Hi all, am setting up my home soon and is searching around for some home appliances and furniture. Does anyone know any good home appliances & furniture local forum, which is actively discuss & review the appliances & furniture that can found in Malaysia? Thanks.

Why not we start it here..... I'm waiting for my developer to clear up my defective list, before i start renovations and moving in.. btw, some good reference is www.cavenzi.com (i found it reasonable if u r in tight budget like me), www.panasonic.com.my (they provide the retail price, usually u can get cheaper or free gift outside, where u can budget your expenses..)

Only one comes in my bookmark http://renotalk.20.forumer.com/ but I havent been there in awhile...

Anyway I'm sure got others but I wasn't looking I just go to the shops and try try... or drive along until a see a furniture shop that I like.

Electrical I'll go to harvey normal, best, hsl... then go find the cheapest price possible somewhere else

After a few months survey, i found that electrical like Fridge, washing machine, it's always cheaper in carrefour or jusco.. hsl and harvey is more expensive ler... IMHO...

Hi kw, this might be useful so I just tot I'd share it.

Its my spreadsheet of stuff that I've got or going to get for my new house. If you don't want the price info. you can just delete or use it as a guide to come up with your own list


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hey guys...do u know where can i buy the wood grain laminate material? i know its something like a layer and stick to the board.

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I'm planning to get a better wooden door.. where can i find the cheapest but solid wooden door? usually how much is it? I know jusco home centre got, but a bit pricey ler.. anyone can recommend? thanks..

Try sandor

http://www.wm.com.my/2nd/jurusanwa_intro.html

They got really good doors and alot of designs to choose from...

Thanks.. where can i find it? the website doesn't show its product, strange...keke


I found another one.

http://www.doormart.com.my/

Thanks to aaron, found it in the forum posted by aaron.

This post has been edited by stormchaser: Mar 21 2007, 03:02 PM

Thanks bro, seems like you really prepare your shopping list well. maybe I should have start compile a similar list later

BTW, I also love to do the same practice, i.e. shopping at those Harvey Norman, HSL, Best to get the normal market price, then only goto those electrical shop to nego lower prices. So far I found that most of the Puchong electrical shops (along the Tesco main road) can offer very good price.

errr ... after download ur attachment but i can't open, can u upload again?

Try to downlaod it again, should be ok coz others have managed to download the file... its a zip file so you need to unzip first then open with excel...

anybody knows? thanks

Still not able to open the zip file after download. screenshot attached.




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I think unless someone is in the furniture business most wont know about laminates or where to buy it...

I've asked the gents where I bought my furniture from and they advised laminates comes in several form one being the paper laminate (cheap stuff), wood laminate and those plastic laminates.

They also said outside of furniture factories and contractors the stuff is hard to come by for consumers coz its usually sold in bulk to industries.

It's also possible you can try to contact rezzz see my siggy basically he was selling those carbon fiber stickers that you could use as a laminate maybe he can source for the wood grain design you're looking for. Or you could go modern and carbon fiber everything

No worries I'm updating my list and will upload it soon... later! Purchased some furniture and stuff...

Well since this thread is about furniture and appliance reviews I would like to write a short review on a furniture shop I had the pleasure of patronizing recently its called Grand Teak S/B it's located in a row of shop lots behind Tesco Puchong next to Angel Veterinary.

http://www.grandteak.com/images/product_mis_2_07.gif

The furniture they typically feature is made of hard woods like Mahogany and Teak. In addition to hardwood furniture they also have seagrass furniture and various knick knacks like table lamp shades, wood statues and other misc. ornamental decorations.

I stumbled on them by accident whilst I was surveying the furniture shops along the Puchong stretch of the LDP highway. They are located somewhat far from the main road and tucked away in a bunch of nondescript shops.

I was greeted by their staff Munif who is very attentive and gone to lengths to explain and promote their products. Its great coz you also get to chat and at the same time haggle for price reductions alto several items are already too low for discounts and I agree

I've purchased several pieces furniture from them including this lovely Teak 4 Poster King size bed



A 6'ft Mahogany TV Cabinet with 6 Drawers and huge cast iron handles.



