Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16084Sep 24, 2016 11:53 pm 18/03/15 Deposit 02/09/15 CDC 22/09/15 Slab 05/12/15 Frames 15/12/15 Brick started. 11/04/16 Roof start 04/05/16 Roof finish 09/07/16 Gyprock. Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16087Sep 27, 2016 11:40 am mansawant KandRCH Bowie [quote="KandRCH"]Thank you bk84, Nis and Mrs RS. All the best with your houses. It's such a crazy ride but all worth it. I have enjoyed reading this forum over the past year or so and seeing everyone's houses turn into homes. I have learnt so much and been inspired. Thanks and all the best Oh and what did you do in your butlers pantry ? We need to do it after handover but not sure what to do. BLOG- adore our abode – our hamptons inspired home https://adoreourabode.wordpress.com/ My build thread - Fairmont 34 Clarendon viewtopic.php?t=82035 Thank you! We were told they didn't do laundry chutes as well but we really wanted one and they found a way. Sometimes they say no because it's easier for them but we found they were extremely flexible and accommodating. Maybe it's a little different in NSW who knows?? In regards to our butlers pantry we basically got what was on display at parklea nsw. You can see it clearly on their virtual tour on their website. I use this as my second kitchen, for the messy stuff and prep. I've seen it beautifully set up as a bar. I don't use the sink too often so probably should have taken that out and a feature window would have given more light to that area as it's quite dark. Here are some pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi KandRCH I liked your all selections. If you don't mind can I ask what's your benchtop and cabinets. I like the black and white theme and I'm using the same theme. Ceaserstone Jet Black & Formica Snowdriftt gloass in kitchen. Thanks [/quote] Hi, thank you. Lower cabinets are polyurethane white on white, upper cabinets are polytec black finegrain finish melamine vertical grain direction and our bench top is quantum quartz crystal black 40mm. All the best with your build. Building the Fairmont 38 with upgrades @ Castle Hill NSW Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16088Sep 27, 2016 12:06 pm Hi Mclaren77, thank you! We are happy with how everything has come together! Hall table is freedom furniture, ottoman is replica Barcelona from life interiors, dining table is bay leather republic and chairs are coco republic. I had many months of searching for the correct furnishings while we were waiting for our house to be built. All the best! Building the Fairmont 38 with upgrades @ Castle Hill NSW Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16089Sep 27, 2016 1:56 pm KandRCH Hi Mclaren77, thank you! We are happy with how everything has come together! Hall table is freedom furniture, ottoman is replica Barcelona from life interiors, dining table is bay leather republic and chairs are coco republic. I had many months of searching for the correct furnishings while we were waiting for our house to be built. All the best! Your a Gem!!! Thank you. Like you it has taken me months and I've only managed to get two coffee tables and a mirror! I've only got a couple of months left. Your home is gorgeous!! Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16090Sep 27, 2016 2:43 pm Hi KandRCH can I please ask if you have extended your island bench top. ..we are thinking of extending ours but not sure if it's going to make much difference with the normal size we getting with shaphire package. .. Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16091Sep 27, 2016 2:47 pm KandRCH mansawant KandRCH [quote="Bowie"][quote="KandRCH"]Thank you bk84, Nis and Mrs RS. All the best with your houses. It's such a crazy ride but all worth it. I have enjoyed reading this forum over the past year or so and seeing everyone's houses turn into homes. I have learnt so much and been inspired. Thanks and all the best Oh and what did you do in your butlers pantry ? We need to do it after handover but not sure what to do. BLOG- adore our abode – our hamptons inspired home https://adoreourabode.wordpress.com/ My build thread - Fairmont 34 Clarendon viewtopic.php?t=82035 Thank you! We were told they didn't do laundry chutes as well but we really wanted one and they found a way. Sometimes they say no because it's easier for them but we found they were extremely flexible and accommodating. Maybe it's a little different in NSW who knows?? In regards to our butlers pantry we basically got what was on display at parklea nsw. You can see it clearly on their virtual tour on their website. I use this as my second kitchen, for the messy stuff and prep. I've seen it beautifully set up as a bar. I don't use the sink too often so probably should have taken that out and a feature window would have given more light to that area as it's quite dark. Here are some pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi KandRCH I liked your all selections. If you don't mind can I ask what's your benchtop and cabinets. I like the black and white theme and I'm using the same theme. Ceaserstone Jet Black & Formica Snowdriftt gloass in kitchen. Thanks [/quote] Hi, thank you. Lower cabinets are polyurethane white on white, upper cabinets are polytec black finegrain finish melamine vertical grain direction and our bench top is quantum quartz crystal black 40mm. All the best with your build. [/quote] Hi KandRCH If you don't mind me asking. But how much did it cost you to have the doors without handles, I.e. I am assuming yours have hidden recesses at the top. Cheers Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16092Sep 27, 2016 4:33 pm Gambit79 KandRCH mansawant [quote="KandRCH"][quote="Bowie"][quote="KandRCH"]Thank you bk84, Nis and Mrs RS. All the best with your houses. It's such a crazy ride but all worth it. I have enjoyed reading this forum over the past year or so and seeing everyone's houses turn into homes. I have learnt so much and been inspired. Thanks and all the best Oh and what did you do in your butlers pantry ? We need to do it after handover but not sure what to do. BLOG- adore our abode – our hamptons inspired home https://adoreourabode.wordpress.com/ My build thread - Fairmont 34 Clarendon viewtopic.php?t=82035 Thank you! We were told they didn't do laundry chutes as well but we really wanted one and they found a way. Sometimes they say no because it's easier for them but we found they were extremely flexible and accommodating. Maybe it's a little different in NSW who knows?? In regards to our