Sunday, August 10, 2008
Book Shelfs
After many months of waiting, the book shelfs are finally in place. To be exact, they were in place since mid May 2008. These are from Ikea and it is the Billy series. Really like the white colour. Not really putting a lot of stuff on them as yet - actually they currently look a little more untidy vis-a-vis this picture. It's kinda like a stretch test, to gauge the endurance level of them as we have heard stories of how they tend to warp.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Laminates & Piping
Minor rectification works were required and Frankie's staff came by today. Dearie mentioned that the staff tried to smoothen out the air bubble in the shoe rack laminate and he was reminded to take it back for rectification.
Secondly, the outlet pipe for the washing machine was sawed to a lower height. And hopefully it aids drainage of water, foam and bubbles! The piping was also made shorter by disconnecting one section of it. It certainly looks better now. Whether it works better or not - need to try it with a wash!
Secondly, the outlet pipe for the washing machine was sawed to a lower height. And hopefully it aids drainage of water, foam and bubbles! The piping was also made shorter by disconnecting one section of it. It certainly looks better now. Whether it works better or not - need to try it with a wash!
Friday, June 1, 2007
May 31 - Purchases @ PC Show
Look at what we got from the PC show! A good time to get them before the GST goes up to 7%.
We managed to get the 2 intended LCD TVs at slightly lower prices. As usual, the PC show was littered with many people awaiting to get bargains. We are also participating in the hustle bustle this time. What greeted us when we first went in was this giant Samsung booth "screaming" out for consumers' attention with so many TVs on display, wow! We didn't venture immediately there, but proceeded to check out other brands.
After about 2+ hours shopping, we decided on Samsung and Panasonic! The former is for the study / entertainment room, while the latter is for the living room.
Dearie is eagerly looking forward to the delivery, hehe ;p
Source: http://www.samsung.com/sg/products/tv/lcdtv/la32s81b.asp?page=Features
Source: http://panasonic.com.sg/web/pid/3027/Feat
We managed to get the 2 intended LCD TVs at slightly lower prices. As usual, the PC show was littered with many people awaiting to get bargains. We are also participating in the hustle bustle this time. What greeted us when we first went in was this giant Samsung booth "screaming" out for consumers' attention with so many TVs on display, wow! We didn't venture immediately there, but proceeded to check out other brands.
After about 2+ hours shopping, we decided on Samsung and Panasonic! The former is for the study / entertainment room, while the latter is for the living room.
Dearie is eagerly looking forward to the delivery, hehe ;p
Source: http://www.samsung.com/sg/products/tv/lcdtv/la32s81b.asp?page=Features
Source: http://panasonic.com.sg/web/pid/3027/Feat
May 30 - Laminates! Carpentry - in progress....
Eve of Vesak Day.
We intended to get a glimpse of the laminate flooring for the bedrooms. When we reached our home after a day's work, realized that the carpentry guys were still hard @ work. This is exciting, because we did not expect that carpentry works commencing already. Though it's still in progress, it's fun to watch it all taking shape gradually ;p
Living Room - platform is up! Hmm, which carpentry guy does the t-shirt belong to??
Glimpse of laminate floor - this is in the Master Bedroom
Left side of kitchen with tall unit - the oven will be housed in the darker shade compartment
Right side of kitchen - top cabinets with dish rack
Right side of kitchen - top cabinets
Right side of kitchen - bottom cabinets
Study/Entertainment Room - study table and display ledge for TV
Study/Entertainment Room - storage bench
Master Bedroom - wardrobe against wall
Master Bedroom - wardrobe against gypsum board partition wall
Master Bedroom - storage bench, yes, we are really into storage :)
We intended to get a glimpse of the laminate flooring for the bedrooms. When we reached our home after a day's work, realized that the carpentry guys were still hard @ work. This is exciting, because we did not expect that carpentry works commencing already. Though it's still in progress, it's fun to watch it all taking shape gradually ;p
Living Room - platform is up! Hmm, which carpentry guy does the t-shirt belong to??
Glimpse of laminate floor - this is in the Master Bedroom
Left side of kitchen with tall unit - the oven will be housed in the darker shade compartment
Right side of kitchen - top cabinets with dish rack
Right side of kitchen - top cabinets
Right side of kitchen - bottom cabinets
Study/Entertainment Room - study table and display ledge for TV
Study/Entertainment Room - storage bench
Master Bedroom - wardrobe against wall
Master Bedroom - wardrobe against gypsum board partition wall
Master Bedroom - storage bench, yes, we are really into storage :)
Thursday, May 24, 2007
May 23 & Today - Colours of the Rainbow, Almost ;p
Painting is another stage that brings out the character of the flat. In a way, it also represents our dreams : )
Wasn't there to witness the progress. Dearie had the opportunity to see the painters in action. After viewing today, I must say that they really have done a good job and command my respect! A big thank you to the painters :D All the photos are taken on May 23, hence can still see some touch ups required. Paints are from Nippon.
Above Main Door - did you know that the gas pipe is hidden under the boxing?
