I asked for 6 quotations in total, all were obtained during exhibition. I brought my ipad over to show them the layout plan and measurement. The first booth that I went to helped me drafted a simple kitchen plan on the spot based on our discussion. After I got the quotation, just gave them an excuse to buy some time and walked away first. By that time, I already had in mind what's the layout and material that I want. Then, I went to other booths to get more quotations using the first draft. 

I've got a heart-attack when I read their not-so-good review on lyn after that. Thank God that things didn't turn out too bad so far. Quality of cabinet is still pretty good. Perhaps, I've already very much immuned to the situation where the vendors just couldn't accomplish their job in one go. Many still need to come back 2nd or third times for rectification or repair, and such vendors including those big players and those with good reputation online.

As I've start mentioning about the topic of rectifications, for my case, other vendors who came back for rectifications includes:
1. sunspot- windows & sliding doors (simply too many rectifications to be mentioned, product ok but their response and installation flaws was giving me big big headache).
2. Reliance Home - for some small scratches on their folding door frame (thumbs up for their after sales service).
3. Vin Art - for the bi-fold door dented frame (product ok but vendor not responsive and took ages for rectification).
4. Innovar - to rectify some cracking sound on the laminate floor due to floor not level (So far ok).
5. Kitchen Palace in Kota Damansara- Came back couple of times to replace chipped wardrobe door and loose upper skirting.
6. Three Kim - took one of the gate frame back for rework and painting touch-up for collapsible grill. (Product design is good especially grill and gate, the lady boss is quite responsive and good attitude in handling complains. She has even offer me to deduct rm270 off for the collapsible grill and extended many apologies. She mentioned that they have change the supplier of collapsible grill)
7. Last but not least, there are of course countless rectifications done by the main con, including some parts that we have changed our mind.

I think the list will sure goes on until I get all my things and furnitures in. 

I didn't have experience with them on kitchen cab though....coz I've already hired Maxime for the kit cab long before I got them. The carcass that I mentioned is the inner cabinet of wardrobe which is not till the ceiling top, but the end panel and doors yes, they are all the way to the top, covered up as full height. So, the drawing is ofcoz showing till the full height, but not mentioning the height of the inner carcass. Not even during the quotation. I only realised it when they came for installation.
I was looking at one of their sample wardrobe and asked them to quote for 10'W full height. So, they should have told me upfront what's the different spec from thier sample should I be expecting from the price they quoted.

And yes..the boss especially, sounds convicing and experienced. No big problem on the product though, just not a truely nice experience if I would say. You just got to be very specific on what you expect and ASK what's the spec and thing that you have been quoted.

Btw, you mentioned the duct need to pass thru the window...means you can't shut that window up? Or you are going to cut a round shape out from your window glass to allow it passing thru?

What's the possibility if:
1) the duct to go thru the dropped box and come out from top of the ceiling at the yard?
2) the duct to go thru the dropped box and all the way up to the roof (provided there is a roof above the yard area)?

Hi azleena,

Your ceiling seems very high (11-12ft?). Perhaps it is worth checking out if the ducting can go above the RC floor to the balcony area. I think that will be the best solution (and you won't have the problem of an oily yard!)

I think it will be quite expensive for you to build full-height cabinets  . Very difficult to access too since they will be so high up. When is your renovation starting?

Any problem with defects so far?
Visual inspection nothing much, you need to seal the toilet holes with plastics and tapes, fill water in and flood them. Double storey houses must do this, else you will have leaking problem after some time. Then look for someone that can climb up and check on the roof's construction.
Since you are going to do a major reno, just lay new water pipes. If budget not a problem, use AC pipes, can withstand high pressure compare to poly pipe. Else, poly pipe.

Do you mean there are aircond compressor units above the yard? If that's the case i don't think you want to place the duct output there to avoid oily and air with odor, unless you choose to re-allocate the compressors as it's better for it to draw clean air in...

I think the best and right person to consult is bring an experienced contractor to the site. Only the contractor knows what can be hacked and what's not. They might also have various ideas from their experience building so many kitchens. Correct?

My kitchen backsplash is still pending the desicion whether tempered glass or brushed stainless steel. I've got to make up my mind soon...

Terrace house I only know, but for those, should be the same.
Its a new house, is a fact, it will still turn to old house, right?