LionFlyer 8 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) There is a lot of other things in this renovation that did not turn out the way I wanted. I find it is so difficult because I used a contractor and I can't really visualize what I want. When the contractor did the work, now I see already and I realise it is not exactly what I want.For example, I wanted the pelmet to be longer but already installed, I wanted to shower partition to be longer but they already did the groove for it. I only go down and see once a week and communicate via phone. Edited March 8, 2014 by LionFlyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionFlyer 8 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Spent the morning at the house to talk to contractor and oversee OpenNet relocation. Finally can see some results!First painting done, along with clean up of the place. Varnishing of existing door done. Rest of the day will be the electrical stuff and first round of plumbing (install WC, Water heater, shower) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songz 132 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 The door looks good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionFlyer 8 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Went back tonite to look at the work done this morning to decide whether I need a fan with light and without light. Unfortunately, the light switch for the role of lights below the cove light was not installed. But the toilet bowl and sanitaryware was installed!MBR BathroomCommon BathroomLight switch not done so cannot turn these on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionFlyer 8 Report post Posted March 15, 2014 Today went furniture shopping and light shopping. Decided to get my lights locally first and settle with 65daigou separately over the faulty lights. The damage here is SGD 195 for the Tom Dixon dining lights.Went to Hommage to look at sofa and had a long chat with Eric. He got some really nice stuff (can see on his facebook) coming. Basically ,it is a line of Japanese software, sideboards and TV consoles. But it is way out of my budget and it take 3 months to come. Interesting to heard from him about the furniture business and where they take their stocks from. Made-In-China seems to be bad news as far as quality is concerned. So ended up with a sofa and bought the bedframe there too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahhboi 15 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 Today went furniture shopping and light shopping. Decided to get my lights locally first and settle with 65daigou separately over the faulty lights. The damage here is SGD 195 for the Tom Dixon dining lights.Went to Hommage to look at sofa and had a long chat with Eric. He got some really nice stuff (can see on his facebook) coming. Basically ,it is a line of Japanese software, sideboards and TV consoles. But it is way out of my budget and it take 3 months to come. Interesting to heard from him about the furniture business and where they take their stocks from. Made-In-China seems to be bad news as far as quality is concerned. So ended up with a sofa and bought the bedframe there too!Where did you find the light? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionFlyer 8 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 I got the lights from a shop at Balestier (nearer to the CTE / Jalan Rajah Udang) called Italu Collections. Shop owner is a relative of my contractor so more easy to settle if got problems. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionFlyer 8 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) The fan was delivered and installed today. It is a pretty generic Crestar Icol fan, I got it at DIY Bathroom near to Alexandra Market because I was looking for my mini-spray (something I decided to add last minute) and it wasn't too far from my office.Too troublesome to go all the way to Balestier or Jln Besar from Pasir Panjang.What's left now is:1) install my bathroom vanities/basin washer2) install my wardrobes3) install my living room partition4) complete the wiring5) grind and revarnish the parquet floorsHopefully, it will get done this week. Edited March 16, 2014 by LionFlyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimNaNa 6 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 Gorgeous place u have there Lion.. Such a huge space all to yourself.. ! can't wait to see the rest of your furnishings to complete your home.. Happy Reno n happy cleaning in future ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainbow 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 Hello LionFlyer, what brand is your toilet bowl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sforshor 84 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 Today went furniture shopping and light shopping. Decided to get my lights locally first and settle with 65daigou separately over the faulty lights. The damage here is SGD 195 for the Tom Dixon dining lights.Went to Hommage to look at sofa and had a long chat with Eric. He got some really nice stuff (can see on his facebook) coming. Basically ,it is a line of Japanese software, sideboards and TV consoles. But it is way out of my budget and it take 3 months to come. Interesting to heard from him about the furniture business and where they take their stocks from. Made-In-China seems to be bad news as far as quality is concerned. So ended up with a sofa and bought the bedframe there too!You mean one for SGD 195 ? This lights are all over in Tao Bao, selling very very cheap. As far as I am concern, what you pay is what you get. I also receive a coffee table order via TB but the finishing seems unacceptable. For your info, a lighting shop at Serangoon sell this light @ $188 each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sforshor 84 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 You mean one for SGD 195 ? This lights are all over in Tao Bao, selling very very cheap. As far as I am concern, what you pay is what you get. I also receive a coffee table order via TB but the finishing seems unacceptable. For your info, a lighting shop at Serangoon sell this light @ $188 each.Somehow, I do agree with people condemning goods MIC..... But frankly, our SG lighting s are mostly from China also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionFlyer 8 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 You mean one for SGD 195 ? This lights are all over in Tao Bao, selling very very cheap. As far as I am concern, what you pay is what you get. I also receive a coffee table order via TB but the finishing seems unacceptable. For your info, a lighting shop at Serangoon sell this light @ $188 each.No lah, it is $195 for all three lights from Singapore. For the amount I paid and the trouble I went through, I felt the savings not really worth it.. I know the lights in the Balestier/Jln Besar lighting shops are all from China, so cutting away the middleman and going straight to the supplier sounds sensible and the cost savings would be a lot if you buy in bulk. But in the event that one of them is faulty, then you are on your own. It is one thing to be prepared to write it off, but it is the time and effort to source for local replacement that is frustrating. Even now, the response from the seller through 65daigou is very slow. They have offered to replace two of the shades FOC, but they have not contacted me on the arrangements.Hello LionFlyer, what brand is your toilet bowl?Arino Caprio. Didn't aim for this model although it seems popular here a few years ago. Got a good deal for them @299 each.The popular one now is the Baron W-888 single piece WC which is much taller. But it was out of stock when I bought it and I didn't want to wait. I remember the Baron W-888 is around $380 per piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionFlyer 8 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Today went to check after work. While opening the door, I was hit by a strong smell of thinner! Upon going in further to investigate, my eyes watered and I quickly fled the house!Why? Because my contractor had grind and re-varnished the parquet floors in the rooms! hahaha. This week progress is very slow and I don't have much pictures to show. The various switches have been changed to MK switches ($1,400) because my backside itch and the table top for the bathrooms were installed. Hopefully, they will finish installing the bathroom basin mixer tomorrow. Dining lights will installed on Saturday because contractor ask me to decide on the height of the pendant lamps. Final thing pending are my wardrobes!Going to Gain City Expo sale to look at Fridge and Washer this weekend. Edited March 20, 2014 by LionFlyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songz 132 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 Ya think i will be going down this weekend to the Gain City Expo too to look for some appliances ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
