sandra_canberra posted:A question for all the women out there...
Can't say I have been ignored by sales people.
But, one salesman at a display home said to us (me and my husband) "if you want to build with us,…
sandra_canberra posted:Newbie
We built in Franklin stage 1, and yes, it was delayed. We were told we would get the land between may-aug, I think we got it Sept end or even…
sandra_canberra posted:HELP! Hubbie won't let me get a colour consultant!
We went with a colour consultant - I can't stress enough how important it is to get some help with colours if you need it. We spent a few hundred…
sandra_canberra posted:Any good builder in Canberra?
We have built in Canberra, will PM details to anyone who wants more info on the builder. We have a beautiful home and were quite happy with the process.
Be careful…
sandra_canberra posted:Laminex aluminium framed doors
Handles it is then.
Thanks to everyone who replied.
sandra_canberra posted:Laminex aluminium framed doors
Bec,
Yes, it is peruvian clay. Looks pink in pics and through the windows 
, but not in "real life"
I'm like you - cannot make up my…
sandra_canberra posted:Laminex aluminium framed doors
Our kitchen is almost complete. I've attached pics - what do you think?
The kitchen company has put in handles on the overhead cupboards as well, we had asked for no…
sandra_canberra posted:I'm new, hubby is sick of me, would love some opinions :)
For what it's worth, I like the first facade pic too - the glass to the roof line and the open balcony.
sandra_canberra posted:facade help
cabinfever,
f I had to rate your post on a scale of 1-10, I'd give it 11
Thanks for the information. Not that I need it (house…
sandra_canberra posted:Height of overhead cupboards if ceiling height is 2.7
After looking at our plans again, I have realised that we cannot extend the bulkhead all through the kitchen (see attached image)
I guess we have to stick to the original…
sandra_canberra posted:Height of overhead cupboards if ceiling height is 2.7
If we extended the bulkhead all the way through the kitchen (assuming the builder will let us), should we then have the overhead cupboards all the way to the ceiling,…
sandra_canberra posted:Height of overhead cupboards if ceiling height is 2.7
dna, we have a lowered ceiling (also called bulkhead?), but it's only above the island bench.
sandra_canberra posted:Height of overhead cupboards if ceiling height is 2.7
Thks for the comments and feedback.
I found a few kitchens online with bulkhead around 300, doesn't look right to me (see attached image). I think I should either stick with…
sandra_canberra posted:Height of overhead cupboards if ceiling height is 2.7
Elevations attached.
Casa2, I'm concerned that the overhead cupboards might look odd if they're 970 in height. Most display homes I have seen have the cupboards around 800-850. If I get…
sandra_canberra posted:Height of overhead cupboards if ceiling height is 2.7
Hi,
Just a quick question -
Our ceiling height is 2700, the kitchen designer designed the cupboards as -
lower - 930 in height
space between overhead and lower cupboards - 650
overhead cupboards -…
sandra_canberra posted:Help with feature walls please
Thks heaps Michelle.
Hope you're feeling better.
sandra_canberra posted:Help with feature walls please
Michelle,
Another colour concept for you to comment on
We have chosen Dulux Limed White 25% low sheen as our main wall colour. We're having feature walls…
sandra_canberra posted:Laminex aluminium framed doors
Bec,
The pdf gives the list of available colours. If you can't see the pdf, you could try and get a brochure from a kitchen place.
The cost difference between normal…
sandra_canberra posted:Laminex aluminium framed doors
Thks Michelle. That makes me feel better - i.e less stressed about my colour choices
sandra_canberra posted:Laminex aluminium framed doors
Michelle,
We have decided to go with the aluminium framed doors in matt peruvian clay...we're using the same colour for overhead and lower cupboards. Benchtop will be quartz ice and flooring…
sandra_canberra posted:Laminex aluminium framed doors
Because I really really like these doors, I have gone through the effort(!) of creating images from the pdf for those that could not see the pdf. Hope this works.
I'm…
sandra_canberra posted:Laminex aluminium framed doors
http://www.laminex.com.au/pdf/lam_products/fineline.pdf
sandra_canberra posted:Our exterior colours - what do you think?
I've done a few searches on google and found out that some estates do not allow white/off-white colorbond roofs because councils have received complaints about the glare from white roofs.
What…
sandra_canberra posted:Our exterior colours - what do you think?
Thks Michelle. We will speak to our council, not sure why they won't allow white/off-white roofs. We're not in any flight paths and not close to the airport either.…
sandra_canberra posted:Our exterior colours - what do you think?
Michelle,
Just a quick question for you please -
We have just got development approval for our plans, but, there is a restriction that we cannot have a white/off-white colorbond roof.…
sandra_canberra posted:AEG Appliances - Any good?
cookiemonster,
I'm just wondering - did you end up getting AEG appliances? Did you get a discount. Our builder has told us that they get a 10% discount on most appliances…
sandra_canberra posted:Finally finished with Clarendon, 12 months! pics inside
Your home is beautiful!! You have chosen great colours and great furniture too. Better than many display homes I have seen!
If you could, please share some more pics and also…
sandra_canberra posted:Laminex aluminium framed doors
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has looked at using Laminex aluminium framed doors in their kitchen. The product range is called Laminex Fineline
Any idea of cost difference compared to normal laminex…
