Thanks, I have started collecting reno ideas from the day that we have secured our HDB unit and I have also tried to simulate various ideas using Sketchup too. Visited tile companies such as Hafary, visited Blum showroom and laminate companies. Our early designs changes drastically and it only begin to stabilize and make sense 3 years later. I would say our home reno undergone 4 years of planning prior to execution.

@@MervynChew that sounds good. Hope to find the right ideas nearer to moving in to my new house. I will definitely go back to this video again

Thanks, hope it helps you for your next dream home.

Can share contractor contact for the study glass room? :)

Thanks! I am using Sketchup to draw the designs. Hope I have managed to inspire you with some designs for your consideration for your home. All the best to your renovation.

Thanks! Do you have an email address that I can drop some details to?

Hi thanks, the induction hob is Bosch www.bosch-home.com.sg/shop-productlist/cooking-baking/hobs/induction-hobs/PPI82560MS?breadcrumb=inductionhobs and kitchen sink is Zuhne 28 inch www.lazada.sg/products/amazon-bestseller-zuhne-modena-28-inch-or-70-cm-modern-undermount-single-bowl-16-gauge-stainless-steel-kitchen-sink-with-grid-protector-colander-set-caddy-strainer-and-mounting-hardware-i158488392-s200914008.html

Thanks and the benches are custom made to measurement by our carpenter.

Thanks! The reno cost us about 80k.

Thank you, the supplier of our glassdoors is Glasslink Construction.

Thanks and yes indeed there's cost to consider while building so many features into the masterpiece. Our Reno cost abt $80k.

Thanks, I have interest with interior designs but I am not an interior designer. I have seen many ID works and felt that their designs are pretty much "cookie cutter templates". Wanted to make the best value out using my own design that optimizes every inch space with constructive ideas. Over the years, I had spent much of my time soliciting ideas from Qanvast, KZfaq, Pinterest. Next, translate these ideas into my sketchup to access the feasibility before the contracts are awarded. Also spent quite a bit of time with my wife to visit laminate showrooms, tiles showroom and early discussions with contractors. This helps us set the budget and selections early. Indeed a lot of homework has been done and I am glad to share what I have with all of you.

@@MervynChew Very inspirational! Is the overall renovation works expensive?

Wah impressive, but looks like a bomb to build that

@@GavinGoh89 A full renovation at this scale does not come cheap. Nonetheless, the designs that we had in mind are able to execute within an agreed budget with my partner. My recommendation is to set an initial budget and be prepared to spend 20-25% of the initial amount. You never know there are some items that ya may come across later that is worth to spend on or some screw ups along the way.

@@MervynChew hi, Mervyn, like your design soooooo much!!! 🤩We have selected exactly the same floor plan bto unit, after saw your video, we really want to try design it ourselves but don't know where to start🤔 saw some ppl is asking to email sketch file, will you send it to my email toapayoh2020@yahoo.com?? Really appreciate it!!!!

Thanks! The bedrooms are not combined so that we can still utilize up to 2 full sized bedrooms. Instead, the walls of the first bedroom is taken down to provide a bigger space illusion. Thats where my "mancave" is.

Thanks! I have got The Floor Emporium to quote and installed the vinyl ceiling.

Hi, there are a few ways to go about: 1) subtract the measurements given in the layout (eg: outer width subtract the inner width from point a to b) 2) Measure the thickness of a HDB wall as reference (best to measure units that are not more than 15 years old). Ultimately, expect some margin of error as every unit is different and an actual site measurement will still be required eventually.

Hi, I saw that you have asked a question on the kitchen hood but I am not sure why I could not find or reply it on my KZfaq video comments. Anyway my Fujioh hood is mounted 450mm above the hob. This is still within the manufacturer's guidelines and I would wanna achieve higher suction effectiveness as possible.

Hi, we had spent approximately 80k for our Reno. There's no designing fees involved in the quote since designs are supplied by me.

Thanks! Our home reno cost about SGD $80K+.

Hi its the xiaoi xiaoai clock that I have purchased it from AliExpress.

I believe ya referring to my wooden ceiling at dining area. It is made up of huge vinyl panels mounted with metal brackets and lots of adhesive glue. I am confident that it will be safe over the years and the lifeline of our stay.

Thanks, I also love it. I brought it from neweracycle.com they are located at Paya Lebar Rd, walking distance from MacPherson station.

Hi, you can contact me at lz1frk+5juy9zjszsms@grr.la and I can see how I can help you or show you more photos.

Mervyn Chew thanks mate, very kind of u. Just followed your channel.

Thanks, We have taken down the walls and replaced it with glass panels and sliding doors. Yet, there is no breaking down of rooms and combine being done.

Thanks, and I have shared as requested.

Haha thanks, I liked to use these motherboard boxes for document filing purpose. Also helps to organise our internal storage better.

Thanks and glad ya love the design. I do have one more bedroom that is not showcased as it is still empty and intended as a spare room for now. I have done a simple wardrobe and same cover lighting as master bedroom. By the way, do you have an email address that I can send to?