2 Feng Shui Mirrors



The mirrors are a bargain I got them at RM88 a piece and its only RM68 for smaller 60'x70' mirrors.

Visit their website http://www.grandteak.com for pictures of their products.

I recommend you visit their shop coz the pictures don't do justice to the products in real life, their shop also has some one-off pieces not shown online.

BTW they're having a clearance sale till end of this month (March) so if you love rustic wooden furniture or just can't stand the crap furniture from Ikea pay Grand Teak S/B a visit.




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They are called veneers. Cheap version call paper laminates also got. Try kedai jual plywood; but most of them do wholesale only..have to find one that sells retail.

again try those shops that sells plywood. Some of those shops that sells furniture hardware stuff like handles, glue, screws,etc also sells doors.

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Added on March 29, 2007, 10:03 amI remember Jln Ipoh and along the main thoroughfare in Setapak (long long time ago...dunno if they are still there) got lots of these type of shops.

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Thanks... I've found a shop near to my home now.. It's not-so-great wooden door, but at least it's not ply-wood (and empty-inside) provided by the developer.

It costs RM360 including door-noob, celic (dunno how to spell) and installation.
It's the second-lowest end door.

ya better get someone to install it sekali, unless you know carpentry work!

BTW, if the door is your entrance, pastikan itu fire-rated door..At RM360, I doubt it is. Anyway, if developer provided plywood flush door, unlikely it's the entrance door lah.

P/s the varnish they use on the door is known as shellac...just in case you want to buy it next time!

It's for the main door to my apartment, that's the problem..

the door itself is RM170 but installation+ shellac total-up RM360.
I'm thinking of colour it by myself, coz i dun like shellac wooden colour... and i tot shellac is cheap..

Shellac got different colour. Also got clear varnish..ie no colour in itself. so, maintain the ori colour of the door.

Actually, what don't you like about the door? If you just want to make the door look a bit decorative, maybe try using beading ( strips of wood) that you can use on the ori door..make it look like those decorative door from mgf like MaicaDoor.

The wooden door that i want to buy has no paint on it, just piece of wood, with some simple design lar (few usual rectangle shape).

The seller will charge another RM190 for installation + shellec and door knob.

That's y i tot of engaging the seller for installation only. I'll paint it myself with the colour i want..

Like that arrrh...better you tell the boss what colour you want and get them to paint for you. Itu shellac kalau takda skill(I not suggesting you don't have the skill...am assuming the carpenter should have more experience in doing a good job) paint nanti jadi tak smooth, then jialat liao. Kadang, they use some kind of gadget to spray the shellac, then the finish very nice.

Haha... consider experienced before... during kemahiran hidup - secondary school... Anyway, thanks...

aiyoo ... why i m the only person who have problem downloading the excelsheet? Might be my company firewall or something wrong i guess. This time let me go home and try ....
I am also going to come out with a list, so that it can actually forecast how much i need to spend for furnitures & other appliances.

PM me your email I can send to you... its nothing special just a list anyone can comeup with...

Any of u guys bought anything from cavenzi? The price is unbelievably cheap. And the design is like 'ciplak' from Ikea, probably better.
Just wonder hows the quality? Can last long or not? Thanks.

i've bought a tv cabinet from them, rm799 with frost glass on top and 3 drawers....quality not bad though

i went there as well. the quality seems to be okie to me. the wardrobe that they show me can prevent from fire. The salesman actually use the lighter to burn it infront of me ... hahaha ... so scary ... but in fact it don give any burning stain at all.

The sofa is quite cheap and the quality i can say not that bad as well. I even try to sleep on their queen size bed. Very good as well.

And yea, the price is cheap. Probably they are taking goods from China, that's why so cheap?

Which branch was that? I didnt notice the Puchong branch before. Thot only around Damansara and PJ. Will definitely check it when I'm free. Cant wait for my condo. Few weeks to go.

If I'm not mistaken its infront of the LDP on the same side as Tesco... near that useless sports complex...

