desatans 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Hello everyone, been a silent reader since May 2013 and saw so many beautiful homes being created thus decided to create my own t-blog to pen down and share our reno journey as well.How many ppl actually get the chance to live next door to their parents and siblings? Our chance came when my bro's neighbor decided to put his hse on sale. Fast hand fast leg and we decided to grab this chance.Fast forward a bit...was browsing the forum almost everyday admiring and looking for ideas. Time flies and tomorrow is actually the first day of reno!But first up...the floor plan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desatans 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Some photos of the unit after taking over keys. Edited October 1, 2013 by desatans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desatans 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) 动土 and 拜拜 today, hope everything goes smoothly .. Edited October 1, 2013 by desatans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desatans 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Some of our purchase so far..Sofa(but in mocha color with vanilla stripe) and sanitaryNothing fanciful, lights for bathrooms and kitchenLights for all bedroomsFoyer lightsAnd lights for the dining Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desatans 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Altar for guanyinDining table and chairsWasher. Initially we got a top loader but due to the protruding beam at the laundry area, we will not be able to open the top cover fully. So we made a change to a front loader. Has not use a front loader before..Next up, 3d drawings ^^ Edited October 1, 2013 by desatans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soonliew 2 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Your house look nice even you have not renovate, think it will be better after that, Wish you have a smooth reno journey. Edited October 2, 2013 by soonliew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zihui 7 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Your house look nice even you have not renovate, think it will be better after that, Wish you have a smooth reno journey.I agree with soonliew - more photos of the process! I know exactly what you mean about living close to family.right now, my HTB's family lives in a HDB block where there are only 4 units on their floor. His family takes up one unit while his grandmother takes up another unit on the same floor. The other 2 units are owned by old folks - this is in a very good neighbourhood too. So when it came time for us to start with our househunting, the first thing the HTB's mother did was to go to the 2 neighbours (non related) and ask them if they had any plans to sell their units anytime soon. hahahhhahaThe HTB and his brother still fantasize about buying over those 2 remaining units and then the entire floor will be theirs! haahahhahahhaa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desatans 1 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks soonliew and zihui... yes i think it will be really nice living just next to your own family members. Keeping fingers crossed for a smooth journey too..as schedule will be a bit packed. Target to complete reno and move in by 12 Nov which is abt 5 weeks from now.We are taking dinner at my bro's hse mon to fri. Will also check out the progress of reno and update here according Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desatans 1 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Really sorry to the neighbours.... hacking started one hour earlier just now. Photos updated from id.Protection lay on the floor. This wall has to go. Previous owner hacked it to make the living room bigger. Need to reconstruct back to the original layout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desatans 1 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Just confirmed mover services with Yong Shen. Also ordered bomb shelter rack in galvanised steel from SWL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soonliew 2 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 How much is the mover, I am looking for 1 also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desatans 1 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 How much is the mover, I am looking for 1 alsoSoonliew, quote is base on $280 per trip, per 15 ft truck load base on lift level. You might also consider hup hing. They are slight cheaper at $250 with 15ft truck and they also offer 10ft truck at $180 if your load is small. I decided to go with yongshen as they are nearer to my place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desatans 1 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 End of day 1.. So far so good! House is in total mess! All these hacked by 3 hackers according to id. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desatans 1 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Some of the 3d drawings. After many months browsing the forum and 'stealing' ideas, I find it hard to pick a theme for this home. There will be a bit oriental, a bit industrial, a bit vintage, a bit etc etc..therefore I think it will become 'Rojak' theme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harocarlos 14 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 hi desatans, looking very good! ur rojak theme is very well blended! can share your ID and reno cost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