@@MervynChew justsongssg@gmail.com thank you very much. Nice roadie! Hope to catch you around!

@@JustSongsSg Its done!

Thank you, I started drawing it since the BTO exercise was launched. It helped us to decide which 4 room home layout works best for our needs. On subsequent years, it helped us to solicit ideas along the way.

Hi, I believe ya refer to the aircon pipings that ran through the master bedroom followed by the master bathroom. I have worked with my dad who installs and service aircon to run the pipes such that it can be concealed nicely. At the master bedroom door, the false ceiling to erected that conceals both the ceiling beam and pipes. I have also added a little pelmet next to the room door to conceal the entrance to toilet. At the toilet, the pipes are then hidden at the HDB provided boxed up corners. I can show more photos if you are interested.

Thanks, glad it had helped to provide some inspiration. I've got Cheong Cheng Carpentry to work on the carpentry and The Retailers Market for the AA rack and shelves.

Thanks, I recalled the exhaust cost us about $900 and the contractor calculated it by the distance.

Hmm, it is not as fast as you may think it is. The total duration from the day of key collection is 3 months. The carpentry works are only confirmed slightly later and we have to accommodate to their schedules too.

Hi Timothy, yes you are from Dezigner Labs Pte Ltd and glad you still remember us from the Blum showroom. Agree that sketchup colours might not turn out to be the true reality but it is still a great initial tool to simulate the idea and choice of colours. My recommendation is to visit those laminate showrooms, tile supplier companies and take samples; Get hard copies of the paint catelog and decide the choice of colours and textures carefully. We have visited Lamitak showroom more than 5 times, Hafary about 13 times (especially for toilet tiles). It is always those subtile details like colour tone and the contrast of texture that can be a little more difficult to decide on how they would complement each other. I also agree on the tandem box finger pull and the recessed integrated profile was not done due to cost reasons. Wish your ID business prosperity in this difficult period. Thanks!

@@MervynChew the recessed integrated profile doesn't really cost a lot. But, it will require to send the door panels to the factory to trim it precisely in order to fit the recessed handles. However, the door panel's thickness have to be 20mm. If you are interested may contact me. :)

@@timothycheng5101 Okie thanks for the information and shall consider again n the next renovation project (not so soon of cos).

Thanks, I am using the Aqara motorized curtain and track rail. It is able to connect to my Aqara hub, Aqara app and all the light switches for smart home purpose. Subsequently, I've got my curtain contractor to mount the rails for me. As for speakers, there are different mounting brackets. My Dali speakers doesn't weigh too heavy too.

Thanks and glad the video has helped inspire new possibilities to your dream home. I have sent the details requested and all the best to your home reno!

@@MervynChew Thank you so much! :)

@@MervynChew Hi Melvyn, I have just came across your video. I am currently renovating my place and was quite lost about what to do. Your video gave me a lot of inspiration. I was wondering if you are still open to share your Reno plans or drawings ? Did you get someone to plan the smart home features or was that done by you too?

@@cherylchenbligh Thanks and I still share my Reno plans. I have also done my research and planning for smart home features prior to the renovations. Btw, do you have an email address that I can share the plans to?

Thanks, the study room glass panels are not soundproof. I believe creating a soundproof room does not come cheap where all sides of the walls, ceiling and floor needs to be thicken/insulated too. Sorry, I do not have any contractors familiar with sound proofing to introduce you with.

Thanks! And yeah we had sourced various contractors and send them my designs for them to work on.

Thanks! Our master bedroom is divided to cater for a walk-in wardrobe. We still have a spare bedroom that we have made simple custom carpentry wardrobe for future purpose. Do you have an email address that I can share the details?

Hi Mervyn, saw your video and love how you plan your kitchen and master bedroom. Would it be ok for you to share your renovations details with me as well as I have an upcoming 4 room BTO with key collection soon.

Hi, I would estimate the cost for both bathrooms to be 14K (including all the sanitary fittings, carpentry). The material of washing basin should be the standard clay that is coated in white with some smooth coating. The typical basic basin you would find. In terms of the quality for American Standard, we have not encountered stubborn stains from our washing of dirty stuff till date.

Thanks, yes I can share some details with you. May I have your e-mail address to contact you?

Our reno cost approximately SGD $80K +. Thanks!

I would say patients and the need to review their drawings thoroughly are key to the success of the project. Their drawings shows how much they understand from your detailed walk through of the design. Try not to change too much after they have drew out their drawings so they themselves spent a lot of effort translating the sketchup into the deliverable. Painting myself has saved me 2.3-2.5K of labour cost. In comparison with ID, this is rather subjective. I would expect IDs to quote easily above SGD$ 100K. My main contractor has been very transparent with breakdown cost so that I can verify if they are items that can be saved or under quote due to not fully understanding the requirements.

Hi, my roller blinds contractor is The Finishing Line and the study room glass doors cost SGD$3.2K

Thanks, I have have added a shelve to allow provide storage of items less frequently used such as extra supplies of detergents. I also hide the water filtration system inside. We have decided this after exploring options of diagonal drawers and expensive turntable style pull out racks.