Monday, 26 September 2011

kitchen and bathroom waterproofing.

Hey Philipp and Janina I finally updated the blog just in time before September turns into October,  we have been so busy, I am really glad that I took the time to update the blog tonight, we are hoping that this will be a great memory for all of us especially the kids in years to come.



Today we had an appointment with a local curtain company to get some quotes on window furnishings, whilst we were in the house I took the opportunity to get some more photos of the kitchen.  The bathrooms were being waterproofed whilst we were there but I didn't take any photos of the process as the tradies were working in those areas at the time.

Here are some updated photos of the kitchen at the moment.


Cupboard doors and handles have all been placed on, the wood on the bench is the template for the Caesarstone benchtop that will be installed at a later date.


We did notice that the doors and the sink had all been delivered, can't wait to see the progress by the end of this week.

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Pine lining to alfresco

On our visit to the house today, we could see that more work had been completed inside however we couldn't take any photos as the house was locked. 

The pine lining to the alfresco area has begun and it is looking terrific, here are a few pictures of what is going on outside the house.



Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Kitchen construction begins

We had an arranged meeting at the house this afternoon to meet with the builder who was once again able to unlock the house for us and show us the progress this week. It was really very exciting to see the kitchen installation beginning and the cupboards in the bathrooms, and laundry being installed.


Front porch pine lining to ceiling and facade installed, we are really happy with the work that the carpenter has completed here.


Pine lining to porch


Delivery of kitchen cupbaords and drawers.


Overhead kitchen cupboards and rangehood location.


Ensuite plaster, bench top and cupboards.


Laundry bench, cupboard and taps for the washing machine.


Main bathroom bench and cupboards.


DJ checking out the work to the over head kitchen cupboards.


Kitchen cupboards and pot drawers being installed.


All of the drawers lined up ready for installation.  I am so excited about my pot drawers, I went a bit over the top and asked for them just about everywhere they could be installed.



Erin out on her mound of dirt again, I think I have a photo of her up here from every time we have come for a visit.


Erin running along the crushed rock that has been put down in preparation for the concrete that will  be poured here soon.


The crushed rock that has been laid down to prepare for the driveway that will be poured in a few weeks.


I can't wait to see what the next few weeks are going to bring, things are moving along nicely.

Friday, 16 September 2011

Plaster Completion and Cornice Installation

The plasterers finished the job today, the builder was great, he called us and unlocked the house so that we  were able to have a quick walk through and take some photos of the changes this week.

The cornice work has been put up, here is the living and rumpus rooms.



The kitchen walls and ceiling.


Dining room walls and ceiling.


Luke, Laura and Erin peeking out through the door into the garage.



The shower in the ensuite, Erin goes around the corner and pretends to wash her hair :)


Main bathroom.


Erin and Luke up climbing in the backyard again.


Erin inside the cupboard in her bedroom, my goodness she was covered in plaster dust when she got up after this!


The pipes along the side of the house for the hot water service.




Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Plaster Installation

Not much has been going on at the house over the last week or so with the exception of deliveries.  The plaster was delivered and this week the plasterers came in and have completed the job, it has totally changed the house, and one thing that Erin has noticed is that she cannot run between the walls anymore.


The pile of plaster off cuts at the front of the house.


Erin peeking through Laura's bedroom window.


The hallway: photo taken from Laura's bedroom.


Erin trying to look out of the window in her bedroom.


The living and rumpus rooms.


The kitchen and pantry.


The front of the house.