Things to take note during Renovation

1. choose those flat gloosy wall tiles for kitchen for easy maintenance & u will able to use those "s ucker" hooks onto the wall.

2. white homogenous floor tiles are nice to look at bt the pointing (grouts) in between the tiles will tends to get yellowish & dirty easier. this will spoil the whole look of the whole tiles. so try to choose beige or colour floor tiles for easier maintenance.

3. install surround sound cable 1st even if u dun own a home threatre system. the cable wont cost u $15, juz get ur electrician to hook up for u free when they are doin ur wiring.

4. install a power point near the main door, if u intend to install a surveillance camera outside ur door.

5. try to avoid the use of halogen lamps, one halogen bulb consume abt 5 times mre power than a PLC light.

6. choose a water resistant laminating flooring (ask ur contractor for mre detail).

7. never install a ceiling fan underneath the lighting. the light will flicker & it's bad for ur eyes. try combine lightbox for the lights, if u want to use ceiling fan.

8. try to plan ahead of the electrical appliances u will be putting so that u can tell ur electrican on the location of the power points u wan.

9. if u changing the doors, solid doors will hv a better sound proof than a classic door. of cse the cost is also higher.

10. if u changing the windows, try to use sliding window, it's easier to open & close than casement windows. also when it's raining, if u left the casement window open, the rain water will hit the window & splash into the room. sliding window has less prob on this.

11. ask for spare paints fm contractor after the reno, so that u can touch up urself in the future. most contr will give the spare paints & tiles to the owner.

12) If u r thinkin of doing solid top 4 kitchen cabinet, can try granite top cos it is more durable n scratch-resistant. The price may fluctuate due 2 market demand but it may sometime be cheaper than solid top. Check out wif ur contractor.

13) Solid board for kitchen cabinet door is preferable as it is harder n more durable.

14) Sliding doors 4 wardrobe is preferable to hinged door cos it saves space.

15) Secret compartment/s for ur valuables can be incorporated in ur wardrobe or kitchen cabinet.