xlan 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 wah.... 超喜欢的耶!may b get PVC materials bulk purchase frm art shops.. n DIY.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gendon 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 tis is the uber expensive organza curtain i'm looking for... though u see two colours, it's actually two sides of the same curtain. really like it alot.bargained fm $600 to $480 but the price is really too high. anyone saw it b4 at curtain shops, i oni saw it once when the curtain guy fm Shop8 brought it over to my place coz i ask to see some samples. i dun like the current one coz it looked cheapo.. if oni in the first place dat shop8 guy brought it to ID's office when i chose the curtain materials, i would haf ordered it lor... now totally no budget.Blueberi,Is this fabric to be dry clean only or can handwash or machinewash? Sometimes, the washing instruction can give u an idea the quality of the material. From the pic and your description of the curtain fabric, I suspect this fabric costs at least $80 per metre, could be from Europe or Japan. Look at how the interweaving is done, the workmanship of the fabric alone, the feel and drape & drop of the fabric. With such fabric, u can try browse at J&S shop, the one at Joo Chiat as well as the Orchard Rd branches, or other mid-to-high-end range shops.IMHO....If you intend to keep such curtains for a long time, better get good quality ones, at least the money is worth well spent. Yes, I agree that some may think no need to get expensive curtains, etc. But the point is, when a curtain is big and attractive, better get quality good looking ones. If wanna save on curtains, can get those cheaper ones that blend into the background and doesn't stand out too much. That way you can focus on other better quality small-ticket furnishings such as cushions,upholstery,table cloths,table runners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singhao 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 (edited) Love it!I see you're into good designs too heheh... Here's one of my fav websites for good design.http://mocoloco.com/Unfortunately... we can't find it in Singapore... Good news for my wallet though hahah!DescriptionMade from recycled, double-wall cardboard, Nomad is a modular architectural system that can be assembled into free-standing, sculptural screens, temporary partitions, rooms or even displays without hardware, tools or damage to existing structures. Available in six colors, Nomad can be arranged into open or closed configurations; creating private environments or light and airy dividers. The Nomad system can be configured to create entry-ways and corners, easily adjusting to any indoor space.Measurements24 Modules / SetModule Length: 21 in / 53 cm Module Width: 14 in / 35.5 cm Module Thickness: 0.1875 in / 0.5 cm *One 24 Module Set creates a 4.5 ft x 4.5ft section with the open configuration and a 3 ft x 4.5 ft section with the closed configuration.Color OptionsDark Green, Mid Green, Light green, Dark Grey, Light Grey and White Environment / SocialRenewable + Recyclable Materials: Made from recycled kraft paper Design: Reconfigurable modules provide low impact alternative for temporary walls. Edited July 26, 2007 by singhao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluberi 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 Blueberi,Is this fabric to be dry clean only or can handwash or machinewash? Sometimes, the washing instruction can give u an idea the quality of the material. From the pic and your description of the curtain fabric, I suspect this fabric costs at least $80 per metre, could be from Europe or Japan. Look at how the interweaving is done, the workmanship of the fabric alone, the feel and drape & drop of the fabric. With such fabric, u can try browse at J&S shop, the one at Joo Chiat as well as the Orchard Rd branches, or other mid-to-high-end range shops.IMHO....If you intend to keep such curtains for a long time, better get good quality ones, at least the money is worth well spent. Yes, I agree that some may think no need to get expensive curtains, etc. But the point is, when a curtain is big and attractive, better get quality good looking ones. If wanna save on curtains, can get those cheaper ones that blend into the background and doesn't stand out too much. That way you can focus on other better quality small-ticket furnishings such as cushions,upholstery,table cloths,table runners. !!gendon,i'm not so sure... but usually for curtains, we'll send for dry cleaning one. J&S is at joo chiat complex? i didn't go to the shop inside plaza singapura to check yet.. i koe tis is a good quality material, juz dat i'm not willing to part with $480 at tis moment... shall try to save for it, hopefully if i can't find it at other shops, the Shop8 guy can still offer it at $480 to me... else if they revert back to $600 i dun tink i wan liao, muz wait for bonus already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 me only getting those ready-made $24.90 type i won't spend $480 on curtains coz it's not something i'm intonow trying to save for my yamaha true-surround !