Ultimate Kitchen Reno Guide (Part 1) | Self-Designed Neutral Contemporary Home Tour | EP16 HDB BTO
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- This is perhaps our most important episode yet! We didn't expect the kitchen to be so chock full of tips until it ran past 30 minutes. Thus, we've decided to split our Kitchen episode into two videos. This is Part 1 of 2 where we will cover four key topics - (A) how we solved a service-yard hacking issue with this wonderful solution called Cerarl Panels, (B) important design tips for mortar base and carpentry to allow accessibility of kitchen floor traps and pipes, (C) sintered stonetop tips, and (D) our super rare flush-mount sink and explain why you should consider one too.
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⚠️IMPORTANT: This sink takes around 5 to 6 months to arrive from Germany. Only suitable for those who are planning reno ahead of time.
⚠️NOTE: Naming convention for Blanco explained: The number (e.g. 8) means the size of the sink (e.g. 8 means 80cm). The alphabet suffix -F means Flush-Mount and -U means Under-Mount. If it does not have a suffix, it means it is the cheaper Top-Mount version (be careful not to buy the wrong version). There are different sizes of Blanco Dalago -F (e.g. 4.5/5/6/8) and different colours so do take note of the model number prior to engaging Bacera. (e.g. our Blanco Dalago 8F Coffee number is 516645).
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Hi everyone! We have received a surge of DMs on IG regarding our flush-mount sink so we have put together a detailed FAQ on our 🍋LEMON8 here: tinyurl.com/flushmountsink
Don't forget to follow us on 🍋LEMON8 for more bite-sized on-the-go tips and sharing.
None of the videos on LEMON8 or here show how bad the corner is, could you mind sharing? I think none of the local installers here are able to cut a nice rounded corner that matches the radius of the flushmount sink model yet..
@utubedotcom Hello! We showed close ups of the entire stone cut from 14:18 onwards~ It's hand cut so understandably won't be perfect, but we wouldn't generalise and say "none" of the local installers could do it 😅
Really appreciate the effort with the diagrams and how thoroughly y'all went thru your thought process. Thank you for sharing.
Aww thank youuu so much for this sweet comment 🙆♂️🙆♀️ It is always a joy to share with fellow homeowners! 🥰
I totally love you guys. All your videos are really informative, quite unlike most of the reno videos I had seen that are really just there to "show off" rather than help.
Awww we love all of you too!! 🥰🤗 thanks for your support!!
The truckload of tips that you’ve shared throughout your videos is just.. mind blowing! Thank you so, so, much for your generosity and time!
🫶🥲 Thank you! All of this wouldn't be possible without the support and encouragement from fellow/future homeowners like you keeping us going ❤️
So many valuable tips in one video! I absolutely adore your sink and now want to get one too 😍 The countertop to place guests drinks is such a great idea too! Can't wait for part 2 of your video 🤟
Hi Phyllis! Glad you found the sharing valuable! Thanks for giving us a happy boost to start of the weekends and motivation to finish editing Part 2 😀 🥰
Thank you so much! The most useful renovation video. Interior Designers ought to learn from this couple. Great to find IDs that can understand functionality and practicality and combine with luxurious creativity for home owners.
Hello Eunice! Thanks so much for your kind words 😃
Totally love this video, picked up so many useful tips and terms. You guys are a godsend! Can't wait for part 2.
Awww, you made our day!! We are very glad to be able to share and help fellow homeowners 🥰 Stay tuned for Part 2! Hopefully with the " long " weekend, we can edit it by next week 😛
Didn’t know about the mortar base floor trap ideas. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻
Aha we didn't know this too until reno started so hopefully something useful for future homeowners to be aware of! :D
So many details I would've missed out if I didn't watch your videos. Keep up the great work!!!
We're glad it helped! Thanks for your support Jay! 🙏 🥰
Great job! Your home looks great and so high tech!
Aww thank you Vivian!! 🥹🥰
Omg I’m so happy to come across your channel. You have taught me so much I could use all the info in the future when i do buy a new place. Thank you so much 💓
Very detailed insights into kitchen & the rest of the flat renov 👍
Aww thanks for your words of encouragement 🥲 Glad you found it insightful!
wah thanks for this! ive always wondered what are the steps!
You are most welcome!! 🥰
Cerarl Installer here. Definitely Cerarl backsplash before countertop and skirting measurements or installation.
wah.. so detailed. Thank you!
You are most welcome! 🫶
Hi Suakus, your videos are always very informative! Thanks for sharing many useful tips on your renovation journey.
