MelanieG posted:Entrance to the property for Off the plan Home
No, builders don't supply pathways or driveways. That's extra. You could either pay for the builder to do it, your own contractor, or DIY.
MelanieG posted:wall colour to match sydney blue gum floor
Hi,
I think the grey pebble quarter would look really nice with the floor boards and white trim...?
I think the others on the left hand side have too much of a…
MelanieG posted:China White or Polar white kitchen? Urgent Help
Hi,
Im not going to be much help as I havent seen china white before, so Im not sure how
'cream' it is, but sometimes polar white can be too stark.
We used…
MelanieG posted:Would you hire an Interior Decorator?
Hmmm yes just what I thought unfortunately! 
Thanks all for your opinons, I would hate to committ to something (especially when i have small…
MelanieG posted:Advice on extension plans needed please
Oh Im loving Kiwi's idea of having lounge as bedroom, maybe dining as ensuite and
then living out the back. If you would like to have four kids it would be…
MelanieG posted:Need help with the bedroom
Hi,
That could be such a beautiful bedroom, so much character!
I would be thinking of going a little bit darker colour for the walls... maybe in greys? They seem to be…
MelanieG posted:1950s house reno - don't know where to start!!
Hi Liss + Mick,
We have just gutted and renovated a 1950's house as well. Ours was extremely extensive ie. all windows, plaster etc. Ours wasnt so much art deco... just…
MelanieG posted:Can you recognise quality?
I would class myself as pretty picky but I wouldnt notice what brand a tap is or if the tiles were porcelain or not. I would notice floor to ceiling…
MelanieG posted:want downlights, LED to expensive, 47 lights per m2
We also have CFL's and are really happy with them. They are the 'cool' light ones which i was worried they were going to
show blue but they dont. They are…
MelanieG posted:Ikea decking on sand?
Hi, not sure about the Ikea decking, Ive never used or heard of it before sorry.
What about exposed aggregate? My husband is about to do our front path and back…
MelanieG posted:Kitchen design- thoughts comments advice please!
Hi idream3,
I really like your plan! The house must be huge with all those bedrooms.
We also live on a farm and have just very extensively renovated. 
MelanieG posted:Altieri Builders in Ballarat
We also live in Ballarat .. and haven't heard of them either sorry. 
MelanieG posted:Exposed Aggregate
We are thinking of using exposed aggregate for our front path, back entertaining area and back path in our new house.
Hubby wanted to do plain concreting but i thought this…
MelanieG posted:Spotted Gum floorboard pictures
Hi,
I have been using warm water and vinegar. Ive been told by the sanding guy and a few others to use metho but it just worrys me using some so…
MelanieG posted:To plaster wall or not to plaster wall
Hi, Im not a huge brick fan but in saying that Mum's house had a lot of brick internal walls. She has plastered most of the walls but has left…
MelanieG posted:Do you think this kitchen layout works?
Hi,
I prefer it with the sink in the middle. Also agree with DanniB, what about having more overhead cupboards and Im not
sure on the roller door thing... esp both ends.…
MelanieG posted:There was a smell in the ensuite ....
Oh thats a pain McLaren!!
Can DH remove the sharp edges so it stops happening?
I'm off to look down my drains!! 
MelanieG posted:Table Decorations
We just got our new table delivered like 5 mins ago!!
Just wondering what kind of decorative 'stuff' people put on the middle of their table. Needing inspiration
before I go shopping!!…
MelanieG posted:In floor bathtub?
Sorry I'd have to agree with Kyton too.
Having small kids I wouldn't feel safe with having something like that in my house.
