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Hello everyone! This post continues from our previous one, so make sure to check it out first! There are a lot of behind-the-scenes thought that went into each reno decision and we actually have plenty more stuffs to share. Follow our socials to stay updated on our home journey! IG/TT/Lemon8: ovenlettershome Both our common and master bathrooms follow a similar style, we wanted a cozy, comfy vibe throughout. We did overlays for both, which allowed us to upgrade to 60 x 60 tiles. We also replaced the original egg crate ceiling with acrylic panels and added tri-colour lighting. Honestly, the acrylic panel lighting alone is already bright enough to light up the whole bathroom, but we still added extra lights since we prefer a brighter space. We changed both our toilet bowls to rimless, tornado flush designs. One thing we learned and wanted to share is that if you plan to overlay your toilets, the toilet bowls will need to be dismantled first. If you are using the original BTO toilet bowls, you may need to find a place (e.g. bomb shelter) to store them temporarily. For the vanity area, we topped up for a sintered stone countertop and went with built-in carpentry instead of off-the-shelf PVC cabinets. For the bottom cabinetry, we also did an arched curve. Because of the typical BTO bathroom layout, the sink area tends to be quite small unless you extend it out. Some people choose to get a custom basin or extend the wall, but that would reduce the door space. So this was our way of working around the limitation while still keeping the design functional and aesthetically pleasing. Do note, however that with this layout you will not be able to install full swing doors or bi-fold doors in the future, you would only be able to use swing-slide doors! 
Check out our VR! We were mindful about where to cut costs. For example, we initially wanted a full-length mirror cabinet for the master bathroom but decided on a half-length one instead, which reduced the amount of sintered stone and carpentry needed. 
In the common bathroom, we skipped built-in cabinets altogether and went with a mirror with tri-colour lighting. It really elevated the space and made it feel lighter without looking too bulky. To be honest, our cabinets are still quite empty for now… maybe it’s still too early to say HAHAHA We also really love gunmetal finishes, so we chose a matching rain shower set to keep everything cohesive. But now, just 2 months in with regular use, we have noticed some slight discolouration on the surface… omg 😭 
We also did a half-height wall paired with a half-arch shower screen. With the half-height wall, we were able to create a large niche, which is really useful for storing taller bottles and cleaning items. So far, we haven’t really used the common bathroom for showers yet! We chose a drop-down recessed shower instead of a kerb, mainly to avoid accidentally tripping over it and aesthetically it is nicer. So far, it has been working well, the recessed area is able to hold most of the water. Of course, some water may still splash out or overflow slightly, but it is not a big issue for us as long as the half-height wall helps to protect our carpentry from getting wet. Stay tuned to our next post~
28 March