Can I check which vendor did you use for the retractable insects net and how much does it cost? Very keen on getting it over the magnetic ones for convenience!
With regards to the trimming of the sintered top for your induction cooker hob, I have the same experience except that mine is quartz stone. They basically cut a hole and lay the hob over it. No silicone or seal so that you can clean around the edges. Also in case the induction cooker spoil, you can easily change it IF your induction comes with a plug head. If wired into, then you'll have to do extra work to take it off. My induction hob came with a plug head so I made sure I have the correctly rated plug point under my countertop to plug it in.
Hello! This makes so much sense~ Thank you!! 🥰 Ahah we were wondering cos we can hear sandy/crunchy sounds (probably from the cut stone edges) whenever we push down slightly on the hob.
@@thesuakus mine is sealed with the silicon so there would be no moving when cooking.
Really informative & insightful for me especially since I'm looking to look for ID/ contractor for my new BTO.
Especially likes the Backlash panel (Cerarl Panels), Motar Base (appreciate the idea for Floor Traps) & Flush Mount Sink Blanco.
I saw on the link that you shared for Blanco, that they have 2 local distributors listed, why did you end up taking from Bacera?
Hello there! Glad you found it insightful!! 🤩 not sure where you see the 2 local distributors but there is actually more than 100 of them. When we reached out to Blanco, they were not able to help and gave us the full list of distributors to reach out. We wrote to all of them to seek their quotation for the items we wanted and of all those that replied, Bacera gave the best price. We shared more in our Lemon8 post here : tinyurl.com/flushmountsink
the way sledge behid tap get wet really get me. I wish I install foot step paddle for the sink
Yes indeed! Aha what's a foot step paddle?
@@thesuakusI think he meant pedal. I've never seen this in Singapore, but you step on a pedal to operate the tap.
Thanks for the tips . I watched all yr videos at least twice … I’m collecting my keys in July and so clueless cos we are using contractor as no budget for ID.
Thanks for your support 🥰 Aha it's normal to feel clueless. Feel free to DM us on IG anytime if you need some advice or opinions!
I watched 1 episode and hooked up..now watched all the way from the first vid. If dont mind sharing, whats the total cost of everything's? Cos I.JUST.LOVE.EVERYTHING about it.
The electrical wiring works + total of of reno + smart home systems. Love the lights and kitchen the most.
Xx ❤
Hello there!! Aww thank you so much! 🥰 Reading your comment gives us a warm and fuzzy feeling ❤️ We will share the total cost breakdown soon and our smart home series is coming up next! 😃
@@thesuakus keeping my notif on for this ❤
Thank you for sharing. It was very informative and helpful for new home owners like myself. Would you be able to share where you got the cerarl panel from and the price?
Hello! Glad you found it useful 🥰 You can get the Cerarl Panels from Admira and engage one of their installers, or you can get your ID to liaise with them instead (it costs abit more to go through your ID). Each panel costs $400 for us, including installation. For comparison, a sintered stone backsplash of the same size will cost around $1.4k
hi! first time coming across your channel, and love how your kitchen looks! btw regarding installation of the kitchen hob, initially our contractor also told us that it can just be simply laid down on the countertop, but we thought it was strange to do so since there may be a chance of water leaking underneath the hob when we clean our countertop. so we referred to the installation guide of our hob, and it said to use a thin double-sided foam tape to seal the edges. so we got our contractor to buy the tape separately cause they threw it away during installation.
so you might wanna check the installation manual of your hob cause im not sure if it defers between brands. :)
Hello Dennis! Thanks so much for sharing about the Hob! 🥰 Trust it will benefit many readers! Never knew this - what brand is your hob btw? 😀 Tape sounds like a good idea - was thinking of getting something like this: shp.ee/3dc33a5
@@thesuakus oh my hob's brand is EF ef.com.sg/product-category/built-in-hobs/. that tape may work! mine is something like this: www.3m.com.sg/3M/en_SG/p/d/v000091360/, but you wouldn't need something too thick.
Hi, really liked the flush mount setup of the sink! I'm currently doing renovation as well and asked the ID if it could be done. They said that the sintered stone surface thickness is only 12mm and it would not be possible. How did you manage to convince your contractor?
Hi Bernard! Aha throughout our reno journey we realise alot of things they say "cannot be done" but we will research and find evidence that it could be. Now you have our video that you can show them 😇 Otherwise, can find our sintered stone vendor Hua Khian - they should remember our project because it's probably one of their rarer experience
Hi Suakus, do you guys have a video breakdown on your smart home providers and tips and tricks?
