Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: What have you had to compromise on? 2Mar 10, 2011 11:20 pm My building thread : viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36059 Paid initial deposit 24/7/10 Tender appointment 20/8/2010 Flooring and tile appointment 25/9/10 Colour and Electrical appointment 13/9/10 December site start delayed Site start (YAY!) 17/1/11 Slab pour 1/2/2011 Re: What have you had to compromise on? 3Mar 11, 2011 5:58 am my new build thread- Ben Trager https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=89826 my switch build thread (2011) https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36569 Re: What have you had to compromise on? 15Mar 12, 2011 9:32 am my new build thread- Ben Trager https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=89826 my switch build thread (2011) https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36569 Re: What have you had to compromise on? 18Mar 13, 2011 10:12 pm I lost out on a few things: * Butlers pantry.....despite 8 designs from 3 different designers, we just couldn't get a design that ANYONE thought worked in our space * 90mm oven. I got 75mm oven. Not too bad. * 90mm cooktop. I got 75mm oven. Not too bad. * Zip tap. First thing culled when budget went crazy. * Soft close drawers. Second thing culled when budget went crazy. * Waricorner unit. Third thing culled when budget went crazy. BUT, I kept Caesarstone bench tops, two F & P dishdrawers at waist height, removal of wall currently dividing lounge and kitchen, LOTS more storage space, BIG space for newly acquired ice and water fridge. So I'm happy to live without the withouts as the what I got list makes me happy That is a really good attitude Akin to you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I do enjoy watching that tik tok inspector from Victoria but he does go a little… 12 81896 Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 39747 Hi All, I just wanted to close this topic out with an update. So we ended up agreeing to a number with the insurance company, and after an extensive amount of hand… 8 23405 |