HoMe DeCoR 4- Ep 6 CoNtEmPoRaRy ElEgAnCe现代典雅风
Thank you all for your kind words with respect to last week’s episode:)
This week we are faced with contemporary elegance,which me thinks is pretty straight forward..
However, this time round the flat that we have gotten is a real challenge..First and foremost, the layout of the living room is pretty strange..In fact, it was almost impossible to place a sofa at the intended living room area.. well, a picture is worth a thousand words i suppose, so, lets take a look at the before pictures:)
The other dilema we had was that the space was really…long.
The built in cabinets did not really help and we were mighty pleased that the owner is fine with us hacking it away:)
The country styled wall paper…had to go as well..
To break the long piece of a wall, i decided to do wooden panellings with hiden back lights to be hung behind the tv console.This time round, we were extremely meticulous and paid great attention to all details and it turned out fabulously!
We decided to relocated the living area to the dining area and vice versa..thus, with a buffet table against the wall, we have to D>I>M our very own mirror nd that we did..with many squares of mirrors bonded to the wall:)
All our hard work paid off when finally..This was the final result!
we also D.I.M this long coffee table..which we were very much proud of:)
Another favourite corner of ours would be the dinning area…we simply adore it:)
And so our job is done..just to refresh your memory, here’s a never been done before, before and after side by side!
AFTER BEFORE
We are so ever pleased with our decor and even more so elated when we won! This had been a really memorable episode for us..
This time round our team went the extra mile and we were rewarded:)
Very pleased…
indeed:)
p.s : seems like lots of you guys are keen on d.I.M..so..to get the wood and woodskin, please go to Wellwin Tropical produce blk 1057 #01-85 Eunos Ave 3
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
very very nice! hdb transformed into a condo!
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Bryan I really like your design this week. The whole living room is looks so comfortable and gives a warm feeling when you enter. Keep it up. Jia You Jia You..
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
i like this design!!
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Ogmigosh, it is 360degree change and the result turns out really well.. it is so cool.
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Wow! I was blown away by how different the before and after look of the same space! My first impression is that the revamped living room looks like one in a condo! So luxe and definitely very elegant! Very very impressed with the wooden paneling with back lights! So thoughtful of you to think of how to change the lights if it blows! Love the mirror collage too! The landslide win is so well deserved! Jiayou!
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Hi Bryan,
So happy that u won hands-down this time!
My hubby & I was just saying that if you don’t win this time, surely it’s “Kelong” liao… haha…
Luckily u won & it gives us a reason to continue watching…
Hee…
U r de best… keep it up man…
Peace
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Congrats! Very happy for you and your team! You deserve to win! I’m looking forward to the next episode
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
The DIY wall panel with the lightings & DIY coffee table are such a perfect match. Where can we buy those wallpaper from?
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
dear cleeney..its not wallpaper..its real woodskin..
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Hi Bryan.
I like your DIY wall panel with lightings, it’s totally gorgeous. Where can we get those real woodskin?
Jiayou for the next episode!
on January 12th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Hi Bryan,
just wondering where can we buy the wooden panellings ? thanks
on January 12th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Kor ~ I like ur this week design =) Next time ask u to come at do my house …see u this sat ^^
on January 12th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
You are a real inspiration! The result was absolutely amazing! Where did you buy the cut wood panels /MDF and the wood skin?
on January 12th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Stunning! Love your wooden feature wall! Looking fwd to more of your works!!
on January 12th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Hi Bryan,
I must say you have both ‘artistic’ mind & hands. You know which furniture to get once u lay & fix ur eyes on it. And u also create different DIYs continually for every episode.
And yes, the outcome is ‘no horse run’.
I like the color that u chose for the living room’s wall (behind the mirror collage). Can I ask u is the color ‘bisque’ from nippon or dulux?
on January 12th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
the wooden panellings is really eye-catching! the whole feel of the house is like a 5-star hotel! love the lamp and mirrors too. u sure have a way with mirror designs!
on January 12th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Hi,
Great work on the various houses. My house is a complete toy-land right now – so my question is : where did all the toys go? And what are the chances of doing a program on my apartment?? – Big space for revamp and creativity… seriously.
Good work.
Salute.
on January 12th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Dear Bryan,
So happy with this week results, u transform the living room which looks like those suite rooms in hotel, looking forward to the next espisode. may i know what the thing that u spray on b4 u apply the woodskin?
on January 12th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
dear d@p, its 3M adhesive glue
on January 12th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
dear yvonne, i think its clamshell from Nippon
on January 12th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Hi Bryan,
Would like to know where to get the woodskin,your work are inspiring.
on January 12th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Dear Bryan, i m so happy w the result tonight. Ur DIY n the furnitures u hv chosen r very very very nice n i like it very very very much. The apt doesn’t look like hdb at all, it looks like condo or hotel rm. U r really talented n i can see u always put in alot of effort in every episode. U r my idol n i really enjoy watching ur show. Jia you!!!
on January 12th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
wow… Great work!
the wooden panellings are so nice,
i think i should try it out at my house,
i like the mirror,
simple, but special.
Salute.
on January 13th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Hi Bryan
After watching your creative ideas in changing the look of the house, it has make me want to do the same. Except I’ve problem to purchase plywood of my desire sizes for making display shelf/unit. Will you be able to let me know where can I do loose purchase of plywood and laminate material? I really appreciate if you can tell me so my house will look nice in this coming CNY. Thank you.
on January 13th, 2010 at 1:08 am
Hi Bryan
I am really impressed by your creativity and love the designs that you did every week!
I was blown away by the before & after transformation, it is amazing! This is one show that I will not miss every week! Believe it or not, I’ve never come across anyone as talented, creative & artistic as you! Your DIY skills is really good!
can ask u to come do my hse
My sis & I are staying in a simple 3 rm flat but due to budget constraint with no creative flair & know nothing about DIY, we have not attempted to do much for the flat..Unlike other flats, mine came with a high ceiling. This makes it an even harder task as we have absolutely no idea wat we can do, although we can see the potential of the hse if it is done up properly.. if u can cm, we know tat there wil be cost involved & wil gladly absorb them i.e. material, labour, ur time & expertise if it is within our means 
looking forward to hear from u! thanks!
on January 13th, 2010 at 1:09 am
It seems that you like black lately cos you always choose black to furnish……
Although you faced a real challenge, you also fully utilised the space available. Good Job!!
on January 13th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Bryan,
This week’s theme is what my husband and I intend to have!! such a waste that i couldn’t particpate in this show because i have not got my house key yet…
may i know what is the code/name of the brown/earth tone?
TIA!!
on January 13th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Hi Bryan.
Congratulation! You won 3-0 and you deserve the win.
A plain HDB transformed into a hotel suites. You are very creative.
One thing about HDB’s architects – how could they design layout like that for a living room?
You DIY the wood panels and coffee table look just like those from furniture shops. Good job!
on January 13th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Hi Bryan,
I missed your show last night, and guess what the first thing I do.. is to come to your website and take a look at your work. WOW! What a TrAnSfOrMaTiOn!!!!! I must say, you are BRILLIANT!!! Your ideas are always fresh and you did all episodes with passion. You even thought through some of the practical situation like ease of changing the bulbs. You managed to separate the Living and Dining area.
Great JOB and keep it UP Bryan!!!
on January 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Hi Bryan
May I know where you get the sofa and the house lightings from?
Thank you.
on January 13th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Hi Bryan!!
I really really love the black buffet table. May i know where to purchase it?
Thanks a million…
Btw, Great job!!
on January 13th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Great transformation!
on January 13th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
dear audrey, i believe its oyster grey and clamshell..
on January 13th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
dear serene, the sofa is from OM and lighting from Vlux
on January 13th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
jasmine, the buffet table is from OM
on January 13th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
nice transformation!
on January 13th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
嗨～～Bryan，很喜欢你的点子。我想请教你一些摆设的问题。。我家有两个厅，进门那里到摆放神台有长25尺阔11尺，左边墙上摆了一副长6尺的九鲤鱼图很一支站立式风扇，就没有了。。。。我想在这幅画下摆放什么才适合？我想简单，有休闲的那类。。
右边的就有沙发，tv，电脑和餐桌，长有21尺阔14尺，这样说你会感到混淆吗？
因为进门那里放了神台，所以让他通畅无阻，只想在旁边放点什么的。。。
祝你新年快乐，步步高升
on January 13th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Dear Bryan
Awesome work that you had done for this family, I glued my eyes on the TV right before the start of this program on this theme, when I get my HDB, will have to copy your concept here
as I love comtemporaty elegance style.
on January 13th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
哇……前后的差别太大啦！
on January 13th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
dear bryan, you are very talented. love your creative design.
on January 13th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Oh god!! What a difference the before & after. I’m impressed. Bryan you’re good. I mean really good ^^
on January 13th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Hi Bryan,
Another job WELL DONE!
I’m currently residing overseas and the main reason I subscribe to gobal MobTV is 摆家乐!!! You are forever full of creativity juices and I love all your master pieces!
Keep it up!
on January 14th, 2010 at 1:01 am
Dearest Bryan! Great afford! ^^
on January 14th, 2010 at 1:09 am
Bryan.
