HoMe DeCor4: MiNiMaL ArT-HoUsE极简艺术设计
My dear friends..every week ,one task that i perform with much enthusiasm is to blog about HD4 and getting to read your wonderful comments.Even though i don’t acknowledge each and every single one of the comments, i am very much heartened by the fact that you guys appreciate what we did and your words of encouragements made all the tiredness worthwhile..Quite a fair bit of you wanted to know my id firm’s contact and well, actually, the year of 2007 i did start up an id firm with some partners..however, year 2008 i embarked on my almost a year filming of destination most wanted and in the midst of it, my partners and i decided to fold up the businesss because me not being around is not condusive for the venture.So,the answer to your questions would be nope, i don’t have an id firm:)..not now, at least:)
This week we were tasked to go minimal…and that, my friend, is more difficult than ever! because to create the less is more effect, the few pieces of furniture that is allowed in the space has to speak volumes.Furthermore, it is not simply minimalism we are dealing with but, the additional twist to the topic is ARTHOUSE!euewwwww!!!!!!!!!!
To start off with, we have yet again a four room flat and its original state is rather minimal:)
We decided to go with an art house showcasing love, and thus, a poem written by jarrod is stenciled onto the wall..
Since it is supposed to be an art house, i decided to D.I.M a one of a kind console to house the lcd and this is the end result..
And to have a drawing, i drew this version of smiling face..which did not go well with the judges, who deemed it unoriginal and a tad unfitting for the decor..Frankly, that stung quite a bit as..well…it took a whole lot of effort to draw something of this scale,given that the time alloted was less than four hours….
BEFORE AFTER
At the end of the day, we won..
The pleasure that filled our hearts stemmed from the fact that we did all the stuffs ourselves..we conceptualised,we bought the wood, saw the wood,glued the wood, painted the wood..all were done by our very own hands and the eventual result got us feeling really gratified:)
and so long live D.I.M= Do It Myself
on January 26th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
ya hor, why the other team can get people to deliver ready made pieces ha? last time the mirrors as well… those are not DIY or DIM lor, it’s DIT (did it themselves ;p)
i love your white wall and writings, and the tv display was original and marvelous too!!! the two teams are simply in different leagues la, it’s more than win or lose liao!
on January 26th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Where are the pics? In this episode, I feel that both Mark and you did a marvelous job. Frankly, I was equally torn between the two of you. However, the arthouse feel is more apparent in your design, perhaps that’s why you won. Congrats! Keep up the good work!
on January 26th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
预祝禄江生日快乐！
事事顺心
on January 26th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Well Done Bryan! Don’t be too affected by the comments given by the judges… The painting is still original… As its purely drawn by you… It is not original by purchasing a painting… I simply fall in love with your special creation of the TV console. It’s SO BEAUTIFUL n tastefully done! I admired your creativity a lot. In fact i watched every episode of your “Bai Jia Le” Just to see your creation. You are our inspiration! Kudos… keep it up! Bryan ROCKS! =D
Lastly, Happy Birthday to you
May all your wishes comes true.
Cheers,
Steven.L
on January 26th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
dear steven..thank you for your kind words and me too, wish that my wishes will indeed come true:)
on January 26th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
I really like the art stand tv console you made! It’s so unique and pretty, matches the theme for this episode really well!
Nice nice… simplicity really is beauty.
on January 26th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Hi Bryan,
First of all, Happy Bday yo… ^.^
I agreed with Jessica, your design more in line with tonite theme, i like your DIM of TV console. it is so unique!
on January 26th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Advance Birthday Wishes for U, Byran
Be Happy & Good Health!
Btw, could you advice how to bring back the “new” look for wood furniture?
Thanks!
on January 26th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
You are most welcome Bryan. Not to mention
Your wishes will come true de… 
Take care… Catch up with you soon
Keep in touch since you have my email contact
okies…:p
on January 26th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Hello Bryan!
CONGRATS on winning “Home Decor Survival” again! (:
Honestly, i really like and love your D.I.M! hahas
The TV console was simply amazing! (:
Too pretty, i was hoping i have it as well. (:
Every episode you’ll have at least one D.I.M.
And it’s really cool! (:
though i kind of agreed with the judges that picture drawn wasn’t quite erm.
fit in, but still.. it’s was nice.
So don’t really have to take the judges’ words in heart.
