Tag: Renovation

BTO Service Yard (Part 1) – Windows & Grilles or Outdoor Blinds?

BTO Service Yard (Part 1) – Windows & Grilles or Outdoor Blinds?

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2017 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness, and with my review of roller blinds’ installation. Refer to BTO Service Yard (Part 2) for layout and storage ideas for service yard. Windows and Grilles With 

Toilet Doors in Singapore (Bi-Fold Doors)

Toilet Doors in Singapore (Bi-Fold Doors)

We didn’t opt for HDB’s OCS fittings and had to find our own bedroom and toilet doors in Singapore. The decision turned out to be good. We had the liberty to choose door designs that fit our theme, and not have doors that look like everybody else’s. 

Bedroom Doors in Singapore (Siong Door and YonTat)

Bedroom Doors in Singapore (Siong Door and YonTat)

There are quite a few notable suppliers for bedroom doors in Singapore. You can start by looking at the catalogue of the usual suspects: Yongfang, YonTat and Siong Door. You will then realise that there are many types, designs and material used for bedroom doors 

Painting Services in Singapore

Painting Services in Singapore

Looking for painting services in Singapore? Painting is a huge part of renovation. The colour you choose will set the overall tone and theme of your house. Hence, I was quite stressed on the colour choices. I didn’t know how the different colours would look 

Parquet flooring in Singapore

Parquet flooring in Singapore

Parquet flooring in Singapore has the reputation of being expensive. However, when we told people the price we did ours, they were shocked that it’s not as expensive they expected. It’s almost on par as tiling. There are many types of flooring available, but we 

Which type of flooring is best in Singapore?

Which type of flooring is best in Singapore?

Flooring is a major part of the renovation because once it is done, it will stay with you for years. It’s just too inconvenient to change at will. And of course, flooring is also one of the most expensive line item in your quotation. So 

Should you opt for HDB Flooring and OCS?

Should you opt for HDB Flooring and OCS?

Opt for HDB Flooring and OCS? When balloting for a BTO flat, one of the major decisions to make initially is whether to opt in for the optional component scheme (“OCS”). Basically, you have to decide whether to “purchase” and include optional items such as