Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 Updates againBathtub Tiles up!Shape the stairsAwaiting for thick tempered glass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2013 Selected lites for our home.Kitchen, dining, warerode, staircase and balcony...Dining lightKitchen lightBalcony light Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2013 Ceiling work for living room, dining area, utility room, 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets, 2nd floor lobby + installation of system 3 aircon and fixing of lightings = 1 day!Progress!Aircon at one of the roomCove lightRoom cove light and down lightToshiba inverter!Toilet cove light in processGrinning from cheek to cheek just looking at them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Paint my lovePaint fall in. We decided to spend more on painting and used Dulux weathershield. Tried and tested on our previous unit. It's white, brighter n everlasting.New main door - Grey oak! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Ceiling worksGenerally, ceiling works r all over the house. Utility area, dining area, living hall, toilets, bedrooms and 2nd floor lobby. Who ask my wife to love ceiling work so much. 😓I do appreciate it but only for the symmetry look. Updates on the work:Utility roomDining areaLiving area2nd floor lobby and entertainment roomCove light at 2nd floor lobbyQuite surprised as wife informed 2k plus views for this blog. This was primairily meant for my own record and viewing pleasure few mths down the road as I reflect fondly on the process.For all followers, tune for lightings fixtures, painting process and glass installation tomorrow!!! 😍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2013 Updates !Glass railing arrivesNew washing machineGlass sliding door at balconyLight holder upFixing the staircase light Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2013 Lights ready!View from entertainment roomCounter light up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2013 The light glows... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Himalaya 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2013 Wow, the whole process looks so smooth and fast. Do you count the days? It's only 5 weeks since 1st day hacking right? I will stay in tuned for your updates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2013 Haha, din realise it was 5 weeks already. Yup, had heard of horror delays even from reputable IDs. Apart from the quality which we were more than pleased with, I guess most important is the cost in saving through minimizing the third party.It's pretty much the same except that you will tend to pay more to an ID for their overheads, gimmicks and advertising costs. Indeed, we felt lucky to have found a reliable contractor overseeing the works! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2013 Popped by in the morning. As promised, carpentry works were ready in less than a week right after tiles were laid. My contractor took the measurement, noted my preferred choices and executed the exacting demands flawlessly and swiftly once again. I'm very impressed indeed. Carpenter @ workFeature TV wall @ Living roomOpen kitchen conceptWalk in my warerodeEntertainment room TV feature wall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2013 Living room TV feature wall - Marble opulence effectOpen concept kitchen/bartender topNo specific themes or styles. Just chose wat i like and feel good for myself. Of cos my contractor, Benny was always spot on with his advice and cautionary opinions. Had many PMs regarding reno. If u r tinking its nice, fast and smooth, thanks! it actually is! Not a stressful period at all for me. Left a happy man again today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Our house colours actually revolve around our dogs. White and brown. So how did the sombre grey came about? On Nov 10, brown mindy passed away. An adopted stray, she was with us for 5 years. No other owner could have a better dog. She was selfless, loving and positive. She taught us all about life, love and its meaning. Her passing on turned our world into a shade of grey. Westie went into depression for many weeks. We actually had a room reserved specially for both Mindy and her buddy, Westie. My greatest regret was tat Mindy won't b around to laze in the balcony. However, her spirit and love exist in our hearts and we will b bringing her remains with us to the new home.Westie and Mindy in happier timesWestie and Mindy's urn- together forever Westie- the heroic subject for our blog title! Edited March 10, 2013 by Berlinbear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Onn 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2013 Nice reno Able to enquiry how much are you quoted for the Glass Panel for the Staircase? I was quoted 5k+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites