shannie 3 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 Hi all,Have been hesitating and finally decided to start a t-blog to document our first renovation journey.We collected our keys back in April 2014 and spent 3 months meeting close to 10 IDs/contractor. We confirmed the last ID we met as we were too tired of the process and we thought they have the qualities and experience that we needed.We confirmed our ID on 13 July and works officially started on 1 Sep.Here's our floor plan. It is a 4-room premium BTO in the north east. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannie 3 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) Reno works to be doneLiving roomOverlay floor with HERFCraftbrick wallFull height dividerFull height shoe cabinetKitchenOverlay floor with HERFTall unit for built-in microwave & oven1 top mount cabinet2 floor standing cabinets with Kompacplus worktopClear glass swing door with solid wood frameCommon BathroomOverlay wall tilesFramed mirror in laminate finishAluminium louvre bi-fold doorMaster BathroomOverlay wall tilesFixed shower panelFramed mirror in laminate finishVanity cabinet with solid topAluminium louvre bi-fold doorMaster BedroomFull height casement door wardrobeChest of drawers with pigeon holes & clear glass topMirror above the drawersSolid nyatoh doorCommon BedroomsFull height casement door wardrobeSolid nyatoh doors Edited September 4, 2014 by shannie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
congtan 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Shannie,All the best for the renovations. Am camping here to see read/see more of the outcome for your haven.Your MBR space is same as my future place, very keen to see how your designer place your Wardrobe and Bed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannie 3 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Shannie,All the best for the renovations. Am camping here to see read/see more of the outcome for your haven.Your MBR space is same as my future place, very keen to see how your designer place your Wardrobe and Bed... Thanks!Our wardrobe and bed will be placed against the 4445mm wall, have to compromise wardrobe space as we didn't want to hack any walls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWT 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Hi Shannie,Care to share the dimension for the cabinet, the amount you've to pay for this renovation.You can PM me too,thanks alot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannie 3 Report post Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Visited the site today. Here are some photos of the progress so far. The photos aren't very clear as it was taken by my hubby's phone camera.Our brick wall! Bases for kitchen cabinetsCommon bathroom overlayMaster bathroom - preparing for overlay Edited September 7, 2014 by shannie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannie 3 Report post Posted September 10, 2014 ID just informed us that they will be doing the carpentry measurements tomorrow and ask us to confirm no further changes required. Asked for revised 3D drawings and they will only send them to me tonight.So far works have been ongoing and we have not received any progress updates from our ID at all, is this the norm? Reno is moving too fast too furious and we are not even aware of what is happening as we can only visit the site on weekends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songz 132 Report post Posted September 11, 2014 It depends ...Some ID just do accordingly and while some will update whenever some work is done, think you can speak to your ID regarding thisI will advise to check the house every 2 days if possible thus if any wrong, easier to rectify it.For carpentry, they will usually ask you confirm as once fabricate it will not be possible to change unless paying extra if I am not wrong. Its important how you want to plan the interior (Compartments). Will advise you gg through and know what each part is for to prevent any surprises. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
congtan 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2014 Please do share the 3D pictures if you can.ID just informed us that they will be doing the carpentry measurements tomorrow and ask us to confirm no further changes required. Asked for revised 3D drawings and they will only send them to me tonight.So far works have been ongoing and we have not received any progress updates from our ID at all, is this the norm? Reno is moving too fast too furious and we are not even aware of what is happening as we can only visit the site on weekends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannie 3 Report post Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) It depends ...Some ID just do accordingly and while some will update whenever some work is done, think you can speak to your ID regarding thisI will advise to check the house every 2 days if possible thus if any wrong, easier to rectify it.For carpentry, they will usually ask you confirm as once fabricate it will not be possible to change unless paying extra if I am not wrong. Its important how you want to plan the interior (Compartments). Will advise you gg through and know what each part is for to prevent any surprises. Thanks for the advice! I just assumed they will send me photo updates of the progress but none so far. Now I know it is not the norm. We try to visit the house on one weekday but can only see what has been done but not check on workmanship as the house is in total darkness. Haha. Edited October 2, 2014 by shannie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannie 3 Report post Posted October 2, 2014 Didn't have time to update t-blog regularly. Reno is almost completed!Really happy to see everything come together.. It looks and feels more like a home now. We haven't shop for appliances and furniture yet. Some photos to share...Divider at the entranceShoe cabinetKitchen door 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannie 3 Report post Posted October 2, 2014 Left side of kitchenWalkwayMBR toiletMBR wardrobeHubby is currently away on biz trip, will share after we take more photos this weekend! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChongHockBee 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2014 Hi Shannie,could you share your ID and cost for the reno? Please PM to hockbeechong@yahoo.com.sg.Thanks a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaTongLee 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2014 *camp for more updates* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantasy 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2014 Hi. Wat color herf u choose for yr hse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
