Sydney Home Show 2008 - Free Double Passes

Thanks for your PM's.

Final batch will be sent to the Post Office today for delivery - let's hope they arrive by Friday!

For those of you wishing to attend that have missed this FREE double pass offer, please visit the following page, and download the 2 for 1 offer:

http://homeideasshow.sydney.homeone.com.au/

Again, enjoy the show.

Hi Sandra,


I recall seeing your letter go off in the first batch over a week ago.

If it hasn't arrived as yet, then with such short notice, it would prove difficult getting two more tickets out to you in time....

Although not a full savings of $36.00 you could always download and print our 2 for 1 PDF offer in the interim. Please visit the following URL:

http://homeideasshow.sydney.homeone.com.au/

Hey Jason,

Thanks for the tickets! Came just in time.

We're building at the New Rouse Hill and needing all the information we can get

Cheers
Tubby

I'd like to thank all of you for your PM request for tickets to the Sydney Home Show, and do hope you enjoy the show.

We were receiving PM's right up until mid-week. As a result, I'm aware that a few of you may not receive your tickets in time, so alternatively, please download and print the 2 for 1 special at:
http://homeideasshow.sydney.homeone.com.au/

Cheers,

Jason

Yes, I went and there definetly were less displays. Boral, CSR and Eureka tiles were missing. Last year there were about 5 window displayers and this year there was only two. There were some great doors from Sydney and Melbourne, this year just one. Gainsborough were missing, etc.

When I was having lunch, one of the displayers sat at the same table as me. We got chating and I commented that the show appeared to be a lot smaller than last year. I speculated that it may be due to the internet and more people selecting things on the web. He stated that it was because there were so many shows these days. Didn't quite see the logic in that since I'm not aware of any other home shows this year (even Design Build is having it's turn in Melbourne this year).

So, there were definely less displays, but why remains a mystery. And a disappointment for someone who was hoping to finalise their fittings and finishes list at the show

Cheers,
Casa

Thanks a lot to the ForumOne for the tickets. I wouldn't have gone if I had to buy the tickets by myself!
It was good... but I think the people who renovate may benefit a lot more than the people who build with building companies.
I loved that automatic lawnmower.. but somehow didn't feel confident to buy it!
We didn't end up buying anything but at least my wife bought a foundation (or something sounds similar) !

Thanks again to the ForumOne for the tickets.
- devank

If you like c-bus, look into their wireless offering. Clipsal don't advertise it, but it's the cheapest and simplest method of getting home automation and paying for extra features as you need them.

I'd like to add my thanks for the tickets also. After my rude comments about my neighbours (but still deserved based on past experiences) our tickets were delivered on the Friday of the show. They had been delivered to Balranald!
Hopefully some of the displays have given us enough inspiration to get to work on our renovations. We are seriously thinking of replacing our side gates with the aluminium wood lookalikes by Ali Wood or DecoWood. I couldn't believe how realistic they looked.
Another eye opener was the modern open fires with glass surrounds. I cannot imagine having the open flame coming out of the top of my coffee table, however. How could you feel safe walking by, let alone have children or pets. I think this was by Ecosmart.
I fell in love with the Schmidt Kitchen display as the quality was so good. However, when I googled this company at home it was described as the 'Rolls Royce of European kitchen design'. I imagine that the prices will match.
Finally, the designer rooms were unappealing to my untutored eyes. Did anyone else feel that they were nothing special? Though I must admit that the room by Greg Natale made me feel that my taste must be fantastic as I am obviously at the forefront of modern design. He had 3 blue ceramic horses as a focal point and guess who has one exactly the same which I bought 30 years ago!!

Edited to add that anyone who is thinking of purchasing the mower which moves around on its own should make sure that it is suitable for their property. I spent a week staying opposite a house where we could see one of these at work every day and there were definite areas where it would not go such as the top of a slope and near certain bushes. But it was still fun to watch.