Anyway, wish you in advance a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (:
may all your wishes and dreams come true!
By the way, i’m also watching “New City Beat” now.
D
It’s still as nice as the previous one though the cast has changed slightly.
on January 26th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Bryan, love the TV console ! Very unique and so arty ! The tasteful furniture you have chosen were nice. Love the 2 lightings too ! They really bring sparks to the living room !
on January 26th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Dear Bryan , Fall in love with the tv console u made, most tv console are long rect boring shape, never knew it could be created like this. It’s really creative of u to think of writing love poems on the wall. Wish u Have a Happy Birthday & enjoy this special day of urs, looking forward to the next espisode…
on January 26th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
dear bryan,i love the big smiling faces painting which the world needs now ,to have peace in our country instead of living in fear of terriosts.By the way the tv show cash is king which u acted in it ended today.are we going to watch thr rerun of the final show of mediawork tv drama LING-O? .it was a very touching show in which u act as a baddie to a wonderful goodie guy.hope it will be shown again.well done again for all the hard works .A VERY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO UUUUU.
on January 26th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Hello Bryan, soooooooo happy tat u won again, really like the tv console cos it is v unique n special. Also like the painting as well, it is so cute.
Bryan, may i knw when is ur birthday? Anyway wish u hv a wonderful n happy birthday n hope all ur wishes will come true
JIA YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on January 27th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Dear Bryan,
I love the furniture and the DIM painting! You did a great job!
I felt that it is a smart move to choose furniture before deciding on the colour of paint. Painting of the wall helps to bring out the ‘feeling’ of furniture. However, Mark always choose painting before the furniture. ^^
on January 27th, 2010 at 12:39 am
Hi Bryan,
I jus wanna say… U r reallie great!!!
Love ur creativity and designs.
The show has been eye-opener to me!
Cheers~
on January 27th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Hi Bryan, I’m more than in love with your DIM TV console for this episode! It is SO original and out of the frame. Many would think that a picture frame is for a picture only.. but you have incorporated that into a TV console! Great job.
I have always love the feel of an art gallery, what’s more embedded with the love from the couple. I would want to paint the words of my loved ones on the walls as well, it serves as a great reminder of how it all started.. and that keeps it going
on January 27th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Hi Bryan,
Jia you and never give up in those talent that you have………U have so much creativity juice flowing inside u!!
Though I missed this epi but saw the trailer and your pics…is really so nice!Kudos to the win again!Really love your DIM!!Quite sad to know that your firm is no longer there but we will be waiting for your brand new start again!
on January 27th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Happy Birthday to you Bryan on 30 Jan !!
on January 27th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Hi Bryan,
I love the Diy’s/ DIM pieces that you have created for all the gorgeous ‘Bryan Design apartments!’ just wondering if you have a dedicated website that you can show us on how to do it too, I would like to learn more from you!
I really really love your contemporary and minimalist designs especially.
thks!
cheers,
Carlyn H.
on January 27th, 2010 at 11:13 am
I hope there will be HD season 5 if possible but change the host from Mark Lee to Chen Han Wei. Cos I think he will be a good sparring partner for you since he also has good taste and a talent for designing stuffs. As for Mark Lee, I think his talents can be used better ELSEWHERE. haha. To be honest I will be quite sad if I kena Mark cos chances of losing are quite high. But of course the program is produced in way that Mark will not lose ALL episodes lah, so if you are in his team during the episode where “arrangements” have been made for him to win, then the team is lucky!
In any case, good job Bryan!
on January 27th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
i think you did an excellent job once again!
I feel that you are already a master of drawing & painting.
Every episode is a nice piece of artwork!
I really like your style on focusing on the DIM pieces and making them an important showpiece of the house, because in worst case, owners still get to keep the DIM pieces.
They can still retain pretty much of most part of your design.
Hence, you are not a great designer, but also a thoughtful and responsible one.
Though its still a ‘game’ and ‘reality tv show’, but its still other people’s home.
But of course, I still love to see your designs win and they sure do.
Keep it up!
on January 27th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
i think you did an excellent job once again!
I feel that you are already a master of drawing & painting.
Every episode is a nice piece of artwork!
I really like your style on focusing on the DIM pieces and making them an important showpiece of the house, because in worst case, owners still get to keep the DIM pieces.
They can still retain pretty much of most part of your design.
Hence, you are not *only* a great designer, but also a thoughtful and responsible one.