Eh ... actually i said "i went there as well" actually i m refering to i went to Carvenzi as well. But different branch. I went to the Wangsa Maju branch beside Pizza Hut & KFC one. The samples there are less but i will rate the designs and the price is reasonable. Anyway, at least it suitable for my budget lar .... I m not rich, so definitely i won't go to Rozel or other branded shop lar ...

careful of cheap sofa.... u ask see got warranty or not if the section u sit on the wood patah. cheap sofa usually dont have wan.... u sit for 2 years patah need to change new sofa ade.... sofa which is expensive abit usually have 3-5 years warranty. i asked the sales man b4.
make sure u guys measure the floor space b4 u guys buy sofa or other furniture. later buy ade, looks too big for ur home. kanasai ade...

Wookay ... i didn actually ask much on anything ... i just pay a visit there and take a look at the price ... i don dare to ask much because u know lar ... 2 more years to go ... i ask now ... later the salesman say me "wan kat" (cantonese) ... Coz i knew i m not going to buy anything mar ... so no point i ask also lo ... hehee ...

According the the measuring thing u mentioned. Yes, will do that ... hehee ... that's pretty basic thing to do actually ... If not later after buy then not fit inside the house .... hahaa ....

I'm back.. I've fixed the entrance door to my apartment, RM170 including installation but without painting. So i bought 2 pieces of sand paper and one liter of paint, I've done it in less than RM200.

About cavenzi, hmm.. in my opinion, it's not that good.. i've been to few cavenzi including the one in balakong (main branch), but i couldn't get what i want, their range is too big, u can choose either very cheap or expensive. But those cheap 1, it's rather small and quality not good, but those with quality, it's expensive.. at least to me...

Mind to snap some photo of ur door after painting? hehe ... Just sharing ...
And i just went to Cavenzi in Bukit OUG, inside the Central Market .... hmm ... that branch really teruk ... a bit messy and the stock is a bit old. I will recommend anyone who interested to drop by Wangsa Maju Branch, they just open there if not mistaken, and the stock that they have there is quite limited, but to me i feel the designs look a bit new compare to the one in Bukit OUG ...

Just own point of view ...

I have to agree with stormchaser. Either its too cheap or too expensive. I end up buying a bedroom set cost around 2k. Though it wasnt my plan to get the expensive ones, but my pick is really worth it. I really like the design. I went to the Puchong branch btw. And yeah, its kinda messy too.

ic ... 2K for a bedroom set to u is consider expensive? hmm .. i can't give any comments though ... coz i also don have any exp. But do u mind to snap some photos so that we can roughly know whether is it worth it ?

Yalor 2K is quite cheap but then he din say what's included... or the materials used!

It's a good idea to measure your rooms first before going out to buy big pieces like wardrobe, bed and dinner tables.

Take your time to learn subtle points of selecting good furniture and how each piece will fit into the room or if it's too big

The materials used also determine the quality and price of a particular piece.

There is a big price difference between high density fibre board, ply wood, rubber wood, nyatoh, mahogany, metal etc.

Also there are so many different kinds or fabric, leather, synthetics, and there are also regular glass and tempered glass.

My recent tip is there is 2 different types of marble used to make dinner tables. Treated marble and natural marble... treated being cheaper (depends) and looks very attractive and natural depends on each piece no two are the same.

But if you chip away the surface of treated marble the colour is different. I've seen a very reddish marble table but chip the surface underneath its actually white and natural marble if chipped the colour is consistent underneath you can polish natural marble and its good as new!

This post has been edited by aaronpang: May 25 2007, 02:50 PM

what do u mean by tempered glass yea? Table made by glass is very attractive to me ... just wanna know more

Tempered is heat treated glasses, basically they heat the glass under high temperature to strengthen it so it's not fragile and easily breakable! Your car windshield is made of similar stuff!

Its also safer coz when it breaks the pieces is small and not as sharp or likely to cut as regular non-tempered glass!

Taken from wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toughened_glass

Toughened glass or tempered glass is a type of glass that has increased strength and will usually shatter into small fragments when broken.

