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ORIENTAL
CHIC
WHAT’S INSIDE
CONTENTS
P32
LIGHTS
FANTASTIC
P54
OPEN SPACE
LUXURY
CONTENTS
PROJECTS
P10
2ND PHASE DESIGN
Midcentury Modern Marvel
P12
ADD SPACE DESIGN PTE LTD
Warm Contemporary Spaces
P14
ARTREND DESIGN PTE LTD
Oriental Chic
P16
CISEERN BY DESIGNER
FURNISHINGS
Luxe Living
P18
D’TRENZO INTERIOR PTE LTD
Sleek And Sweet
P20
INNER VIEW DESIGN &
CONTRACTS PTE LTD
Built In Brilliance
P22
LUCK ANN CONSTRUCTION
AND RENOVATION
Patterned Spaces
P34
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SPACE LUXURY
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PATTERNED
SPACES
P24
INSPIRE ID GROUP
Textured Play
P26
IMAGE CREATIVE DESIGN
PTE LTD
Colour Punctuation
P28
IMPRESS 21 DESIGN
AND BUILD
Built-in Beauty
P30
RENOZONE INTERIOR
DESIGN HOUSE
Scandinavian Cool
P32
U-HOME INTERIOR DESIGN
Mix And Match Styles
P34
UNIMAX CREATIVE
Open-Space Luxury
P36
WEIKEN.COM INTERIOR
DESIGN PTE LTD
Contemporary Comforts
P38
VEGAS INTERIOR DESIGN PTE LTD
Contemporary Immaculate
P40
ONE DESIGN WERKZ PTE LTD
Lights Fantastic
P42
WING KHIONG RENOVATION
& TRADING
White is Might
P44
HOON HOE BROTHERS
RENOVATION & TRADING
Hoon Hoe Brothers
P46
REZT N RELAX INTERIOR
Hip Hangout
P48
SKY CREATION DESIGN GROUP
Sky Creation
P50
I - LOGIC CONCEPTS PTE LTD
Asian Contemporary
P52
BENG KEH DESIGN PTE LTD
Clean Contemporary
PROJECTS
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Livingroom
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TEXTURED
PLAY
LIGHTS
FANTASTIC
P32
BUILT IN
BRILLIANCE
P54
054
open-space luxury
EDITORIAL
P13
QUICK BATHROOM MAKEOVERS
P21
REVAMP YOUR KITCHEN EASILY
P30
LIVING ROOM CHECKLIST
P40
DESIGNING YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE
P52
EASY BEDROOM UPDATES
P56
THE BASICS OF CONTEMPORARY
SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN
P57
DECOR TIPS FOR NEWBIES
P60
10 AROMATHERAPY OILS FOR
YOUR HOME
P54
P71
ITTY BITTY WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR HOME
WITHOUT BLOWING YOUR BUDGET
P72
YOUR STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO
RENOVATING YOUR KITCHEN
LIGHTS
FANTASTIC
P74
GUIDE TO MATTRESS SHOPPING
P76
JAZZ UP SMALL SPACES IN
12 EASY WAYS
P54
OPEN
SPACE
LUXURY
TEXTURED
PLAY
P54
P86
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR
COOLING APPLIANCES
P87
DESIGN IDEAS THAT WILL MAKE
YOU WANT TO START BUILDING
A HOME GYM
P18
BED-UCATION: 13 BED STYLES
YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM
P19
12 CLEVER WAYS YOU CAN
USE YOUR ATTIC
P20
DESIGN QS ANSWERED IN
20 WORDS OR LESS
P21
50 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR HOME
GARDENING
P22
BRIGHT LIGHTS: LIGHT FIXTURES
FOR YOUR HOME
CONTENTS
P24
6 WAYS TO USE RED IN YOUR SPACE
P25
MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK HAPPY
ADVISORY/ADVERTORIAL
P26
MY NICE HOME GALLERY
By Housing Development Board
P27
THINK GREEN FROM THE START
By City Gass
P28
RENOVATING YOUR
HOME-SWEET-HOME
By CaseTrust
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SAFE RENOVATION WITHOUT
COMPROMISING BUILDIND SAFETY
By Building & Construction Safety
“A warm, neutral palette
makes the urban space look
more pleasant and homey.”
“These rooms designed by
Impress 21 show that built-in
cabinetry, closets, and other
furnishings actually make
small spaces more efficient.”
