Gorilla and Mushroom Renovation

We have always had problems visualizing what we want to do in our home, especially when you and your significant other cannot seem to communicate to each other the mental picture of what constitutes a comfortable home. Where to put the shoe cabinet? Where to put the TV console? Can a king size fit into my master room?

A real pain, isn't it?

Well, have you ever stand at the void deck of HDB blocks, and look up at the ceiling?
Pay attention to the beam structure... does it look like the outline of the unit just above it?
If one were to stand where one's unit is, you will likely be able to see the same outline of your unit as well, rite?
There you got it, instant lifesize floorplan, right at the very void deck of the block where you bought your unit. With a floor plan in hand, one should be able to imagine where the walls and doors are for the unit purchased, both of you should be able to discuss some of the space layout. With the help of a ruler and some chalk, you could even draw the outline of where the various furniture could be placed!

so Strategy 5, to preview what your unit would look like, go to the void deck of your block, stand directly under the unit you bought, and you get an instant life-sized floor plan to help in your visualization of your new home.

Now, we are all owners of new homes here. With the exception of those who bought resale, the block that our selected unit is in, would most likely be one where everyone is also in the midst of renovation. Taking a walk around your block will see many units in various stages of renovation. R~~ight... you must be thinking, so? what's it to me?

Well, for one, if it is the same block, it is most likely, the same floor layout as the one you selected.

two, if you have not gotten your keys, and would like a preview of your home to be, this is a good chance for you to take a sneak peek!

three, you are in the midst of seeking a renovation ID, well, this would be a good place to start as well, especially when you are looking at some form of finished product... flooring done... floor tiles level... carpentry up... carpentry finishing satisfactory... beautiful design... etc the list is endless. Remember we mentioned to request for viewing of show flats or renovation works in progress? well, you are screening the renovation works before even meeting your "potential" ID/contractor! save you a bunch of time as well! *smiles* If the home is renovated by this particular ID/contractor, there must be something good about them that got them the job, so, it is a very good starting ground for screening renovation contractors.

four, got no idea what to do in your home? well, these home in renovation progress will be a very good starting ground to see what features are suitable for which corner of the home. Nothing beats looking at the real thing!

Usually, there will be people in the homes that you are going to visit, and they are most of the time more than happy to show off the new home to would be neighbours or customers if the fella is a ID/contractor. So the next time you try to visit a home in renovation progress, that shabbily dressed person you are looking at could well be your future neighbour... so Always be polite!

Many weekends, dressed in my singlet and bermudas, I have encountered a few couples who came by my unit, and thought I was the contractor, so they just walked in, took their time to view my unit, and some left without even saying a word of hello or thanks... it was so rude!

Strategy 6, go visiting! visit as many units as you can in your block and the neighbouring blocks as well. This will allow you a better vision of what your home will be like, and best of all, a very good starting ground to source for ideas for renovating your home as well. *smiles*

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