Guide to interior design and home improvement in Singapore
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Recovered renovation guides, project journals and home-improvement articles from the original Vincent Interior Blog.
One of the many decisions that one needs to make during home renovation is TV, telephone, and electrical points’ positioning. It seems a really simple task. However, it is after living inside the house that one will wish that he had took the matter more se
Read article →Cleaning of the renovated house is usually done after completing all the renovation works. At owners’ request, the house was cleaned before the carpentry installation. Renovation works completed: Tiling of living room floor, dining area floor, 2 toi
Read article →The first few weeks are usually the “hell weeks” for a full renovation. There are simply too many works going on at the same time and the place is usually in a mass. The renovation works that were carried concurrently include hacking, tiling, construction
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Interior Designer Ben has again contributed another article on his renovation project at Punggol. In this post, I am going to show you: Quotation Original floor plan Proposed floor plan Lighting plan 3D perspectives The renovation duration w
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The tiling work is approaching its final stage. In the meanwhile, another renovation work (false ceiling) was also carried out concurrently. Living Room Dining Area Kitchen Common Toilet Master Bedroom Master Toilet
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Due to the festive season, there were a numbers of days where renovation works could not be carried out. Renovating houses during this period will take a longer time than usual. This project is in the midst of tiling work. Before any tile can be fixed o
Read article →The hacking work for this 5 room HDB flat was completed in less than 3 days. All the debris was cleared and raw materials were delivered. The raw materials delivered include cement, sand, tiling equipment, protective sheets, PVC pipes and waterproofing mat
Read article →Partial renovation is always much more difficult than full renovation. Because of the hassle involved, some Interior Designers actually avoid such jobs. In this post, you will be able to see all the extra works done by the Interior Designer that you do not
Read article →This renovation project that I will be presenting for the coming weeks is a very special one. Mr and Mrs Tan (the homeowners) decided to engage the service of Ben Ng (the Interior Designer for this project) after reading about him from my blog. I want to
Read article →So what is Lockitron? Just take a look at the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1L3o88GKew I really like the idea and concept of Lockitron. Not only can it be installed at the main door, Lockitron can also be installed at the door of y
Read article →Discussion with your interior designer about carpentry is one of the most headache part in a renovation project. It can take hours with many decisions to make. If possible, try to discuss this issue at a location which is comfortable and quiet. It can be a
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Do you notice that you will always wash your crockery or utensils just before use even though they are clean? The cleaned tableware will usually collect dust after placing in the cabinet or dish dryer for a period of time. For those houses that infested wi
Read article →1. Enhance your knowledge about home renovation in Singapore. If you have no previous experience in home renovation, this is an important procedure. You need to know what can and cannot be done when it comes to renovation. Armed with the essential knowled
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You might be wondering why am I posting about this fair that is going to end or ended. One reason is that this fair is a repeating event. Usually, the exhibitors and the layout will be quite similar to to the previous one. My post regarding this fair wi
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Just went to the Electronic & Lifestyle fair at Singapore Expo yesterday and I am quite impressed with the crowd and products that they were selling. // What are they selling? Cameras Computer products: Laptops, Printers, et
Read article →Before you sign your renovation contract, do take note of the terms and conditions (T&C). The T&C usually includes: Payment terms Late payment penalty The services or accessories that are included or excluded Completion date or renovation durati
Read article →On this post, I am going to talk about wall decal. I think its a really cheap, easy and fast way to decorate a plain wall. Its does not take up space and can be easily removed. I think its a really great and simple product! // I am going to show
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I am creating a kids' room design project named project Alex (My son's name!). I will be decorating my son's bedroom and I will post about the progress at different stages. I am not sure how long it will take but I do hope I can complete it within 2 mont
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After more than 2 months of following the whole project, the renovation of this 4 Room HDB in Punggol is finally completed. // I would like to mention that none of the photos are edited (photoshop) except for some cropping and adjustment of exposur
Read article →This will be the 2nd last post on this Punggol 4 Room HDB Renovation. The renovation works is 90% completed. // Living Room // Kitchen Common Room Kid's Room
Read article →Its been a month now. All renovation works are rushing to meet the deadline. Its really not an easy job to coordinate so many parties and works at the same time. Thats why being well organised is very important to a Interior Designer. // Living
Read article →I recently went to a friend's house and I am pretty impress with the renovation works from his Interior Designer. Because this is a impromptu photo shoot, the photos were shot "as it is" condition. The couples have been living in the house for about a y
Read article →A normal full renovation like this 4 room HDB takes about 6 weeks to complete. As we approach the end of week 4, all the major works are about to be completed. // Living Room The front door and gate were repainted. Carpentry wo
Read article →On day 14 of the renovation, all tiling works are completed! // Living Room After clearing off all the debris, the house is ready for the rest of the renovation works: carpentry, electrical works, sanitary installation, painting, etc.
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