Simple reno for 4room resales

[Labuns 0]

Hi I started reading the T blogs after getting the keys for a 4room resale flat. Reno is just half done with most of the carpentry not confirmed yet.  Initially plan not to change kitchen and toilet wall tiles and floor tiles but changed anyway. 

This is my floorplan. Only problem is there is no designated dining area. The previous owner place their dining table in the kitchen.

[Labuns 0]

I started from knowing nothing about renovation.  Didnt know there is so much involved even if I do not renovate the whole flat.  

Original flat condition (some photos)

[Labuns 0]

I did not get any ID as I do not have much budget. The first person I engaged in early Oct was an electrician for rewiring the whole flat as it is 30+ years and previous owner never did any new wiring. After that I found a contractor for kitchen, toilet, bathroom works and painting work.   It was a tiring journey in coordination and if I have the budget next time, I would have engaged an ID   all in all, I have contracted 3 people for quotes. One which I read from Dayre has some good advice but quote is quite high above my budget. Another one (formerly from quite a well known firm) refused to send me his quote and insisted on meeting first but stood me up twice (I guess I was really patient as I am not in a hurry) and only apologised when I asked him why he didnt turn up or text/call me. So I chose my current contractor who quoted me quite reasonably but no freebies

Let's start with electrical rewiring. I didnt know I have to plan the electrical layout and it was the most disliked thing in the renovation.  My quotes for wiring is quite okay I think eg single power point at 45 and double at 55. These quotes come with basic switch casings (not sure what you call that)

I decided on a 2 way switch between Bedroom 2 and 3 for the Living Room ceiling light as I do not wish to walk in the dark back to my room.

[Labuns 0]

Duno why people like cornices but I chose to remove them.

[Labuns 0]

Went to SBH in Toh Guan Road and Hafary at Tradehub. SBH display is bigger and the showroom is spacious so I chose my tiles from them. 

Photos show the hacked toilet and bathroom (in old HDB flat, the toilet and bathroom are separated and my master bedroom has no bathroom). 

 

[Labuns 0]

New toilet and bathroom wall and floor tiles. Most of the accessories are not mounted yet.

[fifteenmay 40]

2 hours ago, Labuns said:

Duno why people like cornices but I chose to remove them.

i have cornices in my flat too! it was a 80s popular thing i guess!

Edited December 6, 2016 by fifteenmay

[Labuns 0]

@fifteenmay

Did you remove your cornices too?

[fifteenmay 40]

8 minutes ago, Labuns said:

@fifteenmay

Did you remove your cornices too?

Ya planning to do rewiring so,will remove cornices as wires all in there

[d3n 14]

u are bunny from hwz? lol

[GreenHornet 2]

Shaping up real good. excited for you.☺

[AHbang 0]

Whats cornices?

[Labuns 0]

@d3n, what bunny?

@AHbang, dun have the before removed cornices pic. U can google. Very 80s.

Didnt change living room tiles. Only overlaid bedrooms with vinyl flooring. Previous owner had overlaid with laminate but too dark and a bit worn now.

 

 

[Labuns 0]

Can advise where I should place my ledges for the shampoo, cleanser etc? I have two.

Bought simple ledges like this. Same material as toilet bowl haha. Just one wipe when dirty  

 

[fifteenmay 40]

15 hours ago, Labuns said:

Can advise where I should place my ledges for the shampoo, cleanser etc? I have two.

Bought simple ledges like this. Same material as toilet bowl haha. Just one wipe when dirty  

 

where did you get this from? good idea, easy cleaning..