Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Our Better Built Homes Journey 126Nov 21, 2017 2:05 pm Krusade25........Simply beautiful and awesome...............Thanks for sharing your dream journey Our brick are going on..... SM advised that they will finish brick and roof and gutters before Christmas and will return in new year to continue As its our first home we have missed few things initially, have requested few basic upgrades which we missed at the time of contract. Re: Our Better Built Homes Journey 128Nov 28, 2017 7:36 pm 28 November 2017: Today was a time of reminiscing. I look around at this dream that we are in and appreciate what we had for 14.5 years. Many happy memories. Our kids were born in our first house. We made changes and we honestly thought we would be there forever! When providential opportunities present themselves, sometimes you have to take that leap of faith. We feel blessed that we did just that. Here is a look at our beautiful first home. It is where we started and will forever be remembered fondly. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ It is only when you look back that you appreciate what is before you! Till next time everyone, Happy Building! Re: Our Better Built Homes Journey 129Dec 11, 2017 9:16 am Hi Krusade, Many congratulations on the completion of your brand new house! We have been following your construction journey over the last few months, specially as we have also decided to build with BBH. (Our land will be registered in Jan/Feb 2018, and we'll possibly start a new thread once construction starts by mid next year.) Re: Our Better Built Homes Journey 130Dec 11, 2017 9:23 am Annu Krusade25........Simply beautiful and awesome...............Thanks for sharing your dream journey Our brick are going on..... SM advised that they will finish brick and roof and gutters before Christmas and will return in new year to continue As its our first home we have missed few things initially, have requested few basic upgrades which we missed at the time of contract. Hi Annu, We are also planning to build with BBH. If you don't mind could you please share what things you missed initially, and had to add later as upgrades? It would immensely help us as we plan for our internals appointment (due in Feb 2018 ). We liked the overall design of the house we are planning to build, and the overall reviews of BBH. But I must say we felt kind of let down by the flooring inclusions, and are thinking if we should pay them for a carpet upgrade, or remove the flooring altogether and get it done on our own. Keep thinking if it will be a hassle to get anything done to the house after the handover. Thank you! Re: Our Better Built Homes Journey 131Dec 11, 2017 10:14 pm Congratulations on your beautiful new home. Can I ask what colour is your island bench? Building our first custom dream home. https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t Re: Our Better Built Homes Journey 132Dec 13, 2017 11:25 am Vivek Annu Krusade25........Simply beautiful and awesome...............Thanks for sharing your dream journey Our brick are going on..... SM advised that they will finish brick and roof and gutters before Christmas and will return in new year to continue As its our first home we have missed few things initially, have requested few basic upgrades which we missed at the time of contract. Hi Annu, We are also planning to build with BBH. If you don't mind could you please share what things you missed initially, and had to add later as upgrades? It would immensely help us as we plan for our internals appointment (due in Feb 2018 ). We liked the overall design of the house we are planning to build, and the overall reviews of BBH. But I must say we felt kind of let down by the flooring inclusions, and are thinking if we should pay them for a carpet upgrade, or remove the flooring altogether and get it done on our own. Keep thinking if it will be a hassle to get anything done to the house after the handover. Thank you! Hi Vivek, Glad to know that you are going with BBH, they are really better than the best... We forget to add few more draws in the kitchen which we desperately needed (now we can't do it) home theater insulation and extra points for projector etc change two windows to awning instead of slid one.... it really compromises house look though it cost almost same. study bench for kids stairs lights lights above kitchen bench specially LED ones just above cooking top Also you can add down lights in alfresco area We prefer to have commercial laminate upstairs and down stairs we are getting tiles done from outside. You can prefer to upgrade carpets ............which seems to be good idea for me if you want carpet. All the best for your home........... Our roof and bricks are done and now getting this upgrades done.... it really cost you if you do it later and it same with all the builders. Get it done earlier if you want to. Annu Re: Our Better Built Homes Journey 133Dec 16, 2017 11:26 pm Congratulations Krusade, the house looks phenomenal. We are finally recieved the construction commencement and should start constructing this Jan. Re: Our Better Built Homes Journey 134Dec 23, 2017 7:14 am sparrowsnest Congratulations on your beautiful new home. Can I ask what colour is your island bench? Building our first custom dream home. https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t Hi sparrowsnest. So sorry for the late reply. Christmas is just a crazy time of the year. Our island is formica char blue velour on the bottom and caesarstone snow on the top. Thanks so much for dropping by and I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. Re: Our Better Built Homes Journey 135Dec 23, 2017 7:16 am indu.singh0602 Congratulations Krusade, the house looks phenomenal. We are finally recieved the construction commencement and should start constructing this Jan. Thanks so much indu.singh0602. We are beyond over the moon with our final product. Congratulations on your approval and commencement. Looking forward to seeing how it all takes shape in the new year. Have a great Christmas with your family. Re: Our Better Built Homes Journey 136Dec 24, 2017 12:56 am krusade25 sparrowsnest Congratulations on your beautiful new home. Can I ask what colour is your island bench? Building our first custom dream home. https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t Hi sparrowsnest. So sorry for the late reply. Christmas is just a crazy time of the year. Our island is formica char blue velour on the bottom and caesarstone snow on the top. Thanks so much for dropping by and I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for replying. That’s actually the colour I have chosen but I’m really second guessing. It’s great to see it in a real kitchen. Building our first custom dream home. https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t Any advice on how to ensure the kit home granny flat that im thinking of buying will get council approval. 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