Living Room - in "Light Cocoa" colour and still in the works. Look at the painter hard @ work! This is where the TV console will be placed. We really like this colour :D
Divider & Living Room - in "Beige" colour
Study/Entertainment Room - this side is in "Spring" colour. Doesn't it look like Shrek? ;p Looks really bright and striking here. We were not really used to it initially. After looking at it more, it looks good :) Recommended by Frankie!
Study/Entertainment Room - in "Revitalize" colour
Bedroom 3 - in "Airy White" colour, though it looks whitish here, it is similar to baby blue
Bedroom 3 - our door is still missing?!
Master Bedroom - in "Attraction" colour, lovely!
Master Bedroom - view of the wardrobe wall
Master Bedroom - inside wardrobe area
A peek @ the black matt flooring of foyer - this is the only photo in this posting that was taken today
Wasn't there to witness the progress. Dearie had the opportunity to see the painters in action. After viewing today, I must say that they really have done a good job and command my respect! A big thank you to the painters :D All the photos are taken on May 23, hence can still see some touch ups required. Paints are from Nippon.
Above Main Door - did you know that the gas pipe is hidden under the boxing?
Living Room - in "Light Cocoa" colour and still in the works. Look at the painter hard @ work! This is where the TV console will be placed. We really like this colour :D
Divider & Living Room - in "Beige" colour
Study/Entertainment Room - this side is in "Spring" colour. Doesn't it look like Shrek? ;p Looks really bright and striking here. We were not really used to it initially. After looking at it more, it looks good :) Recommended by Frankie!
Study/Entertainment Room - in "Revitalize" colour
Bedroom 3 - in "Airy White" colour, though it looks whitish here, it is similar to baby blue
Bedroom 3 - our door is still missing?!
Master Bedroom - in "Attraction" colour, lovely!
Master Bedroom - view of the wardrobe wall
Master Bedroom - inside wardrobe area
A peek @ the black matt flooring of foyer - this is the only photo in this posting that was taken today
May 19 - Flooring Almost Done!
On Saturday, when we went up to our flat, was happy to see that the flooring for the living room, kitchen, corridor and household shelter was completed with grouting and skirting, though all are hidden under the protective cardboard. With the floor done up, it make the place appear bigger especially the living room. The wow factor ;p Now, it's left with the acid wash to complete the job. Flooring for the bedrooms will be done in a subsequent phase.
Skirting in Living Room - close up view
Skirting for divider wall in Living Room
Flooring for Kitchen as viewed from Service Yard
Flooring & Washing Machine Base for Service Yard
Flooring & Washing Machine Base for Service Yard - close up view
Flooring for Household Shelter
Vanity top for Master Toilet taken out - look forward to getting a sink that we like in the upcoming sanitary ware shopping with Frankie
Skirting in Living Room - close up view
Skirting for divider wall in Living Room
Flooring for Kitchen as viewed from Service Yard
Flooring & Washing Machine Base for Service Yard
Flooring & Washing Machine Base for Service Yard - close up view
Flooring for Household Shelter
Vanity top for Master Toilet taken out - look forward to getting a sink that we like in the upcoming sanitary ware shopping with Frankie
May 14 - Story of Flat's Floor Tiling In The Works!
This is a stage which is quite definitive of the renovations - floor tiling for the flat! It usually makes up a substantial amount of the works and can transform the look of the flat dramatically from uneven surfaces to smooth floors.
In the process of it, we also discussed with Frankie regarding increasing the washing machine base. Initial dimensions planned was 600mm by 600mm. It looked really tiny. And the tilers, Ah San and his co-worker advised us on having it made slightly bigger. We decided to go for it, as it will be a safer bet than having to be compromised in terms of getting a washing machine smaller than what we need. Actually, at this stage, we have not done any research on washing machines yet ;p Anyway, final numbers are 700 by 700.
Tiling for Living Room as viewed from Main Entrance - "empty" portion will be tiled with black, matt homogeneous tiles
Tiling for Living Room
Tiling for corridor
Tiling for Kitchen & Service Yard as seen from Living Room
Service Yard - washing machine base will be made bigger
Left side of Kitchen as viewed from Living Room - can you spot the floor trap?
Right side of Kitchen as viewed from Living Room
In the process of it, we also discussed with Frankie regarding increasing the washing machine base. Initial dimensions planned was 600mm by 600mm. It looked really tiny. And the tilers, Ah San and his co-worker advised us on having it made slightly bigger. We decided to go for it, as it will be a safer bet than having to be compromised in terms of getting a washing machine smaller than what we need. Actually, at this stage, we have not done any research on washing machines yet ;p Anyway, final numbers are 700 by 700.
Tiling for Living Room as viewed from Main Entrance - "empty" portion will be tiled with black, matt homogeneous tiles
Tiling for Living Room
Tiling for corridor
Tiling for Kitchen & Service Yard as seen from Living Room
Service Yard - washing machine base will be made bigger
Left side of Kitchen as viewed from Living Room - can you spot the floor trap?
Right side of Kitchen as viewed from Living Room
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