RENOVATION PART 4 - SHOPPING

Shopping has never been sooo stressful before.
Every single item was purchase after much consideration and thoughts.
As we dont have ahumongous budget, we didn't have the luxury to buy
all branded and beautiful things I set my eyes on.

We could only made do with the best we could afford.
Of cos, being the Ms Budget Lobang Queen.
I did my homework well before we embarked on each shopping trip.

Overall, I think I had gotten a good deal with most of the items we bought
even ping think Im so good at getting bargains!!

Most of the items such as pots & pans, I have long purchase
and put aside. As I bought most of the items during sale.. with further discount.

Well luckily i did that, if not i would have fainted when all the bills add up!

We never knew lightings and sanitary wares are so costly
until this point.
For this 2 section, we obviously have under budget for them!

In all we have bought 14 pieces of lighting, among which
12 was bought from the shop which our ID brought us to.
Even thought all the 12 lightings we chosen are normal lighting and overpriced.
We still bought it willing.

I didnt manage to took any picture because my eyes were
hurting so much from all the glaring rays in the shop.
Its hellish for me... just cant wait to get out of the shop!

But for the living and dining lighting, we decided to source on our own
so we can get more out of the same price.

Saw some of these beautiful lightings too,
prices are cheaper too.


But after spending an hr+ in the shop we both
decided to purchase the following two designs instead.

Even though the price is abit high for the 1st piece,
but both me and emma really like it.

For the looks, Emma is willing to pay for it.
Of cos, not to mentioned, the price will not
be available anywhere else.

These are the two most beautiful lighting for the whole house.
Got it at wholesale price from www.lightings.com.sg

Total, we have spend almost $2400 on all the lightings alone.

Its a good thing we decided to forgo all the false ceiling and L-box since day 1.
Can imagine, how much more we have to spend if we add in
all the extra cove lights etc?

Next we move on to sanitary ware..
Well I was too naive... set only a budget for 1k each
for lightings and sanitary well.

Well, I know lightings are expensive, but i thought we go for cheaper lighting
who knows, yea we got expensive taste.

But who would have predicted...even toilet bowls are costly!!

Aiyo... went to 5 shops to reckee (legs breaking activities),
and to us the best and cheapest deal can only be found at Heritage.

These are the items we have picked out, in all we spend about $2100
for all the bathroom accessories, including kitchen sink /tap
I didnt manage to take pictures of everything too.





Then we went on to purchase Aircon and washing machine.
Saw a 1 day promo for Gaincity on Sat's papers
so we quickly go take a look.

Before we have went down to Gain City, all the 3 times
different saleman give different recommendation for aircons.

Only the 3rd time, its sounds reasonable therefore
we decided to buy a Mitsubshi Starmex Inverter Sys 4.
That day itself, there was a discount of $200..
so we paid $3950 for it.
Consider it a good deal.

For all others, please read up more and hear more opinions
before you jump into buying aircons.
Its not as easy as buying a TV.. getting a wrong combi
can cause alot of problems and frustration!
This is something we have learned.

Another good deal we have grabbed from Gaincity.
8.5kg LG washing machine, after $50 off
its only $399.
Even my mom say Cheap for such a big capacity washer!!