Gaddy 1 Report post Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) Hi guys! I'm been an avid reader of Renotalk for a long time now but finally i can start my own t-blog.Background InfoI balloted for a 3 room BTO flat in Boon Lay back in 2009 when i was serving NS (bought with my mum. In those days, BTO launches were few and far between and there were limited options (**** you MBT!) and i opted for Boon Lay even though the neighborhood wasn't the best as i wanted somewhere in the west. Fast forward three years and i got my keys on Nov 23 this year. (Initial expected date of collection was projected to be 1st Q 2013). I opted in for the flooring and doors (something i kinda regretted).Floor PlanUploaded with ImageShack.usSeems like the usual BTO floor plan but the common room is incredibly small. I can't believe HDB approved this. Or it might just be me as i'm pretty big. Haha. I plan the hack away the wall highlighted in red and build a bar counter / kitchen island cum dining area. Edited December 5, 2012 by Gaddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swit 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2012 Welcome to RT..Ur layout is completely the same as mine ..Got a shock when i got my keys..The hse is too "cosy" lolI had the same wall like the one u planned to hack but couldntcoz got the box there somekind like scv box heh?and i have a huge beam the same row as the wall lol!!and all these wasnt reflected in the floor plan..and somehow felt kinda cheated lol!!Happy planning and do post up pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddy 1 Report post Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) Some pics before the start of renovation. Edited December 18, 2012 by Gaddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddy 1 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 Apologies for the late of updates as my phone somehow died. Will update soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deviansyh 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 (edited) Hi gaddy, wow that's fast.. i applied for the same BTO exercise as u but in SK, n til now.. i still waiting for it to be completed.. sighz... should have taken boon lay 2.. good luck on your reno...Ur layout is also the same as mine.. was planning to hack the wall but missy disapprove.. so now becomes our dining area.. Edited December 21, 2012 by deviansyh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sappyd 8 Report post Posted December 23, 2012 camping here for photos.. hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elaine81 1 Report post Posted December 29, 2012 Actualli wanted to apply fr boon lay meadow also , cos my mum hse in jw extension ... Tooo bad , tat time cannt cme up with the option fee , and more over q number nt very nice , ended getting punggol spectra from sobf using 3th child priority Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derbysig 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 Hello fellow neighbour!I am from Boon Lay Meadow too...hehe...Will be collecting my keys this coming monday. Do share on the ID/Contractor choice you made yeah!Hope you have a smooth reno journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starrain 4 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Wow! Same layout as mine - Bendemeer Light! Long way to go, will be completed by 4th quarter 2016! Stalking for your updates! =)Hope everything will be smooth for ya! Edited January 25, 2013 by Starrain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddy 1 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Apologies for the super late update.Here's a pic of the hacking done.Uploaded with ImageShack.usI love the hacking in progress pics. Edited January 30, 2013 by Gaddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starrain 4 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Apologies for the super late update.Here's a pic of the hacking done.Uploaded with ImageShack.usI love the hacking in progress pics. Yey! Waiting for your updates! Is the progress of the renovation so slow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddy 1 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 More in progress pics.Uploaded with ImageShack.us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jus4fun 4 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Hi Gaddy, welcomed to RT and the 3-roomer club! enjoy ur reno journey! looking forward to see ur progress & pics Boon Lay sounds so far west to someone like me in the East (along NEL; used to be an opposition SMC.. hint hint.. hee hee ) Overhauled my 27-yo flat last yr.. quite envious of ppl who can reno a completely new flat from ground up.. but well.. old flat got old flat's good points too, e.g. floorspace. Mine a 74sqm 3A. Wonder what's the size of a new 3-rm BTO now like urs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddy 1 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 mine is quite small. only 65sqm. and some of it is 'wasted' on the corridor leading to the rooms. Well good thing is all my wiring is concealed. No need to box much things up.anyway some pics of the carpentry.Uploaded with ImageShack.us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddy 1 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) my customized tv console. I'm looking to maximize floor space so opted for this.Uploaded with ImageShack.us Edited January 30, 2013 by Gaddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
