Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 01, 2010 11:56 am Okay because I am nearly at the end of my build ive decided to I start a thread with.... ALL PRETTY THINGS THAT MAKE A HOUSE A HOME! ie....... a) External paint colours (suggestions needed) b) Internal paint colours (suggestions needed) c) The garden plans & completed d) The house room by room completed e) House a few months after living there f) Any new additions to the house...ie maybe a puppy g) Decorating ideas h) Etc etc etc I will update with pictures of the completed area as they come....so this will be a photo heavy thread...and will probably take over my building thread as it will be Post Handover Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 2Oct 01, 2010 11:59 am Part 1. Please give me your opinions on the following...(because im already nuts as it is!) External render colour: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Internal colour (was dulux silkwort but that was too dark) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Part 2. The Garden Plan: Something along the lines of this..... landscaper is due in the next two weeks but this has been finalised. I am going to have a huge feature pot (thinking black with grey marble through it from Pots n more) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Image of the finished product will be put up once completed. Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 3Oct 01, 2010 1:14 pm How about Dulux Peplum Shon?? Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 4Oct 01, 2010 1:25 pm not bad not bad at all Flags Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 5Oct 01, 2010 1:27 pm shonzilla not bad not bad at all Flags LOL... now you just need to buy some test pot samples! Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 6Oct 01, 2010 1:28 pm no moreeeeeeeeeeee... Ive got enough to paint a canvas now hahaha. (which i will do anyway) Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 7Oct 01, 2010 2:04 pm shonzilla no moreeeeeeeeeeee... Ive got enough to paint a canvas now hahaha. (which i will do anyway) How much fun!! I'm off to buy myself some paint pots samples too! Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 8Oct 01, 2010 2:46 pm maaybe if we mix them all together it will make one super awsome colour Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 9Oct 03, 2010 2:01 pm shonzilla maaybe if we mix them all together it will make one super awsome colour Oh no! You're giving me ideas!!!!!!!!!!!! Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 10Oct 07, 2010 1:46 pm Haha. Solver couldn't match my dulux colour so need up going with solver mercury glass. I'm on iPhone so can't get a picture of it. M & J are sealing it for me today, I didn't go to work, I feel like death warmed up Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 11Oct 07, 2010 1:53 pm [quote="shonzilla"]Haha. Solver couldn't match my dulux colour so need up going with solver mercury glass. I'm on iPhone so can't get a picture of it. M & J are sealing it for me today, I didn't go to work, I feel like death warmed up /quote] Aw no! Hope you're better tomorrow! Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 12Oct 08, 2010 12:29 am Thanks flags Aubin grove physo did a gd job and I've found out my back is out, causing sinus and headaches. HAVE to work tomorrow and can't sleep because I know I'll dream about painting haha. Dammit!! least it's. Nearly the weekend. Think I need another massage. Hehe!! Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 13Oct 25, 2010 10:58 pm Just a summary of the things ive got/done in the last 6 months. My awsome mat! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Lamp....which I can only have one, because target dont make it anymore Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Patio Pillows, made my M & I. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Curtains! (Which now have blockout on the back of them thanks to M) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The master bedroom Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I still have not put my artwork up Just because I can... these are out energy saving lights Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My fave rug, that now has kitty hair on it! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This is everything for now and some small things have changed since these pics were taken... My next plan is to get some things on the wall. I know ive been saying it for ages, but Etsy have some neat things! Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 14Oct 26, 2010 12:25 pm Gotta stop showing me the stuff that you buy Shon... Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 15Oct 26, 2010 12:31 pm Sorry... cant do that Taking pics of the master tonight....if DP jumps on the nice straight bed again I think i might have to tie him up!! haha Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages (Almost Post Handover) 16Oct 26, 2010 12:38 pm shonzilla :lol: Sorry... cant do that Taking pics of the master tonight....if DP jumps on the nice straight bed again I think i might have to tie him up!! haha Don't threaten that,coz he will like it Sorry,had to say it Love your welcome mat Block bought 1st RBC X! 2nd Ventrua,Keeper! Pstart 18/7/11 Ethwks jan 2012 Slab Bricks- finished 7/6 Roof Trusses 15/6-cbond 21/7 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=41185 Re: Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages Begin! 18Oct 26, 2010 1:36 pm Hahahaha! He probably will Thanks Kerry-ann Haha Flags, I did have a pillow fight with him after and he chased me with the fish net catcher thingy Found a broken pot at bunnings that im thinking about getting....with a saucer thing and leaving a plastic pot inside it so the soil doesnt fall out....but not sure at the moment... need to buy things I NEED rather than like.... Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages Begin! 19Oct 31, 2010 9:03 pm Few new pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The lamp Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ New Fishy home In the process of looking for a nice lamp shade, cheapy coffee table & blank canvas to use the sample pots on. Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Shon's Shanty - Decorating Stages Begin! 20Nov 05, 2010 1:39 am Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.… 7 10483 Hi, I'm planning to build a new house and wanted to get some feedback on the different window designs for a master bedroom. Our bedroom is north facing and the bed will… 0 4561 1 15766 |