Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth

trixee · Jun 18, 2015 5:58 pm

They're not actually super expensive in themselves, but the tiling will cost more because of the size. Good idea about asking the supplier, I should do that.

Treeseachanger · Jun 18, 2015 8:13 pm

trixee

I've decided to stick it out. Couldn't find anything that had the same effect in a smaller tile. Either the colour was too creamy or the finish wasn't right.

Also, the issue of mitring joins is not really an issue, it can be done, just requires a bit of thought.
The other issue was the placing of fittings on the tile, due to its waviness the fittings don't sit flush, but they can use silicon to fill the gap, or cut into the tile.

But I'm thinking I might have to incentivise the tiler with a slab or two to make sure he does a good job!

Not too much incentive please, "burp" he might not get the mitred edges right "hiccup" hehe ::wink::

trixee · Jun 22, 2015 11:09 am

Spent a bucket load of money last week!

- Petra Nero 600x600 floor tiles from Tiles 88
- Qasair Foldaway Rangehood, ended up getting the best price from Harvey Norman
- Siemens SX66T093AU dishwasher, best price from Kambos Osborne Park

Also, we inspected our marble slabs on Friday:
http://www.ecohomestyle.com.au/choosing-a-marble-slab/

Treeseachanger · Jun 22, 2015 11:42 am

Yes you have the champagne genes, mine are the same. (An eye for quality minus deep pockets to match ). So with the marble they must have a fair bit of waste in the product, I suppose that adds to the price?

trixee · Jun 22, 2015 12:09 pm

Yes, it feels like it's beginning to get a bit ridiculous now!
The stone company claims to only charge for the materials used, so they don't charge on a "per slab" basis as such. But the price will change depending on how much of the slab you use, or something like that.

jelbell55 · Jun 22, 2015 2:08 pm

Nice purchases trixee! It is always exciting ticking off those items on the list for the new home!

admodra · Jun 22, 2015 4:20 pm

I just checked out you blog post on the marble - beautiful! Looking forward to seeing it installed.

Are you going with any other Siemens appliances? I really need to get my appliances ordered now. I've been looking at a Siemens induction cooktop.

admodra · Jun 22, 2015 4:21 pm

And your rangehood looks great. Will it be built-in to other overhead cabinetry or by itself?

trixee · Jun 22, 2015 4:38 pm

Hi admodra, yes we're looking at all Siemens appliances. Toyed briefly with AEG but like the look of Siemens better. So yet to buy are a 900mm induction cooktop, 2 ovens, and warming drawer. They've just released new models of the ovens so we're checking those out. It's a bit annoying that we can't actually buy anything yet because they aren't releasing pricing details until 1st July.

The rangehood will be built into the other overhead cabinetry, so hopefully it won't look like a rangehood!

MalSannie · Jun 22, 2015 7:16 pm

The marble is amazing trixee and your blog post very informative, it will look amazing

We have a fully integrated dishwasher and fridge and they work well. Yours have some cool lights though

trixee · Jun 24, 2015 1:15 am

Scored a great deal today! (I hope we don't end up regretting it!) I got a phone call from Harvey Norman, they apparently had an older model of our rangehood that they had in stock and wanted to get rid of, so they offered it to us for $500 less. Went to inspect it today with hubby, looked good so we took it. It's good to save money for a change! :z:

Also have narrowed down our ceiling fan selections:

Bedroom: Brilliant Galaxy
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Alfresco: Brilliant Aviator
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Living area: Big A$s Haiku (yes, we're seriously considering this!)
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I'm blaming that one on hubby, he's even fussier than I am!

nikkis2000 · Jun 24, 2015 1:20 am

Ooooh love them all Trixee! The big @ss is definitely favourite with the Galaxy a close second. But then I would be fairly biased as they're not dissimilar to ours!'

Melsie68 · Jun 24, 2015 1:23 am

Trix can't wait for your house to get to lock up stage .you got some awesome stuff going in . The fans are a hard one . I do like the first one though .

trixee · Jun 24, 2015 1:57 am

Thanks Nikki and mels! The galaxy is possibly a little more rustic looking than we're going for but it's cute and choice rated it well.

trixee · Jun 24, 2015 1:58 am

nikkis2000

Ooooh love them all Trixee! The big @ss is definitely favourite with the Galaxy a close second. But then I would be fairly biased as they're not dissimilar to ours!'

Which ones are you getting Nikki?

nikkis2000 · Jun 24, 2015 2:03 am

trixee

nikkis2000

Ooooh love them all Trixee! The big @ss is definitely favourite with the Galaxy a close second. But then I would be fairly biased as they're not dissimilar to ours!'

Which ones are you getting Nikki?

We've got the Beacon Akmani for the living area and the Artemis for the master and alfresco. Both are in Dark Koa. We fell in love with the propeller look!

MalSannie · Jun 24, 2015 6:45 am

They're gorgeous trixee - and what a bargain on the rangehood wow!

jelbell55 · Jun 24, 2015 11:22 am

Love all your fan choices, great about the rangehood too!!! Always good to get a bargain

MnT · Jun 24, 2015 1:55 pm

Wow all three fans look great, terrific score on the rangehood :wink:

BS12 · Jun 24, 2015 3:38 pm

Aviator!!

Loving the rangehood win too, always a bonus