so many of you asked questions about our home and i just uploaded part 1 of a home q&a video where we shared about the application process and answered questions about the process. we will subsequently be doing a part 2 to answer questions about the renovation and our finances. but for now, you can find part 1 here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoaO0qWApraZk8o.html 😊

@clarencet209

Жыл бұрын

wife not chio

Tbh this is probably one of the more comprehensive home tours I've seen on YT - great insights and a lovely looking home! 🙂

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching and for your kind words!! 😊

Be contented with what you have ,Having a home of your own as a young couple is an achievement. Enjoy each other company day to day.

I just like the way you being so real and honest with the whole renovation process.And also reminding all new home owner the limitation we have and to appreciate with what we have.1 of the best sharing video ive watched so far.👍🏼

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!! really appreciate this very encouraging comment 😊

Thank you for sharing how your beautiful home looks like. I like the realization that you have come to ; what’s most important is that your home works for you, and not how it compares against others’. I am also impressed that your 2-door wardrobe is large enough - you two must be minimalists!

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

yay glad you enjoyed the video and also the little takeaway that i shared!! and HAHA yes we try to be cautious with the clothes we buy! thank you v much for watching and leaving this lovely comment, syamsul 😊

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us and your personal thoughts. I can see you have put in alot of efforts on your house ! Indeed true what we see online are often the polished version. It is so easy to envy and get swayed by the pretty things we see and start to compare. You have reminded me on managing my expectations and be grateful for whatever we have currently. Looking forward to your next video and God Bless!

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

:’) thank you for your encouraging comment! am so so happy that my video encouraged you in such a way.

i really like the reflection section u filmed. it really resonance what most of us feels when we're searching for ideas for renovation. thumbs up and please keep this up!

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear that you enjoyed the reflection bit! was a little apprehensive about sharing at first but i’m glad that it’s relatable and glad that it can encourage others too :~)

I like the fact you kept it real and also love your reflection

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

thank you! i’m very glad that you enjoyed the video ☺️

One of the best home tours i have seen - honest, raw and comprehensive 👍i like the fact that it is not staged to make it look perfect. I appreciate the fact that you leave the lightings of each section of the apartment, and the messy wiring behind your TV as they are. Good work there 👍👍 oh and btw your apartment is beautiful 😊

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

hello! thank you so much for leaving this lovely comment, it encouraged me very much ☺️ am glad that you enjoyed the video!!

Very good video! Your reflection segment actually reminded me of what I should be thankful for as well.

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

thank you!! glad that it encouraged you in some way ☺️

omg finally a sg version of those nice house tours, really like your house design!! 🥰

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

haha yes ☺️ thank you!!

Very nice house tour! 😍 Thanks for sharing, love your open kitchen... makes the space looks so much more spacious & with more natural light too! ❤️

It’s really nice of you to remind us that we should focus on what we have instead of what we don’t. :) thanks

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

😊😊

I like the way you presented your comfy house. It is well explained and very detailed. You have shown that young generations doing their renovation within their capabilities and not necessary to the extend of having a luxurious house. I also like how you end the video with self reflection and learn to be more appreciative. Bravo!

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

thank you!! am really glad that you found the video meaningful ☺️ and appreciate this encouraging comment very much!

Thanks for doing this video! This gave a very real tour of the house and especially the space. It’s very helpful for my own planning!

I completely get what you meant when you talked about feeling dissatisfied with your home. I felt the same way after I did my pre-wedding shoot. While the photos turned out well, I think my expectations were just too high as my mind was constantly fed with amazing photographs on social media. Thank you for your sharing! 💯

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

yes oh my haha. it’s a challenge, managing expectations and remembering that what we have is worth being grateful for even though it’s not perfect heh. no problem, glad the sharing blessed you in some way! 😊

thank you so much for your video, it's so nice to have a thorough, realistic tour of how a 4 room in singapore HDB looks like! cheers!

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it!! 😊 thank you for watching and leaving this comment!

Appreciate the last portion of your video a lot. Me and my wife are preparing for our Reno and move into Bidadari and had kept to a Budget for most parts but we find ourselves pushing the Budget and adding more stuff as we go. Thanks for the last portion it helped keep me in check! Cheers! 😊

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

whew exciting times for you and your wife, congrats on finding a new home! ☺️ i’m glad the video encouraged you in some way! all the best with preparing for your new place :’)

When I have my own home next time, I hope to have a very minimalistic house, focusing on practicality to save money! Thanks for doing this tour and sharing! It's useful!

You have a good head on your shoulders! Not everyone is as practical, logical and realistically honest with themselves these days. :) so glad to have stumbled on your video. Im gonna follow!

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! appreciate the encouragement and thank you so much for subscribing!! 😊

Your dining room lighting is actually nice. Warm and cosy!

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

it is warm and cosy!!! unfortunately it’s too dark so it gets a bit hard to see at night. we recently changed the lights tho, and it’s sooo much better!!! and still cosy :’)

What a humble down to earth little kingdom! Just the kind of family friend you will feel the comfort & at ease sitting in for tea with. Those who understand what truly matters will understand what truly matters. Love every bit of this walkthrough than some ATAS-corpo office style BTO with thousands of smart functions... Ever the thought of lower floors with the smell of soil crosses your mind? 😂

WAH LOOKS SO GOODDDDD!

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

waiting for you to visit us hurhur

wow! beautiful! such wholesome, much wow.

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Yeo why thank you 😗 HAHAHAHA

I would recommend getting a Steigen drying rack! It is pricey but definitely helps in drying clothes where you couldnt get much sun!

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

i just checked it out and it seems very cool!!! thanks for the suggestion ☺️

@JuicedUp100

2 жыл бұрын

Taobao has an equivalent, selling for around S$300

thats very sweet of your encouraging words !

down to earth and sincere video. thank you

Thank you for sharing, we are also getting our 4 room BTO in the next few months, and it gives us a persoective of what to expect in terms of the actual space vs the floor plan and layout.🙇 Homes of this size is the norm.What's important is home(whatever the size)is where the heart is... Looking fwd to your next video.👌

Finally something i can totally relate to. Not just some id staged house that snagged a 6 figure reno that very few can achieve. Well done & Thank you for keeping it real. all the best wishes for yr new house. Definitely taking some of yr ideas and advice. God bless

@hillaryarieltan

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your sweet comment!!! we’re so so glad that it was helpful for you! it is exactly our intention to want to share our journey in a real and raw manner ☺️

Thank you for sharing your very nice home. I especially love the entryway. That's going into my idea book for my future bto 👍🏼

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

that’s so lovely to hear :’) no problem and thank you for watching!

Thank you for being so real and honest, It really helps alot. :)

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

no problem, thank you for watching and taking time to leave a comment ☺️

Yes pls, would like a video of the bto application process. TYVM

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

i got u fam

tks for sharing...a very warm and comfortable home really!!! GREAT JOB!!!

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

no problem, thank you for leaving this lovely comment! ☺️

Very informative thank you for explaining every detail!

Beautiful and simple house! Very homey! Thanks for sharing :)

Really hit the spot in the reflection part of the video. Your home looks lovely btw =D

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!! :’) glad it was relatable for you

Love the design and functionality. Thank you for sharing!!!

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

no problem, happy to!! ☺️

@queuepls

3 жыл бұрын

hillary ariel could I also ask which video app are you using to add those wordings and photo? Thanks!! 😊

Thank you for sharing and being so sincere and honest of your financial status. Not many are like you! Be thankful that you have a roof over your head All the best! God Bless!

Thank you for sharing. I appreaciate your truthful thoughts, being down to earth, and keeping the decos and renos within budget. Agree that we should all should be grateful for what we have. I personally like the toilets becos of it's wall tiles. :-)

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

no problem! thank you for leaving such a kind comment ☺️☺️ yesss i think the wall tiles actually made a v big difference eh!!

I like how you mentioned the fan is a free gift! :D

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha yes!!! mega discount store has a lot of good deals like these

@QingHuiChua

4 жыл бұрын

@@hillaryarieltan every cent counts!

I love your home tour video and it fits me well with my budget as compared to many other home tour video I had watched. Your video is real. I really appreciate you sharing your experience. Thank you. Oh and I agree that you should really change the lights at your dining table. Other than that, you have a very beautiful home. Thumbs up.

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

yay i’m so glad that it was relevant dor you! thank you also for leaving an encouraging comment ☺️ yesss will have to spend some time to figure out how to change or modify the lights

Thanks for sharing!! Indeed I don’t see a lot of Singapore HDB tour. Soo thanks for sharing love it!

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

no problem!! ☺️

nice and practical. looks like home sweet home

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! 😊

I love your place it's small but it's cozy and it's beautiful

nice. minimalist style 🤩

beautiful video ! yes thanks for sharing

Unlike other people’s fancy home ... I prefer yours 😊😊 liked and subscribed !