Though its still a ‘game’ and ‘reality tv show’, but its still other people’s home.
But of course, I still love to see your designs win and they sure do.
Keep it up!
on January 27th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Hi Bryan
Wow, it so marvellous. Love the TV console. The owner is very lucky. They are now the owner of the one and only one TV console in Singapore. Bryan, maybe you patent it and name it Bryan’s TV console, haha. I like the smiling face photo , too . It is so refreshing, funny and cute. It makes me smile and feel relax when looking at it. Good work. BRYAN, A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. ENJOY AND ENJOY
on January 27th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Hi Bryan. Very creative of u to do the tv console. May I know where do you alway go and get all the materials for diy. Mayb I wan do 1 for myself. Thx alot.
on January 27th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Hi Bryan,
May I know what is the colour code for the grey paint which you would normally choose for the walls? Thanks.
on January 27th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
hey Bryan! Really love your DIM pieces, esp the tv console! Its really creative. Can’t wait to see the other DIM pieces in the coming episodes! Keep up the good work!
on January 27th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
i really appreciate your work of home decor. wonderful job!
it’s a pity that i can’t watch channel u and i can’t enjoy home decor. it’s also the pity that most of your fans in mainland have…
anyway, happy birthday to you!!! you are always 10 years younger~
on January 27th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Dear Jasmine Tan
Thank u
on January 27th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Hi Bryan;I have the same thought like what Betty Chan said,thats y u put together the love poem n the cute,funny smiling faces painting to represent love,peace n happiness in the family.what a lucky couple to have pick u.cant wait for the next epi
on January 27th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Great job! Simply adore that you decided to stencil the poem on the wall. Very romantic. Forget what the judges said about your painting. I think it was very original. Keep up the fantastic work!
on January 27th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
–> Kathleen S
Definitely,the main purpose of the frame now,is not to hold a picture.
Afterall,it holds a tv with moving PICTURES on the screen^^
Yupps!
&& Cheers to you too,Bryan!
Another happy ending episode:)
Just like what the others had mentioned,you did a great job on the TV console.
Through this episode,we’ve all once again,learned something new to D.I.M.
As for the painting,I remembered you, saying that it shows a smiley face,even if it’s hanging the other way round. Sorry,if my memory’s failing me. >,<
As for me,I have no idea why, I saw it as a mirror reflection.
It's just like a picture,with a smile on their both faces.Reminding themselves to be happy,no matter what odds they will meet in future. Even if it cost the world to revolve in the other way round. Sweet~
Haix,it must be stressful for Mark to face the different themes,every week.
Thumbs up*
Since you are a strong opponent to him.
Sometimes,I wish that he could win =x
At least,he will get a little motivated to keep on going.
Well,speaking of which,I'm none as good as both of you =P
ANW,both of you are professionals. Either losing or winning,both of you wrapped things up fairly well.
Looking forward for next week's episode. That's what I like about Tuesdays
Like the way how you explain, and reason everything out, while you D.I.M or even while laying out the furnitures^^
Last but not least,HAPPY BIRTHDAY:D
on January 28th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Hi Bryan,
Always always envy your creativity. It is just so so… FANTASTIC! Wish my home deco could be done by you but very unlikely as it is only 3-room flat. Anyway, thumbs up every time I watch you on home deco! GREAT JOB!
on January 28th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Bryan
The more I look at the smiling picture, the more I like it, the more I feel relax.
Is there any where I can buy it?
Or be a kind soul, can you draw one for me? A small one will be ok.
I will put in my office. Whenever I have office stress I will look at it, to release the stress.
Is it a deal, Bryan?
on January 28th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Hi Bryan!
Really love your designs and concepts:)
I always anticipate Tuesdays after seeing the trailers and i must say that you have never ever disappointed me, even in the episodes that you lost. Love all your dims:) you are a really talented designer! All the way!
Happy birthday in advance
on January 28th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
祝福。。1月30日。。生日快快乐！！
on January 28th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
I like the idea of writing a love poem on the wall. I got this idea of writing the couple’s wedding vows on the wall, a daily reminder of their commitments to each other. =)
on January 29th, 2010 at 2:04 am
Hi Bryan,
I really love your works and its really sweet of you to put up pictures of the tranformation process for us readers here to recall and remember your art.