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GUIDE TO HOME ERGONOMICS
P79
DOS AND DON’TS OF BUDGETING
FOR YOUR RENOVATION
P23
GET GRITTY: HOW TO DO
INDUSTRIAL
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RCMA MEMBERS DIRECTORY
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MESSAGE
MESSAGE MESSAGE FROM FROM MR TAN MR TAN CHIM CHIM HOON HOON
PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT SINGAPORE SINGAPORE RENOVATION RENOVATION
CONTRACTORS CONTRACTORS AND MATERIAL AND MATERIAL SUPPLIERS SUPPLIERS ASSOCIATION,
RCMAASSOCIATION, RCMA
新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会
(RCMA)
陈 振 云 会 长 献 词
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Case-Trust RCMA home design book reminds us that the biggest
investment in our hurried pace of life, is none other than owning and
living in a pleasant, warm and comfortable home. In Singapore, where
land price is in term of an inch of land is an inch of gold, it can be said
owning a small house needs a big investment. According to each own
individual condition, the house can be simply or lavishly decorated.
But house renovation disputes cannot be allowed to occur to cause
material damage, mental distress, etc., thereby resulting in consumers
and renovation contractors being engaged in unpleasant situations.
In recent years, in tandem with the boom in public and private housing
development, renovation contractors sprung up everywhere. Inevitably,
not all renovation contractors are of quality. Consumers Association
of Singapore (CASE) data show that, renovation complaints increased
year by year and also declined in certain years. Some of the complaints
made were due to contractors not fulfilling the contract, as well as
some customers have high service requirements and felt customer
service was unsatisfactory.
Singapore Renovation Contractors and Material Suppliers Association
(RCMA) is actively pursuing a timely solution to this problem, in
co-operation with government agencies such as HDB, BCA and
the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE). CASE and RCMA
have established CaseTrust -RCMA Accreditation Scheme for the
renovation industry, to be followed a series of measures, which include
implementation of a renovation performance bond scheme. Lack of
information is identified as one of the reasons causing the problem.
Hence, consumer education and engagement, as this home design
book is, is the result of our improvement effort.
1960s, after Singapore Government implemented its public housing
policy, renovation industry came into being in Singapore. Singapore’s
public housing, has accumulated 50 years of experience in design
and functionality innovation, winning the admiration, reputation and
appreciation of the world. Singapore’s public housing facilities design
and consulting have gone out and achieved international operations,
secured contract projects in several countries, creating jobs and
income for Singaporeans. Singapore renovation industry after 50
years of history is tempered, has the gene to reach out of Singapore,
but did not exploit this opportunity. In 2015 Budget, the Government
encourages SMEs to explore the path of internationalization, which
is worthy of exploration by Singapore renovation contractors and
RCMA.
RCMA was founded more than 20 years ago. We appreciate the
quiet and persistent effort and contribution and dedication of former
presidents and other predecessors such as Mr Lim Ah Bah, Ang Chee
Guan, PBM, Lim Long Huat, Tan Boon Sang, and Chua Chwee Chiok.
We follow on and renew their spirit, adapt to the requirements of time
and adhere to promote the effectiveness of the association activities,
as previously mentioned, to attract new members, especially young
