SETTLING IN - Valeco - Polished Concrete + Monochrome

One thing to consider is how much water drips and streaks will show up on shiny black surfaces (a lot). We went with black/white/blond timber throughout and think its a pretty good combo. But we picked white bench tops for that reason.

Yeah, well that's actually why my partner wanted black. He preferred being able to see when it's dirty so that it can be cleaned. Haha. I think my problem is that I don't particularly like black benchtops and prefer white. But I should really make a compromise because a lot of other selections have been my choice.





Thanks!!

Thanks so much!! Haha, great minds think alike eh!?

Yes - I think my preference would really be for a white benchtop because I plan to eventually get matt black taps/toilet roll holder/towel wrack etc. And would have bought matt black soap dispenser etc. BUT, my partner chose black... and I'm happy enough to go with his choice. (He has let me choose basically everything in the house so far, so it's only fair. haha)

Oooooo oak and the raw concrete will look stunning!! I'm so excited for you! That's awesome!

We really loved the raw and sleek concrete too, it's one selection that I'm uncertain if we've made the right choice. My reasoning is that I like the contrast between the fresh concrete and black cabinets and all canisters/plant pots etc that will sit on the bench. If we went with raw/sleek we would want it to match our concrete floor - but we have no way to know which one would match best. At least with fresh concrete it doesn't have to match. /shrugs.

YAY!!! Hopefully it all comes together quickly for you now that the land is registered. Will you be starting a thread of your own? Would love to follow!

Holy crap, 5 hours - that's insane!!! Hahaha

Can't wait to see it when you post a thread!

Looks like we'll be racing to build our homes

Oh awesome! Have you chosen a builder/plan?

Haha thanks Charlie!!

Getting very excited! Our land should register this month... I'm keen for the building process to start. Just want to see it all starting to come to life. Hopefully we've made all the right choices.

How have I missed this thread! LOVE your selections! I wanted the same colour tones as you but my husband and builder totally changed my mind, and I love my choices but still. You will have one striking, dramatic house! Where are you up to now? I love watching builds in QLD let alone right in surrounding suburbs

hey!!!

Naww, thanks!! I'm pretty picky when it comes to selections, hehe. I would spend hours upon hours looking at inspiration on pinterest and instagram. I always new I wanted a monochrome theme, but it was a matter of determining what should be what. (kitchen = black cabinets, white benchtop, where to put wood features, what colours to use on facade etc etc.) I think I have a love for contrast (which is pretty evident in my photography too), and keeping everything neutral means colour can be added elsewhere (if we decide to, but probably just kids rooms) and freshness with plants etc. So I don't think a builder could have swayed my opinion if they tried. haha. Having seen inspiration pictures that matched my intended selections meant that I knew it would work. The only choice I'm unsure on is our bathroom black benchtops (partners choice) with the oak cabinets. I couldn't find many reference images with that combination, most were white benchtops. Fingers crossed it works!
Your house looks incredible though and your selections are lovely! Still monochrome by the looks of it, but less contrast and a darker wood than we will have featured. You could easily add contrast (if you wanted it) through furniture items. I can't wait to see more photos, I'll be following along!

Hope you got your loan organised! We got our working drawings back, but still need to make adjustments... meanwhile finally started a thread. Next is colour appointment, and then finally send off to council... seriously such a long process!

Yay! congrats! always a good feeling. We have done it the other way around. We didn't expect our land to register as quickly as it did. I'm sure you are very very close to getting started then