Modern Em Reno@ Bukit Panjang

[Harriette 42]

Hi alfredt,

Mine are indeed coloured PVC and the code is indeed PVC EC 5279. I love its rich woody tone. I have chosen to use this internal PVC for all my carpentry. It looks good even as a big piece.

decorative sheets are really coloured PVC used for carcass of cabinets as contrasted to laminates typically used on exposed panels.

[alfredt 27]

good choice. looks very nice indeed

Edited March 29, 2014 by alfredt

[Ks Toh 74]

Harriette

I see you are using a lot of IKEA stuff. I use a lot of IKEA stiff too but the quality varies.

My Billy bookcases lasted me more than 10 years. But my Besta bookcases collapsed in 7 mths. There is a problem with the design.

[Harriette 42]

Hi kstoh,

I'm using alot of ikea's stuff in my EM. The biggest risk is the Ikea kitchen.

As for Ikea Pax wardrobes and Billy bookcases, I have quite a number in my current 5-room flat. Back then, I had opted for ikea due to tight budget. I have used them for 6 years and they are still doing well. Hence for my new EM, I have opted for ikea's wardrobes and Billy bookcases in 3 bedrooms.

I have not used Besta before. Jay (my ID) has a wall of Besta shelves in his house and he has no problem with them. Jay actually attempted to design a TV console using Besta cabinets for me, but it didn't work.

Harriette

I see you are using a lot of IKEA stuff. I use a lot of IKEA stiff too but the quality varies.

My Billy bookcases lasted me more than 10 years. But my Besta bookcases collapsed in 7 mths. There is a problem with the design.

[Harriette 42]

More MBR carpentry is up!

Here's my TV console, shelves (under the window recessed area) and study table. I have positoned the study table to face the pond. I will only be able to see the sky though when I sit at the study desk.

In the TV console, louvre doors are used for the compartments housing IT equipment such as DVD player.

I love how the carpentry laminate matches the parquet floor. Jay (my ID) really has very good colour sense.

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

The MBR wardrobe is done.

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

Edited April 1, 2014 by Harriette

[Harriette 42]

Living room TV console

Doors are being fitted onto the living room TV console. All the space in the TV console are accessible and usable. This will provide alot of storage for me.

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

M1 has installed the ONT. We have signed up for its fibre broadband package during the IT show in end Feb 14.

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

Louvre door will be fitted on the TV console where the IT equipment are housed. I have similar louvre doors in my MBR TV console.

[Harriette 42]

I bought a Legrand wireless doorbell, for $25. The shopkeeper told me that they supply this LeGrand doorbell to Home Fix who then sells it for $30+.

What I like about this doorbell is that the "speaker" can be plugged into a power socket. I will not need to change battery.

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

[darthmax 1]

I bought a Legrand wireless doorbell, for $25. The shopkeeper told me that they supply this LeGrand doorbell to Home Fix who then sells it for $30+.

What I like about this doorbell is that the "speaker" can be plugged into a power socket. I will not need to change battery.

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

Hi, please pm me where to get this door bell, many thanks!

[Harriette 42]

Hi darthmax,

I bought it at Jun Ho Electric Pte Ltd:

Block 5069 Ang Mo Kio
Industrial Park 2
#01-1543/1545
Singapore 569572

Tel: 6483 2040

Actually, you can also contact any of the distributors in LeGrand's website : http://www.legrand.com.sg/special-pages/misc/where-to-buy/singapore/

As not every distributor carry the same items, you might want to call them to check before you go.

Hi, please pm me where to get this door bell, many thanks!

[OceanEleven 203]

Things are falling beautifully into places. Any chances for a pre open house??

[Songz 132]

The carpentry seems good.

Some ideas of extra storage is also very well thought.

[Harriette 42]

Things are falling beautifully into places. Any chances for a pre open house??

Haha, sorry. No open house.

[Harriette 42]

The carpentry seems good.

Some ideas of extra storage is also very well thought.

Thanks, Songz. The carpentry looks good. I have no chance to inspect closely yet, as some workers are doing works whenever I visit.

Edited April 2, 2014 by Harriette

[Harriette 42]

Living room TV console is done!

In the 4 compartments covered by the louvre doors, space is provided at the back. This enables me to connect any electronic devices in the 4 compartments to the TV (as long as the wire is long enough). Each compartment has 1 or 2 twin gangs. In total, I have 6 twin gangs (12 power points) in the 4 compartments.

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

TV console by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

The TV console laminate matches the kitchen wall tiles nicely.

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

The TV console size is ok. We were originally worried that the TV console might be too bulky and takes up too much limited living room space. While we wanted lots of storage, we also desired a spacious living room. I think we have achieved it.

Praising the carpenter

Jay (my ID) came up with the original design for the TV console and all other carpentry. While implementing the design, the carpenter (Mr Yeak's brother) was able to improve on Jay's original design by making all the space in the TV console easily accessible. All the space behind the TV can be accessed easily from the side.

In Jay's original design, half the space behind the TV was not easily accessible.

revised TV console section by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

I feel that the carpenter gave alot of thought when executing the design. He value-added much.

Edited April 7, 2014 by Harriette

[Harriette 42]

We got a black-framed ikea mirror for the entrance foyer. Its black outline matches the black door frame and black skirting.

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr

The doors for the staircase storage is up:

image by Harriette_Tan, on Flickr