Thanks guys! And I'm really glad I did the light grey grout in there to pick up the grey tones in the bench. At any rate it's a big difference between this, our current kitchen http://i.imgur.com/HglA7GH.jpg and this sparkling piece of art http://i.imgur.com/r82A6DH.jpg

Here is the kitchen with all the doors on and the tiling done http://i.imgur.com/I5wQuVE.jpg http://i.imgur.com/r82A6DH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/JZAtX3R.jpg http://i.imgur.com/u8ararC.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pc8I5fh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/fsMmqkO.jpg

That is so stupid! I can't believe this is all happening to you at the last minute. It's so unprofessional. They just don't want to admit they had a moron draw the plans and a ditz as a consultant. Seriously there is no way any of that is standard and you can reasonably assume that if the wording fo...

I have more kitchen pictures! I love it. I was silly to be picky about the benchtop. Just being in there, it's SO much better then our current kitchen (which isn't hard) I'm so excited about it. http://i.imgur.com/mWnUZwn.jpg http://i.imgur.com/83zXKOp.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nNnAv5P.jpg http://i.img...

Nothing made of plaster is unfixable. Dig you get an independent building inspector? If you're worried about anything at all, you should.

That seems d0dgy. If you're confident you can complete the house within the nominated time frame then you shouldn't be worried about the clause because it will never happen. It's probably that they know they can't but don't want to extend the time in the contract in case you walk because it's too lo...

That's ridiculous! Seems like not at all your fault. You were shown a picture and agreed to it at which point she wrote down the number? It's reasonable to assume that she wrote down the number of that product. Why check something you think you already know is right? Those other ones just aren't att...

Our kitchen cabinets arrived today! Here are the cabinets http://i.imgur.com/nW9At3h.jpg Here is a close up of our awesome corner units. http://i.imgur.com/ehureHW.jpg The first unit comes out http://i.imgur.com/C6BdOTA.jpg Moves forward http://i.imgur.com/DQcFxyD.jpg Back unit comes out. http://i.i...

Hello all! I have some bathroom glazing pictures Main Bath http://i.imgur.com/pn8cp0V.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ptJWLtx.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zbvFrub.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qr45VpG.jpg http://i.imgur.com/xbO4Xel.jpg Ensuite http://i.imgur.com/9XkXG2K.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Bkj56Fm.jpg http://i.imgur.c...

More concrete photos for y'all! http://i.imgur.com/GYhzHiT.jpg http://i.imgur.com/sRVXc9H.jpg The reflection on the wall from the shiny-ness http://i.imgur.com/4CgpTez.jpg This is our piece of grass. I love it. Obviously fell on when the slab was setting. http://i.imgur.com/9YGwVml.jpg http://i.imgu...

I love seeing that wall of light on it from those windows! The floor is so shiny! Beware anyone who wants to wear only socks, that's for sure. We might have sliding sock races down the hallway and I have a feeling there will be a dent in the wall somewhere eventually from the puppy continually crash...

The house is looking beautiful! We also have the same handover date! Not that we ours was as 'official'. I just said we have to move out of our rental on the 17th, will it be ready? and he said yes. But now that I go back and look at your list of final things to finish, I suppose ours is at a simila...

Hi All! Went by today, we were hoping to start filling and sanding the nail holes in the skirts but we couldn't because the concrete guy was finishing up on sealing and polishing the slab. It looks awesome! Such a warm and welcoming colour! I'm feeling more confident about just using white paint. ht...

Awesome it's all happening! It'll fly by. Edit: Forgot to talk about the sheep thing. We actually borrowed two sheep from O'conner to mow our lawn for us http://i.imgur.com/dNGixSz.jpg They did a good job pruning and fertilising for us as well! However, if I had a choice I'd get a small pony instead.

Don't let them push you. You don't want to put down a deposit and then later realise they can't give you what you need and have to walk away and leave your deposit there.

Don't forget, if everyone has their own space (for instance more bedrooms and more storage) the size of living areas is less important. While the actual living space might be more in your townhouse, you may have to squeeze more into it or spend more time in it because of the smaller personal areas. ...

Yeah i think you're stuck with a smaller home. You'll just have to really hone down your priorities and pick what you can.

Hi, I just found the other page that has the info on brick veneer http://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/insulation "Brick veneer walls have the brick skin on the outside, which is not the ideal location for thermal mass. The bricks heat up in summer and radiate heat late into the evening, w...

Well, have you thought about designing your own house and going through a custom builder? They aren't always much more expensive, depending who you go with and as long as you're very clear on your budget. You just have to be willing to put the time into designing a house that has what you want, ofte...