Progress update

Hooray things have started to take shape this week with plenty of tradies on site... Some for good and some for not so good reasons unfortunately! 

The good: we have roof frames and they are absolutely humungous! They have even started to extend the frame out to where our old pergola sat and you can just feel how magnificent the space is going to be when it's done. So grand! 

For the bad: an accidental spill of concrete down our laundry pipes has resulted in our cabinetry being ripped up and floor jackhammered to get to the source! What a disaster! We have a hose running onto the lawn just so we can use the washing machine and our builder is left wondering which of the tradies is going to foot the bill. Whoops! 

Here's some pics and I will throw one in of the cladding that's being used to finish it off. Amazing! Can't wait. 

Yes we are using black cladding with raw cedar bifolds and a feature stone wall just like in this picture. Stunning! 💚

Progress update and mood boarding!

We have more progress! Actually, we have a mess that's what we have... Mess everywhere ha ha! It's been a busy couple of weeks at our place with our god sons visiting from Melbourne, our huge gum tree being removed from the backyard, demolition being completed, and the rebuild beginning. 

The weather wasn't in our favor for the first week of demolition and our site turned into a mud pit. Our poor contractors were out there in the slush and rain jackhammering up concrete, digging trenches and putting together frames. Then we had the team from Mr Stumpy turn up to cut down a giant dead gumtree from the back corner of our block. Lucky they were strapped into their harnesses because the wind was ripping through them up there. 

So next stage is framing and trusses and while we wait for that we are putting together some mood boards for the kitchen and ensuite to help with selections. Our theme is contemporary with natural elements. I've taken some inspiration from becmarksthespot blog and custom homes Instagram pics. 

This is what we have come up with... 

White Stone benchtops, 

Natural timber feature doors paired with white cabinets and black back panels

Dark timber floors. 

Layout similar to this with the sink under the bifold windows to the right. I like how the cabinetry elongates both length and height. The bulk head really finishes this space and of course I get my three seater breakfast bar! Let's hope it's possible. 

I'd like to do a green wall filled with herbs and I've seen some really cool indoor hanging displays that I would love to incorporate. If you have seen some at reasonable prices let me know where I can get my hands on them!

xx