ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 HELLLOOOOOOOOO! We're here to record our reno journey and hoping to share some ideas. We have engaged Kelvin from Design Profession. Kelvin is quite efficient, he gave us a quotation within 3 days, we looked thru what he offered and told him that we need to think over it. He contacted us 1 week later to ask us about our decision, we told him we plan to source for other ID companies that can offer better quotation. He did not get angry or pushy, he said its okay to source around. We met him a few times and decided that we have this chemistry going on, so we decided to hand this reno to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 Just sharing some 3D designs for my new home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 We bought simple toilet accessories from Taobao (eg. 2 toilet paper case, 3 single and 1 double shampoo glass shelf and 1 towel rack.) All in plus shipping SGD250.00. From our point of view, it’s quite risky to get taps and rainshower system from Taobao as we are afraid that the insides of the taps will rust without us knowing it. MOREOVER WE WILL BE DRINKING WATER FROM THE TAPS! #paranoidnewhomeowners We met Kelvin on 16th August 11am. We went Hafary to choose tiles for our master bedroom toilet, and craft stones for featured wall. All went well until we moved to the next destination for toilet accessories. Kelvin brought us to Living Phenomenon to get necessities for MBR toilet and kitchen. I was quite taken aback after looking at the price. After getting all the items, the salesgirl refused to give me more discount. Fortunately we did some simple research on toilet accessories before, this shop is selling Joven Heater 35L @ SGD300.00, whereas I can get the same thing at Universal Union or Wasser Bath @ SGD250.00. So I insisted, she got no choice but to charge me SGD250.00. FYI, THIS SHOP CHARGES GST. We paid SGD2,150.00 for :1 unit - One piece WC Suite2 units - S/S Bidet Spray1 unit - Nickel Finished Rainshower System1 unit - 35L Joven Storage Heater1 unit - Basin and Tap1 unit - Kitchen Sink and Tap Lighting shop is just beside Living Phenomenon. We got only 3 sets of lights from Focus De Lightings. Total damage here SGD330.00. The rest of the lights are sponsored by our uncle. We got the exact same light for our MBR toilet from Focus @ SGD178.00 Taobao is selling @ RMB49.00 which is SGD10.20. Even I add in shipping, it won’t cost SGD178.00 right. On the other hand, Kelvin’s contractor went up to my unit to hack off the original HDB toilet bowl, sink and shower system. Went back to his office to choose laminates and doors. We ended the session at 8.30pm because 3 of us were quite zombiefied already. Brain juice all dried up after 8 hours of decisions making. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 We sent application for Smooth Floor Rendering on 4th August. It was done on 7th August. This service is provided free by HDB. It's quite lucky that we dont have to wait so long because one of our neighbors requested for the rendering quite urgently. We heard the normal waiting time is about a month..?? Hall. Passage way to rooms. MBR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) 23rd August :We met our ID straight at our flat for some discussions. We're so excited to see the workers have started work. Let the pictures do the talking. Tiles for MBR toilet. The S false ceiling. They sealed up the hole in the middle of the living room. Edited September 4, 2014 by ajrenojourney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) OUR PRETTY FEATURED WALL! Totally in love with this! Kitchen cabinet base. They sealed that portion up, so that our glass backing will not be affected. The carpenter was there as well, he showed us some ideas how our kitchen cabinet / wardrobe will be like, and ask if we need more drawers or shelves for our kitchen / wardrobe. It can be customized to our needs and liking. So here's our 10ft wardrobe. We burned another weekend again, bought our appliances and sofa from Courts, dining and coffee table from Picket and Rail. So tiring yet fulfilling! So looking forward to see more progresses this week! Air-con trunking will be done TODAY! Edited September 1, 2014 by ajrenojourney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 Popped by our home on Saturday, not much of progress.We super love the colour of our entertainment room! The orange seems quite dull in this picture, but actual colour is sooooooo vibrant! (Nippon Zing)Our boy's room! (The darker blue is Nippon Jewel Blue, we cant remember the colour code for the lighter shade.)MBR is some Earth Grey colour. Cant remember colour code as well.False ceiling so smooth and white! Toilet accessories from TB will arrived tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puggy 13 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 Hi ajrenojourney, noticed that your main door faces kitchen entrance. Do you happen to be from fernvale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 Hi ajrenojourney, noticed that your main door faces kitchen entrance. Do you happen to be from fernvale?hello puggy! yes, from fernvale gardens! are you my neighbour? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puggy 13 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 hello puggy! yes, from fernvale gardens! are you my neighbour?Yup! Think only fernvale gardens got this unique layout. Easy to identify haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted September 2, 2014 Loots from TB arrived last night! Quality **** solid. We paid SGD250.00 for everything inclusive of shipping.All stainless steel. x 2 piecesPicture taken from TB website because we have forgotten to snap a pict. x 3 pieces x 1 piece x 1 pieceCan't wait to see these items installed in our bathrooms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted September 2, 2014 Hesitating to get these clocks. But they are 54cm big. Not sure if its too big for our living room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OceanEleven 203 Report post Posted September 2, 2014 We bought simple toilet accessories from Taobao (eg. 2 toilet paper case, 3 single and 1 double shampoo glass shelf and 1 towel rack.) All in plus shipping SGD250.00. From our point of view, it’s quite risky to get taps and rainshower system from Taobao as we are afraid that the insides of the taps will rust without us knowing it. MOREOVER WE WILL BE DRINKING WATER FROM THE TAPS! #paranoidnewhomeowners We paid SGD2,150.00 for :1 unit - One piece WC Suite 2 units - S/S Bidet Spray 1 unit - Nickel Finished Rainshower System 1 unit - 35L Joven Storage Heater 1 unit - Basin and Tap 1 unit - Kitchen Sink and TapWhat I had paid1 unit - One piece WC Suite $240 (Brand : Inspire) 2 units - S/S Bidet Spray (Approx SGD 40 each x 2 = $80) 1 unit - Nickel Finished Rainshower System (Grohe mixer with hand shower only Approx. $290 plus self install rainshower head $70. Total $360) 1 unit - 35L Joven Storage Heater (City Gas Heater $360) 1 unit - Basin and Tap (Tap approx. $60. Basin one is $35 and other is $80) 1 unit - Kitchen Sink and Tap (Approx SGD300 for both)Total SGD1480. Other than WC, one basin and the gas heater, the rest from Taobao/Tmall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 What I had paid1 unit - One piece WC Suite $240 (Brand : Inspire) 2 units - S/S Bidet Spray (Approx SGD 40 each x 2 = $80) 1 unit - Nickel Finished Rainshower System (Grohe mixer with hand shower only Approx. $290 plus self install rainshower head $70. Total $360) 1 unit - 35L Joven Storage Heater (City Gas Heater $360) 1 unit - Basin and Tap (Tap approx. $60. Basin one is $35 and other is $80) 1 unit - Kitchen Sink and Tap (Approx SGD300 for both)Total SGD1480. Other than WC, one basin and the gas heater, the rest from Taobao/Tmall.TB shopping can really save alot of $$$ But because we have a kid at home, we dont wanna risk drinking rusty water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajrenojourney 2 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) hellloooooo renotalkers! Those who are in the midst of looking for contractors or ID, goooood news to you!Our ID will be having a showflat at 1 of the units at Anchorvale this weekend. Feel free to drop by and check out their workmanship. Sharing is caring! Edited September 3, 2014 by ajrenojourney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
