IKEA and ECOCARAT Installation

Finally after 5 years!
Currently my darling's study room.
Our daughter's room in future?! hehe

IKEA VALJE and BILLY installation.





Lixil | Inax ECOCARAT healthy interior tiles installation. Wall material with advanced functionality such as humidity control and odor reduction.
http://www.lixil.co.th/interior-tiles



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ECCO Low Table

We still haven't bought the ALBERO sofa, but this is the ECCO coffee (low) table that we want. I liked the glass on top :D



However I wonder why those low tables are so pricey... this one costs about 400 bucks!!! I looked for a cheap one, but the cheap ones look really cheap and they still cost about 200 bucks... sigh :'(

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ALBERO Sofa

We finally found the sofa we want!!!



We happened to find it when we shopped in Yokohama. We've already been to IKEA and many other furniture shops but we couldn't find the one we want while seriously looking for it. So this was a result from a chance :D

However, we haven't bought it yet since it is pricey...

What we liked about the sofa is it's WIDE! It's not only wide in width but the length! It is hard to tell from the picture but if you remove the cushions, it can change to a single bed-like bench. But it doesn't look like a convertible sofa, which is COOL!!!



I know we don't need the ottoman (little chair in front) but a low (coffee) table. But the table is pricey, too X(

Shall I order it now using my darling's card?! haha

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Home Renovation - Pro Pics

I finally uploaded our renovation pictures taken by a professional photographer on facebook!!!



Actually the photographer took the pics on the day of the huge quake (3/11). omg...

*Renovation Updates*
- Completed
- 7th Week
- 6th Week
- 5th Week
- 4th Week
- 2nd and 3rd Week
- 1st Week
- The Start Date

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PACCO Dining Set

On Saturday, our new dining set (PACCO) has arrived!



I am new to the mac world, so it took me so long to edit these pictures...





Yesterday I shoot a video of our home but again taking me long to edit it with iMovie.

Hopefully, I'll upload it on my YouTube channel soon.

Bye for now ;)

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Work Desk

My dream was to have my own kitchen.

Of course, my darling has a dream to have his own work desk at home!!!

I hope I can get one for his birthday on 4/4 ;)



We are almost ready to proceed with our own projects.

Good luck to us!!!

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*Renovation Updates*
- Completed
- 7th Week
- 6th Week
- 5th Week
- 4th Week
- 2nd and 3rd Week
- 1st Week
- The Start Date

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Before and After the Move

On 3/16, we moved into our new home. We did most of the packing when the movers came since we were quite at a loss... LoL



However, we minimalized our stuff and threw away unnecessary stuff. I think we made more than 50 trash bags in total! Whew...



Our move was done in few hours. It was quite fast!



After the quake, we couldn't find enough food at stores, but my mom luckily found soba and bought for us :D Eating soba after the move is a tradition in Japan - it is called Hikkoshi Soba. (I took photo after I mixed up all ingredients. Oops...)



One of our air conditioners are set. (Another one is delayed because of the quake.)



We bought the lights at half price ;)



I opened all the new pans that I kept in the boxes because now I have a huge drawer :D I can't wait to use them!!!



We are still cleaning up our stuff...

I hope I can start cooking soon!!!

*Renovation Updates*
- Completed
- 7th Week
- 6th Week
- 5th Week
- 4th Week
- 2nd and 3rd Week
- 1st Week
- The Start Date

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Renovation Completed!!!

On 3/12, the day after the Miyagi Quake, our renovation was completed. In the midst of the afterquakes, we made final checks... how scary X(

But, my darling and I were thoroughly delighted with the finish, except we found some scratches on the floor and the wall, but those were fixed right away.

Kitchen





Accent wall



Bathroom



Restroom (with bidet)



Hallway (there are 2 rooms along the hallway)



The contractor told us that a professional photographer took some photos of our renovated home, so I will post them when I received them ;)

*Renovation Updates*
- 7th Week
- 6th Week
- 5th Week
- 4th Week
- 2nd and 3rd Week
- 1st Week
- The Start Date

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How to Choose the Right Color

One thing I want to get before the removal is a new rug. We haven't yet bought sofa and dining set, so at least we have a rug, we can sit on the floor!

Last week, we found a nice rug at store at a reasonable price. They come in 4 colors: ivory, beige, cocoa, and brown. However, without laying them on our floor, I can't imagine how they actually look. So, I searched for our floor and wall images on the Net and collaged them to see which matches better...



I was torn between ivory and beige, but my darling made a final decision on beige!

Anyways, I always gather those sample images from manufacturers' sites or shopping sites and collage the most frequently appeared colors which I believe are close to the real colors. My darling always laugh at me when I make this kind of collage like this one. haha But it is better than your imagination, you know!

BTW, this is how our dining set looks on our floor. It is going to arrive in mid-April since it is currently out of stock.



7 days to go until our removal!

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Renovation Updates: 7th Week

Last week was the 7th week. We found some parts to be fixed, but the renovation was almost done.

Wallpaper was applied to all rooms and all the fittings were set.



My photo is not good... but kitchen is done beautifully!



I forgot to take photos of bathroom, but it was set on the 2nd week!



Accent wall -ECOCARAT- didn't stand out that much (shrug). In this way we won't get bored!!! Nevermind!!!



This coming Saturday, we will make final checks and have series of briefings for installed equipments!

*Renovation Updates*
- 6th Week
- 5th Week
- 4th Week
- 2nd and 3rd Week
- 1st Week
- The Start Date

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