My Little World Checklist

King Poster Bed ($1,000 Unikhome - Sungei Kadut)
King Mattress ($1,600 Mattress Salon - Sungei Kadut)
Sharp 46" LCD ($1,899 IT Fair)

Joven 35L Storage Heater, Rainshower + Spray Set with Mixer,
2 Barons WC, Shower Spray Set with Mixer, White Basin (Approx 1.6K from Lucky Khoon)

1 Sand Blast Basin, 1 Tall Tap, 1 Short Tap, 1 Kitchen Sink Mixer ($430 from Royal Franco)

1 Kitchen Sink Set + Hob + Hood (Approx 1.4K+ from Bellari)

Starmex Inverter System 3 (Approx 3.1K from Gaincity)

Curtains for whole house including WIW ($1150 from Ecurtain - AMK Ind Pk 1)

Lightings (Chelsea Jurong East $880)

Mini Console for Bedroom + Dining Set with 4 Chairs
(Scanteak $700+ during sale at Sungei Kadut)

Will update more later :)

My Kitchen (Completed)

I know! Very busy lah, not time to update the pictures.
Now Common Toilet & Curtain still pending for the time being until I take pictures. :)







My Kitchen Sink, Hood & Hob (Top and Bottom Cabinet)



On the right side of my kitchen (as in picture 1) shows the tall side cabinet for my
toaster and microwave.



My Hob from Bellari - Gourmet 3 Burners
My Kitchen Sink and Hood also from Bellari



My Pull-Out Sauce Rack
and all stainless steel racks and hanging bars all from
Wel-Mi (Hen Logo)

Curtains will be updated soon.
:)

Living Room (Part 2 - Feature)

My Feature Wall -
I opt for black tinted glass but the ID insisted on tinted mirror.
Overall effect is quite ok but i still feel that tinted glass is BETTER *humph*

The feature consists of Shoe Cabinet on the left side, approx 10 feet long TV feature and Suspended Console.

btw: wanted to take pictures of my opposite living area and piano area but too messy,
will update those pictures later. :P

My Living Room (Part 1)

Sorry for the mess (if any) as I have yet to complete my packing in their
right places.



Resort Style Aroma Burner (my stupid Bodyshop one design fault lah)
This one cheaper, only $13.50 LOL







My Dining Area (with Warm Lights ON & OFF)





Kitchen Tall Cabinets (from Living Room view)





Bomb Shelter Feature Wall (CLOSED & OPEN)

My Master Bedroom (Completed)

My Master Bedroom (Completed)
- Sleeping + Study Area + Dresser + Wardrobe + Toilet

Something Sweet to start off.
Like my "burberry style" cushion?

My Sleeping Area
(King Posterbed from Unkihome & TV Console from Scanteak)

My Study & Dresser (Combined)
All my cosmetics were in my giant traincase and I transferred them over to here.
hehe! Nice? 2.5feet drawer unit for my everyday routine.

My wardrobe area (OMG, don't ask me what's inside, hahha *sly grin*
my bag collection of course! :P

My Master Toilet (grumble** v small!)

My Progress - 5th August 2008

My Feature wall to be completed on Friday when the glass panels are up.
If you noticed, i made some adjustment to the actual thing.
Will request for revised 3D when my home is completed.

My Progress - 1st August 2008

Finally the carpentry work starts today.

Feature Wall will be up on coming Monday.

Also touch ups to be done.

I really have trouble with all the things in the living room.

Very dusty. Glad Roy is around to help me retify the minor stuffs.

*Thumbs Up*

I think the laminates for the Kitchen Cabinets are really WELL DONE.

Wardrobe too. except study area, done by another worker, not so good.

Will redo the laminates again.

Here are some pictures, doors for kitchen cabinets and study area not up yet.

26 feet Top Bottom Kitchen Cabinets (without doors)

2 feet Full Height Tall Cabinet besides fridge
(to create a "straight" entrace for odd shape kitchen)









My wardrobe doors in (Champagne Floral Motifs) no other laminates I like except this to
match my theme. I added steel strips.

This picture shows my walk-in concept wardrobes.
Approx 12-13 feet

Wardrobe A (Right Side)



Wardrobe A (Left Side)



Wardrobe A (Accessories Drawers x2)



Wardrobe B (Right Side)



Wardrobe B (Left Side)



Notice the Black Furry Strip? I love this, it prevents the slamming sound of doors.
Love it Love it! Very thoughtful.

If you noticed, there's more shevles than hanging is because I specially requested for the inner compartments to be as in pictures above as I have tons of bags, clothing, etc etc etc.
Those shelves, compartments and drawers will come to very good uses for me. :)

Wait till the next progress for my Study cum Dresser area which I requested with lotsa compartments for my Cosmetic collection too. :)
I got Roy to do 15 inches by 10 inches compartments for me for my cosmetic stuffs.
Stay tuned!

My Progress - Thurs 18th July 2008

Most paintworks have been done.

Some minor adjustments and cleaning here and there

Out of the lights which i Ordered, the dining one is my Fav! $250 and the most ex of the lot which I bought as compared to normal pendant lights.

Dining Area in the Day

Dining Area at Night.

My Common Room with Salsa Wall +
Hanging Square Light (Bright White and Warm White - changable)

My Walk in Concept Wardrobe Entrance


The Wall where my bed will be
(I Know hehe, the door doesn't really match, will change it later)


My Cosy Little Corner where my dresser cum study with be.

With alot of privacy which I like v much.



Square light (similar with common room) at my study area



My Bird Nest Light ( my fav too!) in MBR


Hope you like the pictures :)

Please take note of items which you buy

Back to Houseware and Sanitary Ware (Whole Story)
1stly, I went to Summer (S), they didn't have much range which I like except Barons WC, so
i ended up buying from Lucky Khoon (LK) instead.

(1)
Only to realised that LK overcharged me on mixers and taps even if it's after nego and discount!
(I only compared 3 items if I had compared all, there will be much more)

I got $400 refunded from the 3 items.
After which I used $430 to replace the 3 LK items plus a Basin
Royal Franco (RF)

(2)
After installing the WC, design is the same 1 PC type. I realised that how come the logo on the WC is so different from the one which I ordered. I realised that LK has given me another WC without clarifying that I'm actually ordering Barons. They were "smart" enough not to put the brand on the invoice and told us that they gave us that design because they didn't have what we ordered in Black. When did we order Black in the 1st place??
Have gotten them to change the WC to the one we ordered.

(3)
Not sure if installer were from LK, after installing my rainshower, I realised that my
tile is cracked, am getting the ID to change it for me.

What I have learnt:-
(a) Make sure they write every single item together with Brands (if any) on the invoice
when you order
(b) Make sure you check every single item before they install.

I was not there to inspect the delivery and by the time i check the site,
they were already installing half-way and I couldn't go in to check until they have completed all
the installation. I can only check the following night only to find out those issue above.

Sanitary Ware

Updated progress as of now...
Currently painting works,
all Sanitary Ware and Bathroom Wares all installed.

Electricity points and Lighting Settled

BUT today (some issues)
(1) Found that my tile cracked after installation of Rainshower in MBR Toilet
(2) Found that the WC which I ordered is not Brand: Barons??

I ordered Barons 1 Pc WC as it has certified water saving facilities
Well, have gotten ID to settle it for me. Will update on the outcome.

Curtains done
1 night curtain for Balcony area (Crinkled Silk Type)
2 roman blinds for Dining area (Shantung Silk)
3 roller blinds for MBR (hacked room)
1 2 panel curtain for Common Room
1 panel curtain for WIW

Total: $1150 from Ecurtain (AMK Industrial Park 1)
Note that: there's another company Ecurtains @ Geylang, they are not
afflicated with each other. :)

Some Experiences (Part 2)

For all who wants to buy Houseware,
can go to Royal Franco 1st to find out the prices BEFORE
going to other shops.

To me, Royal Franco have very good prices even if I'm just a normal walk-in.
The boss really bother to take the items out one by one to show me even
though i was no sure and were just asking.

The shop felt cold initially (as it was a Monday)
both Husband and Wife bosses faces look stern but they are like that.
So don't be afraid to ask or be put off by them.

btw: shopping is great on weekdays as they will be free to help you.

$400 and above gets free delivery.
Payment by cash/nets

If I had bought from them initially, i could have saved another 200-300 bucks.
I bought 4 items from them including a tempered glass basin and it's already 100 cheaper than my previous purchase of 3 taps & mixers.

If I had compared all the taps and mixers, I could have saved more.

Some shopping experiences

Experience with Lucky Khoon Hardware...

Overall, Lucky Khoon prices are quite "skyhigh" (before nego-ing for discounts)
there isn't much of a difference whether you go with ID or not
just make sure you check your prices before going there and then ask them to match.
Also, if your order is big, you can also try to nego for no GST. :)

Taps, Mixers, etc etc: Alot of range to choose from Hansgrobe, Nobel, Pozzi, and so on
Kitchen Sinks: Franke, Teka, Rubine available
Hoods & Hobs: Rinnai, Fujioh
Service: Good & Overall Patient
Person to look for: Kim
Prices: Can be better
Plumbering Work: Yet to comment
Need ID to bring you for better price?: Not a need.

Anyway:
I bought most of my houseware from Lucky Khoon, they are not the cheapest (after nego) but if you like POZZI stuffs, Royal Franco is cheaper (check my next post). Another reason is because if i split my purchases, it may be troublesome during plumbing installation in case item doesn't match / fit properly.
Overall, they have many years of plumbing experiences too.

I bought my
Kitchen Sink from Bellari -
design is nice and has functions like mini bin, soap dispenser, sponge corner.
Rubine has simlar design but Bellari appeals better to me.

My Hood and Hob also from Bellari -
The hob with the TORNADO flames fasinated me! The hood seems quite expensive to me as compared to Rinnai of similar design but well, i prefer the whole set to be from the same brand.
Also, they have overall good aftersale service like reminding customers to change charcoal filter and so on as compared to Ariston. Ariston of similar design will cost MUCH MORE.

My inital choice was Rinnai Hood and Fujioh Hob but I was in LOVE with Bellari :P

From Cheapest to Expensive (on my prefered brands which I did some sourcing on)
Rinnai ---> Bellari ---> Ariston
based on the same design
eg: Hood with glass & Hob in black tempered glass

If you are interested in Rinnai & Fujioh, Summer Hardware in Toa Payoh is the cheapest!
The Rinnai Hood and Fujioh Hob set which i wanted was approx $200 cheaper than Lucky Khoon Hardware.
Look for Ms Kee. :)

My Hates

Just realised that after posting the pictures up of the house after hacking
that i HATE PURPLE!

No more PURPLE in my house, haha!

My Progress - Sun 29th June

All supposed hacking completed.
Curtain Rods / some Lightings / whatever debris will be removed later.



Living Area where Feature Wall will be





My Dining Area



Combined MBR (Left Side from Room Entrance)



Combined MBR (Right Side from Room Entrance)



Combined MBR taken by another direction,
this is where my bed will be.



Kithcen cabinet will be, walls will be screed smooth



Service Balcony where Washing Area will be.




Common Toilet Area

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Other Progress
Buying :-
(1) Bed - King Poster
(2) Mattress - Simmons Beauty Rest with 4 Deepsleep pillows
(3) Dining Set - not yet
(4) Altar - Dark Zen/Resort Style
(5) Hood & Hob - not yet
(6) LCD TV for Living Room - 46" Sharp Aquos
(7) Updating Later