Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth

I so so agree ........that's what was so beautiful about the Blum tryout kitchen that you recommended

I know right?! I daresay it's probably something I'll get used to, but you gotta wonder what goes through their heads sometimes...



Thank you! I think the bar space is my favourite so far, I really like the proportions that hubby worked out. I initially wanted the overheads there to be glass so I could use it as a display cabinet but couldn't find a suitable design so just did it all black. I think it looks better that way in the end.
I'll like the ensuite better once the mirrors go on, and I do like the laminate selection in the bathroom (even though hubby doesn't!).



Yes that is the laundry. The material was always going to be a gamble, but there was a display in the laminex showroom and I thought it looked nice there. Maybe it needs to be done over a bigger area to have the right impact. In any case, I'm calling that one a fail. Hopefully it'll look better once the whole room is done.

Thanks Melsie, it's good that someone likes the laundry!

Trixee I'm sorry you're disappointed. Not a good feeling but as mentioned by all a good cleaning and having the flooring etc will do wonders. I love the pattern in the veneer. I was just telling hubby tonight that cleaning the dark formica is a challenge (also a suggestion we got from our interior designer). Seems to show all marks, esp little greasy fingerprints, but my new enjo gloves are doing a pretty good job also it should all get adjusted. I remember the cabinetry all seeming a bit out of whack, our bin drawer also, and they fixed it all pretty easily. I even remember the edges seemed a bit rough but look ok now. Yes, glass goes in later with the shower screens. This whole build thing is very emotionally taxing. I only now feel somewhat recovered I promise you'll feel so much better about it all when you're settled into your amazing new home.

Oh Trixee, I'm sorry you're not happy with your cabinets. It's horrible when things don't match up to your expectations. I'm dreading seeing our feature tiles go up in case I don't like it after all the drama we had! You are right about interior designers though!
For what it's worth I'm sure it will all clean up ok and like so many of the others have said if there is anything wrong with the edges or drawers etc then the builder will have to fix them.

I actually like the laundry and I'm sure it will all pull together when the splashback goes in. I'm sure you'll be able to find a basket to fit the shelves too

Trixee, I was just browsing Darren James Interiors on instagram. Apparently he has won some kitchen design of the year award for the past 2 years. And I was noticing that he also configures his drawers like yours - 2 drawers together with the openings at the top and bottom. I don't know how to link the pic but if you search for darrenjamesinteriors on instagram you will notice it in the white kitchen on the third row down I think it was.

My prediction is you will come to love your drawers!!

While we're waiting, we need to decide on brick pavers. This will be down the side of the house and are primarily utilitarian, so the choices aren't really inspiring me.

The front runners are:

Sea Mist or Tundra: http://brikmakers.com/product.php?type=vs60gc

Grey or Silver: http://brikmakers.com/product.php?type=vs60

Does anyone know of anyone who may have used any other these? I'm having trouble finding pictures.

In other news, the tilers have started and they seem to be going great guns. Also, we've been told that it should be finished (fingers crossed!) in 6 weeks, putting it pretty much when I thought it was going to be. And I still have so much to organise!

Sorry can't help with the bricks but Yay for tiling! Even bigger Yay! for 6 weeks to go

Did you get to go in and check your tiles and talk to the tiler?

Our tiles were delivered today and I'd like to check them and their layout with the tiler. I had a very expensive mess up with the tiles in my last kitchen. I chose what I thought was cream but in situ they looked mushroom and awful. They bugged me every time I looked at them.

That is amazing, trixee! Can't wait to see the tiles You may want to get them a bottle of Chianti or Pinot grigio?