EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I spend $220 to install opennet what a good deal you got.Soon liew,We also need to spend $230 for reconnecting the open net worst....have to wait till mid feb only the Internet is working!! Arghhh living in Ice Age Liao. First world problem I know but is really hard to not have Internet at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I went to check my doors and they are the same! Could this be an industry practice? But for what purpose? I don't think it is an industry practice. Plus, I am not sure the reason for leaving it 'bare' is meant for expansion/contraction.All my doors are not left 'bare' and it has been 5 years plus and they are still well (no expansion/contraction). *touch wood* though. Whatever the case, if you paint them now, the paint may drop over the side. Best to leave them as they are unless you intend to repaint the whole door again.Makanology, Reiki,KStoh,My ID repainted the door for me already. Looks good and feel good knowing is painted lolxPsychologically at peace that each time I walk pass the doors I will not keep thinking "hmmm, what a crap work" lolx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Nice reno, EMinlove! Your hubby did the right thing, it is always good to have few plugs at the study area. As is, there'll always be so many devices that need plugs at the study. I always prefer to have dedicated plug for each device and to avoid extension cords to declutter the area.As in the DIY Bird cages (an interesting DIY), how about leave them for now until the whole house is furnished? I guess you will have a better idea when all the bulky items are in place and how you can go about highlighting the bird cages. Hehe, just my 2 cents Reiki,Ya we are taking a pause for now...until most of the stuff in the figure out the lighting. Most of the workers already shutting down for cny. Lets see what happens.. We will try to change the color of the cage if necessary.....worst case maybe have to change different light.Thanks for the suggestion, appreciate it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Went down to the house today to do some "cleansing"....my family suggested me to sprinkle a combination of Tea+Salt+Rice at every corner of the house to remove all d evil spirits. Superstitious I know....but oh well, simple task might as well just do it before anything bad happened then we regret ya hahaI opened the door of my house into a pleasant surprise today! Steps on the stairs painted but the handle is not fixed yetAnd check out my cafe!White empty wall will place a bookshelf and shine by the track lightView from my stairs into my dining. Notice the skinny window grill? Yes I changed my mind last minute cost my ID said my initial choice not so sturdy. Close up look of the window grill. Grills only at dining and entrance since my house is by the corridor so feels safer. Heh Edited January 26, 2014 by EMinlove Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) View from my living looking Into the main entranceFrom balcony into livingAnd....I ❤ my Kitchen!! Dish washer, stainless steel backing, chimney and fridge not in yet Edited January 26, 2014 by EMinlove Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Upstairs Panoramic shot of my common walk wayPanoramic shot of my master roomPanoramic shot of my WIWMaster roomCommon Bathroom sink.I felt the sink sticks out too much but apparent that's how the way it is according to my ID. Sigh no choice. Note to self never buy such sink in future! However overall still quite please with the entire Reno. Can't wait to see it with all the furniture in place ☺ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makanology 29 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Oh I love love your kitchen with all the black window frames and how they open up the space. Love your apron sink a lot and also your kitchen cabinets. I can imagine you spending a lot of time in this part of the house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Oh I love love your kitchen with all the black window frames and how they open up the space. Love your apron sink a lot and also your kitchen cabinets. I can imagine you spending a lot of time in this part of the house Is that what it calls "Apron sink"? Haha such a cute name I didn't know that...Haha thanks Makanology for liking the design! Yes yes...I hope to spend more time improving my cooking skills, even if not...just the look at ghe kitchen I could in love at it all over again I told my friends when they free they could always pop by to my cafe for a cuppa nespresso lolx ✌ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahhboi 15 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Wow! How many track lights you have? Won't it feel hot? Where did you buy it? And your hse looks NICE! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavicaste 58 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Very nice theme you have here. The kitchen and balcony gives me a very strong colonial feel to it.I think after the brick walls, the black framed glass panels and doors will be another up and coming trend since we are already seeing them in your place, vicx1234 and very soon, mine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Ahhboi,Thanks for the compliment. I switched to LED warm white lights so it is not hot to the house.Total I have:50 LED lights from Philip 10 x 2m tracks :$20/each (from balestier lighting.com)4 x 1m tracks :$10/each (from balestier lighting.com)50 fittings: $12/each (from balestier lighting.com)The fittings has halogen bulbs so I have 50 of the bulbs now dunno what to do...Anybody wanna buy? I sell cheap cheap haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks Mavicaste,Glad you like it too! Yea I think more and more these days people are moving into industrial style or black & white. We do away with the brick wall coz it cost too much and just do a small portion of the wall does not look that good.Good choice of u to do this theme 👍👍...What stage is your Reno at now? Enjoy the journey! Is super fun to see all the things slowly sets in 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavicaste 58 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks Mavicaste,Glad you like it too! Yea I think more and more these days people are moving into industrial style or black & white. We do away with the brick wall coz it cost too much and just do a small portion of the wall does not look that good.Good choice of u to do this theme ...What stage is your Reno at now? Enjoy the journey! Is super fun to see all the things slowly sets in Only collecting my keys on 10 February. We are just kiasu and so started our planning and blog way in advanced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicx1234 38 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Very nice theme you have here. The kitchen and balcony gives me a very strong colonial feel to it.I think after the brick walls, the black framed glass panels and doors will be another up and coming trend since we are already seeing them in your place, vicx1234 and very soon, mine. ya my wife just said the same thing, it looks like those black and white colonial buildings!! v v nice. Let's start a trend guys. The people doing the black aluminium frame doors will be very very busy soon I'm guessing. Looking good EMinlove. mavicaste, now we waiting on you and your doors alr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMinlove 2 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 ya my wife just said the same thing, it looks like those black and white colonial buildings!! v v nice. Let's start a trend guys. The people doing the black aluminium frame doors will be very very busy soon I'm guessing. Looking good EMinlove. mavicaste, now we waiting on you and your doors alr. Yea....lets get the trend started. I don't see what's not to like bout this theme haha. Black & white is a good contras and simplicity always beautiful lolx *self praise a bit* Thanks for the compliment Vicx1234... I can't wait to see your completed bar counter.super cool Maviscate,jia you...10/2 very soon already! I see you got a lot of stuff short listed and purchased already. That's really well planning, unlike us...mad rushed. Though outcome still as good as expected but experience could be better if we had more time with the Pre-Reno planning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
