Building the ensuite

 Last week was a little bit exciting.

Dave started framing up the new ensuite because he had a forced week off work.

The side gate was removed.

 Then the subfloor was built allowing a dropped down section for the shower recess.

 

 After some issues with the roof angle and chatting to the surveyor, the walls and roof frame began.

 

Sunday saw the concrete get poured into the stump holes, so now it is looking like this.

 This photo gives you an idea of the internal size.

 For me it was time to get back to painting lining boards again.

Cheers,
Nat

Changing the kitchen

You may have seen my Facebook status on New Years Eve about me thinking about doing something crazy in the kitchen.









Well it does sound crazy but it also seems to make complete sense when you take a goo look at the space. I am not talking about huge money here but a few changes that I think would change the feel of the kitchen for the better, create more storage space and bring better light to the sink.

So at the moment the kitchen is oriented like this.

 When we were doing the floors, the bench had to be spun around so we could get the the floor under it. Then I got inspired.

Once the bench was turned this way, the light from that window flooded down onto the island bench. So my idea is to turn the bench this way and extend the bench with the sink on it along to go up to the far edge of the window and move the sink closer to the window.

We could use the current island bench top stone to extend the bench and so just get some cupboards made up to go underneath (I already worded up my brother in law to help make these as he did the original kitchen cupboards). Then we would replace the counter top on the island with maybe a wood top or something. But this would probably be smaller and not overhang at the ends as it does now. So would only sit 3 people instead of 5.

Of course we would need to move the pendant lights too but then I am not sold on those lights anyway and would like to change them.

So that is my plan and my mother in law agrees as otherwise that space under the window is just empty and wasted.

Would do you think? A good idea or not?
Cheers,
Nat

Wardrobe walls

So on Wednesday, Dave began the process of building the new walk in wardrobe for our bedroom.

It required that he removed the attic ladder (which will probably have to be moved into our bedroom ceiling eventually).

Attic ladder gone

New wall being built

I think he will do more on this during the coming weekend. He needs to install the batons in the ceiling and install a lentil to support the wall where he is knocking through to our bedroom.

I have been thinking about layouts and what I would like in the new wardrobe. I think I would like more drawers than hanging space. I have been doing the Konmari organising method recently and am enjoying the idea of the way she displays the clothes in drawers.

Image from pinterest

Not sure what to do about the existing sliding mirror doors. I am not a fan of this cross over sliding doors so would love to find an alternative.

Cheers,
Nat