lancified 3 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 After 1 week of delay, finally my kitchen is fully done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancified 3 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 More kitchen pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cherlyn73 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) HiWhere did you get kitchen sink and all other toilet accessories? Can you share the contacts? Thanks Edited November 30, 2012 by cherlyn73 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breezy 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 Hi everyone, While waiting for my wife to wake up and go collect our kitchen sink and all other toilet accessories, I thought that I should share a little on how I saved on my toilet accessories. This is no joke, my toilet accessories should have easily cost over $2k but i'm really glad that after studying and understanding how the industry work, I managed to cut all the unnecessary middle man and got them for cheap!I have surveyed all shops in SG, from balestier stretch to jalan besar, to even those shops that my ID recommend, say got special discount... basically, it's all a major scam. I understand that in SG, rental is expensive, manpower is expensive, taxes are heavy. I also understand that businesses must earn to survive. But take a look at the prices of the things i bought:Kitchen sink 45cm x 45cm x 20cm (this is thick metal, not those that will warp and change shape after u pour boiling water)The best price is saw after walking balestier = SGD$599. Price that I bought it for = $210.Kitchen faucet/tap (stainless steel, with mixer and pull out)Best price in SG saw at jalan besar = $190. I paid $70.Basin and tap for wife's vainity counter (basin is 50cm x 36cm, tap is 31cm high stainless steel)We only saw the price of the basin, and we were so disgusted we don't even looked for the tap. SG price $380My price for basin+tap+pop up drain pipe (stainless steel also!) = $150Not to mention heaters, mirror cabinet, bidet sprays, stainless steel glass shelving for toilets, kitchen counter rails. I spent less than $700 when I could have easily exceeded $2k. I bought all my stuff from different retailers and some from online. The items are all made overseas, but sometimes u see different brands on them even though they look the same. This is called OEM. the factory produces the design, the retailer buys them in bulk and and stamps their "italian branding" on it. If you go to balestier, u see many shops advertising made in italy/germany and all the crap. All rubbish. Do they think we were born yesterday? It's like putting a BMW logo on a proton and advertised it as made in germany. I'll gladly share all my contacts, please PM me if you guys need them.Hihi,Could you PM me the contacts and your ID's contact. Thanks! Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pixieprincess 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 Congrats Lancified! Finally everything is settled:)Reno has not been smooth sailing for me (waited 1 mth for HDB to do cement screeding, Haiz..)Btw, where do u get those lamps for bedroom? I saw some at BaleStier but not to my liking thou. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinkleBell 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 Last few days to move in!Our bedside lamps are installed, looking very nice and hotel-lyHi ! Where did you buy this lamp ? Super classy and swee ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancified 3 Report post Posted December 1, 2012 Congrats Lancified! Finally everything is settled:)Reno has not been smooth sailing for me (waited 1 mth for HDB to do cement screeding, Haiz..)Btw, where do u get those lamps for bedroom? I saw some at BaleStier but not to my liking thou.Hi ! Where did you buy this lamp ? Super classy and swee !Not really smooth sailing but im glad the delay is only 1weeks+. Just little touch up and some of my own DIY to complete and it will be done!I bought this bedside lamp at tampoi lighting in malaysia, really match the theme of my MBR, very classy yet cheap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pixieprincess 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2012 Thanks Lancified!! Gg to Jb is a challenge as we don't have private tpt. But it's really hard to find cheap & nice lamps in SG. Already bought my lightings.. the bedside lamps & table lamps are the only ones not bought yet. Hopefully can pyscho my husband to go in JB to have a eating cum shopping for lamps trip:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancified 3 Report post Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) More updates!Dining areaLiving room Edited December 3, 2012 by lancified Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancified 3 Report post Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) 2 common rooms with roller blinds from korea, way cheaper than buying locally. Edited December 3, 2012 by lancified Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancified 3 Report post Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) My DIY mood lighting for common toilet, good for early mornings when u still feel sleepy Edited December 3, 2012 by lancified Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sygnur 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2012 Everything's looking good, lancified. A few minor hiccups which are resolved switfly. congrats! When is the final handover date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amenz 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Hi there! Mind share all the contacts? Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeocando 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 My DIY mood lighting for common toilet, good for early mornings when u still feel sleepyHi lancified, did u use T5 tube? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abbytan 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Hi,I really love how your house reno turn out to be especially the beautiful blinds that you bought from Korea.Mind to share all your ID contact and places you bought all your stuff from? Thank you and have an awesome Christmas in your new home! Abby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
