Thanks Kyton and Donuts.
We actually found a rangehood, it is the Robin Hood brand and looks very shmick(?!!).. actually prefer it to the Kleenmaid one. The local electronics guy discounted…

We're moving in tomorrow!!! Am really happy with how everything has turned out other than the…

Andrea -whoops I didn't read yr whole message as i'm reading the forum on my phone. Sounds promising!!! Fingers crossed for you. Sarz

Absolutely Matt, I definitely would still want them! However I would prefer money back.. I do believe they are good quality products, although agreed the 10 yr warranty was a…

Hi guys, Jo and Andrea - sorry we haven't had better news!
I would like to say though, it is really lovely of everyone to come in and sympathise. I know…

Hi Tanaka,
Sorry to take a while to get back to you but madly packing at the moment as we move in next week! The bamboo supplied and installed came in…

Jo - Glad that you found some alternatives. I guess I can always put some cook books in the coffee machine hole unless my cat also likes the look of…

Hi guys,
We are also waiting on some Kleenmaid products though I am counting our blessings that our oven was delivered last week. They initially told us they didn't have…

Congrats Mrs B, Mr B and the little B's! How wonderful to finally be in your new place.
Very…

Looks fabulous!! No wonder you are in love!
Sarz

Sha - funny you should say that about the pendants. When they first went in, I freaked out and was worried that they were too huge, I was really close…

Thank you Mrs B and Kek.
Thought I might put my external colours up, starting to wonder if there is enough contrast between them. The lighter colour, barn floor is for…

Kexkez - how funny, the sneaking around we do to get a look at our own house. For ages dh or I would go over and sneakily open a door…

Thanks HelsnGreg - You are right, both my Dh and I work and always have. We have also made sacrifices to build this house, as well as being somewhat…

Thanks FlissFloss and Kexkez. Both great ideas. I know I should be sticking to plain blinds but I'm just itching to use a bit of colour and pattern.. maybe might…

Errmmm.. noooo Slingerman. We are selling a house that we have previously paid off and are building our dream home, complete with dream mortgage.
Everyone else - thanks you are…

Thank you Donuts!
Will take a pic of light sans bag and hopefully with electricity just for you... soon.. Watch this space! Sarz

Oh, thought I'd pop a laundry pic in too

and another floor shot

Hi all, Am looking for some cool material for roller blinds for the kids bedrooms.
My 2 boys will be sharing and I was looking for something in red and…

Thanks Kek, I was pretty excited to find the lights.
Donuts - No need to be green, your kitchen is divine. True there are a fair few drawers, but the area…

Yes I think very similar stage! Although our outside painting is not done yet, but pretty much all the interior is finished. Carpets go in next week, and all tiling…

Really like those colours Jo! I think the tiles are fabulous. Sarz

Thanks Mrs B. Touche!!!
I also forgot to mention I love your interior green wardrobe doors! Do you know what paint colour they are?
The floor is Horizontal Bamboo in coffee…

Here you go Kelly,
Good luck with yr choices, it is so tough!
OK edited to add:
Bench Tops (front) - ebony macassar - slightly raised bench top (covered up to stop tradies…

Ok this is my lame attempt to upload plans with pics taken from my phone.. I think you will be able to get an overall idea though. Bamboo floor is…

Hi Sahana,
I have used a laminate called Duropal Aluminium Finesse with similar colour mosaics (aqua and green); Here is a pic, its hard to see but its a sort of…

Wow Mrs B, your house is amazing! Especiallly love the front door and the exterior finishes, the niches and the marble!

For shoes Having Fun!

Thanks Kyton, will have a go!

Sorry guys! I obviously read the wrong thing off the plan! The house is fairly big, but its not monstrous!!!
It is 55.5 sq total, I am pretty sure that's right!!
I'm…