In Water, We Are Blessed Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Friday, August 29, 2008

We went through great lengths to achieve for a comfortable decision of our bathrooms.  We regard them an important integral of Reiki Sanctuary.  It is in these rooms that will remind us of the importance of a good shower.  A place for water blessings.

It is said that water helps to inspire us to re-pattern our thoughts and habits to transform our life experience.  It includes financial challenges, health issues and spiritual expansion.  There are scientific researches on this claim.  There was also a movie, 'What The Bleep Do We Know', that showed photos of water molecules that had been blessed versus those that were not.  The non-blessed water molecules looked rather indistinct and of shapeless form, whereas the blessed molecules were colourful and shaped like snowflakes.

Personally, we have always taken that, with gratitude, water density can change and enhances its nourishment.  It is the same way we prepare our food - that with positive energy, sort of like 'spiritual seasoning', the food just taste better.  Of cos, such a phenomenon is subjective.  For more reading on this, you may want to read it here - Wiki: Water Crystal and Entangled Minds: Effects of Distant Intention On Water Crystals.

The shower area, hence, becomes a sacred place for us.  It must provides us with the sense of cleansing and rejuvenation.  That, as we take our shower, or even brushing our teeth in the bathroom, we breathe new life that reinvigorates and restores our souls and minds.  That, we give new life everytime.  New vitality.  We allow this place to re-create the Law of Vacuum that will instill positivities as we flush the toxins and negative thoughts away with the daily water cleansing.

Chiauw introduced us the idea of an open bathroom concept for the Master toilet.  Though we were a little uncomfortable in the beginning, we challenged ourselves to go ahead.  We felt it will give a sense of space.  She also wanted to make the toilets a bathroom - that it will not be just another area but a perfect compromise between inside and outside.  She wanted to create the comfort and, at the same time, allowed freedom.  The end result should accomplish a look that is both minimalist and elegant.

Chiauw, indeed, surprised us.  Though we had a lot of headaches in choosing for the right tiles, sanitary ware and shower sets that must add texture, she managed to add depth and dynamic movement that allows for a freedom of decor and planning.

There are still tons of works not completed for the two bathrooms but we are pleased with the progress so far.

Some pictures:

The gentle ram introduced as we step into the bathrooms.

At the Guest Room:

Guest Bathroom Rams

At The Master Bathroom

Master Bathroom Ram

The Custom-Made Racks:

At the Guest Bathroom

Guest Bathroom Rack

At the Master Bathroom

MBR Bathroom Rack

View of the incomplete Master Bathroom:

Master Bathroom

The chiselled wall will be oil-glazed to give it shine and make it 'blacker'.

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Renovation - Week 04C Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Saturday, August 09, 2008

One area that we can't wait to see how it will finally turn out is the transformation of our Master Toilet.

We encountered a lot of problems here.  The endless disagreement on the colour of the tiles, the choice for vanity top, the types of sanitary wares and the finer details to fit everything inside a small area.  When renovation started, we found out that the floor tiles in the toilet were laid twice - one over another.  When the hacking work was over, it gave a deep depression between the floor separating the master bedroom and the toilet.  It was a challenge for Chiauw to level it up.

Alas, all that remains will just be a fond memory for the years to come.  The shape of the Master toilet is slowly taking shape .. and it comes without a door.  The idea was mooted by Chiauw and her reason was 'oh, it is architectural modern and challenging'.

The Master Toilet:

Master Toilet

The first thing that we did to the toilet was to change the window.  As the whole concept for master bedroom area will be open, as to give a sense of space, we were thinking about the outflow of the airconditioning system.  The old window can't close - it is HDB standard window with horizontal glass panes.

The new window:

New Window for MBR Toilet

Though we have extended the toilet area, we still think that it is small.  We are not sure if the shower area is big enough to enjoy a good shower.

The Shower Area: 

MBR Toilet Shower Area

Basically, there will be two colours for the toilet - black and white.  We will be introducing a chiselled stone wall at one side inside the shower area.  The rest will be black and white.

The Chiselled Feature Tile:

Feature Tiles for MBR Toilet

Chiauw rejected these pieces as the chiselled was not up to her expectation.  When they are fully laid, it will be glazed with black oil to give a shine.

And the Black Granite Vanity Top:

Granite Top for MBR Toilet

There will be a full height wardrobe to place all the 'recycled' tshirts and to house the Joven water tank at the right entrance of the toilet..  We will also box up all the pipes.

Tilings are still in progress:

White Tiles at MBR Toilet

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