Please advice on the lighting option for concrete ceiling.

Not planning to do plaster ceiling as we like high ceiling layout. But Most of the wall mounted lights are ugly. 
There is a beam dividing dining n living hall area. Is it possible to just install L box without plaster ceiling? Would it help to brighten the living hall?

This is the layout

Ehwee, what the best material for plaster ceiling. I already google, but still blur because got pro and cons. Thank you.

Suggestions on how to soundproof a bedroom without changing the Windows as I'm in a rental..

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L block with design like this. I saw in facebook, i do not know what material they use.
Doesnt crumble easily, long lasting. Thank you

Thanks. I was thinking of putting sound foam pads on the wall around the window only. It's the street noise that drives me crazy as I use the room for counselling.

Do you know of anyone who sells noise proof curtains?

10x than normal price... Well theres goes my dream. Back to classic L shape. At least i know the names.

Hi Ehwee, can you give advice regarding the staircase for a mezzanine floor (highlighted in red) in a 1300sf condo?
- position of staircase
- suggestions of the types of space saving staircase that is also safe for children and elderly
Thank you.

Can you suggest the best L-Box cross-section dimension and the best T5 position for L-Box plaster ceiling?

Hi Ehwee,

Trying to get some idea to fit this type of layout. Masterbed room wall is one of the issue to put the cupboard.
Any idea to input? I plan to do plaster ceiling for hall as well,

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Hi ehwee,



What is your opinion on having 3 different areas as shown in the pic above for my living room/dining room area. Will it be too crowded? Room size is 28ft long x 18ft wide excluding staircases. The reason why we place dining table there is because we always spend our time eating while watching our favourite shows. Thanks!

thanks, didnt notice 1st option.. normally this option is customize?

in my mine i did consider option 2...
what is the orange indicator?

any other to suggest? Aside any good recommended free software to render? i tried a few but not much free funiture for me to test..

Hi, so i've been scratching my head on how best to arrange my study room and this is by far the best I've got. I find it a little weird with the sofa bed's placement but I kinda also want to have a backup bed in case I have friend/family sleeping over so I would appreciate some suggestions around this. Would also appreciate inputs on what kind of lights should I use for a study room!



Note: the room is about 363 cm x 187 cm

Do you know of someone that could help me build a window shutter that has Japanese inspired shoji panels and adjustable louvres.

Even better if the louvres are powered and I would like it built using solid timber.

Thanks for the suggestion! By any chance do you have any rough idea on how much it would cost to change the door to a sliding door?

Sorry ehwee, if you dont mind. I have chosen L block 1 layer for plaster ceiling as living room and dining room is separated by 6 inch beam while the ceiling height is 11ft. In kitchen, the room is divided by 3 inch beam.
The contractor ask me to buy lighting that i wish but i have bad taste in designing related with arts.

Can you help me for lighting location and type of lighting in living and dining. As i wish the house will be bright during night, and can turn to special light while watching movies or dinning.
Thank you.

Here my sketch house. If anything hurt your eyes of my furniture arrangement, please advice.

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L block will be like this, showroom.

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Good ehwee, thank you. I will be using your ideas if you dont mind. I think it will look better than my dull ideas. Will show you when it is done. Probably in end of september or early october.

It is the first time i heard of wall wash spot light. I only know about downlight. Time to go back google again. For downlight, what size or shape would be ideal, and is philip meson any good? Thank you.

Would you have any design recommendations/ideas on how to retrofit the following bathroom?

I'm in a dilemma of in the choice of mirror, whether to go Round or Square; frameless or framed (considering the Ikea round mirror)

Would appreciate any insight in making good use of the space without too much clutter...while I'd like to have storage space to hide things away, it's not often portrayed in most design mag/web, I wonder why

hello, can I ask, if I plan on hiring different contractors, in which sequence should i go? I know that electrical work (and plaster ceiling?) should go first, after that should I paint first or get carpentry done then only paint?

Hi everyone,

Attached is a screenshot of the recent quotation that was provided by an ID firm. Would really appreciate if you guys can let me know about the pricing. Is the price reasonable or overpriced? First time engaging an ID to renovate my condo unit. I am so lost i this renovation phase. Your help is much appreciated. Thank you if you have taken the time to review this quotation.