There is only one chinese word I will use to describe the decor works which you’ve produced for this episode —– 赞!!!!!!~~~~~
I really loooooooooooooooooooove the transformation which you’ve made to this HDB unit!! The before-and-after difference is extremely obvious. The HDB flat now really looks like either a hotel room or a condo unit! Perfectly fits the theme of Contemporary Elegance!
I am taking the photos as a reference for my future home if I do get married!
如果你真的开一间interior design consultancy firm，我认定我要你了！Hahaha..
你真的是个摆家天才leh！继续加油！
on January 14th, 2010 at 10:02 am
hi bryan..
I love your D.I.Y panel very much..creative~ it’s really nice..and the living area feels warm and comfortable.. ^.^V keep it up~ 加油!
on January 14th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
hi bryan, i have some questions to ask you, can you please email me? thanks a lot.
on January 14th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Love all your designs and DIM.
It is so amazing you are also good at wood works.
Wonder where and how do you get your inspirations?
Did you attend any courses?
If yes, please advise. I am interested to attend.
Missed seeing your drawings.
on January 14th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Love the whole color theme. *Applause* *Applause* *Applause*
on January 14th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Hi Bryan,
I love your work… it was a fantastic transformation… We just bought our new place finally… Hope that we can incorporate a similar design to our place. I’m so glad to have this show. Cheers!!
on January 14th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Dear Bryan,
I am amazed by your artistic talents that you have every week and I have to say I am your loyal supporter for 摆家乐all these while.
I am staying at my present place for 8 years already and I am very moved to transform the DIM walls that you did on Tuesday.
Keep up your constant GOOD work.
on January 14th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Hi Bryan,
GREAT WORK. Finally got some time to come in to take a look at your site . i saw the eps and love your creativity, you just get better and better
btw where do you get the mirrors for DIY…. i am thinking of doing that for my new apartment!
on January 14th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Hi Bryan,
it looks so ‘elegant’. Love it. it is really a brillian idea of making the wooden panellings. ^.^
Great job. Ganbeteh!
on January 14th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
dear clar..go to ikea:)
on January 15th, 2010 at 12:16 am
OK OK .. Bryan thanks for responding to us so promptly and all.. Appreciate! U gave me so much ideas about my new place. I hope I will have as creative hands as yours.. hahaha Got many ideas but just worried cant present it out… ho ho ho
on January 15th, 2010 at 8:36 am
hi bryan,
thanks for the reply..actually i am now about to ‘bai jia le’ my house..haha..just got my key..
my sofa and dining table are black with white as base (for sofa) and 2 white chairs (other 4 are black). my tv console is dark brown (something like chestnut color).
i hope you can suggest to me on the color for the wall…i actually thinking of having the long wall in mocca delight; but my husband said it would be too risky coz we do not know whether it will look too dark and gloom…
any ideas?
on January 15th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Hi Bryan, what paint colour you use at the wall of the tv.
on January 15th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Hi Bryan!
Out of the many decors you have done, I must say this is my FAVORITE!
It’s so warm & cozy, a great place to chill & read!
I never want to step out of my house if mine looks like that (lol)
A great transformation from the former. Nice work!
on January 15th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Goodness!! It looks so entirely different after the make over! Well done!! Do u “part timing” as a consultant?? Hahaha…
on January 15th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
i love your artwork and carpentry work …
especially the buffet table corner… very elegant.
加油.加油.加油!!!
on January 15th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
How do u stick those mirrors on the wall?
on January 15th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Dear Bryan,
You are Genius….what a remarkable change!!!
on January 15th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
audrey, try clamshell from nippon or dulux
on January 15th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
ling, i think its oyster grey from nippon
on January 15th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
adrian..use max bond.
on January 16th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Hi Bryan,
Wonderful, Bryan. I really like your design very very much.
May I know what type of lamination you use for the TV console wall. and what type of board to be used? Where can I buy them?
Thanks
Eric
on January 16th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
BRYAN,你改行直接去做 室内设计师 得了。。。
on January 16th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
eric, the address is on my previous post..
on January 16th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Bryan
I like the wall panels. You use wood with woodskin.
Can I use laminated plywood? Is the result the same?
Actually, what is the dfiferent between the 2?
on January 17th, 2010 at 12:18 am
Hi Bryan,
I would like to know what kind of light bulbs were used for the TV Console Wall, behind the wooden panels?
Is it the ordinary fluorescent lighting, in a yellow shade ?
