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6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?

Hi there,
Looking for any advice or feedback on what is a recommended size for double showers?
It's a normal glass shower with a door (not a walk in) and there will…

Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?
6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

Bigger the better for storage for me IMO.
But I guess it's harder to tell the cost/benefit in your example - mainly the 'cost'? If you go 700mm, what are…

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6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Pivot door vs. hinged door?

Thanks for your thoughts.
Do you feel your louvre sidelite security mesh is safe? I was thinking no window at all so no one can see if I'm near the front…

6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Best electric hot water system in 2024?

Thanks good to know. How big is your tank?
So you can set when your heat pump runs? How do you do that?
How's the speed to heat?
Is there such thing as…

6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Best electric hot water system in 2024?

Ah okay thanks. So heat pump is combined with storage. Got it. How big is your tank?

6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Pivot door vs. hinged door?

Hi there, I'm building a home and trying to see if I can save costs / get something more optimal as well.
Currently have a 2.7m tall x 1.2m pivot entry…

6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Best electric hot water system in 2024?

Hi, doing a new build in VIC (going all electric) and wondering what is the best electric hot water system these days? What is there to consider?
It's not clear to…

6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?

Hi there, looking to have a gym in a new build.
Planning to install some sort of rubber mat flooring (on concrete)
i.e. Asking the builder to not do floorboards in the…

Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?
6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

Also just to add. I'm not sure what the energy rating will be (not sure if it will come through in the final plans which I'm due to get this…

6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

Bimbob Thanks for that clarification.
Actually one of my friends just reached out today and mentioned it's actually when the permit is approved (which…

6 months6 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

Hi, I'd like to enquire on the new changes regarding the 7 star energy rating brought about by the NCC 2022 for Victoria.
For people with house builds under way, what…

8 months8 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Building inspector recommendations for Melbourne VIC?

Hi there,
It seems difficult to find good Intel on good private inspectors online so thought I'd check here for recommendations
Looking for inspections over all stages (assume this is a…

8 months8 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Building inspector recommendations - Melbourne

How did you go with his? Also looking for some recommendations

8 months8 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Conveyancing & property inspectors for new home build?

Hi there, I'm new to all of this and planning to build a place with one of those volume home builders (e.g. Carter Grange, Glenvill Homes, Thomas Archer). Currently nearly…

11 months11 monthsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
3m ceilings - how high would you have your kitchen cabinets?

Thanks mate. Yeah good points!
Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini…

1 year1 yearfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Glenvill Homes experience anyone?

For the collection range (pre-designed) I think it would start $20k (but bare minimum) and go to $25k with upgrades and closer to $30k for more luxe upgrades?
Is that about…

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1 year1 yearfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Glenvill Homes experience anyone?

roadrunnerr & Cleveland64
Did it take you long to complete the design? It took a couple…

1 year1 yearfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
3m ceilings - how high would you have your kitchen cabinets?

Thanks for sharing the photo!
I like how the upper cabinets were protruding out a bit more, flush with the pantry doors.
Makes it not look too 'vertical'

1 year1 yearfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
3m ceilings - how high would you have your kitchen cabinets?

Ahh makes sense. Any chance you have a photo of your kitchen? Cheers!

1 year1 yearfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
3m ceilings - how high would you have your kitchen cabinets?

Thanks, it is potentially an option (I haven't asked).
But actually we increased ceiling height to 3m for the reason of having high ceilings.
Is there any benefit in having dropped ceilings…

1 year1 yearfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
3m ceilings - how high would you have your kitchen cabinets?

Ahh awesome, thanks for the info.
Do you have a photo by any chance of the two rows of cupboards being the same height? Do you have them the same…

1 year1 yearfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
3m ceilings - how high would you have your kitchen cabinets?

Thanks.
Definitely agree on having a bulkhead to not gather dust - I'd either go full cabinet or partial but bulkhead the rest.
I'm thinking 2.7m could be good for storing…

1 year1 yearfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
3m ceilings - how high would you have your kitchen cabinets?

We are building a new home with 3.0m (~10 ft) ceilings in the kitchen - and are wondering how high should the cabinets go to?
Currently we're in a place with…

1 year1 yearfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
VIC: 7 star energy rating commencing Oct 2023 - big impact?

Oh that's great to know - thanks so much!
I actually wouldn't mind upgrading for better double glazing and wanted better insulation in ceiling & external walls anyway - so maybe…

1 year1 yearfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
VIC: 7 star energy rating commencing Oct 2023 - big impact?

Thanks for the replies.
Curious with 7 star rating deadline being Oct 2023, has anyone needed to update their plans or change their build?
And what changes are you needing to make…

2 years2 yearsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
South or East-facing windows better for living area?

Hi, I'm looking for opinions and advice on living room windows.
Essentially we have a north facing block, and the house layout we have decided on has a living/dining area at…

South or East-facing windows better for living area?
2 years2 yearsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
Glenvill Homes experience anyone?

Ahh right - thanks.
What's an example of provisional items?
Am in early stages with Glenvill so I'm quite keen to ask more about this.

2 years2 yearsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
VIC: 7 star energy rating commencing Oct 2023 - big impact?

Cool thanks for the info.
My worry is that because I have so much glass - a whole wall of 3.6m high (and 10m wide) glass windows at the back of…

2 years2 yearsfirsthymefirsthyme posted:
VIC: 7 star energy rating commencing Oct 2023 - big impact?

Hi there,
I was told by prospective builders that if I wanted to go ahead with my current plans (modern build, with a lot of windows to let in natural light)…

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