design and renovation entrepreneurs to join RCMA to become the
next generation of successors.
RCMA’s vision is to unite all Singapore renovation contractors, be
progressive for continuous improvement and build pleasant homes
in a harmonious society. The association’s success is the success of
Singapore renovation industry.
会 长 献 词
Case-Trust-RCMA 居 家 设 计 特 辑 彷 如 在 提 醒 匆 忙 步 伐 的 我
们 , 人 生 最 大 的 投 资 莫 过 于 拥 有 和 居 住 在 一 个 赏 心 悦 目 , 温
暖 舒 适 的 家 。 在 新 加 坡 寸 土 尺 金 , 可 以 说 是 小 房 子 大 投 资 。
按 个 人 条 件 , 房 子 的 装 修 可 繁 可 简 , 但 不 能 因 装 修 纠 纷 , 发
生 物 质 损 失 , 精 神 上 的 困 扰 等 , 令 消 费 者 和 装 修 承 包 商 都 不
愉 快 的 情 况 。
这 几 年 随 着 公 共 与 私 人 住 屋 蓬 勃 发 展 , 装 修 承 包 商 如 雨 后 春
笋 到 处 林 立 , 难 免 从 业 者 素 质 参 差 不 齐 。 消 协 数 据 显 示 , 跟
装 修 有 关 的 投 诉 逐 年 上 升 , 也 有 下 降 。
大 部 分 投 诉 , 有 些 是 业 者 没 有 履 行 合 约 , 以 及 客 户 对 服 务 要
求 过 高 而 不 满 意 。 新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 (RCMA) 正 积 极 推
行 及 时 的 解 决 问 题 的 方 案 , 配 合 政 府 机 构 如 HDB,BCA 和 新
加 坡 消 费 者 协 会 (CASE) 等 建 立 消 协 - 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 保 证
标 志 鉴 定 计 划 (CaseTrust-RCMA Accreditation Scheme) 一
系 列 措 施 , 信 息 不 对 称 也 是 造 成 问 题 的 原 因 之 一 。 所 以 消 费
者 教 育 和 互 动 , 如 这 本 居 家 设 计 特 辑 就 是 我 们 的 这 个 计 划 的
成 果 。
有 知 识 的 消 费 者 , 除 了 参 阅 装 修 图 纸 和 听 取 承 包 商 的 说 明 ,
还 能 清 楚 说 出 他 们 自 己 的 要 求 , 或 详 细 向 承 包 商 沟 通 , 清 楚
了 解 各 种 装 修 材 料 , 用 料 的 颜 色 和 效 果 , 装 修 程 序 等 , 更 了
解 承 包 商 的 行 业 历 史 和 经 验 , 行 业 关 系 和 有 没 有 解 决 纠 纷 的
适 当 渠 道 , 避 免 发 生 不 必 要 的 问 题 。
新 加 坡 的 公 共 住 屋 , 累 积 50 多 年 的 经 验 , 设 计 和 功 能 推 陈 出
新 , 赢 得 世 界 的 羡 慕 , 美 誉 和 赞 赏 。
新 加 坡 的 公 共 住 屋 设 施 设 计 和 咨 询 已 走 出 去 , 实 现 国 际 化 运
作 , 在 多 个 国 家 承 揽 工 程 项 目 , 为 新 加 坡 创 造 工 作 机 会 和 收
入 。 新 加 坡 装 修 业 经 过 50 多 年 历 史 也 是 千 锤 百 炼 , 有 走 出 去
的 基 因 , 但 并 未 发 挥 这 个 机 会 。 今 年 2015 年 预 算 案 , 政 府 鼓
励 中 小 企 业 探 讨 国 际 化 路 径 , 值 得 装 修 同 业 和 新 加 坡 装 修 同
业 商 联 会 研 究 探 讨 。
新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 成 立 于 1980 年 , 在 林 亚 峇 , 洪 静 源
PBM, 林 隆 发 , 陈 文 献 , 和 蔡 水 石 等 前 辈 , 前 会 长 无 私 奉 献 ,
默 默 耕 耘 后 , 我 们 继 续 发 扬 他 们 的 精 神 , 适 应 时 代 的 要 求 ,
坚 持 推 进 如 之 前 提 到 的 实 效 会 务 , 吸 引 更 多 新 会 员 , 尤 其 年
轻 装 修 业 企 业 家 加 入 , 成 为 下 一 代 的 接 班 人 。
我 们 的 愿 景 是 团 结 同 业 , 与 时 具 进 , 为 社 会 建 设 和 谐 , 愉 悦
的 家 园 。 新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 与 新 加 坡 装 修 业 是 命 运 共 同
体 。 新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 的 成 功 就 是 新 加 坡 装 修 业 的 成
功 。
新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 将 迈 入 第 35 个 年 头 , 我 们 满 怀 喜 悦 与
憧 憬 。 今 天 , 我 们 来 到 分 水 岭 另 一 个 里 程 碑 。 新 加 坡 装 修 同
业 商 联 会 是 所 有 装 修 承 包 商 不 可 或 缺 的 一 部 份 。 它 犹 如 一 副
拼 图 , 每 一 个 会 员 就 是 拼 图 里 的 一 个 小 片 , 把 自 己 那 一 片 放
进 去 , 就 完 美 无 缺 。 它 犹 如 一 个 聚 宝 盒 , 凝 聚 着 每 一 个 人 的
智 慧 与 诚 意 , 凝 聚 着 大 家 的 团 结 与 包 容 , 凝 聚 着 大 家 对 装 修
事 业 和 生 活 的 追 求 。 还 不 是 会 员 的 , 请 常 惦 念 , 成 为 我 们 的
一 份 子 。
Consumers need knowledge, in addition to seeing drawings and
listening to renovation contractor presentations, to be able to tell their
contractors, clearly what they want. Or they should carry out detailed
communication with the Contractor, to get a clear understanding of
different decoration materials, material colors, processes and final
effects etc., a better understanding of the history and experience of
their contractors, trade relations and whether is there proper channels
to resolve disputes to avoid unnecessary problems.
CASE and RCMA signed a memorandum of understanding in August
2014, to carry out gradual implementation of Case-Trust RCMA
Accreditation Scheme and Renovation Performance Bond, moving
towards the establishment of a just, reasonable and reliable ecosystem
is like injecting a clear stream of flowing water into the renovation
industry to enhance the renovation industry quality level, reduce or
even stop renovation disputes, build consumer confidence and assure
consumers that their legitimate rights and interests are protected.
