Teka Kitchen Sink

This is the only thing we got today. Still pending on the kitchen tap due to budget. TEKA is selling the PRO tap at $372 after 20% discount. I vaguely remember we see it at some other places, selling at a much better price. Shall pend and see. After all, we still have time to explore...

The entry of the legendary HB

It's been a tiring weekend and process. I am beginning to feel fatigue sipping in. The entire Saturday has been dedicated for the Big '3'.

1. Closure of the the work from HDB appointed contractor; QUEK & TAN BUILDING CONTRACTORS PTE LTD. We cannot wait to put the whole liaison with their asshole contractor Ho Lian Choon aka Ah Ho, behind us. He would be what most will describe as...the 'CON-tractor from hell'. Arggggg. Unfortunately, he still owe us a varnish job for our front main door which his China workers scratched.

2. Installation of air con trunking by HONG TAR which took almost half a day.

3. Job planning and logistic discussion with our contractor HO BEE RENOVATION.

At the rate we are progressing, I reckon we may well possibly have the whole renovation completed just before Christmas. But since we are not in the hurry to move in, SN & I will take our time to arrange for all the furnishing to come in by late December or early January.

Today had been another busy but meaningful day for us as we moved from a Sunday Brunch at the Traders Hotel with my family to attending SN's colleague Malay wedding in the late afternoon. If only I can take a break and sleep all these off at Maldives now...zzZZ

A Girl's Best Friend...by Marcel Wanders

Diamonds are girl's best friend? Well, I cannot wait to sit on my solitaire diamond then.

Stone is a stool with a simple shape but with a very precious appearance. Made with an essential symmetrical linear shape which is reminiscent of an hourglass, it's surface is simply extraordinary. It’s irregular and comprised of a myriad of geometrical facets which reflect the light and create a striking and unique play of colors, much like a diamond. Due to it's jewel-like nature, Stone is offered in the colors of the precious stones.

DESIGNER:
Marcel Wanders

MATERIALS:
Polycarbonate

MEASUREMENTS:
Height: 45cm
Diameter: 30cm

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE STONE IN 360 DEGREE:

http://www.marcelwanders.nl/wanders/pages/stone-movie.shtml

Shower Me With Your Love Finale...with HANSGROHE

Finally, the Hansgrohe Raindance Allrounder is OURS!!!!!. Thanks to the Singapore Airlines Priority Passenger Services (PPS) privileges, we managed to get a 25% discount for this whole set. But guess what? We are not even a PPS member. wahahaha. I merely asked if PPS members will be entitled for the 25% discount and they assumely gave me the discount still. **Grin**

SN and I cannot wait to experiment our 'designer' bath once the two shower sets are installed. We shall be able to give you a full report on who is the better 'luxury bath' creator. The father aka Hansgrohe or the son aka Grohe.

Raindance Allrounder Set for exposed fitting DN15
multi-functional shower system with extra large spray surface Ø 150mm
swivel shower holder with hooked-in hand shower
self-arresting zinc die-cast bow
integrated, manually adjustable brake

Consisting of:
Raindance Allrounder shower holder
Raindance hand shower with SoftGrip element (no.28501000)
shower hose Isiflex 1.60m (no.28276000)

Talis E² Single Lever Shower Mixer for exposed fitting DN15
ceramic cartridge, Boltic lever lock
non-return valve
adjustable temperature regulation
flow rate 22 l/min.
centre distance 150 ± 12mm
S-shaped connections with noise reduction
PA-IX 18339/IB

If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them...the No. 1 Specialist in Energy Saving!

As much as we hope not to join the Jack Neo 'team', we cannot resist the reliability and the ability to help us save in the long run...even thou it has exceeded our initial budget for air conditioning. The package which we have opted for includes the use of 1/2 inch thick class '0' thermaflex insulation for indoor unit and class '1' black insulation for outdoor unit. PVC pipe use will be 16mm and G23 copper pipe.

The main 3 selling points for the Mitsubishi Starmex Inverter Air Conditioners are:-

1. Excellent Energy Efficiency...making it the No. 1 Specialist in Energy Saving

2. Easy Clean...Easiest to clean with reachable inner vent

3. Quietest Air Conditioning at 21dB.

Supplier: Hong Tar Air Con & Fridge Trading

Model: MXY-3A28VA

Dimension: W840mm x D330mm x H710mm

Distribution: MSXYGD18 (Master Bedroom/WIW/Study) , MSXYGA13 (Living/Dining Room) and MSXYGA10 (Common Room)

Transformer...

Here are some pictures of the BEFORE and AFTER work. The "after" work may not speak so well of the total transformation as they are not 100% completed. The vanity top with basins are not constructed, the ugly pipes have yet to be boxed-up, installation of the ventilation fan has to be done, lights and mirrors are not up, bathroom basic accessories, etc etc. However, we are happy with majority of the transformation...although I can't say so for our flooring tiles in the living/dining/bedrooms. But I promised SN and myself that this episode shall be forever put behind us. A lesson well learnt from Sex and The City (The Movie), where Carrie Bradshaw made her wedding BIGGER then Mr. Big. For those who saw the movie...you would know what I mean.

Do you know W.C = Water Closet?

Well, I always knew they are call W.C or toilet bowl, but I never knew the actual meaning of W.C till I google on this while planning for our new pad. Our purchase today has marked a change in our bathroom concept. NO MORE BLACK TOILET BOWL FOR US!! We were told that black ceramic items may cause water marks after awhile. As we have decided to invest in a one piece water closet, I guess it makes no sense for us to pay more for something which we anticipate will have a possible cosmetic problem. I presume many are still not aware that toilet bowls come in either one piece or two pieces? Most residents have the 2 pieces range as they are less expensive. The one piece model was created to look more sleek and also most importantly...SAVE WATER.

We have not quite decided to go for a black or white wash basin for the common bathroom. It may still be worth our 'gamble' if we opt for a black as original planned as it will not be too expensive to replace them. What's your thought?

- 1-Piece Water Closet Model: W-303
- SLOW MOVING SEAT COVER
- SIZE: 6 INCHES / 145MM
- SMOOTH FLUSHING SYSTEM
- WATER SAVING
- PSB APPROVAL