1. Grille. I am going for the basic squares in white. My windows have that french window look except the frames are made of shiny aluminium. Eeek. We need this up before we can move anything in.
2. Air-Conditioning & Water Heaters. These need to be in purely because installing them require breaking of walls to install the piping. Messy and noisy. Best done before mummy, daddy and baby move in.
3. The Electricals: Washing Machine & Fridge. We have pretty much confirmed a Hitachi 8.5kg fridge. Did you know fridges are going pretty cheap nowadays? As long as you don't get an Electrolux la. But I hear these are expensive and nothing else. Fridge oh fridge. The side-by-side doors are really cool and in now plus some models are quite affordable. I saw a Samsung one for RM2,900. However, my husband has fallen in love with an ultra-schick looking one that costs double the price. This one is still a question mark.
4. Lighting & Ceiling Fans. Ceiling Fans. We have decided on the basic 3-blade ceiling fan which is cheap and effective. The stylish 4-blade, 5-blade fans seem to be in at this moment but I have never liked them because they really aren't that stylish, theyre 3x times the normal price AND they don't work as effectively. Lights. I want to go for the basic downlight (the square type seems interesting) for most areas. Downlights are cheap, reliable and mostly they won't go out of style. For the main living area, kitchen, master bedroom and Elil's future room, I am looking for pendants or a simple chandelier.
5. Curtains. Believe it or not I tailored curtains for my master bedroom months back. Got some simple white drapes for Room 2 and Room 3 (Elil's future room) OR the Studio on the 3rd floor. I am looking for something white/off white for the main living room. Ikea has pretty good choices.
Priority 2:
6. Main Living Room. I have pretty much decided on the basic big pieces - 3-seater sofa, 2 singles, 2 square ottomans, glass coffee table (we already have, bargain from Harvey Norman), console & huge rug. Oh, if I could also get a focus item in here - either a huge ass mirror or an interesting art piece on the wall.
7. Dining Area. Dining table/chairs (we have one or two in mind but still gotta convince the hubby that its a good idea to buy the table and chairs separately - not a set). A console. A month ago I purchased an interesting looking stand lamp that will go great in our dining.
8. Master Bedroom. King size divan and mattress from Slumberland (were hoping to get a good discount from a friend of the family). I am determined to make my own headboard. It isn't too hard. A wardrobe - have not looked into this yet. Why ah? Bed side tables + night lights - thinking of getting two unmatching ones. A gorgeous carpet - if we can afford it. If not, a semi-gorgeous carpet.
9. Mon's Room. We will get her a simple single bed, cupboard and vanity cum side table. Her curtains are dark blue. So I'm thinking of a white theme for her furniture pieces. Ahh... white, of course!
10. Upstairs Living Room: Basically what we need is a sofa, some throw cushions, a cute rug and a TV console. I'm going for a more artsy feel in this area.
Non-Priority:
11. All the other cool decorative items I have my eyes on. Like corner tables, interesting art pieces, more floor-standing lights, throws and cushions, pretty sheets and covers, etc.
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