Singapore renovation industry is one of the industry leaders. Since the
RCMA will be entering its 30 years. We are filled with joy and longing.
Today, we come to another milestone in the watershed. RCMA is
an indispensable part of all renovation contractors. It is like a zig
saw puzzle, where each member is a small piece of the puzzle, put
himself into it, the puzzle is perfect. It is like a treasure box, where
everyone’s wisdom and sincerity is gathered and united for solidarity
and tolerance, cohesion to make a good and meaningful renovation
career and life pursuits. If you are not a member yet, please do often
feel missed out, and become part of us.
Taking this occasion, on behalf of RCMA, I wish house owners and
consumers, successful renovation on their upcoming renovation to
achieve a pleasant and comfortable home.
I also commend and extend our sincere thanks and best wishes to
the hard work of the old and new management committee members
and staff!
Mr Tan Chim Hoon
President
新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 与 消 协 (CASE) 合 作 , 双 方 于 2014
年 8 月 签 署 谅 解 备 忘 录 , 逐 步 推 行 Case-Trust-RCMA
Accreditation Scheme 及 Renovation Performance Bond( 装 修 履
约 保 证 金 ), 就 是 朝 向 建 立 公 正 合 理 , 可 信 赖 的 装 修 业 生 态 系
统 迈 进 , 往 装 修 业 里 注 入 一 股 清 流 活 水 , 提 升 装 修 业 质 量 水
平 , 减 少 甚 至 制 止 装 修 纠 纷 , 让 消 费 者 放 心 , 他 们 的 合 理 权
益 得 到 保 障 。
新 加 坡 装 修 业 是 业 界 的 领 先 者 之 一 。 自 1960 年 代 , 新 加 坡 政
府 推 行 公 共 住 屋 政 策 后 , 装 修 行 业 就 在 新 加 坡 应 运 而 生 。
借 此 Case-Trust-RCMA 居 家 设 计 特 辑 创 刊 之 际 , 我 代 表 新 加
坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 向 即 将 装 修 房 子 的 屋 主 , 消 费 者 , 祝 愿 他
们 装 修 过 程 圆 满 愉 快 , 住 进 美 丽 舒 适 的 新 家 。
我 也 谨 向 辛 勤 工 作 新 旧 理 事 们 , 职 工 表 示 诚 挚 的 感 谢 并 致 以
最 美 好 祝 愿 !
陈 振 云
会 长
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MESSAGE
MESSAGE
MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE MR LIM FROM AH MR BAHTAN CHIM HOON
HONORARY ADVISOR, PRESIDENT SINGAPORE SINGAPORE RENOVATION
CONTRACTORS CONTRACTORS AND MATERIAL AND SUPPLIERS MATERIAL ASSOCIATION,
SUPPLIERS
RCMA ASSOCIATION, RCMA
MESSAGE FROM MDM MARK FONG YEE
HONORARY TREASURER, SINGAPORE RENOVATION
CONTRACTORS AND MATERIAL SUPPLIERS ASSOCIATION,
RCMA
新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 成 立 于 1980 年 1 月 。 转 眼 间 已 三 十 五
年 了 。 理 事 会 决 定 与 消 费 人 协 会 共 同 推 出 “ 装 修 商 名 册 ”, 让
消 费 者 有 更 好 选 择 。
消 费 者 在 找 装 修 商 遇 上 什 么 问 题 ? 消 费 者 在 装 修 问 题 上 最 大
困 难 是 什 么 ?
最 大 的 困 难 是 不 知 道 该 找 那 家 装 修 公 司 为 他 们 装 修 ? 如 果 找
到 一 家 不 称 职 的 公 司 , 搞 到 去 消 协 、 法 庭 , 劳 心 劳 力 , 甚 至
新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 荣 誉 顾 问
洪 静 源 ,PBM 敬 上
蒙 受 金 钱 、 时 间 损 失 。 要 搬 又 不 能 , 不 搬 又 不 可 以 , 后 悔 已
来 不 及 了 , 其 中 滋 味 只 有 过 来 人 才 亲 身 体 会 。
本 会 乃 一 “ 专 业 装 修 团 体 ”, 旗 下 会 员 都 是 装 修 行 业 中 的 佼 佼
者 。 倘 若 在 装 修 过 程 中 有 任 何 过 失 , 任 何 不 符 合 行 规 之 处 ,
或 欺 骗 顾 客 之 嫌 , 请 向 本 理 事 会 投 诉 。 本 会 将 采 取 行 动 到 现
场 视 察 , 以 鉴 定 双 方 的 谁 是 谁 非 ? 施 工 过 程 中 的 问 题 在 那
里 ? 以 保 障 屋 主 应 得 到 的 利 益 。
Mr Lim Ah Bah
RCMA Honorary Advisor
On the occasion of the publication of Case-Trust-RCMA Home
Design Book, I, as the Honorary Secretary of Singapore
Renovation Contractors and Material Suppliers Association
(RCMA), extend my very best wishes to all new home owners
and owners renovating their houses, a happy and successful
renovation process and staying and living in a beautiful and
comfortable home.
