Move over please UNG Drill Frame, you will be converted into a mirror soon.

After deciding on the theme for our house, I started researching for the little accessories which can add a little ornate design to our modern contemporary concept. Should I call it “modern baroque” or should I just call it the ‘new baroque” like most people do? Then again, our minimalistic theme is a far cry from the extravagantly elaborate style. Hmm… we shall see. After all, we are the “ID” to our little small space. What better time to capitalize on our creative juice?

Although, we still have no news as to when we will collect our keys, I wasn’t going to risk the possibility of IKEA discontinuing some of their items. It happened to me once for the BAGN BED TRAY and I had to hunt all the way to IKEA Shanghai just to get it. So, I made a trip to IKEA Alexandra to purchase this UNG DRILL FRAME today. Technically, this is a picture frame. But I have plans to customize this into a mirror, which will be hung in our common bathroom when it’s ready. Hopefully, this idea will not be faced with too many challenges.

City Gas Clothes Dryer & Water Heater at a special bundle price of $668 ONLY! (UP: $1,086)

Just made another commitment today. Steve took the effort to go by Somerset Gallery to sign for this great bundle deal as it will end on the 12 Jul 2008. There could be a better deal after this, or there may not be. Nonetheless, we just want to capitalise this opportunity and perhaps take another item off our list. Seems like we are getting closer and closer to completing our PRIMARY purchases. That explains why our savings are depleting :(

Here's a literature on our purchases...

RD-600 CG Gas Clothes Dryer
Drying your laundry on the line is not always ideal because of changing or unpredictable conditions. Harsh sunlight, rain, smoke, pollution and bird droppings will hinder the drying process. These factors take their toll on the life of your clothes. The RD-600 CG Gas Clothes Dryer kills most dust mites and micro-organisms in your clothes which washing sometimes does not.

So many other things you would rather be doing than putting your laundry out to dry on the line. The RD-600 CG Gas Clothes Dryer gives you the freedom to get more out of your life. Our innovative and ergonomic design provides convenience and simplicity to care for your fabrics in better ways.

FEATURES
- Larger laundry capacity
- Dries up to 6kg of laundry.
- Faster than electric dryers
- Takes less than 60 minutes to dry 6 kg of laundry as compared to electric dryer
which takes approximately 120 minutes.
- Consumes less energy
- Costs as little as 50 cents per drying cycle of 6 kg of clothes.
- State-of-the-art technology
- Built-in microchip sensor constantly monitors humidity level to prevent over-drying to give clothes a soft and fluffy feel.
- Saves space
- Can be stacked on top of washing machine or mounted on the wall.
- Easy to operate
- One-touch operation with computerized program to suit different fabric materials.
- Hassle-free and convenient
- No need to dry clothes via long bamboo poles which can be cumbersome and unsafe.
- Avoids dripping water from neighbours above.
- Peace of mind and predictability
- No need to worry about clothes being caught in rain when you are not at home.
- Dries your laundry even in rainy weather.
- Reliable after sales support
- Customers can be assured of dependable and reliable service from City Gas.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model: City Gas – Rinnai RD-600 CG
Colour: White
Dimensions: H 661 mm x W 650 mm x D 530 mm
Maximum Drying Capacity: 6 Kg
Computerized Drying Prog: 5
Automative Drying Sensor: Yes
Gas Consumption: 6.7 - 16.7 (1.9 - 4.6)MJ/hr (kW)
Weight: 32 (71) Kg(lb)
Electric Supply: A.C. 230V (50 Hz)

REU-8 CG Gas Water Heater
Do you often have to waiting for some time to get warm water for showering or to fill up the bath tub for a good stress-out soak? Well, with gas water heater, you will be able to enjoy instantaneous hot water anytime you need!

FEATURES
- No storage tank required
- Water is only heated on demand, no storage tank is required to heat and store the water.
- Instantaneous and continuous flow of hot water
- Just set the heater at your desired temperature. All you need is to turn on the tap and unlimited supply of hot water is available for your usage.
- Availability of hot water at multiple point
- Able to supply hot water to 2 shower points in 2 separate bathrooms concurrently.
- Ease of operation
- User-friendly in design and usage.
- Batteries operated, no electricity required
- Do not require any electric supply thus no wiring required.
- Built-in safety features
- Giving peace of mind to users with built in overheating protection, flame failure and incomplete combustion devices.
- Low running cost
- Gas tariff is typically lower than Electricity tariff by about 20%*, thus you save more using Gas.
- Compact in size
- Slim and compact design that fits well in the kitchen or yard space with no exhaust flue required

