eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2012 Finally make up the mind to have reno for our flat after received the keys 5 months ago.... Here is our floor plan: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2012 Overall we are quite happy with the layout and the conditions of the unit with few minor defects which had been rectified by BSC.However there are 4 areas in the design definately could be better (as wish) 1. The "jail bar" grills installed in our MBR2. The tiles colour choice in MBR bathroom and living room3. The L-shape sewege pipe in the kitchen4. Kopi Tiam looked vanity top in MBR bathroom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 Most of the reno cost will go into our carpentry.Our main objective is to have sufficient storage space and yet achieve spacious feel. So far had decided to have white/black/wood theme at the living room.1. One full height cabinet beside TV instead of normal console. Feel that it allows us to have more storage space and yet slightly cheaper than console;2. No TV feature wall as to keep it simple and save cost; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahlipz 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) 3. The L-shape sewege pipe in the kitchen4. Kopi Tiam looked vanity top in MBR bathroomThe sewage pipe is really quite a bad design.Either to hide it with your kitchen cabinet or to make it stand out!I have the same kind of vanity top except it is much longer.We are getting rid of it! Edited June 18, 2012 by ahlipz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 The sewage pipe is really quite a bad design.Either to hide it with your kitchen cabinet or to make it stand out!I have the same kind of vanity top except it is much longer.We are getting rid of it!Hi ahlipz,If box it up I think the corner part will be very bulky ... and no point to build top cabinet there as well (wastage)Do you have any suggestion on how to make it stand out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2012 Initially plan to hack MBR bathroom to have open concept (of course HDB not allow lah...)Thus will not use it for shower but more like "powder room" as the space in our MBR is quite small. I guess it will be less maintenance if keep it dry. As for common toilet, will shift the basin near to the entrance and just in front of WC. This will allow to have more room for showering. Hope it is a good arrangement.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2012 Initially plan to hack MBR bathroom to have open concept (of course HDB not allow lah...)Thus will not use it for shower but more like "powder room" as the space in our MBR is quite small. I guess it will be less maintenance if keep it dry. As for common toilet, will shift the basin near to the entrance and just in front of WC. This will allow to have more room for showering. Hope it is a good arrangement....I noticed that your rooms have no bay window...unlike mine Dammed the bay window now I hardly can squeeze in my bed.Congrats to u on your new house Post more pics to share Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 I noticed that your rooms have no bay window...unlike mine Dammed the bay window now I hardly can squeeze in my bed.Congrats to u on your new house Post more pics to shareHi Casa,Thank you for dropping by my site In fact I do have bay window. Fortunately, it has a recess area for wardrobe (about 6ft). If only Queen bed, it still have decent space to move around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 After putting my most favourite lounge chair (and also commonly used by a lot people) at the living room, suddenly realize I will not have enough space for the two seater sofa (160cm) I ordered Planning for 70cm allowance initially for this lounge chair but oversight that I need to place it slanted and leave some room for it to swivel.....I think noboby will put this kind of chair in a 3 room flat. I just can't help but fall in love with it many many years ago when I saw it despite space constraint. Of course this is a replica (where got so much money to buy the origin). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 Hi Casa,Thank you for dropping by my site In fact I do have bay window. Fortunately, it has a recess area for wardrobe (about 6ft). If only Queen bed, it still have decent space to move around. U only have 1bay window and its consider good coz I see u stil have lots of walking space Now coming to think of my bay window makes me Hope to c more of your reno pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Had finally decided to have one full height cabinet at the entrance (in between main door and kitchen entrance). It will function as shoe cabinet and built-in oven.And our dining table will be placed next to it. Hopefully we can have better walk way without much obstacle from main door to living room or from living room to kitchen... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) I quite like below arrangement. Simple and neat which suit our small living room. But my Queen dislikes and said not practical and not comfortable to sit for long when watching TV show. What do you think? Edited June 28, 2012 by eamesarco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Would like to turn our living room's window frame into white colour. Can anyone to share what is the best method to achieve?As for the skirting, would like to paint white too. Edited June 22, 2012 by eamesarco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eamesarco 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Aircon installation completed with one single split and system 2 inverterTransfer old fancoin from current home and installed at our new home.Trunking run inside common toiletSpace just nice to accommodate two units of compressor Edited June 25, 2012 by eamesarco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Aircon installation completed with one single split and system 2 inverterTransfer old fancoin from current home and installed at our new home.Trunking run inside common toiletSpace just nice to accommodate two units of compressorGood progress hope to c more reno pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites