Get excited - Laundry

Two posts in two days - look out!

Here are a couple of shots of our Laundry.  I really like the way it turned out, with the bright white, glossy tiles against the wall colour.  Having a nice looking Laundry just makes the work to be done in there a little bit easier.

Happy weekend!

Walk through

Yesterday we had our walk through.  There are only about seven items on the list for rectification, and none that will stop us moving in if they're not completed within the next week.

Excitingly, today is the second last Tuesday that we'll spend in the rental!

Sadly, I don't have any photos to share, as nothing has changed on site.

However, I have to say, whilst standing in the bathrooms and laundry, I couldn't help but wonder whether it gets any better than a gorgeous, clean, streak-free gloss white tile.  I know, I have issues!

The rest of the week will be crazy around here, so I'll sign off until at least Sunday.  Have a great week, everyone!

Are we there yet?

Nope, but we're very, very close!  (PS: The title wasn't a complaint!)

Our walk through is scheduled for Tuesday, 30 April and then handover on 8 May.  Ho.ly.cow!  This build has gone so well and so quickly.  We couldn't be more pleased!

May is going to be one crazy month, but again, no complaints from me.  Here are some photos of nearly completed spaces...

Front door.  The shadow doesn't really do it justice.

Alfresco ceiling fan - LOVE!

Ensuite shower

Ensuite vanity

Laundry

Wardrobe doors.  I just love the glossiness of them!!

So, that's where we're at!  We have one small problem, though - the exterior of the house has been painted the wrong colour!!!  The spec says one colour (the correct colour) and then the painter asked Husband to sign another form stating that he was happy with the colour that had actually been painted (in a very small section).  Of course, he signed the form, as I had sort of fobbed my way through the conversation with him, thinking it was only the undercoat.  Bad wife!  So, we'll follow that up and see what happens...

I hope you've had a great weekend!

A little bit of tiling. A little bit of cabinetry.

Due to popular demand, here are some pics of the cabinetry, which landed and was installed at our place today.

Kitchen (sans benchtop and looking quite 'blah', really!)

Back wall of kitchen

Lift up door to appliance cupboard

So, you may have read previously that our builder wouldn't allow the gloss finish to the white cabinets.  We had decided that we'd just replace the drawer and door fronts later on.  However, it doesn't look as bad as I anticipated, so this job will fall out of the 'straight away' category and onto the 'to do later' list.

The tiler also got started today, and was really knowledgeable, and nice!

Ensuite shower floor

Laundry cabinet and floor tiles.  We didn't opt for stone in here, as most of the slab would have been cut out for the tub.

The floor tiles in the main bathroom, which were still being done as we were leaving this afternoon, were looking a little bit anaemic, but looking at the photo above, they look great once they meet up with the woodgrain cabinetry.  (Note: They are a bone colour, but look almost white in this pic)  I am also feeling quite confident given that the laundry cabinet is quite similar in colour to the main floor.

So, it really is starting to look like a real house!

The painter will start prepping on Friday, pending the completion of his current job.  Wow!  I can't wait to see the wall colour!!!!!!

PS: Welcome to our newest follower, Em.

Waterproofing in the rain

Things have been moving along nicely on the house.  The brickies have been slowed down by the rain, (I think they're more annoyed them me) but will be finished tomorrow.

The fancy bricks are on site, and the front pillars will be erected tomorrow.  I can't wait to see them!

In other news, the waterproofing was completed in the bathrooms and laundry ready for the tiler to start this time next week.

Ensuite shower

Main bathroom

I'm driving around with the feature tiles in my boot, as they're too heavy to remove from the car!  Another thing that I can't wait to see installed.

So, we're definitely moving forward.  The chippies should be around some time this week and the kitchen cabinetry is due Friday.  Wow!

Until next time...

Finishes Appointment - Laundry Selections

And, here are the Laundry selections.

In the tradition of my same-same; but different (I love that that saying has taken off, I've been using it for aaages!) approach to design, the Laundry follows the Bathroom theme, but with a Laminex benchtop.

Also here

I'm starting to get a bit excited!!

Hot or not? - Wallpaper in the Laundry

Welcome to 'Hot or not?', your weekly/fortnightly/maybe monthly (?!) opportunity to tell me what you think of a particular design idea or trend.

This time, we're talking wallpaper in the Laundry.

You may be asking why?  Well, our Laundry is not massive, worse luck, and I want it to look kind of fancy.  Our tiling, a simple gloss white, will run up the wall to splashback height.  On top of that, we may or may not add some wall cabinets at a later date, but in the meantime, I'm thinking a pretty floral or geometric wallpaper would add some interest.

Here are some images to get you thinking...

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Here are some wallpapers that I love...

   

  

All wallpapers available here.

So, peeps, hot or not?????

To the tile shop we go (well, went)

A quick update before I get to the exciting stuff - the setback I spoke of yesterday is no longer a setback.  Woo hoo!  Now, for the slowest bank ever to get themselves together and we're off to council.  Yaay!

Now, to the events of today - tile selection.  Good times.  We had a pretty good idea of what we wanted, but had to compromise a little due to cost.  This is what we ended up with for the Main Bathroom, Toilet and Laundry (I've included the laminate and stone selections as well, to show the full picture):

And this is the Ensuite Scheme:

Shock horror, my awesome photography does not do either scheme justice.  Regardless, we are very happy with our selections and are moving onwards and upwards.  All in all, a great day!

I hope you're enjoying the weekend.

PS: Details of colour schemes here.