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gendon 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 gendon,i'm not so sure... but usually for curtains, we'll send for dry cleaning one. J&S is at joo chiat complex? i didn't go to the shop inside plaza singapura to check yet.. i koe tis is a good quality material, juz dat i'm not willing to part with $480 at tis moment... shall try to save for it, hopefully if i can't find it at other shops, the Shop8 guy can still offer it at $480 to me... else if they revert back to $600 i dun tink i wan liao, muz wait for bonus alreadyOh, now I remember...the one at Joo Chiat Complex the shop name is Home Fabrics & Curtains (sister company of J&S). One thing abt J&S branches, different branch carry diff concept, must really ask them in detail.If you're not willing to part with the $480, sit on it first...think..think...browse...browse. If still thinking abt it after more than 2 weeks, it's destined to be yours, hee hee! !! Frankly, for that kind of fabric with that kind of $480 price, it's a steal. Imagine the workmanship required to sew up this curtain, not easy. Btw, does the strips run vertically or horizontally? Bcos if it runs horizontally....then must think of the workmanship costs chargeable when they need to ensure that the right side and left side of the curtain when you draw them close...need to be aligned. If you got expensive fabric, skali the workmanship sucks (ie. here there not even, wrong length, seam & hem not finished neatly) then everything goes down the drain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 totally agree with gendonthe price of workmanship also must be factored inthe curtain you have now is from them too? if yes how's the workmanship?now got to concentrate on saving for my speaker and tvanyone got any lobang? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluberi 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 me only getting those ready-made $24.90 type i won't spend $480 on curtains coz it's not something i'm intonow trying to save for my yamaha true-surround ur $$ mostly invested in kitchenware hor..i muz haf swee swee curtains, bedsheets n carpet...my hubby promised me to get shaggy carpet... coz he finally realised how nice the living room can be, with the use of a shaggy carpet. dat time we went dining table n coffee table shopping, almost all the shops showed the sofa + coffee table with shaggy table. den he started saying 'actually if got a carpet in the living room will be nicer hor?' Duh! dat was wat i told him ages b4 lor, he really slow.. muz see many many den he get it. asked him to get one tis mth so the living room will be perfect when the time comes for our housewarming, but he said he's saving up the bonus for the Pin Jin to my mum.. told me to wait till dec.. still got 5mths lor..Oh, now I remember...the one at Joo Chiat Complex the shop name is Home Fabrics & Curtains (sister company of J&S). One thing abt J&S branches, different branch carry diff concept, must really ask them in detail.If you're not willing to part with the $480, sit on it first...think..think...browse...browse. If still thinking abt it after more than 2 weeks, it's destined to be yours, hee hee! Frankly, for that kind of fabric with that kind of $480 price, it's a steal. Imagine the workmanship required to sew up this curtain, not easy. Btw, does the strips run vertically or horizontally? Bcos if it runs horizontally....then must think of the workmanship costs chargeable when they need to ensure that the right side and left side of the curtain when you draw them close...need to be aligned. If you got expensive fabric, skali the workmanship sucks (ie. here there not even, wrong length, seam & hem not finished neatly) then everything goes down the drain.thanks for the info!aiyo, i tink for more than 2mths already... so it must be really DESTINED to be mine. juz waiting for the time to be ripe ($$). the strings inside are vertical. haiz, last time 4D nv buy den com out consolation prize, den the other number at starters jump!! !! i koe the prize $$ little but can help to chip in half of the curtain fund!!totally agree with gendonthe price of workmanship also must be factored inthe curtain you have now is from them too? if yes how's the workmanship?now got to concentrate on saving for my speaker and tvanyone got any lobang?the current curtain workmanship is good.. it's juz me lah, nt willing to part with $$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathcoth 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 Love it!I see you're into good designs too heheh... Here's one of my fav websites for good design.http://mocoloco.com/Unfortunately... we can't find it in Singapore... Good news for my wallet though hahah!mail order lor Consolidate shipping wah.... 