I have been Honorary Secretary of RCMA for a long time and
publication of this home design book and the value it represents,
is of a great significance to Singapore renovation industry.
In the past ten years, we have implemented programs to
improve the quality and management level of Singapore
renovation industry, and has made some considerable progress
in our common struggle.
In the present era of mobile Internet and social networking,
people are inter-connected in real-time. Social forces should be
harnessed to expose those businesses and persons who deliver
sloppy work and poor quality of service, including those who
use deceptive advertising, such as ridiculously low price and socalled
it promotional price and then hard sold and coerced them
signing ridiculously high priced contracts and packages. These
black sheeps shall be identified and stayed on social media as
bad record companies and operators with contractual disputes.
However, the Singapore Renovation Contractors and Material
Suppliers Association has many things remained to be done:
We attach great importance to the problem of succession. RCMA
continues to introduce new programs and in cooperation with
partners, provide useful and appropriate support to members to
meet the evolving needs as well as help members transformed.
We work with the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) to
develop and implement the following two programs:
This is what we must continue to do in order to achieve success.
All this needs a succession of leaders. Fortunately, the majority
of current management committee members are in their
youthful prime. They should be prepared to take over at the
inevitable moment. Their readiness is right and they will show
brilliant results.
新 加 坡 正 处 于 经 济 重 组 的 艰 难 过 程 中 , 任 何 行 业 都 必 须 因 应
人 口 与 科 技 带 来 的 时 代 变 迁 与 要 求 , 积 极 改 革 创 新 , 追 求 永
远 不 变 , 经 济 重 组 所 追 求 的 生 产 力 目 标 , 到 达 新 的 平 衡 境
界 。
我 作 为 新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 荣 誉 顾 问 , 很 欣 慰 知 晓 本 届
理 事 会 抓 住 历 史 性 契 机 , 与 消 协 (CASE-TRUST) 落 实 重 要 共
识 , 推 动 装 修 业 不 断 向 前 发 展 。 双 方 保 持 积 极 交 往 的 势 头 ,
更 加 紧 密 地 对 接 各 自 发 展 战 略 , 实 现 装 修 业 在 更 高 质 量 水 平
上 的 运 作 , 积 极 扩 大 对 装 修 承 包 商 的 影 响 力 , 加 强 装 修 业
界 专 业 管 理 , 自 律 的 能 力 , 朝 着 更 加 公 正 合 理 的 交 易 方 向 发
展 , 让 消 费 者 放 心 , 安 心 , 他 们 的 合 理 合 法 的 权 益 得 到 法 律
保 障 。
• 2015 年 即 将 实 施 CaseTrust RCMA Accreditation Scheme for
renovation industry ( 消 协 - 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 保 证 标 志 鉴 定
计 划 )。
• 2015 年 即 将 实 施 Performance Bond Scheme ( 装 修 定 金 保
险 )。
2015 年 即 将 实 施 的 以 上 两 项 计 划 , 对 装 修 承 包 商 与 消 费 者 之
间 的 关 系 发 展 创 造 有 利 条 件 。 我 相 信 两 项 计 划 落 实 后 , 新 加
坡 装 修 业 必 定 提 升 到 更 高 的 水 平 。
我 也 很 高 兴 看 到 , 多 位 属 于 青 壮 年 的 装 修 业 企 业 家 , 高 层 管
理 人 员 加 入 了 本 届 理 事 会 。 我 希 望 他 们 三 十 而 立 , 新 加 坡 装
修 同 业 商 联 会 成 立 30 多 年 来 , 始 终 秉 持 创 会 宗 旨 , 团 结 带 领
广 大 装 修 商 , 大 力 促 进 装 修 商 与 消 费 者 关 系 发 展 , 关 心 支 持
我 国 的 经 济 社 会 建 设 , 积 极 投 身 于 会 务 和 社 会 公 益 事 业 , 维
护 装 修 商 与 消 费 者 权 益 , 传 承 和 弘 扬 新 加 坡 文 化 , 取 得 了 一
个 又 一 个 成 绩 , 成 为 大 多 装 修 商 的 一 面 旗 帜 。
• to be implemented in 2015: CaseTrust RCMA Accreditation
Scheme for the renovation industry
• to be implemented in 2015: Performance Bond Scheme
The goal is to upgrade the renovation industry ‘s quality and
management level and reduce renovation disputes, so that
consumers be assured that their legitimate rights and renovation
deposits are protected.
