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Ideal House versus Vegas Interior Design

(obviously happened quite a while ago)
I’ve just received my letter of approval for the transaction of the flat! I’m mad happy and relieved.

I’m so close to the end now. And that also means I need to pay a deposit and confirm the interior design company that I am going with.

Within a week of attending my 1st HDB appointment, CL from Vegas Interior gave me a follow up call.

She is from one of the 2 ID companies that I shortlisted so naturally I was happy to hear from her. Points are of course given for follow ups.

I’m just back from a meeting with her. I expected myself to sign the contract with her. I suppose she expected herself to sign the contract as well.

But I didn’t.

Perhaps I’ll help myself make a decision better if I articulate the pros and cons of Vegas and Ideal House.

Notes:
– Charges 7% GST (freaking BIG negative point because 7% translates to 2K for me)
– Overall quote is $2,000 higher than Ideal House. That means, comparing apple to apple, Vegas’s costing is $4K more expensive than Ideal House.
– People say $4k is not a lot when it comes to renovation. But ask yourself, what can 4K buy you in your new house?
– CL’s EQ is damn good. I believe she is able to manage her subcon/workers efficiently. But JY is better somehow. His EQ is as good as a guy can get with other guys. He speaks hokkien well, he calls them all brother… and I’ve heard him conversing on the phone (with who I assume is his worker) and he seems to be able to get the job done.
– CL as a girl seems to be able to bond better with me than JY who is a guy and we all know how clueless guys are to girls! Haha!
– JY is highly recommended in forums. CL and Vegas is nowhere to be found on the internet sphere. I tried asking for opinions and no one responded.
– Based on gut feel, I think CL would take more pride in her design than JY would. But that doesn’t really make that big an impact on my decision.
– JY is more easy going on the nitty gritty. If I say I want to choose a more expensive tile, JY would see if he can absorb it. CL would add on to the cost.
– I brought up the issue on kitchen worktop space for appliances. JY was more creative in his proposal to address the issue.

In the end, I chose to go with…

JY from Ideal House. Did you guess it correctly? :)

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  1. Shingo T
    December 15, 2009 / 8:19 am

    Renovation.

    One of the many headaches we have in life. Good thing is that it's not something we do everyday.

    Phew.

  2. Ju Ann
    December 15, 2009 / 11:37 am

    But its fun still! :)

  3. chrisau
    December 21, 2009 / 11:17 am

    woah… renovating your flat! Have a good time!

  4. Ju Ann
    December 22, 2009 / 5:23 am

    thks chris :)