Hello! We DIY our smart home (wouldnt recommend anyone to pay $$ to go through a specific "vendor" with their "own system" which defeats the point of an open, integrative smart home (especially with upcoming Matter). Our detailed smart home series will come soon but in the meantime we have showed snippets of them in our Bedroom episode (smart curtains), Living and Dining room episode (sensors, smart lights) and Kitchen Part 2 episode (smart switches, SmartThings doorbell integration etc.) 😃
Hey Sua Kus! Thanks for all these important tips! Can I check if you know the difference between Dalago 8 vs 8F?
Hi Thomas! It's our pleasure 😇 For Blanco naming convention, the number usually refers to the size (e.g. 8 stands for 80cm) and the alphabet "F" stands for Flush Mount. Some models also have "U" which stands for Under Mount 😀
@@thesuakus I see! Thanks for the insight!
Love the blanco sink. I can't seem to find the sink for purchase. Any tips on where we can get hold of it ?
Hello!😃 We share a detailed FAQ on our Lemon8 post description here: s.lemon8-app.com/al/ZwseZdeUQR
Quote {TSK} to Bacera (Arthur at sales@bacera.com.sg / +65 89508190) and enjoy a 15% OFF!
Hi, i love the way you hide the microwave. Do you know what is the name of that open and slide in mechanism? I could not find it at the stores.
Hello! It is called a pocket door :) usually the carpenter helps to customise it but if you don't have a carpenter, you can check with Excel or Spaceweiss
if there's any consolation, for 6:17 Plan B also allow your panels to be replaced easier than Plan A, Should it be scratched or faulty, you dun need to hack the sintered stone to replace them!
Hi, can you share how you managed to do the cut out for integrated soap dispenser? Is it by the sink seller or by the counter top vendor?
Hello! Bacera (our vendor who helped to indent it from Blanco) helped to liaise for the soap dispenser hole to be cut. 😀
were there additional charges everytime u ask to do some modification to carpentry? like in this case make an opening in the box up for the pipes or make shelving from excess/leftover wood?
Hi! Nope, there were no additional charges for all our carpentry requests during installation 😀 they are relatively minor fixes!
Hello, for the flush mount sink, was there any silicon or acrylic glue work done on the inner sintered stone edge where sink was mounted? Or outside at the edge/crevice of the sink and sintered stone?
Else, does food waste / water get stuck/seeped in at that thin boundary of countertop to sink at the flush mount?
Hello! Yes there must be silicon applied at the edges on the sintered stone. The crevices have a thin line of silicon too. You can see the close ups in our Lemon8 post 😃
Hi! Thank u for sharing. Can u know which contractor do u use for your renovation? Thank u
Hello! You are most welcome. You can DM us on IG and we can share our ID.
This vid appeared on my feeds and glad to have found it. I like the practical and no-hype, lack of over-used terms for a change. Wonder why an "ID" rather than a solid contractor to project manage was involved in the first place as HDB does not allow structural changes so scope would not require interior architecture services. The home owners have such a good eye for design and novice solutions around common problems, they could have worked excellently with a good contractor to save being frustrated with an ID that was less innovative than them.
Hello there, thank you so much for your kind words 🥰
Hi, great video. May I know which "vendor" did the kitchen sink soap dispenser cut out, bacera?
Thank you
Hello, thanks for watching! Yes Bacera asked us where to place the soap dispenser cut out and settled that for us :) Might be Blanco side that cuts the hole in Germany
Thanks! Another question, what is the thickness of sintered stone counter top? And is there additional cost to do the flushed mount sink cut out?
HI asking a silly question , for the morta base , after moving in will you all use it ? if no ,why not just seal both of it off ?
Hello! There are no silly questions 😀 You mean the floor traps right? Some owners choose to close one or both off but in our view, we find it important that they are still accessible and functional. Although most modern kitchens don't typically get super wet, it would be important during accidental flooding or leaks in the kitchen.
how much does the whole sink set cost? such a good idea and loved how you guys documented everything
Hello there!! Aww thank you!! You can DM us on IG @thesuakus and we can help share our vendor's current price list :)
I like the backsplash panel, thanks for sharing this option. May i know what colour code and brand is this?
Hello there! It is called Cerarl Panel and you can only get them from Admira Singapore. Our design is not very visible on film but it is called "Breccia Silk" admira.sg/products/fca-1827 You can go down to their showroom to see the big panels and get samples too!
@@thesuakus many thanks for sharing this as I quite headache about what backplash to get!
