The unit that we opted for was meant for SERS aka the smaller type of the 4B R unit, which is sort of equivalent to the older HDB 3BR units. So we had to think of ways to make our BTO look and feel bigger than it is! 😂 Here’s what we did: 👀 1. Layout Changes + Hack Walls ☀️ We switched the p

We decided not to fully overhaul our bathrooms since the HDB sanitary fittings, shower heads and WC bowls were still fairly decent. The only built-in addition we made was a bottom vanity in the master bathroom to keep costs under control. 💰 Bathroom costs at a glance: • MBR bathroom vanity – $

✨ I’d say it looks pretty aesthetic for a 15 mins meal that required minimal preparation. Needless to say, our bowls were wiped clean in under 10 mins 😭🍚 You might be wondering - where did we get the Unagi? It’s actually a ready-made frozen product from Sheng Siong! 🤪 This is my 2nd purchase. I

A big HELLO 👋🏻 to those who are new here — and a warm welcome from us 😊 For those who’ve been following along, you’re probably familiar with our house layout. One of the biggest layout changes we made was swapping the living room and office zones. That decision gave us a slanted feature wall, whic

We know of homeowners who spent a few hundred dollars engaging companies to carry out defect checks. Our estate Telegram group was also filled with contacts and recommendations. Honestly, if you’re planning to do a fair amount of renovation works anyway, it may not be necessary to pay for a ver

Hehe this is a lengthy one. Let’s get right into the points, shall we? 🤭✨ PS: We also saved on the groom’s outfit (FOC army number 1 uniform) and we also did our own reception table decor. Too many items to mention hence I left those out. 👉🏻👈🏻 1️⃣ Skip the wedding planner 💰 Savings: $3,000

Hello everyone! I’ve been wanting to do this comparison series ✨ This or That ✨ for quite some time. Having lived at my mum’s (relatively new) place for the past 2.5 years, I believe I’m able to give a realistic personal review on the different electrical appliances vs the ones that we have in our

I have been stoked about doing this post because I feel we’re giving everyone a glimpse into something private 🤣 Our relationship with food is very personal hahaha. We really buy these items all the time - legit our necessities. It’ll be epic if you have also been buying these items too 😂😂 Let us k

Just sharing some of the steps we took after designing our home in SketchUp. I wanted to show a glimpse of the amount of prep work that happened behind the scenes before renovation even started 😮‍💨 Lots of spreadsheets, comparisons and planning — pretty intense Excel sessions LOL. We compared 5–

Choosing materials is honestly one of the most exciting parts of designing your own home. It’s where you get to bring your vision to life — matching colours, textures and finishes to create a space that truly feels like yours. ✨ Fun fact: We self-designed our own home using SketchUp before bring

Today’s topic is a little different — kicking off our Baby Essentials / Home Essentials series. This will probably resonate with parents-to-be or anyone looking for practical baby gift ideas 🎁 One thing social media doesn’t always show? Most homes with babies are… not pristine 😆 We definitely hi

Hello! It’s time for a proper “reno regrets” post after living in the home for a while. Honestly, some of these were small misses during planning, but they affect daily life more than we expected. Sharing this in hopes future homeowners can avoid making the same mistakes. 🍳 Kitchen 1️⃣ Insuffic

Hi, Sherry and Ash here 👋🏻 Welcome to our two-part Smart Home Automation sharing 😎 ✨ In part 1, we shared about the appliances and fittings which we have bought from online and brick and mortar stores. You may skip to the bottom of the post to see the items + cost. ✨ In part 2, we will share

Hi, Sherry and Ash here 👋🏻 Welcome to our two-part Smart Home Automation sharing 😎 ✨ In part 1, we will be sharing about the appliances and fittings which we have bought from online and brick and mortar stores. You may skip to the bottom of the post to see the items + cost. ✨ In part 2, we w

🙋🏻‍♀️ I think we managed to cut our home reno by half by choosing to replace some built-in carpentry with loose and affordable items. Initially I wanted matching TV console and sideboard from either Castlery, Commune or some scandi company because they looked very aesthetic but they were kind out o

Hi there! Sherry here 🙋🏻‍♀️ 🩷 Today I’ll be sharing how we utilise SketchUp (Pro version) to design our house and how we package it to get quotation from contractors/builders. We went thru 3 rounds of design change but the first set was what we used to get the base quotation. Over the years of

Welcome to Our Home! 👋 Hi everyone! We’re happy to be here on Lemon8. Welcome to our Self-Designed Home 🏠 Follow us as we share details of our design process, budgeting, tips & tricks, Smart Home automation and more with you. 🤗 Our family of three just moved into our BTO in Clementi Pea