I say thank you to all my fellow committee members, RCMA
members, officials of government agencies, customers and
administrators of public institutions for giving me full support
and encouragement in this difficult but very excited ten years
让 我 们 排 除 万 难 , 同 甘 共 苦 , 迎 来 今 日 与 未 来 的 辉 煌 。 我 感
谢 创 会 先 辈 们 以 及 历 届 理 事 会 的 领 袖 前 辈 的 无 私 付 出 。
In addition to institutional protection, it is also very important
that consumers know who are the black sheeps of the industry.
I wish forever prosperity to the people of Singapore. Wish
Singapore be eternal forever!
谨 此 祝 愿 新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 向 成 功 与 胜 利 迈 进 。
洪 静 源
新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会
Madam Mary Mark
麥 鳳 儀
Honorary Treasurer, RCMA
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PROJECTS
warm
contemporary
spaces
Black lines emphasise horizontal space as well as ceiling
height, and along with brick accented walls,
add textural interest to the space
ARTREND
DESIGN
PTE LTD
Beautifully furnished in a sophisticated industrial style, this home designed by Sky Creation
exudes plenty of style, warmth, and modern conveniences, despite its use of raw organic
materials. Warm wood is used throughout via flooring, as well as some pieces of furniture.
Black lines emphasise horizontal space as well as ceiling height, and along with brick accented
walls, add textural interest to the space. Iconic midcentury modern pieces of furniture provide a
touch of vintage without looking too dated, and in fact give an overall effect of cool comfort
and style.
Blk 22, Woodlands Link #04-13 Woodland East Ind. Est, (S)738734
• T 6756 7783 • F 6756 7789
• info@artrend.com.sg
• www.artrend.com.sg
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PROJECTS
contemporary
immaculate
Black lines emphasise horizontal space as well as ceiling
height, and along with brick accented walls,
add textural interest to the space
Beautifully furnished in a sophisticated
industrial style, this home designed by
Sky Creation exudes plenty of style,
warmth, and modern conveniences,
despite its use of raw organic materials.
Warm wood is used throughout via
flooring, as well as some
pieces of furniture.
Black lines emphasise horizontal space
as well as ceiling height, and along
with brick accented walls, add textural
interest to the space. Iconic midcentury
modern pieces of furniture provide a
touch of vintage without looking too
dated, and in fact give an overall effect
of cool comfort and style.
REZT &
RELAX
INTERIOR
A CaseTrust Accredited Company
33 Ubi Avenue 3, #02-09, Vertex Tower B (S)408868
• T 6348 7787 • F 6348 7797
• customer@reztnrelax.com
• www.reztnrelax.com
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PROJECTS
open
space
luxury
Black lines emphasise
horizontal space as well as
ceiling height, and along
with brick accented walls,
add textural interest to
the space.
SKY
CREATION
DESIGN
GROUP
Beautifully furnished in a sophisticated industrial style, this home designed by Sky Creation
exudes plenty of style, warmth, and modern conveniences, despite its use of raw organic
materials. Warm wood is used throughout via flooring, as well as some pieces of furniture.
Black lines emphasise horizontal space as well as ceiling height, and along with brick accented
walls, add textural interest to the space. Iconic midcentury modern pieces of furniture provide a
touch of vintage without looking too dated, and in fact give an overall effect of cool comfort
and style.
No 8, Kim Keat Lane (S)328865
• T 6352 8809 • F 6352 8815 • info@skycreation.com.sg
• www.skycreation.com.sg
INTERIOR DESIGN MUSEUM
No. 51, Ubi Avenue 1, Paya Ubi Industrial Park, #02-09/10 (S)408933
• T 6748 8956
A CaseTrust Accredited Company
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EDITORIAL
REVAMP YOUR
KITCHEN EASILY
TRANSFORM THE LOOK OF YOUR KITCHEN IN FIVE EASY STEPS.
By Samantha Eschavez
You don’t have to tear down all your walls to create an inspiring
kitchen. Include these small additions and tweaks to better
your kitchen.
1. Add mirror
You don’t usually see mirrors in kitchens, but you’d be surprised to
find that it’s really useful in spreading light around the kitchen. If you
don’t already have much natural sunlight to play with, including a
mirror is even more important because it reflects whatever light you
do have.
2. Removable wall decoration
You don’t have to tear down any walls that you don’t like. Wall decals
are a quick and cheap way to add that "wow" factor to your kitchen
and can cover any walls that you don’t like.
3. Display your kitchenware
If those chic, natural-looking floating open shelvings are what you
wish to have, you can fake the look by taking a few down from your
upper cabinets to show off your neatly organised kitchenware. You
can also add hooks under your cabinets to display your cup collection
or colourful kitchen tools. Another way to decorate your walls is to add
textiles like aprons and towels.
4. Include additional storage
A messy kitchen not only makes an ugly kitchen—it makes for a
non-functioning kitchen. Include extra storage like knife blocks, pot
holders, and add drawers to make your kitchen life easier when it
comes to organising. Other forms of storage include carts, prepping
foldable tables, and racks.
5. Remove unnecessary hardware
Boring knobs and pulls can drag the look of your kitchen. Considering
updating your cabinets with a modern look by exchanging your old
knobs and pulls with chic-looking metal handles or simply take them
off to get a brand new kitchen look!
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EDITORIAL
JAZZ UP
SMALL SPACES
IN 12 EASY WAYS
TRANSFORM THE LOOK OF YOUR KITCHEN IN FIVE EASY STEPS.
By Samantha Eschavez
No matter how cosy and intimate, small apartments frustrate us at
times. There are just so many brilliant decorating ideas we want to
implement but we can’t because, well, there is no space. Good thing,
interior designers and experts have been scouring for ways
to maximise space-challenged homes. Here are some of them:
Pick a pattern. “Boost the wow factor of a diminutive space by
covering a focal-point wall with tone-on-tone wallpaper. To avoid nail
holes in the paper, hang art with removable mounting strips,” says
Samantha Thorpe, editor of 100 Decorator Ideas: Big Style for
Small Rooms.
Neutral furnishings + colourful accessories = winning combo.
Pieces of furniture and walls in neutral colours reflect light, making a
small space appear bigger. Keep the look from going stale by adding
colourful accessories, like a brightly painted sofa or area rug in wild
prints.
Keep the ceiling classy. The easiest way to glam up your small living
room? Add a glitzy chandelier. “This antique crystal fixture, which
is large in proportion to the space it illuminates, makes a dramatic
statement,” says Thorpe.
Show some curves. Says Thorpe, “Adding round elements to an
angular room creates eye-pleasing flow.” Balance the straight lines
of your sofa and shelves with an oversize ottoman or round coffee
table.
Go flexible. “For flexibility, skip a traditional rectangular coffee table
in favor of smaller, portable pieces,” says Thorpe. Instead of getting
the usual long table, look for square side tables that can sit together
or be moved around.
Yes to monochromatic colour scheme. “Sticking with a
monochromatic colour scheme is an easy way for the colour shy
to reduce visual clutter and create a pulled-together look,” says
Thorpe.
Scale, scale, scale. If you chunk too many small pieces in your
room, your room will feel like it’s closing in on you. “A few oversize
furnishings can make a small space appear larger,” says Thorpe. Try
this for your living room: Stick to two large pieces of furniture, like a
sofa and a chaise lounge.
Forget not the windows. “To add height and drama while
capitalising on natural light, hang drapes high and wide around
windows—try about three inches below the ceiling or crown
moulding. Amplify the illusion of a tall window by hanging a blind
right under the curtain rod,” advises Thorpe.
Look for double-purpose furnishings. Display a coffee table or
ottoman that also serves as a storage unit. Check out our story on
multi-purpose furniture here.
Vertical stripe does it. Says Thorpe: “Stretch the visual height of a
room with vertical stripes.”
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EDITORIAL
YOUR STEP-BY-STEP
GUIDE TO
RENOVATING
YOUR KITCHEN
UNDERTAKING A KITCHEN REDO BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START? READ ON AS WE TAKE YOU THROUGH EACH STEP OF
THIS SEEMINGLY CHALLENGING HOME PROJECT.
By Samantha Eschavez
Step 4: Order your cabinet units.
When you’ve finalised the plans for your kitchen, have the cabinets
manufactured either by your own fitter, or by the kitchen company’s
fitter. The latter, again, can be more costly, but also does away
with the hassle of figuring out how to install certain units. Note that
manufacturing may take a few weeks (to as much as a few months!), so
consider this when planning your timeline.
Step 5: Start demolishing old cabinetry.
While your cabinet units are being made, take the time to start
demolishing old cabinetry in your existing space. Before you start,
however, make sure that you already have the proper demolishing and
building permits you’ll need to take on the reno project. You’ll also
need to follow specific safety guidelines and measures when tearing
down built-in furniture or walls.
Step 6: Install electric cables and pipes.
Once your kitchen is bare, have a specialist begin on electrical wiring
works and plumbing. Check if you’ve got enough electrical sockets (for
kitchens, it’s recommended to have sockets behind appliances and on
worktop level).
Step 7: Lay the kitchen floor.
Now’s the time to have your supplier or contractor lay the flooring
material. Ceramic tiles are one of the most popular materials for
kitchens, but you can also use natural stone, treated or engineered
wood, marble, or moisture-resistant laminate, vinyl, or linoleum. If your
floor is not level, it has to be levelled properly by an expert. Discuss
your options with the supplier you’re hiring for this specific job.