超喜欢的耶!!!may b get PVC materials bulk purchase frm art shops.. n DIY.. BUY BUY BUY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gendon 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 totally agree with gendonthe price of workmanship also must be factored inthe curtain you have now is from them too? if yes how's the workmanship?now got to concentrate on saving for my speaker and tvanyone got any lobang?Yup, my curtains from them, and I still have my bedroom curtains since my wedding in 2001 liao. My mom's a regular there.As for the speaker & tv, ermmm...this dept I've got no lobang !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluberi 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 mail order lor Consolidate shipping BUY BUY BUYalamak... deathcoth always encourage us to spend more $$..Yup, my curtains from them, and I still have my bedroom curtains since my wedding in 2001 liao. My mom's a regular there.As for the speaker & tv, ermmm...this dept I've got no lobang !!u always go there for ur curtains? den got discount anot... hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 alamak... deathcoth always encourage us to spend more $$..u always go there for ur curtains? den got discount anot... hehecos his atm machine, the printer ink many many. can print many many $50 out.my atm BO ink liao. !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 ur $$ mostly invested in kitchenware hor..yes yes that i have to agreethink for my kitchen alone will cost me $5k+now come to think of it, i muz haf swee swee curtains, bedsheets n carpet...my hubby promised me to get shaggy carpet... coz he finally realised how nice the living room can be, with the use of a shaggy carpet. dat time we went dining table n coffee table shopping, almost all the shops showed the sofa + coffee table with shaggy table. den he started saying 'actually if got a carpet in the living room will be nicer hor?' Duh! dat was wat i told him ages b4 lor, he really slow.. muz see many many den he get it. asked him to get one tis mth so the living room will be perfect when the time comes for our housewarming, but he said he's saving up the bonus for the Pin Jin to my mum.. told me to wait till dec.. still got 5mths lor..everyone of us got our 死穴hit only, money will come pouring out of the pocket the AK cost me $500+, the eubig cost me another $400 but ask me pay half that amt for curtains or carpet thanks for the info!aiyo, i tink for more than 2mths already... so it must be really DESTINED to be mine. juz waiting for the time to be ripe ($$). the strings inside are vertical. haiz, last time 4D nv buy den com out consolation prize, den the other number at starters jump!! !! i koe the prize $$ little but can help to chip in half of the curtain fund!!the current curtain workmanship is good.. it's juz me lah, nt willing to part with $$totally agree lohthink about it 2mths liao lehif i think about it for more than a week, i'll save very hard for it liao Yup, my curtains from them, and I still have my bedroom curtains since my wedding in 2001 liao. My mom's a regular there.As for the speaker & tv, ermmm...this dept I've got no lobang wah like what bluberi ask, got discount or not?then we can all go down and see see look look there togethermaybe got bulk discount :wub: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluberi 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 yes yes that i have to agreethink for my kitchen alone will cost me $5k+now come to think of it, everyone of us got our 死穴hit only, money will come pouring out of the pocket the AK cost me $500+, the eubig cost me another $400 but ask me pay half that amt for curtains or carpet :no:totally agree lohthink about it 2mths liao lehif i think about it for more than a week, i'll save very hard for it liao wah like what bluberi ask, got discount or not?then we can all go down and see see look look there togethermaybe got bulk discount :notti:the carpet gonna cost $500... include the curtain will be $1k!! tink i got lotsa of 死穴 leh... see cute cute things also muz buy.i tink for 2mths but haven save for it lor.. still hoping to strike 4D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 the carpet gonna cost $500... include the curtain will be $1k!! tink i got lotsa of 死穴 leh... see cute cute things also muz buy.i tink for 2mths but haven save for it lor.. still hoping to strike 4Dhahaha same here same heremy 死穴 is beautiful things which makes my life easyor beautiful things that makes my home even more relaxing for mee.g. the yamaha true-surround only one speaker but touted to deliver surround experienceone day must bring my favourite disc down to audio house to test the system outactually, beautiful things that serves no purpose also my 死穴just bought a sheen carpet from courtssimply because it's in a beautiful shade of purple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites