Meridian - Interior Design and Kitchen Design, in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia: June 2016

Modern English Kitchen Design

11:49 AM

Modern English Kitchen - Ms. Johanna Sherene at Ampang

This Snow White Modern English Kitchen is designed by our Senior Interior Designers, Nyla & Jamie.

Kitchen view 1

Kitchen view 2

Kitchen view 3

Front view from dining area - Opened frameless pocket sliding door glass.

Obvious handles on snow white Modena kitchen cabinets brings out the contemporary elements in this design.

Special handwash area is designed complete with 2 doors kitchen cabinets (base units) with single unit koda shelf on top of the black frame mirror.

A happy customer with the Interior Designer. Left, Jamie with Mrs. Johanna Sherene

Frameless pocket glass sliding door separated the kitchen area from the dining area.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ariston Hood and Glossy White Subway Tiles (feature wall).

Etiqa Pull Out Basket installed inside of the Modena Kitchen Cabinet.

Coffee & drinks station.

Wall-attached Island unit compliment by 3 open design pendants (owner choice).

Work zone brighten by LED downlights designed under Modena wall units.

COMMENT AND REVIEW ABOUT MERIDIAN

"I have not used other ID’s nor gotten any quotation from them, so I wouldn’t know how Meridian’s pricing compared to others.

I have always wanted a Signature Kitchen. I stumbled upon a good package deal for the kitchen at HomeDec and subsequently only realized that I’m dealing with Meridian.

Meridian was very professional in their dealings. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with the first drawing plan of our proposed kitchen. We never expected such a transformation was possible from the dated kitchen we had the sub sale house we bought. The kitchen is still one of my favourite areas of the house, and I’m motivated to cook more!

I would definitely recommend Meridian to others. Meridian’s consultants listened to what I wanted and tried their best to accommodate. I think Meridian will try to marry your lifestyle with your taste to get the home of your dreams.

Meridian is Professional”

Ms. Johanna Sherene

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Home Decor Tips for Hari Raya 2016

12:08 PM

Useful Tips for your Hari Raya Home Decor

It has been a week now since all my Muslim friends and customers start a month of abstinence training and reflection during the month of Ramadan in the Islamic lunar calendar. Three weeks from now, the big celebration of Eid 2016 will be happening and I'm sure a week before that, everyone will be busy preparing for it!

Like previous years, home decor plays a major role in creating the Hari Raya mood when your family, friends or colleagues pay a visit to your home, sharing the joys and enjoy a variety of delicious Malay foods such as Rendang Ayam, ketupat, lemang and much more.

Here are some useful tips on how to decorate your home for this Raya....

1. Light it up!

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What is Hari Raya celebration without lights? Homes and Shopping malls are usually colorfully decked out with fairy lights during these occasions. They can be easily brought from places like Ikea and are inexpensive and easy to install. Apart from this, there is also bamboo torch of various heights and sizes which can be found in shopping malls or even Masjid India.

2. DIY ketupat

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This famous symbol of Hari Raya is commonly used as decorations icon everywhere, you can easily see it on the streets, malls, restaurant and more. Furthermore, the cost to do it is not expensive and once you get the hang of how to craft it, it can be fun ! You can choose from simple coloured ribbons or for more natural and real look can go for the coconut leaf.

3. Mirror .. mirror ..on the wall

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Adding a decorative mirror on the wall instantly brightens up and makes your place look more spacious. You can also use a full-length mirror as the table centerpiece and set vases of various heights and forms on top of the mirror. This sure will make an interesting conversation piece

4. New Curtains

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Most moms love this.. changing for a new curtain can give a fresher feelings, thus elevating the Hari Raya vibe into the living room. This can be more time-saving rather than be painting a new colour for your walls.

5. Re-position for space

Now, this is important because as we all know, during Eid the house can be a crowded place, peoples come and goes inside the house. Organize your table, furniture, chairs accordingly and take away all those unnecessary old items! make space for easy access and avoids any harm to small kids or babies.

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5 Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Home

10:16 AM

Tips for Buying Your First Home

There is a great temptation to buy your first home property. This is especially true once you start working and are earning a decent income. For most of us, buying a house could be the single largest investment in our life. Hence, there are few things to consider before buying your first home to avoid any regret in future.

1) Access your need

Firstly, let’s begin with where you are staying now.

If you are working and currently staying with your parents… it is good to delay the purchase of your first property until you have saved a significant down payment. When you take a smaller loan on your first home, it will greatly reduce your monthly commitment and therefore will free up your monthly cash flow for another usage.

If you are staying in a rented house now… then you could start thinking about buying your first home. Every month you are paying rental to your landlord anyway. Why not use that same amount of money to start paying for your own home's monthly installments? As for the down payment, you can source from your own savings or seek financial assistance from your parents. This will help to reduce the burden initially.

2) Aim for a home that you can afford

Let’s look at financing part. Assess your lifestyle. How much is your monthly income? How much income do you have left at the end of the month? Acknowledging this will help you understand what your budget is when buying a home. Of course, you must also take into consideration the amount of down payment you can afford.

3) Space it out

Next, we will look at factors determining the size of your first home. Think about how the new home space will be used and whether it will fit your lifestyle now and in the future. Will you be staying alone? If yes, perhaps a studio unit or small condominium is enough. Or will you have a life partner with you two years down the road and start a family with children? Then you may want to decide on a bigger home to accommodate expanding the family. Always remember that bigger space means more furniture plus decor and cost more.

4) Location

Follow property mantra: location, location, location! Will you be attached to the current employment in the next 5 years? If you are unsure, it makes better sense to decide on a piece of real estate which is centrally located. This first home can eventually be converted into an investment when and if you were to change jobs and move to a different location later.

5) 1st hand or 2nd hand

Next, we look at buying a new project or secondary market. Should you buy a second-hand house or buy a new house directly from the developer? If time is not of the essence, buying from the developer has its advantage. There is room for price appreciation, which will contribute to capital gain for you. The risky part of buying a house under construction lies in the reliability of developer in handing over homes within the stipulated time and good workmanship. However, if you are looking to move in as soon as you can, then buying from the secondary market makes more sense. You can check and evaluate for yourself if you like the neighborhood and surrounding amenities.

Nothing is perfect and no matter how many precautions you take before buying a home, there will always be one or two surprises. However, don’t be despair. Don’t let these few initial bumps ruin your first house-buying experience.

I remember reading this somewhere - A house is just a house. What matters is the people inside which make it special.

Happy house hunting!

" This is a guest post contributed by Ann Khee from Property Home Interior. If you are looking for more property hints and tips, check out Ann Khee's blog on Property News. "

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