The Next Big Thing In The West =)

[cookiegal 1]

I thought I should start something like the rest of you as I see the joys and excitement in blogging the progress. What's more, I'm less than a week away in holding the keys. (Not sure about any rituals or things to follow during the door opening session, anyone?)

Bought a 3 bedder resale unit in the west which is about 20 yrs old already that cost us a bomb (but of course a long term investment for us ). The unit was rather old and we have to renovate entirely, only retaining the rooms and living flooring (gotta do some repair on it, $$$). We will only be staying in the MBR, with 1 Spare Room + 1 Media Room (For playing game consoles and karaoke system - to destress). We prefer comtemporary designs and moving towards the direction of a simple and relaxing home.

We are still in the midst of selecting and finding quotes for ID and renovation, process is rather tedious as we are mostly available in the weekends only and with a budget for reno.

Will take pictures during our thorough inspections next week when the keys are here.!

Here's the layout of our house! Qing Duo Duo Zhi Jiao... =)

Edited July 31, 2013 by cookiegal

[hapigal 0]

Hello:)

What is the floor area?

[NSW 0]

judging from the relative sizes I think it's pertinent to all if you intend to cook much

[cookiegal 1]

Hello:)

What is the floor area?

1163sqft =)

[zihui 7]

Westside rules!

quite a number of us stay in the West - which part of the west will you guys be living at?

[cookiegal 1]

Hi Zihui,

Will be staying in Bukit Batok and says Bye Bye to Jurong when ready

[Makanology 29]

Welcome to Bukit Batok! Quite a few of us stay at Bukit Batok

[zihui 7]

Hi Zihui,

Will be staying in Bukit Batok and says Bye Bye to Jurong when ready

hahahaa

we'll be moving into Jurong East hahahahaaha

[winger 1]

Most ID or contractor specialise in one thing or another such as tiling, carpentry etc.. find the one thing that is most important to you and eliminate those that don't fit these criteria. This way can make it easier to decide.

[3Dyms 1]

Welcome to Bt Batok! I've recently completed Reno for my EM and about 90% complete with my home shifting.

Enjoy your Reno journey... And good luck! *thumbs up*

[cookiegal 1]

Welcome to Bukit Batok! Quite a few of us stay at Bukit Batok

That is good! Hehe!

hahahaa

we'll be moving into Jurong East hahahahaaha

Bukit Batok also Near JE.

Most ID or contractor specialise in one thing or another such as tiling, carpentry etc.. find the one thing that is most important to you and eliminate those that don't fit these criteria. This way can make it easier to decide.

OKie. Will take note of this, thanks winger

Welcome to Bt Batok! I've recently completed Reno for my EM and about 90% complete with my home shifting.

Enjoy your Reno journey... And good luck! *thumbs up*

Thanks 3Dyms!

[cookiegal 1]

Finally got the keys (so many bunches) last night. Did the rolling of pineapple in and HUAT AH! Followed by sprinkling of rice and green beans all over the corner and some other stuff. (Need to wait 3 days before entering again)

Inspected the house and seems like a lot of work to be done. Still figuring and bumping around for contractors / ID that can give me an assurance to build up my dream house!

Opened up the mailbox and was shocked that Singapore Power had already mailed me and also see the mailbox was full of letters.advertisement (marjority that dont belong to us)! How efficient!

[zihui 7]

Finally got the keys (so many bunches) last night. Did the rolling of pineapple in and HUAT AH! Followed by sprinkling of rice and green beans all over the corner and some other stuff. (Need to wait 3 days before entering again)

Inspected the house and seems like a lot of work to be done. Still figuring and bumping around for contractors / ID that can give me an assurance to build up my dream house!

Opened up the mailbox and was shocked that Singapore Power had already mailed me and also see the mailbox was full of letters.advertisement (marjority that dont belong to us)! How efficient!

Congratulations!!

I can only collect my keys on the 9th of Sept but am already looking forward to opening the door for the first time.

Your reno process is about to start! Enjoy the ride!

[cookiegal 1]

Here's the existing home and this will be at least 98% replaced

Facing the main door...

Walkways from maindoor to dining and living room

Living Room

Living Room to roomhallways

In the hallways, Some enclosed shelf on the left,followed by common toilet and bedroom 3. Straight ahead, bedroom 2 and right, MBR

To Be Continued

[cookiegal 1]

The rooms:

Entrance to MBR

The wide view of MBR, left the toilet. We will change the orientation of bed to the left instead of right.

The existing old school looking all in one bedframe and this has to be taken off.

MBR Toilet on the left with bathtub will be removed to do shower screen

MBR Toilet on the right