marcel 22 Report post Posted January 12, 2014 Hi Marcel. I just bought a 3NG, and will be collecting keys early Feb.I'm really looking forward to your reno, as many of my ideas are similar to yours. I'm just relieved I first get to see how some of these ideas turn out at your place.. (I hope you wouldn't mind feeling like a guinea pig.. lol..)1. My kitchen will be topless too, but looking at sleeker looking chimney hoods.2. HERF floor other than for kitchen. Having to re-irrigate sewage for sink, washing machine, and the basin, I think it may be just as cheap to hack and retile the kitchen (with a peace of mind).3. I have bought most of my furniture too, but not with any central theme coordinated. I'm starting to regret some of the purchases.I look forward to chatting more in due course.Will also be setting up my t blog soon too.Let's share more ideas ya.Enjoy your Reno journey.KK.Kay. No worries.The biggest challenge for me now is how to renovate the 3NG bathrooms when we have all sewage pipes indoor + without no changing the location WC & entrance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaykay 36 Report post Posted January 14, 2014 Kay. No worries.The biggest challenge for me now is how to renovate the 3NG bathrooms when we have all sewage pipes indoor + without no changing the location WC & entrance.Yup agreed. The small toilets are really a pain. I'm cracking my brains on how to make dry/wet segregation incorporating the wash basin inside.It's looking likely for me to relocate the entrance for the mbr toilet tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songz 132 Report post Posted January 14, 2014 Yup agreed. The small toilets are really a pain.I'm cracking my brains on how to make dry/wet segregation incorporating the wash basin inside.It's looking likely for me to relocate the entrance for the mbr toilet tho.Totally agree...Think for my case shifting the Vanity out is the only solution to enable shower in the small MBR bathroom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 22 Report post Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Totally agree...Think for my case shifting the Vanity out is the only solution to enable shower in the small MBR bathroomYup agreed. The small toilets are really a pain.I'm cracking my brains on how to make dry/wet segregation incorporating the wash basin inside.It's looking likely for me to relocate the entrance for the mbr toilet tho.Well I dropped the idea of relocating the entrance due to following reasons.1. I can't change the direction of the WC.2. If I can change the direction of the WC. It leaves me no space for a basin and glass shower screen. (I am over 1.8++)3. Having a basin out the bathroom is not possible.a. I wash my face like a duck in a pond.b. I don't want to sleep seeing my toothpaste and toothbrush.I guess I just have to live with wet bathroom for the rest of my life.PS: Please consider human factors and ergonomics when you plan your home. Edited January 14, 2014 by marcel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songz 132 Report post Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Well I dropped the idea of relocating the entrance due to following reasons.1. I can't change the direction of the WC.2. If I can change the direction of the WC. It leaves me no space for a basin and glass shower screen. (I am over 1.8++)3. Having a basin out the bathroom is not possible.a. I wash my face like a duck in a pond.b. I don't want to sleep seeing my toothpaste and toothbrush.I guess I just have to live with wet bathroom for the rest of my life.PS: Please consider human factors and ergonomics when you plan your home.There is another solution if you see my blog (The first picture)Increase the size of your bathroom by 2ft out (Meaning the need to spend to hack and erect the wall of bathroom) and use right angle basin. This should allow you enough space for your shower area ...(*Just my 2 cents worth) Edited January 14, 2014 by Songz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 22 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 There is another solution if you see my blog (The first picture)Increase the size of your bathroom by 2ft out (Meaning the need to spend to hack and erect the wall of bathroom) and use right angle basin. This should allow you enough space for your shower area ...(*Just my 2 cents worth)Thanks Song. Now I am toying with this idea... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 22 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Thanks to my colleague my faucets & bathroom accessories has arrived. The good news it was not not tax by the custom!Now I am waiting for my aluminium tile trim.An ideal of my bathroom colour scheme. Cool grey floor (300 x 300) & porcelain white wall (300 x 600) with aluminium tile trim. Plus all my chrome faucets & bathroom accessories. Finish off with warm white lights. Edited January 22, 2014 by marcel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 22 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) City gas gallery is now having a promotion until end of Jan 2014. Go and check it FAST.We brought a Gas Clothes Dryer (RD-600CG) + Gas Water Heater Macro MA-10FE at $990 Nett (UP $1,510)http://www.citygas.com.sg/forhome/overview-2/promotions/Purchase any Gas Water Heater & be entitled to:- Free gas pipes installation (up to $80)- Free 6-month extended warranty (Original 1 year warranty)- Free $20 Foodfare voucher Purchase any Gas Clothes Dryer & be entitled to:- Free gas pipes installation (up to $120)- Free 6-month extended warranty (Original 1 year warranty) Edited January 22, 2014 by marcel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 22 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 Due to the height constraint I realized most old HDB flat owners are forced to have L box with down lights. Lights (Money) all wasted on the walls creating shadows instead of illumining the space. Lucky mine is the top floor. Below is a good rule of thumb for all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jus4fun 4 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 There is another solution if you see my blog (The first picture)Increase the size of your bathroom by 2ft out (Meaning the need to spend to hack and erect the wall of bathroom) and use right angle basin. This should allow you enough space for your shower area ...(*Just my 2 cents worth)Hi bros, pardon me, but i think expanding the toilet (wet area) i.e. hacking the original toilet wall & pushing it out into the MBR is definitely a no-no by HDB.. do check it out first.. ur ID/contractor should be able to advise..Most ppl i saw did their basin/vanity outside the toilet & builded an extra wall to screen this area instead. The flooring of this area is also often tiled up as washing at the basin will wet the floor (especially if the MBR is laminate flooring)Just sharing.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songz 132 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Yap the max you can shift the wet area out to your MBR is 2ft.My friend did this yrs ago and it was approved by HDB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jus4fun 4 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Yap the max you can shift the wet area out to your MBR is 2ft.My friend did this yrs ago and it was approved by HDB. That's gd! Get myself updated too! Thx! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 22 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) ***Samsung Sales***Buy a Refrigerator or a Washer and get SGD688 voucherhttp://www.samsung.com/sg/promotions/detail?eventId=2864 Edited January 25, 2014 by marcel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaowei14 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Hi Marcel, good taste in choosing the cirrus hugger fan. Can I know if the operating voltage is suitable for use in singapore? From what I know, those selling online are running on 110v and our country is using 230v.Remember to do a review once the fans are up.Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 22 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Hi Marcel, good taste in choosing the cirrus hugger fan. Can I know if the operating voltage is suitable for use in singapore?From what I know, those selling online are running on 110v and our country is using 230v.Remember to do a review once the fans are up.Thanks!Thanks SW. I got it from HK. HK and Singapore do use the same voltage. So we don't have to worry.http://www.elar.com.hk/products.aspx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites