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A Soho in the East
Last Post 07 May 2013 01:31 AM by turnerdhr. 320 Replies.
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Sygnur
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 20 Mar 2012 12:15 AM |
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Posted By wordsworth on 17 Mar 2012 10:54 PM
Posted By Sygnur on 17 Mar 2012 10:11 PM
I simply adore the way your house is taking shape... You really have lots of good and practical ideas for everyday living... Would u mind sharing the contact of your carpentry uncle? Seems he's like those men of yesteryear skills who takes pride in their job. To be able to execute your ideals into reality is simply great.
Your house is simply breathtakingly practical, if i may say so...
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Info received... Appreciate it.... :) The progress of ur house is like a caterpilllar turning into a butterfly... Btw, i've shared with fellow future neighbours of mine regarding vinyl flooring which u did for your home. He was thinking of using laminates, so i suggest him vinyl.. Hihi... But he said vinyl mostly used in commercial buildings... ;p Anyway, if only i didnt opt in floorings for my bto, i would have strongly considered using vinyl... |
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ntforum
I'm a baby Shroomy!
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| 20 Mar 2012 10:20 AM |
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WW, your glass backings look great. Tks so much for sharing.  Cheers |
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wordsworth
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| 20 Mar 2012 11:20 PM |
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Posted By Sygnur on 20 Mar 2012 12:15 AM
Btw, i've shared with fellow future neighbours of mine regarding vinyl flooring which u did for your home. He was thinking of using laminates, so i suggest him vinyl.. Hihi... But he said vinyl mostly used in commercial buildings... ;p
Ha! Ha! Well, tell him that this is exactly why he should choose vinyl over laminates!
If vinyl is tough enough to stand up to commercial use, then it should make for very long-lasting domestic flooring, don't you think?  |
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 20 Mar 2012 11:45 PM |
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A Seat With A View 
In the skilled hands of our carpenter, his wife and his friend (it's a family and friends affair!), our dining bench is taking shape nicely and has acquired a very pleasant backrest.
(The Association of Furniture-Building Aunties and Uncles!)
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 20 Mar 2012 11:53 PM |
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A Workspace With A View
My home-office desk and file cabinet are also shaping up nicely.
Honestly, I'd prefer my filing cabinet to be entirely open (it'd be easier for me to get my hands on whatever I want and would discourage silverfish from breeding amidst the papers in the darkness). However, I do keep files on all of my clients, and I really don't want casual visitors (or even my different work teams!) knowing what are all of the projects that I am managing or have managed. There is something to be said about discretion after all...  |
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 20 Mar 2012 11:56 PM |
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The television ledge in our master bedroom is also up. Nothing fancy here. It's simple, elegant, and functional. I like it! 
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 23 Mar 2012 03:19 PM |
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Yes! We have optical fibre broadband!
Tucked away in a secret compartment at the bottom right of our file cabinet (in the study) is our connectivity hub!
When the door is closed, the only clue that there's possibly a lot of wiring inside, is the unobtrusive power socket outside...
All neatly hidden away! |
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 23 Mar 2012 03:32 PM |
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My new home office (i.e. the 'Study') is finally complete and I must say that I'm happy with the results.
The carpentry is nicely done and there's tons of cabinets and drawers to hide away the detritus of working life.
My Desk
And, once more, wherever possible, all wiring is hidden within cabinetry / false walls...
(Here, the wiring was run within the file cabinet itself, and only emerges as a row of plugs next to the cabinet.)
(Here, the wiring was run next to the trunking for the air-con in the study, and concealed by a false wall.)
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wits99
I'm a baby Shroomy!
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| 25 Mar 2012 05:56 PM |
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wow, u have got yourself an amazing HDB flat with such exotic layout.
And the ID plans were great too.
Mind shedding some light on your ID firm & contractor details?
If possible, maybe a little info how much had is all these amazing work cost you so far.
Becos, we are also looking out for a old resale flat and with ambitious reno plans but not sure how far we can go based on our budget.
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adidaem
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| 25 Mar 2012 08:58 PM |
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Nice progress. Looking forward to seeing loads of books on the shelves. :)
Are you or your contractor planning for a photoshoot before you move in? |
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 26 Mar 2012 06:30 PM |
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Posted By wits99 on 25 Mar 2012 05:56 PM
wow, u have got yourself an amazing HDB flat with such exotic layout.
And the ID plans were great too.
Mind shedding some light on your ID firm & contractor details?
If possible, maybe a little info how much had is all these amazing work cost you so far.
Becos, we are also looking out for a old resale flat and with ambitious reno plans but not sure how far we can go based on our budget.
I'll try to PM you the relevant info next week. This is a hectic week for us! Moving in and all that... Whew! |
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 26 Mar 2012 06:39 PM |
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Posted By adidaem on 25 Mar 2012 08:58 PM
Nice progress. Looking forward to seeing loads of books on the shelves. :)
Are you or your contractor planning for a photoshoot before you move in?
