitchen, MBR toilet and living hall. initially he mentioned only 1 free 3D drawing during quotation stage, but he drew all for us.. so we were kinda "WOW" by it. and we love his designs.here's the first draft 3D:shoe cabinets living roomkitchenMBRMBR toiletVerdict after first draft:- found the living hall too dark.. so, we will change the wallpaper to a lighter tone to brighten up our living hall.- didnt really like the way the wallpaper is run on the MBR wardrobe. prefer a horizontal line across the whole wardrobe with the darker tone of wallpaper- still prefer a BLACK kitchen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applepie 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 2nd draft came after some time.. delays and delays (on my part as well as ID's)living room with white wallpaperNote: Texture of the wallpaper cannot be seen clearly in this 3D.. doesnt do any justice to the actual wallpaper[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/33652132@N00/7320773666/'>MBRCan't spare the other room as WIW, but to compensate, i have a big wardrobe so no complaints!and of course.. my black kitchen!ID tempted me by adding mirror to the wall next to my kitchen. sigh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
san20sg 1 Report post Posted June 10, 2012 the pics look very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applepie 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2012 busy busy! busy following up on the reno and with work.. not easy, esp i need to be home for my baby before 8pm as she'll start looking for me! very good progress these 2 weeks i would say! almost everything is done, waiting for final touchup, chemical wash, wallpaper & mirror to be up and it'll be the big handover day!picture speaks older than words.. but very sorry for the lousy resolution. all taken with iphone as i keep forgetting to bring DSLR with me!my daughter's fairy-theme bedroom.. i love it to bits. (mummy share sleep here with her )her matching wardrobeoverview of her room from entrance (did you even notice the invisible grilles across the windows? )her fairy night light Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applepie 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2012 here's my open concept kitchen.. the glass backsplash not yet installed.the black indent false ceiling with LED lights are my favoourite lights in the house! the picture doesnt do justice to it covelight in living hall (again, noticed my invisible grilles?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonlky 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 here's my open concept kitchen.. the glass backsplash not yet installed.the black indent false ceiling with LED lights are my favoourite lights in the house! the picture doesnt do justice to it covelight in living hall (again, noticed my invisible grilles?)The grilles is invisble right, am i suppose to notice it? hee hee hee Just joking.Really nice view u have there. Envy......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applepie 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 The grilles is invisble right, am i suppose to notice it? hee hee hee Just joking.Really nice view u have there. Envy......... lol. i should call it the "visible invisible grilles"! i didnt have the best view.. my neighbours are facing the beautiful sea directly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mango13 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 lol. i should call it the "visible invisible grilles"! i didnt have the best view.. my neighbours are facing the beautiful sea directly Hi sis ur new hse @ Telok Blangah Tower? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May_dream1 14 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 lol. i should call it the "visible invisible grilles"! i didnt have the best view.. my neighbours are facing the beautiful sea directly must look carefully then can see the grille lah... hehehehe... very nice! i guessed your place must be at punggol then? can see wonderful sea view? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taichipanda 3 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 ...Serene view from our MBR...That building with the pointed roof sure look familiar, your location is somewhere near/in Telok Blangah area? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applepie 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 That building with the pointed roof sure look familiar, your location is somewhere near/in Telok Blangah area? somewhere there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applepie 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 must look carefully then can see the grille lah... hehehehe... very nice! i guessed your place must be at punggol then? can see wonderful sea view?let me go mingle with my neighbours after i move in.. then i take pics and show u of their golf course + unblocked seaview!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonlky 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 let me go mingle with my neighbours after i move in.. then i take pics and show u of their golf course + unblocked seaview!!! Hee hee hee. Looking forward on the photos then after ur PR with your neighbours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