@@thesuakus Thanks for sharing about the Cerarl - something new to me! Would you be able to share what the pricing is like?
@SimpleLifeSG Hello! Our pleasure 😀 You can liaise with Admira's installers directly and it cost about $350 per panel (including installation). For us, we decided to go through our ID and paid slightly more at $400 per panel. We substituted away our original sintered stone backsplash for the sink side which was $1.4k 😇
Hi good morning. Thank you for sharing. I'm starting to reno my house now. But wondering where can I buy my sink for kitchen and bathroom. Beside the flush mount sink, may I know where you guys bought the rest of the items from?
Hello!! :) most of our bathroom fittings (bowl, basin, shower set) are from Rigel. Taps are from random Lazada sellers!
@@thesuakus thank you for your info & reply :)
Went to Bacera to enquire and the lead time for flush mount sinks is 5 months! Unfortunately I couldn't wait but hope someone finds this helpful.
Hello thanks for sharing Chelsea! Yes it takes some time so not suitable for everyone. We have included this in our detailed Q&A on Lemon8 😀 Good for those who are still reno planning - the sink is one of the last things to be installed and will only be required nearing the end of your reno so you may have more time. We ordered our sink May'22, it was ready for delivery end Aug'22. Our key collection and reno started in Sep'22 and the sink was only needed Dec'22 for measurement and installed in Jan'23.
13:03 sealing the induction to cooker is not required nor recommended so it is easy to lift up for cleaning and servicing. It should come with a rubber strip to stop liquids from seeping into the cabinets underneath.
Thanks for your reply! 😀 Ours didn't come with a rubber strip so we found it a little odd..
if walls and beams are not straight, are these considered as defects and can bsc fix it?
Hi! Uneven walls - yes, we got BSC to come and fix it midway through reno. But they simply eyeball it and plaster until it looks levelled. But there is a limitation because they need to taper it eventually to meet the doorframe (abit hard to explain). So it won't be perfect but just less noticeable (the walls was so uneven until the paint cracked)
Slanted ceilings / beams - they told us they cannot do anything 😅
Hi, was wondering if you could provide some information on the sintered stone top that is used. Brand and name of the pattern etc.
Hello! Our sintered stone is the Arkstone brand from Hua Khian. The design is AX19 Firenza 😀
@@thesuakus Awesome thanks.
Hi , just wondering isit not possible to do flush mount sink with concrete sink support?
Hello! Possible if they could hand cut the concrete easily so that the flush mount sink can rest atop it and be flushed with the countertop.
How much does it cost for the tic-tac toilet window ? So cool !
Hello Joanne 😀 Our ID was very kind to include it for us without extra costs 😇
hi! may i know what kind of theme & colour tone did u guys went for the whole house?
Hello! Ahah we went for a bright, modern look! You can check out our Living Room episode and Walk-in-Wardrobe episode to see more! 😀
hmm does a hood not solve the ventilation problem?
Hi! Not quite, as it is constantly recirculating. Unless your hood is ducted out to the service yard, which we will explain more in Part 2! 😄
hi. whats ur paint color code for the wall panel near the dining area ya?
Hi! The 'feature' wall behind our sofa and our dining banquette is Nippon Paint Mural Piece (NP N 3216 P). The rest of the walls and false ceilings are Intimate White (NP OW 1007 P). 😀
@@thesuakus wow. thanks ya. lov it!
May I know where you get the backsplash. I’ve rewatched but still didn’t get the retail name. My L&C just passed you see😅
Hello! You can get it from Admira (or go through your ID, who would liaise with Admira) and they will also recommend you their preferred installers with the right expertise.😀
@@thesuakus awesome! Thankyou☺️
Hi. Able to share which coy did u use for the ceraral panels?
Hello! I think our vendor is no longer doing it. You will need to get your ID to help liaise with Admira, or contact Admira directly to get their latest list of vendors 😀
@@thesuakus Thanks for the prompt reply! Is the panels still holding up fine? Easy to clean after cooking?
Hi, I have ask Admira for the ceraral installer, they said they don't have contact. Hmm… how do I get the installer for ceraral?
if you don't mind me asking how much did the whole reno including appliances cost and how did you guys finance it? is there any good low interest home reno loan?
