26. Lights, Camera, Action!

Ok, it is a lame title, but this week there has been plenty of action- we have painting, taps, bathroom fittings and lights! 

The ensuite, grouted, fitted out, just waiting for a clean.

We had to reselect our taps as the ones we originally chose are now discontinued. 

It is actually quite unusual now to have taps in a bathroom, most people go for a mixer apparently.   What can I say?  I'm just an old fashioned girl :)

This heated towel rail caused a few problems for our very patient electrician because this wall also houses the recess for our "cavity sliders".  Dell, you are a legend.

We even have a shower head!

 

The kids' bathroom is now also ready for cleaning. 

It is very tempting to take my bucket etc. over to the house and get stuck into a big tidy up but I know this is best left to the professionals.  

They will work their magic next week.

   Progress photos of the tiling in the kitchen, all finished and grouted.

The butler's sink, our baby! 
 I was so anxious about how this would look as 

 we had seen hundreds in magazines but none in "real life". 
We took a risk and purchased this online about a year ago, so the wait to see it installed has been a nervous one.
We love it!

We have lights!

We have appliances!

The lights work and so does the alarm thank goodness!

Checking out the painting. 

Preview of some more lights, the "jam jars" are outside and the other is in the lounge.

Craig even took a dip to fish out some debris from the bottom of the pool.  This was brave, murky water on a rather chilly day. 

The pool is looking much better now and is all set for handover next week.

25. We Are Getting Close Now

Well the new house has been a hive of activity this week as the completion date gets closer.  

Everyday there is progress.

 We are now under a bit of pressure as the owners of our rental need to move back into their home.  Although we don't have a firm date, handover is looking at being around the end of this month. 

We are busy scheduling in the flooring, window treatments, retic and driveway so that we can move as soon and as smoothly as possible.

Ok, so what is new this week?

The external render has all been finished and the inside has had a coat of paint.

The friezework has also been added. 

We are loving the archway and think the change in dimensions was a good call. 
What do you think?

The frieze continues inside to the lounge area as well.

Ok, enough with the frieze...onto the kitchen..yay!

We have a benchtop at last (Cracked pepper...which is a grey, white, black and taupe mix)

The overhead cupboards and rangehood going in.

The bookshelves that sit either side of the kitchen, next to laundry and pantry doors.

Ta dah!   Although there is a cover on the bench, the splashback is yet to be tiled, no electricals or tapware..you get the picture!

I can't wait to fill up those cupboards.

Ok, enough of the kitchen obsession...the kids now have doors on their wardrobes. 

Poor things have had small cupboards for so long, especially JR so they will love the space.

Our light fittings are almost all done and Sam started painting the woodwork today.

Looking forward to the tiling being finished next week...we are on the home stretch now!

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24. It's a New Kitchen!

Hooray!  The kitchen is done and ready for Vic to install tomorrow.

A quick dash out to Empire Cabinets today to finalise the placement of door handles then Justin and crew had the kitchen ready to go.

Justin very kindly taped the handles in various positions for us to decide.

The kitchen, still in the factory but without knobs.  Hi Niki!

This is the panel that will sit over the cooktop.

Sweeping out some of the dust..waiting for the "special delivery".

IT IS HERE!

Fitting tomorrow, the benchtops measured etc Friday.

I just had to try and picture what the lights will look like, luckily Craig is used to humouring me.

PS:Need light fittings?  

 Try Stefan and Jo-Ann at Boardwalk Fans and Lighting, Ranford Road, Southern River.

They are so helpful and well priced. 

Tell them Linda sent you :)

A little update...thats Vic working behind the ladder.

Now we have to wait for the stone to be cut and polished before the cooktop and OH cupboards can go in place on that back wall.  The bottoms drawer faces are still to arrive as well.

By the way, that paint is sealer, not the actual colour we will have. 

This room is going to be painted Dulux Buff IT!

 A little progress was also made in the bathroom today..mirrors and shower screen.

This one is for you Muzz.

23. Rain, Rain Go Away, Come Again Another Day! (please)

Well just our luck that this year decides to be the wettest Perth winter in recent history. 

I guess it is selfish to complain as we certainly need the rain but I just wish it would rain at night time and give us clear daytime skies!

Monday was the big day that the team started rendering with the texturecoat, an exciting delevopment for us! 

(FYI: Dulux Hog Bristle 200%) 

Unfortunately Mother Nature wasn't in on this plan and so with constant drizzle, the guys had to pack up and head home. 

The inside of the garage is done so at least we can see how the colour looks (very happy with this choice) but unfortunately this means a delay, for not only this team, but also the guys doing the frieze, electrical work and external plumbing. 

We have had a few other hold ups since my last post so not much in the way of news to report.

Our kitchen was meant to be installed last week but unfortunately the doors were the wrong ones..this has delayed the tiler, plumber and electrician as well.

"This is building" I am told.

The doors have now arrived at the Justin, cabinet maker's and we should have a kitchen by Wednesday..fingers crossed.  

 Can't wait to see the kitchen sink!

Laundry and pantry tiling now done, apparently the grouting will be finished when the kitchen goes in. 

( I am already drooling over the linen cupboard, can't wait to unpack!)

The bathroom tiles are done too!  

Craig trying out the bath, hahaha..he will kill me if he sees this pic but luckily he doesn't read this blog so will never know. (Imagine an evil laugh here)  Sssssssssssssh don't tell him!

Waiting on taps etc to finish off the bathrooms now.   I think this should all happen next week.
We have bought all of our plumbing stuff from Beri Distributors, Port Kembla Drive, Bibra Lake. 
Ask for Chris and tell him Linda sent you....(he may try and hide but trust me he is very patient!)


We are starting to get a little excited and even impatient now as crowding is a definite reality at our current abode, adding to this the owners have had a change in their situation and would like to move back in asap.

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The loungeroom with chairs, beds, lights, hotwater system, boxes of linen, a table, a fridge, saucepans, piano, fireplace mantle and more...just about everything except the kitchen sink!

(This has gone to the cabinet maker now)

We still can't pin down an actual handover date until the weather clears and the outside can get done, but we are probably about 4 week away from the big move! 

Stay tuned...this is going to be a BIG week.

xx

22. The Inside is Starting to Come Together.

It is amazing what a difference a coat of paint makes, even if it is undercoat/primer.

Dulux and Solver have made a small fortune out of us, these are just SOME of the colours we are trying to choose from (We have a comprehensive sample pot collection).  Any suggestions?

Trying to choose a "white" for the skirting, sills and doors is aslo proving difficult.

I didn't realise I was so indecisive.

The tiling has been well underway for a couple of weeks now and Ralph has done an amazing job so far.

Our ensuite, looking a little bare without the taps or mirrors but still taking shape, can't wait to soak in the tub!

 The kid's bath is looking alot more secure now, Ralph will probably finish this off Monday

The new bench top has been fitted in the laundry, I really love how this goes right up to the window.

 More cabinets.

  This afternoon we delivered the kitchen door knobs to Justin and got a sneak peak of the kitchen cupboards, this was exciting.  
He is just waiting on the doors to come and expects the kitchen to arrive on site next week. 
Can't wait!

Not sure about this frieze at all..it will go the full length of the verandah, but still not sure of it's proportions.

Well that is about all...we need to finalise the paint colour selections this week and will have the solar panels installed Monday. 

Guess the kitchen and render are the next big changes ahead.

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