butlers pantry we basically got what was on display at parklea nsw. You can see it clearly on their virtual tour on their website. I use this as my second kitchen, for the messy stuff and prep. I've seen it beautifully set up as a bar. I don't use the sink too often so probably should have taken that out and a feature window would have given more light to that area as it's quite dark. Here are some pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi KandRCH I liked your all selections. If you don't mind can I ask what's your benchtop and cabinets. I like the black and white theme and I'm using the same theme. Ceaserstone Jet Black & Formica Snowdriftt gloass in kitchen. Thanks [/quote] Hi, thank you. Lower cabinets are polyurethane white on white, upper cabinets are polytec black finegrain finish melamine vertical grain direction and our bench top is quantum quartz crystal black 40mm. All the best with your build. [/quote] Hi KandRCH If you don't mind me asking. But how much did it cost you to have the doors without handles, I.e. I am assuming yours have hidden recesses at the top. Cheers [/quote] We got quoted $180 per lineal metre when we had our selection appt a few months ago... viewtopic.php?t=83651 Building a modified Sheridan 35 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16093Sep 27, 2016 9:20 pm Mrs RS Hi KandRCH can I please ask if you have extended your island bench top. ..we are thinking of extending ours but not sure if it's going to make much difference with the normal size we getting with shaphire package. .. Hi, our island bench top is as per the Fairmont 38 on display at parklea nsw. The only thing we changed is to allow for more overhang to comfortably fit breakfast stools (300mm). It's Dimond spec. Building the Fairmont 38 with upgrades @ Castle Hill NSW Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16094Sep 27, 2016 9:23 pm Hi Gambit79. Recessed shadow line to all floor cabinet doors/drawers for the kitchen was $2600, butlers pantry $370 and laundry $390. We think it looks great. Wish we did the same in the bathrooms!! Building the Fairmont 38 with upgrades @ Castle Hill NSW Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16095Sep 28, 2016 10:55 am Hi All, If you don't mind can some of you guys share the initials of your good and bad CSC and Site Supervisors? Just got into construction stage and want to get a heads up on mine! Cheers. Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16096Sep 28, 2016 11:28 am Hi Guys AJ here. been on this forum for the last 6 months. pretty much read every comment but first time to comment. so many beautiful houses. I just got in to construction (got my email this morning). Building Bronte 25 with Alfresco in Strathfield. pretty excited. K3nnis we are the same stage. Haven't spoken to these guys yet, but my assigned construction CSC is HP and site manager is TR. anyone had these guys as your CSC and site manager(assume it's the site supervisor)? Visit my blog Clarendon Bronte 25 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16097Sep 28, 2016 11:33 am ajedi2k Hi Guys AJ here. been on this forum for the last 6 months. pretty much read every comment but first time to comment. so many beautiful houses. I just got in to construction (got my email this morning). Building Bronte 25 with Alfresco in Strathfield. pretty excited. K3nnis we are the same stage. Haven't spoken to these guys yet, but my assigned construction CSC is HP and site manager is TR. anyone had these guys as your CSC and site manager(assume it's the site supervisor)? Hi, I have HP as my CSC too lol. Hope all is good. Cheers, K. Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16098Sep 28, 2016 12:20 pm k3nnis ajedi2k Hi Guys AJ here. been on this forum for the last 6 months. pretty much read every comment but first time to comment. so many beautiful houses. I just got in to construction (got my email this morning). Building Bronte 25 with Alfresco in Strathfield. pretty excited. K3nnis we are the same stage. Haven't spoken to these guys yet, but my assigned construction CSC is HP and site manager is TR. anyone had these guys as your CSC and site manager(assume it's the site supervisor)? Hi, I have HP as my CSC too lol. Hope all is good. Cheers, K. Hi K3nnis I have HP too - just entered construction stage so curious to see how you've found her? Have you had any trouble at all? T viewtopic.php?t=83651 Building a modified Sheridan 35 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16099Sep 28, 2016 12:21 pm ajedi2k Hi Guys AJ here. been on this forum for the last 6 months. pretty much read every comment but first time to comment. so many beautiful houses. I just got in to construction (got my email this morning). Building Bronte 25 with Alfresco in Strathfield. pretty excited. K3nnis we are the same stage. Haven't spoken to these guys yet, but my assigned construction CSC is HP and site manager is TR. anyone had these guys as your CSC and site manager(assume it's the site supervisor)? Hi I also have HP as CSC for construction but have only just started and haven't even had any earthworks done - how have you found her so far? Have you had any issues/ concerns? T viewtopic.php?t=83651 Building a modified Sheridan 35 Re: Who's building with Clarendon?? 16100Sep 28, 2016 12:21 pm bumblebee1985 k3nnis ajedi2k Hi Guys AJ here. been on this forum for the last 6 months. pretty much read every comment but first time to comment. so many beautiful houses. I just got in to construction (got my email this morning). Building Bronte 25 with Alfresco in Strathfield. pretty excited. K3nnis we are the same stage. Haven't spoken to these guys yet, but my assigned construction CSC is HP and site manager is TR. anyone had these guys as your CSC and site manager(assume it's the site supervisor)? Hi, I have HP as my CSC too lol. Hope all is good. Cheers, K. Hi K3nnis I have HP too - just entered construction stage so curious to see how you've found her? Have you had any trouble at all? T viewtopic.php?t=83651 Building a modified Sheridan 35 Hi, I haven't spoken to her yet. She just emailed me the steps from now on. Hope it will be smooth for all of us. Cheers, K. the stair balustrades? There is nothing special about these and I imagine literally every stair installer will be able to do this. 1 6688 The two 15mm holes are obviously not compliant. The Dept of Fair Trading would love to see this one! Do the gutters pool water after it stops raining? Although it's… 4 7821 Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 30233 |