Thanks! I am both looking forward to and dreading my move tomorrow... I have 48 boxes of books (out of a grand total of 64 boxes)! I've have visions of unpacking books till June! 
On the plus side, I'll finally have more to read. I've been so bored over the last few days at our newly completed flat... Never before have I spent quite so much time without a book in my hand!
Hmmm... I doubt I'll have a formal photoshoot. I'll just take my usual set of slightly unfocused and vaguely underlit pictures (if there was ever a competition for the worst photographer in Singapore, I'd probably win hands down!) and post them here as my moving in progresses.
Anyway, I have such a dreadfully unfashionable home (I have no feature wall, no massive TV console and no bling anywhere!) that I seriously doubt that our contractor would want to boast about it. I shall thus remain anonymous... |
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 26 Mar 2012 07:01 PM |
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My Living Room (sans furniture for now...)
(From the main entrance, looking straight ahead)
(From the main entrance, looking left)
(From the living room, looking back to the main entrance)
(From the dining area)
(From the study)
(The living room lights and fan switches. The wiring is neatly concealed within the cabinetry for the shoe cabinet, to the right of the main entrance.)
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 26 Mar 2012 07:12 PM |
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The Master Bathroom (i.e. the anti-bling bathroom )
(From the master bedroom, looking in)
(A close up of our vanity counter and mirrored cabinet)
I assure you that the light is not as glaring as it appears in the picture. It lends the space a rather pleasant glow at night, in fact.
(A close up of the mirrored cabinet)
(A close up of the vanity counter)
(From the inside, looking at the toilet door)
Couldn't get a better shot of the inside than this without getting myself in the picture too...
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 26 Mar 2012 07:19 PM |
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The Master Bedroom
Our lovely bed and sidetables from Mountain Teak have arrived. But other than that, nothing much else has happened so far. Still awaiting the arrival of my mattress and bedlinen...
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 26 Mar 2012 07:29 PM |
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The Dining Nook
Our dining table and bench from Mountain Teak. They are both made from solid teak wood and emit a lovely woody scent that permeates the apartment.
(A close up of the table)
(A close up of the bench)
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 26 Mar 2012 07:35 PM |
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My Desk in the Study
Messiness Stage 1...
Someday, when I have more money (or if I win Toto, whichever comes first), I'll get myself a Herman Miller work chair. |
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wordsworth
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 26 Mar 2012 07:59 PM |
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My Daughters' Room (and in case you haven't already guessed, they are twins )
Haven't had the time to even unwrap their new mattresses yet!
(A close up look at the stove and sink playsets between their beds.)
Their playsets are all made of non-toxic wood, mostly from Voila (it's cheaper!). But there are some from Plan, Vilac and Melissa & Doug as well.
(A close up look at the contents of the 'stove')
(A close up look at the contents of the 'sink')
Their books and the rest of their toys (yes, they have more!) have not yet been moved over.
(A close up look at their dolls' house)
(A close up look at their dolls' house's living room)
(A close up look at their dolls' house's kitchen through a side window... that's a recycling bin that you see in the foreground, by the way.)
(A close up look at their dolls' house's kids' bedroom)
(A close up look at their dolls' house's toilet and master bedroom)
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Sygnur
I'm a toddler Shroomy!
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| 27 Mar 2012 07:12 PM |
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Wordsworth, may i know why do u choose vinyl instead of laminate? How can we tell the difference? Are u one of the few who use vinyl for residential use?
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iheartrae13
I'm a baby Shroomy!
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| 28 Mar 2012 12:12 AM |
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Wordsworth mummy!!! Awesome furinture! I simply love your twins bedroom. I wan to stay and play in there.
I love the kitchen set u bought for the girls. I have intended to buy 1 fom IKEA but now i will consider Viola. Thanks for the heads up.
You are ever so resourceful.. have learnt a lot from you. Do you have a blog becos I hope you could contd to post even after your reno has ended.
I finally went to Changi City point to take a look at the vinyl floor. Really love the effect. Can I know how much it cost psf? Is yours from formica? I have 2 medium sized dogs at home....just wondering if you think it can withstand the acidic nature of dogs urine? I probably will choose a dark flooring becos I notice some obvious black stain at the LEVIS store (their floor is in yellow-brown).
I'm doing ceiling fans n I notice u use cove lightings. Any shadow? I read that it is best to use downlights. Is your cove lighting LED type?
Can I know where u purchase your twins bed and table? R they from IKEA?
Please show us more of your purchase like sofa, decor stuff etc. ;-)
I think u have lovely stuffs. If you are selling any of your kids toys and clothes, could U contact me. I also have a 18month toddler gal ;-)
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