Finalise freestanding appliances
Finalise all freestanding appliances (fridge, washing machine, dryer, TV, dishwasher, range hood) before building, so the architect can design the in-wall plumbing and electrical correctly.
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Step 1
Before signing the contract
Get to know each other and make both sides' expectations clear before signing with the architect.
Step 2
Guiding principles
Apply to every item; restate them to the architect and contractor from the start.
Step 3
Design & preparation
Things to settle before construction starts.
Step 4
Structure & rough construction
Foundation, floors, walls, concrete, waterproofing.
Step 5
In-wall building systems
Electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, network — done before plastering and tiling.
Step 6
Surface finishing
Floors, walls, ceilings, doors, paint.
Step 7
Equipment & built-in cabinetry
Kitchen, sanitary ware, built-in cabinets.
Hitachi Inverter 645L fridge
Hitachi Inverter 645L Multi Door R-WB700PGV4 (GBK) refrigerator.
Texgio 795B dishwasher
Texgio 795B Smart Pro dishwasher.
Bosch PPI82560MS induction hob
Bosch PPI82560MS built-in induction hob, 2 cooking zones.
GrandX range hood
GrandX range hood (or ask the architect to choose) - budget ~10M VND.
Kitchen appliances for 5-6 people
Kitchen appliances for 5-6 diners: oven, air fryer, steamer, electric hot pot.
Coffee machine
Coffee machine (optional - can be bought later).
Charcoal BBQ grill
Charcoal BBQ grill (for the gathering area).
Food vacuum sealer
Food vacuum sealer: kept near the kitchen, to vacuum-seal food before putting it in the fridge - with vacuum bags.
Daikin air conditioners, 3 units
Daikin air conditioner FTKY35ZVMV or FTKM35AVMV (1.5 HP) - 3 units, ~13.49M VND each.
LG FX1412N5G washing machine
LG FX1412N5G washing machine.
LG heat pump dryer
LG DVHP50B or DVHP50M heat pump dryer.
85-inch Samsung TV
85" TV: Samsung QA85QN70F (Neo QLED, ~28.89M VND) or Samsung UA85U8500F (~19.34M VND).
Xiaomi / Google TV box
Xiaomi / Google TV box (hand-carried) or one from the telecom provider.
Robot vacuum cleaner
Robot vacuum: Ecovacs T90 Omni Pro or Roborock Saros 20 (a different model may be out by the time of building). Remember to measure the robot's height + size to plan electricity, water and the clearance height of furniture: sofa, chairs, beds...
Standing fan, air purifier
Standing fan, air purifier (optional).
Whole-house water filter
Whole-house water filter: AO Smith or Maxdream.
Drinking water purifier
Drinking water purifier (optional - the whole-house filter is already there): AO Smith S400 or Maxdream; need to work with a water filtration company.
Step 8
Furniture, lighting & decor
Loose furniture and lighting, done last inside the house.
Bedding, tableware, household items
Bedding, tableware, household items.
Moving cost
Moving costs.
Cameras + mesh wifi
Cameras + mesh wifi.
Smart door lock
Smart door lock.
Home EV charger
EV charger at home (BYD / Geely may include it free - check when buying the car).
Step 9
Garden & exterior
Gate, yard, plants, irrigation.
Step 10
Handover, operation & maintenance
Checks before taking over the house and after moving in.