Jazz up your Home in Style using Taobao!
Updated: Jul 22, 2021
Many people have raved how amazing Taobao is, yet there are equally many issues buyers faced too. I will not share further on how to make purchases online etc.
Rather today I'll share one of our "trade secret" on how we took advantage of Taobao & Singapore local retailers.
We're working on a project recently where client has a very tight budget for renovation+furnishings. I'll share briefly how we worked within her given budget in style!
It's gonna blow your mind.
Prep your heart as we move on to show you in the next few photos on where we sourced for showflat-worthy furniture and the ultimate modern luxe ambience revealed!
We have modernised and mix common Scandinavian with soft Industrial style. See how sleek gold elements throughtout the living area blended well into rustic wall hook and wild concrete blocks TV feature wall.
Below are some of the furniture we have sourced for our client:
Dining Table
From: Taobao
Price: S$773
Estimated selling in SG: S$2,500
Dining Chairs x 6pc
From: Taobao
Price: S$352
Estimated selling in SG: S$780
3-seater Sofa
From: Comfort Design
Price: S$1080
TV Console
From: Castlery
Price: S$699
We wanted to create a peaceful resting area for our client, the next place where they will spend their 8-10hrs of their day there. Gentle earthly shades were picked and silver elements to keep the luxurious touch intact.
Below are some of the furniture we have sourced for our client:
(exclude Study room and Guest room are not featured here)
Bedframe
From: Castlery
Price: S$849
Bedside Table x 2pc
From: Taobao
Price: S$250
Estimated selling in SG: S$600
Wall Art x 2pc
From: Taobao
Price: S$120
Estimated selling in SG: S$600
Handwoven Wool Rug (2m x 3m)
From: Taobao
Price: S$660
Estimated selling in SG: S$1,800
Wanna be shock further?
Ready? Get set... Go!
Below is the overall breakdown of this 3-bedroom Apartment project expenditure:
Renovation $6,500
Furniture* $7,000
Lightings $3,000
Others** $5,000
Total $21,500
*Others - Home Accessories, Curtains, Shipping, GST etc.
This is how we have helped many owners to save time + money by sourcing, buying, shipping and assembling the furniture from Taobao on their behalf and those items that require comfort-level test by clients personally will be sourced locally.
We like to apologize if our caption ¨Renovation below $7,000¨ seem misleading. I believe after our sharing above, you will learnt that there are in fact many other cost involved apart from renovation. Speaking of which, we have indeed kept our renovation budget for this project below $7k. As such, next time when you see post like ¨Beautiful home below $20,000¨ you will know what to expect or watch out for.
Cheers!
Kate
** Point to note **
- This is a condo unit so most of fixtures such as "Wardrobe, flooring, kitchen cabinet etc" are already provided for. - Unlike conventional ID firm, we do design and sourcing for furnishing for owners as well. If possible we will cut down on carpentry work and source for furnishing that compliment the interior as replacement. Hence we are able to keep the renovation cost low.
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