Selections Overlode

I did my internal selections for my house back in November 2013, which already seems like a lifetime ago... anyway thought I'd better put an update on here of everything I picked.

So to explain to those who haven't built a house before, everything gets picked at your 'selections appointment', this appointment only goes for a couple of hours,  and you need to decide on everything - tiles, grout, cupboards, benchtops, handles, tapwear, doors, appliances, sinks, basins, the list goes on and on. If you want to make changes later, it can be a big hassle and usually will cost you. Doesn't sound too hard right? haha well maybe for some, but for me, someone who dreams of interiors all day, every day, its a big deal! I had to get it right.

I did do the smart thing and visit the display rooms numerous times prior to my appointment to get a good idea of what I wanted to go with. I pretty much had everything picked before I even went into my selection appointments which I definitely recommend. I've heard a lot of stories of people who wait until their final selection appointment, then basically go in blind and attempt to pick everything at once. Crazy people! ... I wouldn't want to be in their shoes.

I couldn't just pick anything in the selection center however, as there was a standard range that my builder uses and anything out of this is an extra cost. I managed to find most items in the standard range that I was pretty happy with, with only a few things which I paid extra for. In some ways it makes the process a lot easier as choosing from a smaller selection makes it a little less overwhelming.

The official names for everything I picked is listed below for those out there who are interested. Otherwise just enjoy my not-so-good iPhone photos :/


Kitchen
Cupboards – Silk LX White
Bench top – White Valencia (Diamond Gloss finish)
All door handles will be installed Horizontal
Splashback to be done post handover

                   


Main bathroom
Floor and wall Tiles – Santorini argento natural with Magellan grey grout
(went for a bit of a risk here choosing the same tile for both the floor and walls, hoping it'll turn out ok)
Vanity Cupboard - Asphalt
Vanity bench top – White Valencia (matt finish)
Linen cupboard – LX white

Ensuite Bathroom
Wall Tiles – Concept Ice
Floor Tiles – Concept Ice plain matt
Vanity cupboard – Silk LX white
Vanity Benchtop – white Valencia (matt finish)

Internal wall colour – Winter Sky
Doors/Skirts/Aves – Winter Sky
Ceiling – White

(sorry no pics)



So what do you think? all very safe, neutral colours but I think it'll look great!  Fingers crossed.

Slabtastic!

So I'm way behind on updates, I know, I know, bad blogger. Not a lot has been happening on the house front except...... I have a SLAB!!!!

It all happened quite unexpectedly, back early December 2013 I had contacted my builder and been advised that site works for my foundations (slab) would only start towards the end of January as they were about to shut down for a few weeks over the Christmas/ New year period. Anyway... it was quite a surprise as I was driving by my land only 3 days later to see workmen and large machinery leveling my site and digging trenches. I think I screamed with excitement.

The guys worked flat out for 3 days prepping the site, installing the plumbing, putting in the reinforcing mesh and fancy orange plastic.

Then the slab concrete was poured the following Monday. I walked on it that night, it was pretty exciting!

At the time it was all very overwhelming as like I said, I wasnt expecting anything for at least another month, I was all mentally prepared for the new year. The moment I seen the workmen on my site it all sunk in that this is really happening, my house will not be far away. Although I am sooooo excited about it all, I also have a lot of nerves as this will bring a lot of change in my life, but change is good as they say. 

White Again

So it seems I have a love affair with white!! 

Just like my white kitchen I have planned, which I talked about here previously. I also have been dreaming of an all white bathroom...white tiles with white grout.

I know it's not practical at all. It’s going to get grubby without a lot of maintenance. With this in mind I still can’t change what I want.  Believe me I've tried to talk myself out of it but no luck. 

I have two bathrooms in my house so have decided I will be practical in my main bathroom and go with darker colours but have all-white in my ensuite bathroom. It’s a tiny room, so hopefully I can maintain it. 

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I’m currently on the lookout for a vanity cabinet mirror with storage. There’s a few at Ikea, but I’m still not sure which style I’ll go for. Plain mirror, or something a bit more traditional looking. I'm still looking around in case I can find something better elsewhere.

Do you know of anywhere that sells great little mirror cabinets?

Big week

Well house selections week in upon me!... I’m so nervous. 

I'm heading down this Friday for part 1 of the process. I still haven’t made my mind up on so many things... such a procrastinator, leaving everything to the last minute. No doubt I’m going to be stressing over the next few days. I know it’s not that big a deal, but I’m just scared I’m going to get it wrong and pick something that I’ll regret in 6 months when I see it in the flesh.

However the good news is once this is done its just one step closer to construction which shouldn’t be all that far off now. They may even start before Christmas which is was sooner than I ever thought, but we shall see. There might be some unforeseen delays yet. That’s the thing with this building business, never expect anything, timelines are always changing. 

Time defiantly seems to be flying by though, won’t be long and I’ll be living in my very own house. I'm so excited!!

Fan of the Fan

Gone are the days of the ugly white plastic pedestal fans.... let me introduce you to the gorgeous Tripod Fan by Fanimation!!

 

I want one of these bad boys so bad, dont know if it'll fit in my ever tightening budget though. We will have to wait and see.
They are available from a few places including Fat Shack Vintage.

Surely I'm not on my own in loving this guy. I wouldn't be hiding him away when guests are over!