Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Ding's "Sorrento.2" 225Apr 16, 2013 2:45 pm For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Ding's "Sorrento.2" 226Apr 19, 2013 3:23 pm For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Ding's "Sorrento.2" 228Apr 19, 2013 4:08 pm Site Works 9/5/13 Slab 4/6/13 Frame 4/7/13 Fascia/Gutters 10/7/13 Windows 11/7/13 Roof 24/7/13 Gyprock 13/8/13 Lock up 26/8/13 Bricks 2/9/13 Kitchen 11/9/13 Tiling 28/9/13 Re: Ding's "Sorrento.2" 234Dec 02, 2013 2:26 pm Well it's been a long time between posts....been busy getting more furniture, installing built in robes in the study, finding some carpet off-cut to be made into rugs (much cheaper & you get the exact size you want) landscaping, buying hi-fi gear & setting up the man-cave, installing ceiling mount speakers in Alfresco & family room, getting more curtains installed, and generally finishing off bits and pieces to make it feel like home. Just awaiting on the home theatre 4 seater electric recliner to get here - probably January, and the shutters to be installed in the toilets & bathrooms - which will be this weekend, and we are done!! Oh. apart from landscaqping the front, but that can wait until 1. the neighbours are built & ready to set levels 2. We are back from holidays 3. The new money tree is growing - last one died & withered away a long time ago Our 3 month maintenance was done - no major dramas there - everything that was on the list was done to our satisfaction, but if there is one lesson we have learnt it is to have upgraded the paint selection from general builders wash & wear to proper wash & wear, or as one painter has suggested a decent washable satin, as in the right light, you can see where the wall has been cleaned, and it always feels a bit "chalky". But..we LOVE our new house. The kitchen is fantastic. I LOVE my Miele ovens & cooktop. When we've had people over they always comment on how spacious it is in the kitchen/dining area, how great it is to mingle around the island, how nice it is to sit outside and listen to the water trickle down the water feature - we always get evening breezes come through which are great on the few hot days we've had so far. So pic overload time plus some more kitchen pics for Filthyfil. 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 ⋅ Home theatre - 110" screen Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Main bedroom - beware photo-bombing beagles!! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Family room TV & heater Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Entrance Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Ding's "Sorrento.2" 235Dec 02, 2013 2:44 pm Now for some landscaping pics Before: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Paving being done Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Wall being done 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 ⋅ Screens on & led installed - gratuitous night time shot!! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Lawn looking good & rear screens up, garden planted out & mulched Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Special reward for a job well done!! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Actually, I installed a powerpoint & aerial point up on the wall in the alfresco, so a TV can be mounted & watched from the outdoor table or swung around & watched from the Jacuzzi - should do that before the cricket starts! Re: Ding's "Sorrento.2" 236Dec 02, 2013 3:05 pm Thanks for the update ding. It looks even more wonderful. Personal faves are the water feature at night, kitchen, hallway, flooring and bedroom curtains. Not to mention the dogs, so cute! Re: Ding's "Sorrento.2" 238Dec 03, 2013 11:02 am Acey I just did a search and yours is the first water feature to come up and it looks fantastic! Colours look really good as well But I do have to ask, what ballpark figure would something like this cost? Thanks. We like the way colours highlight the water feature and blend well together. Took a lot of trial & error to make sure the burnt orange suited the main wall. Cost: are you sitting down! I will say that we looked at others who do the same thing & they looked a bit cheap & tacky. Lachy from Water Motion Energy does a great job, uses best quality pump, lights, materials etc. and follows it up with great service, he was back within the week because the auto-filler was not working properly & changed it over. The stainless inserts in the 3 panels add nearly another $1k onto a panel that is usually left blank for you to put your own tile/stone/mosaic onto. But for our feature, which includes 1800 x 400 x 500 fibreglass pond, pump, led lights, pebble grate, pebbles, 3 panels with s/steel inserts + delivery & install will set you back a bit over $5k. The foam wall 7.8m x 2.4m high with planter boxes + rendering + painting, installed was nearly $6k The 2 stainless steel laser cut panel either side of the water feature were nearly $1k each I did my own irrigation & electrical wiring. I fell faint just writing it all down! But quality costs. You could do it all cheaper, but I don't believe you would get the same product, and it does add value to the home - this is what I keep telling myself! Some more pics. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd506/DingoD64/004_zpsf8b70d39.jpg Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd506/DingoD64/006_zpsb1368ea0.jpg Re: Ding's "Sorrento.2" 239Dec 03, 2013 11:05 am Some more pics of the dining area showing the niches with sexy "Hurricane lamps", lit from led's above. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd506/DingoD64/009_zpsa896fa33.jpg Re: Ding's "Sorrento.2" 240Dec 05, 2013 11:49 pm Wow that water feature is stunning! Well worth the money I would say. Now I need to look back over the rest of this thread and get inspired! |