But with strict instructions from Paul NOT to shop for furniture while the reno was on-going, we had to restrict ourselves to focusing on toilet bowls, sinks and taps.
Bouncing on the Mattress
Mid-way through the reno - we had already gotten the stove/hood/toilet fixings - we actually got our mattress. The usual practice, as far as I know, sometimes is to buy the mattress and get a "free" bedframe. Or to custom build the bedframe and buy the mattress to fit it. In our case, we got our mattress 1st becos there was a good discount on it. We got a queen-sized Serta for $999, FYI. Itz "only" a queen becos there isn't going to be very much space in the room if we put in a king. We did get questioned on why a queen. Well, itz for practical reasons. And anyway, we fit ok on a queen.
I like my mattress a little firmer than usual becos I have back problems. Big likes them a little bouncier and not too firm. So we settled on the Serta becos it is semi-firm, and has a bouncy top layer. Quite cool really.
Trying out mattresses in public is a little disconcerting. I felt really odd lying down to try the various mattresses. Especially becos they were on display right next to the escalator (and next to the Talking Hall) in Takashimaya, where there is a LOT of human traffic. Not an experience I'd like to repeat...
The couch from Ikea
Ok I confess. We were about maybe 55-60% decided on a couch way before reno even started. Itz not leather, and itz not fancy. And itz from Ikea.
Our first feedback on the Ikea couch went like this - "A COUCH from IKEA?!" *incredulous look*
Anyway, yesterday we went to Ikea to decide if we wanted the couch, and also what colour. The decision on WHICH couch to get was made quite fast - Karlstad 3 -seater (3-seater refers to Swedish butts; it can seat 4 Asians of average build). The stalling factor was what colour and what fabric for the covers. We initially had our eye on the red-and-white striped one. Beautiful vibrant piece. But our wall is buttercream, and the the orange dining walls are nearby - so a red-and-white striped couch would be, to quote Big, really quite BOOMZ. Our other options were a dark brown, off-white (which was a big no-no for me), and a dark grey.
The dark brown would have been better. But Big, after trying out the material for about 20 min, decided he would rather go with the grey although itz not the best colour. By the way, that is NOT the couch we bought. The material that Big was testing out was on the cushion...So, yes, the couch is from Ikea. It has dark grey fabric covers, very comfy big cushions, and is perfect for flopping on lazy afternoons - as Ikea puts it - made for staying put. You can actually sleep on it without 1) sliding/rolling off 2) getting a stiff neck or back. The only problems are the fabric covers - any major spillage and we'll need to dry-clean it, and Spooky chewing on it. Becos the silly cat really loves fabric.
It'll be in tomorrow!!!!The dining table
Yesterday was a very fruitful afternoon at Ikea. We got the couch, we got the lampshades and 2 standing lamps for the living room. AND we got the dining table & chairs.
We didn't receive any *incredulous look(s)* over the dining table being from Ikea, but then again, we didn't mention this to anyone.
For us, practicality is key. Brands don't really bother us, except if itz electronics or machines. Our dining area isn't very big, but we need to cater for Big's very big (yeah yeah haha) family, for entertaining the Ecosystem (5 gals, 5 significant others, 2 babies and 1 dog), and for my extended family (immediate family 3 + 3 cousins + 1 aunt + 2 spouses + 4 fast-growing kids = too many people in a 3-room flat), so the best we could do was get an extendable table. Which we found in - you guessed it - Ikea. We did look at other furniture places, but the extendable tables available tend to be rather big (without the extension). Ours sits four comfortably without extending.
And itz coming tomorrow too!!!
Whee hee hee woo hooo!
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