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching and subscribing!! ☺️

😍 love it!

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

thank you!! 😊

Nice video and nice home. It is very helpful! Thanks so much ❤️

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you, glad it was helpful for you!! 😊

Lovely home you have 😊 Love your sharing at the end of the video, its a very real sharing compared to all the influencers out there who get sponsored for almost everything 😅

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for watching!! really appreciate your encouragement ☺️☺️ i suppose it’s different for influencers cos they’re able to get sponsorships as a result of their career path and we tend to inevitably see more of them online!

Totally agree with ur thoughts esp at the end of the video :) alr blessed to hv a home u can call home

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

yes!!! :’) am so grateful and must remember to always remain grateful

Great work and words!

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

Nice neat and wonderful design.

Love this home tour. One of the best so far. It is not overdosed with products placements and you yes I love how you are contented and grateful with what you have. Your house is beautiful.

nice house! I suggest moving the study tables next to the window so with the laptops bsck facing the window (does that makes sense?😂) to lessen squinting and that when you want to rest your eyes from the laptop you can view outside

my personal favourite: the switch 👀

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

come and play more ☺️☺️☺️

今天看了你的视频，請問燈的电线是藏在假天花板(false ceiling)里面嗎？

Thank you for sharing!! It gives a much better perspective on space and size compared to pictures that interior designers post, those always seem distorted to make the space seem bigger. Is there a reason why you didn't install a ceiling fan in any of the rooms?

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

no problem, so glad to hear that it was helpful for you! ☺️ yes i think interior designers tend to use more wide angle to kinda squeeze the entire space in one photo, so it tends to be a little less accurate of the actual space. about the ceiling fan, it’s because i’m rather tall HAHA so if i raise my hands, i think i will hit the ceiling fan. got a bit of phobia so we decided to just use standing fans 😂

The toilet cistern with the sink is extremely common in Japanese homes. Its a great way to save water too.

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

oh so that’s what it’s called!! wah maybe we should have done a bit more research back then 😓

hi hillary any downsides on the induction over stove after using ? awesome vid awesome hse thanks for the infos

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! glad it was helpful for you 😊😊 hmm i think there isn’t that wok hey when you cook with induction HAHA but other than that..... it’s pretty good, the cleaning is a lot easier cos there are less crevices

Thanks for sharing 4room BTO. vvv appreciated. May I know how big is overall? I am gg to try my luck on BTO soon.

Wow, very insightful sharing. Thanks for your tips for newbie homeowners hehe 🥰

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

wow thank you yanxuan for your lovely comment 👀

Slowly but surely guys. 👍👍👍

Hi may i know where u get the backsplash n the vanity cabinet?

Nice and neat and tidy plus simple

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

How do you mind telling us what is the size of your 4 room flat ? Mine is Tampines Green Foliage 4room 93sqm , amd thanks for your house tour 😊

Simple n neat n clean apartment.....

Hi! Do you mind sharing the color code of the paint you used for your home?

Nice video!

real home

Nice place! Very close to my ideal design. Any thoughts of doing a home review after living for a year. What changed or what you would like to change. Thanks!

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

that's a good idea!! :') we will put that in our plans to do a home review video.

Thank you for your video. I would like to ask what brand of induction did you purchase.

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

no problem! we got bosch!

and my next favourite has got to be the toilet tiles HEHE

Thanks for this house tour, cozy n nice space.. Can I ask where did you get your Tv console from ?. And size of your tv :) Thank you so much..

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

no problem!! we got the tv console from fortytwo and our tv’s 55”

Nice and cosy house:)

Hi, lovely home! May I know where you got the lights? And if you have the name of the lights, please? Thanks!

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!!! ☺️ we got our lights from ezbuy, i can’t rmb the exact name but i searched “nordic lights”/“minimalist lights”. this design is quite common!

Beautiful home :) If you don't mind sharing, what is the distance between your block and the opposite block that your windows are facing? My upcoming BTO is pretty badly blocked (25m away, we sacrificed view for a better floor plan) and I'm trying to get a sense for how it might feel. Thanks for your help!

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

hello, thank you! hmm i’m not too sure of the exact distance but it is pretty close HAHA. but i think it doesn’t bother us that much.... you can consider installing mesh curtains on top of the usual curtains that you can use in the day time to get some privacy. it’s enough to block out the view from opposite units. hope this helps!