Thank you.
on January 17th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Hi,
this is awesome designing. just wondering if you had referred to any books for ideas worth recommending? thanks much.
on January 17th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Hi Bryan
This is the best episode so far ! By placing the “before” and “after” photo, it said a lot of the effort that you guys have put in. Without a doubt, your team should win ! You are truly creative … most impressed by the self-made wall panels and coffee table. The furniture you have chosen was awesome too !
on January 17th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Oh Bryan, btw, who took all the photos ? They were very well-taken
on January 18th, 2010 at 12:43 am
dear diana…i took the pictures la:)
on January 18th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Hi Bryan, I saw you last Sat @ Tampines Giant. Oh my god, you slim down a lot compared to the last time I saw you @ PP a year ago. Do take care of yourself. Also please help me to tell YiFong, my mom said she looks so much pretty in person than on air…
on January 18th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
hi bryan i will like to know the colour of the paint for the wall behind the sofas. thanks!
u did a great job @@
on January 18th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
you’re so creative.i like your design very very muchh!!
on January 18th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
love tis episode most~~~^^
on January 18th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Hi Bryan
I would like to laminate my floor. any idea where i can get them done cheaply? thanks
on January 19th, 2010 at 2:28 am
Bryan..well done. Love it
on January 19th, 2010 at 3:03 am
I will like to knw the code name for the colour behind the sofa.thanks bryan !
on January 19th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Bryan, I am just in awe when I look at the pictures. It is really fantastic! You are really artistic and creative! Compliments!
on January 19th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Hi Bryan
I just got my flat : Pinnacle@Duxton. Went to alot of IDs but the cost was way above our budget.
Can I know where is ur ID firm?
I would like to DIY and at the same time engaged a ID to give me some ideas.
Can u help?
Tks.
on January 19th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
好多玩具啊~~~好像没有Barbie doll…
为什么不把自己的照片放上来哦……
on January 19th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
im looking forward to home decor tonight!
i rarely watch TV, but i always try to catch home decor on tuesday nights haha.
on January 19th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Hi, could you pass me the contact of your inerior design firm? Just bought a place and need to start renovation after CNY. Thanks.
on January 20th, 2010 at 11:00 am
this is super nice .. your diy wood style is nice. simple yet usable
on January 21st, 2010 at 4:30 am
Hi Bryan, please send me the contact for your interior design firm. Thanks!
on January 21st, 2010 at 9:31 am
Hi Bryan,
Like your designs in every episode. We have gotten our new house keys and have a tight budget, therefore, we would like to, if possible, to DIY certain things on our own, like tv console, wondering, if we get the wood planks, how do we mount it to the wall?
If I want to particpate in the show, is it in time for these series of episodes?
Thanks
Dawn
on January 21st, 2010 at 2:00 pm
nat, how do you want me to help?
on January 21st, 2010 at 2:02 pm
dawn..too late..we r done with this series liao..to diy a wall mounted console is not that easy wor…the brackets have to be really strong and …euewwww…it will take forever to explain the various components to you wor:)
on January 21st, 2010 at 2:03 pm
joanna, at the present moment i don have a id firm wor…
on January 22nd, 2010 at 10:22 am
Thanks much Bryan.
I went to ikea to check on the wood planks and the wall brackets, but we don’t know how to do the mounting.
Is there anyway that you can help to give us some ideas on how to do up our house in a simple design?
Txs
on January 22nd, 2010 at 10:33 am
whats DIM?
Anyway the before and after is really a vast vast difference.
u are certainly brilliant bryan!
well done!
the “After” is GORGEOUS
on January 26th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Hi Bryan
thank you for your reply. I always like ur ideas and handicraft work. They are fab!!!
Furniture sourcing now..but the discount they gave is always so minimal..But the discounts given in shops are so generous. Any lobangs if I wana have a ‘Contemporary Elegance’ theme?
Must the whole hse blend into the theme or just living room?
Thanks alot!’
on January 26th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Hi Bryan, would like to know where did you buy the mirror from? I kinda like the mirror alot but can’t find online tho.
on January 26th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Hi Bryan,
excellent job and i think u have a good eye for design. Do u do consultation on ID ?
Would be keen to explore on this.
Cheers
Heng
on January 30th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Hi Bryan,
You are fantastic and inspirational. I am doing up my hse so thanks for showing us all your ideas. I think you are really talented. Keep it up
on February 9th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
really like to watch “Bai Jia Le”. Will feel disappointed whenever not able to catch it. Good tat u set up a blog and post all your efforts here. At least I will not be that disappointed. I not only like the way u and mark design the units, also like the process u guys went thru.
Best u all the best and happy CNY. =)
on February 12th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Great work! You are damn good and I feel you are too strong for your opponent