Toughened glass is used when strength, thermal resistance and safety are important considerations, such as in microwavable see-through cookware. Other forms of tempered glass are Borosilicate glass for baking by Pyrex and Arcuisine, ceramic-glass dinnerware by Corelle and Arcopal and bakeware and stovetop pots by Arcoflam. Within the home, tempered glass can be found in display case windows, shower doors, glass patio doors, glass dinnerware and drinking glasses. In commercial structures, tempered glass is used for unframed assemblies such as frameless doors, structurally loaded applications and any that would be dangerous in the case of a human impact.

lol ... okok ... thanks ...

Surely its not expensive for u guys... but for me, it wasnt in my budget plan. I went there to get the RM699 or RM999 sets... but end up frustrating myself. The quality is not that I expected. Will snap a picture once I get it... I just booked it that day. Few weeks to go once I sign my S&P. Then, the renovation jobs. Not sure how long...

eh ... don say like that as in we also very rich leh ... coz we don know exactly what u r getting with RM 2K ... lol ...
But do share with us once u can manage to snap the photo k? Then only we can comment lo ...

Your RM2K not including mattress isn't it. Usually it's like that.... The mattress itself will costs almost 1k (Queen) already, if u want to buy an ok and branded 1..

Hmm... yup without mattress. All is well, as long I like the design. I guess its worth it. Just dont believe the cheapo promotion theyre having. Its really cheapo. Heh. Learn my mistake.

lol ... nvm lar ... may b it will help ur productivity ... hahaa .... good fengshui ... who knows? lol ....

anybody heard bout Heng Lee Electrical @ Bandar Puteri Puchong...their price seems cheaper than those senq. Hows their reputation?

Are they the shop on the same row as Standard Chartered bank...

For me I purchased several of my electrical stuff from HomeNet they're on the same row as Citibank... purchased my water heater and ceiling fans from there but be prepared to bargain.

edit: Scratch that I don't think I would recommend Homenet either... one reason was I earlier got an agreement to purchase my appliances they aren't going to charge me the 3% credit card fee.

Later when it comes time to pay the taukeh change him mind... luckily after raising a protest he change back :bleh:

This post has been edited by aaronpang: Jul 12 2007, 10:55 AM

im not sure where it is but from da map in newspaper which advertise mostly on Friday. it's a corner shoplot

Furniture I got @ Cavenzi, seems that they are the cheapest around my area. Quality seems quite ok, for me acceptable.
Lucky I've got subcon for renovation

Yup I know that shop... and the advert you're referring to. Honestly I didn't like going there...

What they advertise is not what you're getting... for example they advertised Zanussi Oven/Hob for RM900 (can't remember exact sum) when we showed up to inquire they told us it's only for 1 unit, the display set...

It's the same with the Aircon's as well all also display set... their advert doesn't mention their sale items is mostly display sets. Go there but be prepared for some disappointment.

I didn't buy anything because I felt they were dishonest

usually wut u see in the newspaper and leaflets on the promo side are all fakes... u see a branded 42" plasma tv at only RM4k+. went there and they say have been sold out or it is the display set.... kinda a neat trick to get u there in the first place so that u will look at more stuff... traffic generator i call it.... i got my kitchen hob and hood at jusco 1U home fix. brand is tellini. the hood no need put soap water wan... self clean. thats the selling point for me.... cost me RM1700.

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Added on July 19, 2007, 4:59 pmjust bought my master bed at decor point at LDP furniture mall... divan headboard + orthorest chiro guard supreme king size mattress + a memory sponge base. RM2.6k. but if u guys wan more choice, go to decorpoint at ss2. the durian buffet there.... next door only. alot of bed choices. but the salesperson there suck-up abit. layan me also look one kind "boy, u dont look like have money pls dont waste my time" look. knn....