SPECIFICATIONS
Model: City Gas – Rinnai REU-8 CG
Colour: Metallic Silver
Dimensions: H 372 mm x W 290 mm x D 136 mm
Hot Water Capacity: (Raised 25 degree celsius)
Max. Hot Water Volume: 8.0 L/min (water pressure 50 kPa)
Min. Hot Water Volume: 3.0 L/min (water pressure 50 kPa)
Min. Operating Water Pressure: 0.20 Kgf/cm2
Automative Spark Ignition: Yes
Gas Consumption: 37.7 MJ/h
Weight: 5.7 (31) Kg(lb)

Teka Hood & Gas Hob - Annual Sales

Think we have been blessed with the luxury for planning early. Too early, some may laugh but we do not mind. We walked into Teka this afternoon after reading on the papers that they are having their 3 days annual sales. Teka’s business span domestic and professional equipment for the kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel storage containers and electronics. In kitchens, Teka numbers among the leading sink and built-in appliance brands, manufacturing high quality home appliances, commercial equipment and kitchen sinks. We didn't think we will be buying any items in Teka and just planned to drop in to recee. But the sales was too good for us not to make any purchases. Thus, explained the birth of our Teka Hood & Gas Hob.

Steven loves their induction hob but had to pull a brake as my mum forbid us to buy them...all due to the myth that glass hob may break with intensive heat. haha! Nonetheless, the lights-on-slider hood makes up for his lost. He is simply so thrill by that gadget. Think we may be back for the sink and mixer. But there may not be any sales anymore :(

Model: TL1 92 (Pull-out traditional hood)
Inswing control
Colours: stainless steel, silver, white, dark
90 cm model
Double turbine motor
Exhaust capacities; maximum in test conditions: 756 m3/h, free outlet: 540 m3/h, UNE-EN-61591: 380 m3/h
2 speeds
Candle type lamps
Metal filters
Removable front panel
Automatic switch on/off
Sound level (UNE-EN 60704-2-13): 46 dB(A).

Model: E/730 2G Ai AL 2TR (Gas hob)
Metal looking frontal knobs
Enamelled grids or enamelled grids in matt finish
Triple ring burners
Stainless steel
Dimensions: 730 x 430 mm
Autoignition integrated in the burner operated by each knob
Autolock safety device integrated in each burner
2 cooking zones: 2 triple ring burners (3.1 kW)
Working area
Gas typology: LPG (butane/propane), natural.

Dining Table from The White Collection

Our shining black tempered glass dining table which will triumph our all white theme in the living and dining area. Hope to find our ideal chandelier-like ceiling-drop-light, two cream/white colour high chairs & one red bench chair to complete the look. The search continues...

Dimension: W-75cm, L-130cm, H-75cm

Sofa from The White Collection

Finally, we found the ideal white sofa at an ideal small size for the small space we have. The colour matches the theme we have in mind...although we know we may get hands down from our folks. As a gesture against animal cruelty, we have chosen artificial leather-like material for our sofa set. PU material is also much easier to maintain and the latest technological advancement has allowed it to be more durable, comfortably soft and feel more leather-like. The five (3 Big & 2 Small) dark coloured cushions will be replaced with the same white PU material upon delivery. Maintenance? Maintenance? We were told there will be 'After Sales Service' for cleaning or changing of upholstery. In any case, we have nothing to loose as the price of this classy L-Shape sofa was a fraction of our initial budget.

Dimension: W-218cm, L-150cm/85cm, H-35cm, Back H-65cm

Bed from Lorenzo

"Derived from the name Lorenzo, meaning crowned with laurels, Enzo is stylish and graceful. Simple and elegant. It embraces the philosophy of Zen - a quiet, uncomplicated lifestyle perfect for the minimalist in us."

Thanks to the GSS, we are the happy owner of this bed at slightly below half the retail price (Usual price $1478.32 inclusive of GST and Delivery). We are still looking for a more appropriate bedside table as we feel the original bedside table for this range is a little too complicated for us. We would prefer something single drawer per side, with lesser lines.

Dimension: W-160cm, L-210cm, H-25cm, B/board H-85cm.

My First Purchase for the House

After a tired work day in the Bangkok Sales office, I decided to catch a quick dinner before I head back to the hotel. Walking pass the mall, I caught a quick glance of them by chance. Thou the purchase was a little pre-mature but I cannot resist not getting these from The Emporium at Bangkok. After the 20% sales, I paid a total of Baht 1088.00 for them. It's approximately S$46 for 2 Juice/Water bottles and 6 drinking glasses. Good deal, I thought.