One question I have which I think you are the best person to ask:) I’m currently doing some reno on my room now and I’m thinking of painting a mural. I’m no artist but would still want to have my piece of art on the wall.. any idea if I can get some “stencils” kinda thing to help?
Thanks and keep up the good work:) Keep winning!
on January 29th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Dear Boss,
Thanks for your hard work. Not to worry about the painting… Most importantly, the owners (we) LOVE it! So THANK U very much for the wonderful painting! *Cheers… We will always support U!
Warmest Wishes,
Jennifer and Jarrod
on January 29th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Hi Bryan,
After watching this episode, i KNEW i had to come over to ur website to look at your superb designs again… so that when i get my own home in 3 yrs’ time, i can get some inspiration from here
and most importantly, i felt the need to comment that i was SOOO happy when u said on the show that literature is related to art. im a literature student and have always dreamt of painting a poem on the wall to remind me of love and its values. this episode shows me it is possible to do just that beautifully. thanks for showing us how to incorporate the elements of art into our daily lives
on January 29th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Dear Bryan’
I have saw your picture. Have some writing on the wall & TV console. I like that this style so much!!! And I’m pleased you were born. I hope you tvl safely & with joy. Happy birthday to u!!!!! Your HK fans
on January 29th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO U
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO U
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRYAN
HAPPY…..BIRTHDAY TO U……….
生日快乐！！！
on January 30th, 2010 at 12:03 am
happy birthday Bryan,
Wishing you a year filled with the same joy you bring to others.
I hope that your birthday is as wonderful as you are.
Wishing you all the great things in life, hope this day will bring you an extra share of all that makes you happiest.
Cheers!!
on January 30th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Hi Bryan, interested to design Pinnacle @ Duxton? I have a unit there .. pls let me know if your producer agree? thanks
on January 30th, 2010 at 12:42 am
Dear Bryan,
Happy Birthday!!!
Hope lovely surprises are coming your way to make your birthday a wonderful day!
on January 30th, 2010 at 12:50 am
Happy Birthday Bryan!
Hope you’ll enjoy every other day as much as this day, and may all your wishes come true!
on January 30th, 2010 at 7:16 am
禄江
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!
on January 30th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Hi bryan~~ Happy birthday to u~~~!! =)
on January 30th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
yea… i catch every episode of home decor survivor!!
on January 30th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
have a wonderful birthday,
生日快乐!!
on January 30th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Using the DIY easel for the TV is a really clever idea! Congrats for winning, again! Keep it up! Jia you!
on January 30th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
很喜欢你每一个的手工制作。很漂亮又实用。可是我无法看到这一集。不过，知道你赢了我很开心，因为真的很喜欢你的作品。希望你更加努力，我们大家都看得到的。也祝你生日快乐！
on January 31st, 2010 at 9:02 am
Bryan,Happy Belated Birthday!! Wish your dreams come true!!
The “TV easel” is cool! Never ever think the TV set can be like that……
on January 31st, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Happy Belated Birthday to u ne!
Hope u enjoy ur day yesterday! heez…
Juz wana let u knw, really luv all ur designs in Home Decor!
All so nicely done with a sincere heart~ I wish my home is make-over by u! >.<
Gambate ne! Looking fwd to all ur designs in Home Decor 4~~~!
on January 31st, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Hi Bryan,
Happy Birthday to you.
May all the days be always happy, health and have a smooth sailing your career.
Cheers,
Gin
on February 1st, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Hi,Bryan
i am now in hawaii, but i never forget your birthday! there is 18 hours later than time in Singapore, i just say “happy birthday” to Bryan in my heartwhen it’s Jan 29th there…i hope it’s not too late to say it again viia the Internet.
u really experienced a lot and taught a lot to us fans..
sorry, my english is poor,i hope you can make sense of what i am talking about….
anyway, wish you have a happy life! and best wishes to your family too.
on February 21st, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Hi Bryan! I am a fan of yours . You look so cool and handsome in your spectacles in the show Honour and Passion(宝家卫国) . I know that’s a very long time ago… haha ^^ I am very glad that your marks in home decor survivor 4 is higher than Mark’s. I really like your designs and creativity. Great job! Hope to see you on Home decor survivor 5 (if there is). Jiayou, jiayou!(:
on February 23rd, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Hi Bryan! Me again- Marilyn. I am really eager to see you tonight in Home decor survivor 4!^^ See you tonight and hope you will win again.(: Jiayou jiayou!