This post has been edited by chloelew: Jul 19 2007, 04:59 PM

Hi Guys, i found a forum on Home renovation, lifestyle and furniture.
http://renotalk.20.forumer.com/index.php
hope it helps for those who need to get more info

where can i find 2nd hand appliances shop in PJ area?

i am looknig for an L shaped study or working table... just to fir it in a corner.... anyone can tell me where to look for??

Cavenzi's design are ugly la
some are blatant rip off of ikea and others are just plainly built
and ikea are so common nowadays

i recommend macy at ikano or serdang, u can get cheaper price when they're having sale

Well I couldn't be bothered with Cavenzi or Ikea, most furniture nowadays are crap... so easy to damage even sofas that cost RM2k within a week can tear...

I tore my best friend's leather sofa within the first week coz the stitching was badly done if anyone sat on the sofa it would strain the leather. In the end the whole thing tore open. the look on my friends face

It's the same with Ikea Grom storage shelves. The joints are easy to snap, I store a box (half empty on purpose) and it breaks.

I can't seem to find any proper forum on user experience or review of electrical appliances in Malaysia...

Coz I was planning on getting a new washing machine and I wanted to know if those really expensive Bosch or Maytag washing machines does the job better than a sub RM1k machine from Panasonic or Samsung?

Anyone care to share their laundry experience, desperately need a washing machine coz my weekly laundry bill cost RM25+ a week excluding family members.

PS: If anyone is interested I've shopped around and asked the price for this model Samsung WA98UA 7.8kg

RRP is RM999
Best Denki RM950
Harvey Norman RM979
HSL RM985 - So stingy RM4 discount onli

This post has been edited by aaronpang: Sep 4 2007, 11:48 AM

I agreed on Ikea & Cavenzi item is substandard quality wise. I myself got from Cavenzi, cos other place more expensive so no choice.
I try not to used any furniture from Ikea as advised by my former lecturer. But I need to buy those small kitchen wall wardrobe which cos about RM150 each. So will the bracket suddenly snap & fall down? Cos I will put in plates inside.
On the washing machine, the only thing I know is try not to buy those metal body as it will rust in a couple of yrs. You can wipe it off but those small joint where cannot be wiped will still rust.
Anyway the staff of a small electric shop told me to get fiber body instead as it will not rust.
BTW I think you can get better price in those electrical shophouses.

Hmmm let me think there is Cash Converters... cant think of any others.

Personally I'm not too keen on second hand appliance, I'm OK with furniture but appliance can be troublesome esp when they breakdown shortly after purchase.

Bits like motor, drum etc could be end of life or difficult to replace IMHO.

yup...electrical things suffer wear and tear more than furniture
there is one more shop selling 2nd hand stuff: BuySellTrade
http://www.buyselltrade.com.my/

sorry if i'm too late, i've just bought Samsung washing machine for my hse, forgot the model but it's 7.5kg, price at RM800++ with 5% discount.. Actually i found it not so good, not because it gave me problems, but sometime during washing, it will generate some knocking sound.. i felt the machine will not last long...(TOUCHWOOD!) btw, it's top load.

Thanks for replying I appreciate it. Already purchased a samsung but a much cheaper model...for 7kg its OK no problems so far...

I choose a model without the Nano Silver because I felt it was just marketing or gimmick

The knocking sound check if the machine is level... because the drum when spinning could be hitting the inside of the machine... if its level and there is still sound better get it checked out...

during spinning it is ok.. just sometimes, before the drum move, it will create knocking sound, just once in a while.. mine also without nano silver.. the one i bought those with steel drum inside.. i'll check the level tonite... thanks.

top load usually like that wan... my bro in law top load washing machine even better.... can move wan.... hahahahaha..... when it spins, momentum kicks in then it will start to dance. old brand la.... but top load is known to do that wan.....

hi, i need to buy 3 units of water heater with pump. any brand should be ok. Does any 1 know here where to get 1 which selling cheap or if any forumer need to buy as well, we can buy together, which i guess will be cheaper if buy in larger quantity.

