bumblebeez 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2013 Shall share my house renovation journey here with you guys...I got the keys of my house in early july. Before that I had gotten 4 renovation quotes and had shortlisted 2 of them. Eventually, I selected this ID called Sunny because he sounded very experienced and sincere.The renovation started on 15 July. We first started with hacking works - The existing tiles (wall and floor) and the kitchen cabinets were hacked off.Just visited my place today, new tiles have been laid in the kitchen, living room and the toilets.Wanted to post some pictures, but I don't know how to... Will post some pics once I have figured out how to do it...My renovation journey has been quite okay so far... keeping my fingers crossed... hopefully everything will turn out as planned. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hapigal 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2013 Any floor plan or pic to share? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookiegal 1 Report post Posted August 6, 2013 Pictures pictures! Haha, Looking forward for them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumblebeez 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 This is the 3D pic of my living room... shall see if I can post this up..Uploaded with ImageShack.us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumblebeez 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 Here are the pics of the work in-progress:Master toilet - the tiles are up alreadyKitchen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumblebeez 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 More 3D pics...Kitchen sink area (My kitchen is made up of 2 "L shapes")Uploaded with ImageShack.comKitchen - the other L-shapeUploaded with ImageShack.comCommon toilet (my common toilet is very very small. Had wanted a more "modern" design (maybe something like red, black and white?) but my ID advised me to keep it simple, because designs that are complicated will make the toilet seem even smaller. I think he has a point)Uploaded with ImageShack.comMaster bedroom toiletUploaded with ImageShack.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumblebeez 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 Entrance - shoe cabinetAs for the living room, actually he provided me with 3 options:Option A - beige and light brown (the pic is sent via whatsapp, so it's a bit blur)Uploaded with ImageShack.comOption B - light brown backing and dark brown cabinetUploaded with ImageShack.comOption C - dark brown backing with light brown cabinet.Uploaded with ImageShack.comI am inclined to choose Option C. Any comments out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zihui 7 Report post Posted August 13, 2013 Hi bumblebeez,I agree - option C is the most eye catching one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumblebeez 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks Zihui! I've already confirmed option c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumblebeez 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2013 My ID has started with the ceiling works... The sanitary wares have been delivered to my new place... Looking forward to completion...Anyway, I'm challenged with a bursting budget... I was quoted 40+ k for renovation (without the electrical stuff.. As per common market practices), but now I'm spending beyond 50k already... The electrical stuff (installing of light points, plugs, concealing etc) came to ard 4k, sanitary wares, kitchen hob and hood went beyond 3k... And lightings cost 2.1k aft Discount... We did not opt for fanciful lights, most are plc and led lights.. But all add up to quite a big sum of money....So I told my ID I'm planning to return some of the sanitary ware (towel hanger etc) to the shop and source for cheaper options.. And he's very understanding and even suggested me to try my luck at JB... Do u all have any recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectH 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2013 If u hv time, try taobao? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumblebeez 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2013 Think no time for taobao already.. Plan to move in on 6 sept... So JB and ikea are my current options now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paij 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2013 Hi!Can I ask, how did you get your quotes before you got your keys? we just bought our first place and get the keys in October, but some of the contractors are saying they have to do a site visit before they can give us a quote....even though we have given them a floorplan. Is this normal? Thx! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boonster 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2013 Hi!Can I ask, how did you get your quotes before you got your keys? we just bought our first place and get the keys in October, but some of the contractors are saying they have to do a site visit before they can give us a quote....even though we have given them a floorplan. Is this normal? Thx! They should be able to give a rough quote based on what you want, and your floor plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumblebeez 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2013 Yup.. I sent them a floor plan.. In fact I got some of my quotes from this site. I submitted my floor plan and stated my requirements.. Then the IDs started to contact me.. I also looked for a contractor whose shop is in my neighborhood.. But that contractor's quote is more than 10k higher than my ID's quote... And I need to pay extra for 3D pics some more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