@jayashrishobna

4 жыл бұрын

@@hillaryarieltan thanks, congrats again :)

When I visited turkey , I fell in love with their homes . It's something that Singapore homes lack - the sense of comfort and ease.

@768jefiline7

4 жыл бұрын

hello we live in a letter box unit

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

ooo i’ve personally never seen one! shall try to search on youtube and see if i can find any :~)

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

but it’s true tho, the newer houses in sg nowadays are small!! some challenge there in finding ways to make it cosy but space saving hahaha

Am getting aBTO soon. Thanks for sharing

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

congrats on getting your bto!! and thank you for leaving this lovely comment ☺️

Really a nice video... Your Reno seems very minimal.. is it because you plan to sell it once after MOP? or you plan to upgrade it slowly in the future?

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!! 😊 actually, it’s because this was what we could afford and we do like how it turned out in the end :’) we shared a bit more about this in our home q&a part 1 video, you can check it out!

Nice video. Perhaps you could change the light bulbs to more powerful ones if you want brighter lights at the dining area without changing the entire set of lights.

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!! yes we recently changed the bulbs and it makes a hugeee difference ☺️

@kcc7237

3 жыл бұрын

@@hillaryarieltan ah ok good to know that! you have a nice home, enjoy it :)

Hello~ Enjoyed your home tour hehehe and echoed many of your thoughts / considerations. Thanks for sharing!! And um... hello to Matthew 😅 uni proj group mate. :)

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

yay so glad you enjoyed it :’) haha oh my what a small world!!!!!

thank you!

Thank you very much! May I ask if you got false ceilings at all?

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

we didn't have any false ceilings!

i will be getting my keys soon (hopefully)! are you able to share any personal experiences/tips about seeking your IDs / contractors? thanks!!!

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

congrats!!! must be such an exciting time for you :’) sure!!! will be doing another video to answer some of these questions, will include this in ☺️

Niceeee video!May I know where to get the know holder in your kitchen? U have a link?

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

it is from tangs at takashimaya!

I love it.. no worries,.many more blessing in time to come.. Try add a carpet and few pictures on.wall to make it cozy. Just my thought:-)

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the suggestion!!! that’s a lovely idea :’) we’re definitely looking into getting more photos/art up in the house heh

Do you have trouble with smell from cooking since your kitchen is open concept? My concern with open concept kitchen is though it looks more spacious, the smell from food can get to the living room and get absorbed by furniture. Apologies if you've already answered this elsewhere! Also, how much did the kitchen cabinets cost?

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

we do sometimes get problems with the smell and smoke, especially if we are cooking sth oily like steak. but we just turn on the fans to let our house air haha and we regret not getting a hood!

Hi I like your bedroom door frame, what did you do to the door frame?

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

hello! the door frame actually just came with the flat, we didn’t change the doors :~)

The dining light cannot change the brighter bulb? 🙂

very real. thanks

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

no problem!

Nowadays gas in bto is piped no need call for gas tank liao haha! Hi estate neighbor :p

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

haha yes oh goodness, i only realized i made a mistake after i finished editing 😂 and ooo hello!!!! ☺️

May I know how much is your kitchen renovation? For the countertop, what material did you choose? Is it highly high resistant?

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

i cant rmb the cost for the kitchen itself. we chose quartz and yes, it’s been real resistant so far :)

Plain, simple and nice. Now much did u spend on Reno? Just asking. :)

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

thank you! we spent 28k! my husband and i will do another video soon to share a bit more on the details of our expenses and how we managed :~)

May I know what Bto project is this?

Very interesting video 👍

Thanks for sharing~

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

no problem!! thank you for watching!!! 😊

Did you guys opt in for the optional component scheme (OCS)? (:

@hillaryarieltan

3 жыл бұрын

hello, no we didn’t! we got it in the ROF phase so there wasn’t this option for us :)

Can i check if your kitchen blacksplash was done all the way behind the fridge?

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

yes it was :)

may I know what brand is your induction cooker? and how much is it? would u recommend?

@hillaryarieltan

4 жыл бұрын

it’s a bosch 2 hob induction cooker and cost us $1k! i think it is decent for an induction cooker. we usually cook very simply but regularly and it has been good for us thus far. personal experience when i went to mega discount store to buy it is that you can share about some of your needs + considerations for certain appliances with the staff there and they are able to recommend you. the sales staff there aren’t tied to any particular brands so it seems to me that they’re pretty objective about their recommendations :) hope this helps!