END OF RENOVATION JOURNEY 💫✨️

After close to 2 months of renovation, the renovation has finally come to an end & just in time before CNY celebration 💫🧨

For the furnitures & appliances that we purchased, it was a mixture from the retail shops & online where the purchases was mostly during the year end sale that help us with keeping within our renovation budget.

Furnitures:-

1. Sofa & Dining Table Set (From Courts)

2. TV (From Harvey Norman)

3. Storage Bed (From FortyTwo)

4. Mattress (From King Koil)

5. Fridge & Washing Machine (From Harvey Norman)

Appliances & Lighting:-

1. Water Dispenser (From Happie)

2. Legend Instant Heater (From Lights & Bathroom Solutions)

3. Fujioh Hood + Induction Cooker (From Lights & Bathroom Solutions)

4. Kitchen Sink + Pull Out Sink Tap (From Lights & Bathroom Solutions)

5. YouKain Ceiling Fan (From Lights & Bathroom Solutions)

6. Toilet Vanity Mirror + Sink set (From Shopee)

7. Dining Light (From Shopee)

8. Magnetic Track Lights (From Shopee)

9. Ceiling Lights (From Shopee)

10. Cove Lights - TV Console Area, Partition Niche Etc (From Shopee)

11. Power Track - Kitchen (From Nexus)

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... Read moreAfter going through almost two months of renovation myself, I can relate to how rewarding it feels to see the final touches come together right on schedule, especially before a big celebration like Chinese New Year. Combining purchases from both retail stores and online platforms during sales periods is a smart strategy that many homeowners, including myself, have found invaluable for managing renovation budgets without compromising on quality. When it comes to buying furniture and appliances, timing your shopping around year-end sales really makes a difference. For example, high-ticket items such as sofas, dining sets, and major appliances tend to have substantial discounts, which helped me and others to afford premium brands while sticking to budget limits. Stores like Courts, Harvey Norman, and King Koil are often go-to places because they offer a wide range of products suitable for modern homes. Lighting and smaller fittings also play a crucial role in defining the overall ambiance of a space. Personal experience taught me that opting for versatile items like magnetic track lights and ceiling fans from affordable online shops can provide great aesthetic appeal and functionality without high costs. Renovation involves multiple phases, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing work, and multiple rounds of painting and touch-ups, as seen in the documented stages for living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. Organizing these tasks and allowing enough time for final painting works and installation ensures a harmonious finish that feels welcoming. If you're planning a similar home makeover, remember that keeping a detailed list of purchases and prioritizing items based on necessity and style will help maintain balance between cost and comfort. Sharing this renovation journey highlights not just the end results but the importance of thoughtful selection, timing in buying, and project management to create a home everyone can be proud of.

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