Thanks
0124272637

looking for economic + efficient aircon for my living room. I need 2HP for that. So, choices are either ceiling type or wall type within the price range. Reference to Pana brand, ceiling type seems to be more powerful but less feature. Anybody installed a ceiling type aircon and how isst? Maintenance & bill in long run, wats the experience like?

is the DAIKIN aircond reliable?...they seems advertise a lot this few weeks in newspaper and TV

This post has been edited by adrianocy: Oct 31 2007, 09:57 AM

yes, good product. compatible with mitsubishi.

Anyone of you guys from Melaka? I have some nice furniture for those who wanna complete their home!:D

Here are some samples I have:






PM me for more details

nice furniture but sadly im in kl...

You definitely satisfied with Sandor because it is a customize door according to your door frame and the floor level. Worth your money.

guys,

any recommendations on where and what brand to buy for the kitchen stove?

Those thin slot inside the concrete table ones.

wats da main diff between ELBA EG8122 which only cost rm249 at jusco home center and ELCTROLUX EHG972GK which cost rm500+ in SENQ....wats da main diff besides physical design?

1 is elba brand another is electrolux brand same like y proton is cheaper then lambo

is it solely branding?

Besides brands there are the different types of hobs...

Electric or Gas.
- Depends on your preference... my friend cooks with gas but has an electric stove for backup.
- Gas is cheaper to run I'm told (but I don't have the numbers to prove it)

The number of burners you need (2, 3 or maybe 6)

The cooking stand is important flat for pots and pans or slightly raised for asian woks.
- Check that your pans are stable.

Types of hobs
- Stand alone (cheap)
- built-in (expensive or cheap depending on brand)
- or those that come with ovens.

For built in hobs you must check what materials are used to construct its top:-
- stainless steel


- tempered glass


- or those plastic covered aluminium types dunno what to call it...

No pics sorry...

I brought the brand HeStar

middle price range and i kinda like the design/colour

High end model are those Sakura and Elektrolus brand according to the sales person that attend to me

The bean bag offers unparalleled extreme comfort. It is also an excellent accent piece with the wide range of designs, materials, and styles available.

see image(s): http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/y...97_1992_6223969




This post has been edited by shengja: Apr 3 2008, 01:25 PM

Hi,

I am actually wondering about buying an oven for my place. The two brands so far I came across are Zanussi and Europa. Anyone tried any of these? could someone tell me which one is better?

Thanks heaps

Yeah i bought my bed frame from decorpoint ss2. Design look not bad and better quality than cavenzi.

This shop really selling cheap? My friend also recommend i visit this shop to have a look

hi guys, anyone know any upcoming home deco exhibition ?

anyone shop at Lavino before?

any comments?

HOMEDEC 13-16 Nov KL Convention Centre

too bad it's my exam week during that time.

too bad ... my house reno almost completed but anyway, i will still pay a visit there but only can see and cannot buy ... lol ... the stuff there nromally expensive

The last day will be the stock clearance day.

Erm..I know a contractor that might suit you guys..Lolz.

C&P Furniture in Puchong Permai.

You may contact Mr.Chong Yuen Nang: 012-2311281

Or visit his Blog

Hee~~

hi arron,

do u have any update on this spreadsheet? thanks.

Hi guys...... any upcoming Home exhibition from today ? perhaps in Feb ? TIA,......

The coming homedec will be held from April 30-May 3.

Refer here.
http://cisnetwork.com/homedec/exhibitiondetails/index.php

I went to the last fair, got discounts and freebies,
but couldn't decide to buy or book which one coz my house not completed yet....sigh...
Now i got vp for my house and still awaiting cf...

Check out this website!~ The furniture is quite modern and i the price is negotiable.
WLS Furnishing Trading

This post has been edited by keithng1990: Feb 28 2009, 09:29 AM

Now that is a lot of brass air fittings there is just about every type
of air fitting that you could want. Wholesale prices too. I guess these could be used as small water pipe fitting also. I
used some of the parts to make my babington wvo buraue




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anyone is interested in custom make furnitures?

Yeah,... have heard about this previously,... do you have a website that I can see ?

Custom make furniture, can make sofas or bed? Or just wooden works by carpenter to make cabinets??