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12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Suggestions for good neutral paint colour in living area

My daughter has grand piano 1/2 with white trims. IMHO it looks divine with her chocolate carpet and dark floor boards.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Refrigerator Position in Butlers

Ours is 690 the same as our benches. I sticks out just a little so that the doors are able to be opened.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Question about pendant lights

I've got two different sorts of pendant lights and I was able to have the electrician adjust them to the height I wanted.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay?

What a disappointment. It looks nothing like the picture. I wouldn't put up with cabinets like that.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Burbank SOHO2400- were in!*pics*

I'm in love with your surfmist windows and garage door. I want to build again just so I can have surfmist!

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
PGH BRICKS

Hi, We didn't use the same bricks as the ones that you like. Ours were Austral zinc with a painted on finish.
I will never use a painted brick ever again.…

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
build in geelong

Wow, it really taking shape. I love all the big windows. It looks a huge home.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Our Sea-change Adventure - Garden Photos

You've done an amazing job with your garden. It looks so established already. Love it.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Rocketship's build...

The bona traffic also comes in matt finish. After having gloss in the last house I'm loving this floor. It is so much easier to keep clean.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
More white problems

What about Dulux Whisper White. It goes well with grey.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Rocketship's build...

Stunning floors. I love timber with a bit of character.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
White blinds, and verticals, yay or nay?

Hi Novo,
I had white blinds in the last build and they still looked good after 6 years. I also have them this time. I don't like verticals. Have you considered…

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
What type of " flooring" you have under the clothesline?

We ran out of money by that stage and just have lilydale toppings. Serves the purpose at the moment.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
European Shower - starting to be popular in Perth

That's exactly the sort of shower I wanted. I've got the next best thing with just a sheet of glass.
Next time the European shower will be a non negotiable must…

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
On Our Way to Our New Home

That's a lovely spot to build your dream home. What style of home are you planning?

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
On Our Way to Our New Home

Hi Taylor,
It sounds a gorgeous block of land. I will be looking forward to following your build and hope it all goes smoothly.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Under-mount basin

I doubt the silicon would get mouldy as they all use anti mould silicon now.
I would imagine it would be easy to replace it if there was ever a problem.
There…

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
MP's M'con Hudson 47 that wasn't! Pics pg.3

It looks amazing Missy. I hope it all goes smoothly. I'm looking forward to watching it all take shape.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Miss Vintage - DRESSING ROOM COMPLETE

Very impressive. A place for everything including all those gorgeous shoes.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Dark or pale roof?

I've heard a dark roof is more likely to fade and it is more noisy too.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Grey Glass Splashback - Help and advice needed please

Hi, We have Dulux 1/2 strength grey pebble. The same as our walls.
Uploaded with

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Safety strip with logo on glass

OMG. Unbelievable. Are they photos of your actual doors? That would do my head in.
Mine have plain thin straight lines. Have you told the company that you want them replaced?

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Opinions wanted for flooring options: tiles, timber-look lam

We have had floor boards in our last two builds. Love, love them, especially this time with the matt finish.
Prior to building we had tiles. They were cold and very…

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Question about study nook?

Hi, I would do the study nook in the same colour as your overhead cabinets in the kitchen.
I don't think I would be introducing another colour in the mix.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Should a laundry splashback be tiled or painted

I only have one long wall and have it all tiled. I like the look of the tiling instead of painting.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
build in geelong

We are in the Highview estate. It is so peaceful and our neighbours are lovely too! We have downsized and finding our house is just the right size for…

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
To render or not to render?

Hi, What a lovely home you have. IMHO it would be stunning rendered in a grey. I would render the whole front. Render is not expensive I wouldn't have thought.

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
build in geelong

Hi Larah,
We have the same view from our block. I don't think you are far from where we built last year.
Do you like the wind? Your blocks a good size.…

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Kitchen cupboard handles - thoughts?

Hi, Mine is the same as PS. Handles on the bottom and not on the overheads. The cabinets on the top hang slightly lower so no handles necessary. I really…

12 years12 yearsAbbyAbby posted:
Need your opinion on color harmony

Hi, I have to agree with you Dh. I would have a light kitchen counter.
Have you thought about plastering over the bricks?

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