Hi again!! Aha we will cover our detailed Reno costs breakdown in an upcoming episode~ we didn't take a home reno loan~
yard上面那道梁，不可以也敲掉吗？
Hello! The beam above the original service yard is not hackable 😐
Most headache and most expensive is reno
Few things u need to know before commiting with any iD
1) they MUST have their own workers
2) they MUST have their own factory for carpentry
A) visit their workshop
B) check on equipments they have so to prove they have all workers needed (eg, tiling tools, electrical , plastering tools, paint , etc etc . If they have their own workers the quality of their recent projects are of same quality as those using sub con because of costing will be changed and there will be quality difference
Most iD will lie to u that it is their own workers, so when u visit u can see their workers with whose company logos … when u visit their previous project normally it is their relative or friends so don’t waste time.
There aren’t much good ID around , but if they lie I think they have already failed in the first part as they have already break your trust for them.
May I ask...
Is the mortar in the kitchen a common practice? Are there alternatives?
Is it to prevent water from mopping wetting the cabinets or is there another function?
Hi! Yes it's to protect carpentry from water damage in the event of flooding, but it also has other benefits like letting your feet stand comfortably when you lean into the countertop. If you have a robo, it will also not collide into the laminate and scratch it.
@@thesuakus Thanks so much for sharing!
It's been a wonderful journey watching your videos and learning things that cannot be found anywhere else online!
@lovynlai8804 Aww glad to be of help!! 🥰 All the best for your reno!!
Would you guys consider being an ID? You do very good research better than most ID and the design of your home was mainly your design
Aww you flatter us! 😇 Aha being an ID ain't easy for sure...managing people and multiple projects all at once. Hopefully with our sharing, we could have greater reach to help future homeowners too.
Just wanted to share an alternative view on the service yard. I stay in 4rm similar kitchen layout to yours. In fact mine is a bit more enclosed i would say. Anw 9 yrs in, i dont close my service yard door wheh i cook but i do close the windows sometimes cos scared oil splatter. I dont have any issues with clothes smelling after i cook (unless its like steak but for that the smell goes through the whole house). I believe the doors n windows itself already help to block off a lot of the odours so thats why.
Hello!! Thanks for sharing 😃🥰
Hi! Are you open to sharing the name of the ID firm and your ID?
This one not AMK right? Some parts of the outside kinda seem like it's my area....
This is Clementi Peaks :)
Hello guys, do u know what is the thickness of your sintered stone kitchen top? Thank u!
Hello! It is 12mm :)
@@thesuakus thanks .. Pek chek liao with our ID..already told him in the beginning that we want flush mount, bought a Boshini sink that is suitable for flush mount, now he said cannot do coz sintered stone is 12mm thick so we compromised and agreed with undermount
@shahir3492 Sorry to hear that! Ya, flush mount is not very commonly documented and done so alot of people have been telling us that their ID is not sure how... 🙃
Love your videos! Can share the hood installer contact?
Hello! Thanks for your support 😀 sure, can trouble you to DM us on IG? Thank you!
Hi, may i know your installer for the Cerarl panels. Planning to get it installed in my kitchen. Can i have the contact?
Hello! You can reach out to Admira for their latest list of active, recommended installers 😀
How much was the hacking of the service yard walls?
Hello! We don't have the breakdown but hacking of our service yard, bedroom wall and floor, bathroom doors and fittings sum up to about 1.8k
Could you share with us which contractor did you both engaged?
Hello! You can DM us on IG @thesuakus for our ID firm
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care to share the electrical cost?
Hi! Our electricals cost about 4k. We also share the breakdown per unit cost in our Electricals episode 😀
My i know the carpenter ? I cannot find in the description 😢
Hello, we wanted to know too but they chose not to disclose unfortunately..
Hi. Can u recommend the person who do the hood. I need him to help me to solve what your parent is going through. 😂
Hello! Aha our hood installer is Mr Ong from Ong Gas. Though he wasn't the one who helped the parents, I'm sure he could. You can check them out at www.onggas.com/
taobao alot of flush mount sinks why u all never find on taobao
Sink quality is important and we wanted one with very clear video instructions on how to install it.😀 Blanco publishes these videos so it's easier to explain to ID and contractors
Hi! Can pm contact of the cerarl panel contractor?
Hello there! You can DM us on Instagram @thesuakus and we can share the Cerarl installer we used. There were only about 3 of them in Singapore and 1 of them said he had no manpower so probably only have two options and went with the cheaper one.
HDB Flat , keep it simple 😅
Home, make it comfortable 😅
Mosaic his middle finger 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ahaha thanks for being the first to comment about Sam's lame edit! 😆
@@thesuakus i see the mosaic i laugh die. 😂😂😂
Hi may I have your malaysia carpentry contractor contact?
Hello! We want to find out too but unfortunately they are not able to share due to contractual (?) arranagements with the ID.