Step 8: Prep the walls.
Once the wiring and plumbing are done, cover up walls with
plaster, and your preferred wall covering. A few coats of paint is
recommended, or you can also choose to cover up with tile. Consider
also your ceiling and other woodwork in the kitchen, such as window
trim or moulding.
Step 9: Expect delivery of kitchen.
Step 13: Finish wiring, plumbing works, and install light fixtures.
If you haven’t installed light fixtures yet, do so now. Your ceiling may
need touch ups after this task, but it’s nothing that a little paint won’t
solve.
Step 14: Take care of final details, like cabinet hardware and other
decorative elements.
You can finally take care of the finishing touches at this point: cornices,
moulding, knobs, handles, hinges, etc. Once those are done, you
can also begin decorating your kitchen, and placing your pots, pans,
utensils, plateware, glassware, and other tools inside the drawers and
cabinets.
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Planning a kitchen renovation (or any reno project for that matter) can
be pretty overwhelming—there’s so much to do, so much to consider,
where oh where does one start?
Clare Steel, author of the book Step-by-Step Home Design &
Decorating, says, “The sheer number of components involved in
redesigning a kitchen means that it requires particularly careful
scheduling. The majority of your time will probably be spent preparing
for the kitchen to be fitted, but if you do this job properly, the rest of the
refit should run smoothly.”
Use our notes below as your guide to get you started.
Step 1: Work on your dream kitchen layout.
When fixing your kitchen, remember that it’s not just about placing
your appliances and furniture where you wish. You have to consider
following a proper work triangle so as not to make working, cooking,
or populating the kitchen so difficult. Take note as well what budget
you’re willing to work with; it’s better to determine this as early as now,
so that you’ll have a guide on how much to spend and what specific
elements you’ll need to purchase.
Step 2: Think of how to light your kitchen.
Lighting is crucial in the kitchen, as it is a room that requires you to
clearly see what you’re doing—especially when you’re slicing those
vegetables.
Step 3: Consult a kitchen designer or contractor.
Once you’ve determined the above, you have a choice on whether to
work directly with a contractor, or have a kitchen designer work with
you. Going with the latter may be a pricier option, but well worth the
investment as he or she will be able to advise you on what would work
with your preferences. When hiring a contractor, you should also check
that your choice contractor is a registered renovation contractor.
It’s also important to note that at this point, you should already have an
idea on what appliances will go into your kitchen, in case you plan on
replacing your old ones. This will help the kitchen designer determine
the size of cabinet units to place in the room.
If you choose to go with the reno on your own, be prepared to do most
of the legwork. It may be more difficult, but still definitely fulfilling once
you’ve seen the end result.
Around this time, check your schedule for when cabinet units will be
delivered and installed. Follow up with your fitter on the delivery date,
and when your kitchen arrives, free your schedule up to check if all
units have indeed been manufactured to your specifications. If some
parts have been damaged, ask your fitter to replace them immediately.
Step 10: Install cabinet units and countertop.
When you’re sure that all the cabinetry and appliances have been
delivered, have the fitter install the units and worktop first. This may
take a few days to over a week.
Step 11: Fit the sink, faucet, and appliances.
After installing the cabinet units, you may have the fitter or contractor
install the kitchen sink/s and taps. While appliances normally can be
installed by homeowners, it is best to have a professional connect and
check all appliances. Again, make sure that you are following safety
guidelines and measures provided for by the government.
Step 12: Install the backsplash, if using.
Your kitchen is now looking almost done. If you plan on using
backsplash for the wall behind your cooking hob or the sink, install it
now. Measure them before fixing in place so that you can account for
spaces like electrical sockets.
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
RCMA MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE 2016-2017
新 加 坡 装 修 同 业 商 联 会 2015 -2016 理 事 会 成 員
OUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2017-2018
Front row from left to right: 前 排 , 左 至 右 :
MR HENRY GOH (Asst. Treasurer), MR DEAN LIM (Treasurer), MR RICHARD SOON (Vice President), MR TAN CHIM HOON (President),
MR SKY TAN (Vice President), MDM MARY MARK (Hon. Secretary), MR FRANKIE OW (Asst. Secretary).
Back row from left to right: 后 排 , 左 至 右 :
MR KELVIN LIM (Member), MR RANDY TAN (Member), MR RICHARD KOH (Member), MR THOMAS NG (Member),
MR GARY WEE (Member), MR ANDY TAN (Member), MR CARLSON TAN (Member), MR JOHN FOO (Member),
MR NELSON LEOW (Asst. Secretary), MR WONG SANG (Member).
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