I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Nov 17th 2006, 9:59 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Well, the decor is rubbish - but the house itself beats nine kinds of hell out of the average home in my area. (Not that Walsall has ever been a great place for real estate...) 
So no, I wouldn't say this is the worst I've seen. In fact, once you've looked past the decor and the bizarre exterior, you begin to realise that it's pretty damn good.
It just needs a bit of warmth to make it more liveable - which could be mostly achieved by a lick of paint here and there.
So no, I wouldn't say this is the worst I've seen. In fact, once you've looked past the decor and the bizarre exterior, you begin to realise that it's pretty damn good.
It just needs a bit of warmth to make it more liveable - which could be mostly achieved by a lick of paint here and there.
Dear God in Heaven Vash....your unending good taste has just come unstuck. What are you thinking? The bedrooms look like prison .... are you typing from a HMP facility??
Nov 17th 2006, 10:24 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by busterboy
Dear God in Heaven Vash....your unending good taste has just come unstuck. What are you thinking? The bedrooms look like prison .... are you typing from a HMP facility??
Well I Like It and I thinks I will take two please!
Nov 17th 2006, 10:26 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by busterboy
Dear God in Heaven Vash....your unending good taste has just come unstuck. What are you thinking? The bedrooms look like prison .... are you typing from a HMP facility??
These are not insurmountable.
The exterior will look better once it is jazzed up with a bit of paint, some trailing vines (or creepers) and a couple of nice small trees or large bushes out the front. Good quality rendering would be another option, but only if you had the cash for it.
The interior could be made more palatable in the short term with some brightly coloured wall hangings (tapestries are good for this, though you could also use large floor rugs) and some large curtains. A long term solution would consist of some well-placed gyprock sheets (resulting in smooth interior walls) which could then be painted or otherwise customised to suit.
For an example of the difference it would make, consider this picture. Notice that the brick wall no longer looks so heavy and overbearing. Why? Because you already have that nice carpet on the floor and lovely warm wood on the ceiling... AND a terrific wide built-in wardrobe with cream-coloured doors.
This breaks up the expanse of brick and gives the eye some relief from the monotony of colour. It also brightens up the room considerably, not least because it receives the full benefit of the sunlight through the door. That is precisely the effect that gyprock would have if slapped over the bare brick and painted.
Now imagine a bright pair of curtains with a couple of wide sashes placed across the doorway. They would look terrific in the morning sun when closed, and would conceal some of the brick on either side when open.
Similar results could be achieved in this room by replacing the blind with long curtains, re-positioning the bed so that it faced the wardrobe and ran parallel to the window (possibly also pushing it into the corner to maximise space). The wardrobe itself needs an overhaul (not too difficult with a bit of paint) and the walls need treatment (see my previous suggestions on this) but there's not much else to do.
The kitchen is very functional, with plenty of space; it merely requires some wall cupboards and the intelligent use of sensible colours. The current decor is too cold and unappetising; again, the use of red would be a good move here, perhaps contrasted against cream or earth tones. Alternatively, you could simply buff it back to the bare wood and varnish with tung oil or Estapol. This would look very smart against the white benchtop, and provide that much-needed warmth.
Just a few ideas...
Last edited by Vash the Stampede; Nov 17th 2006 at 10:29 am.
Nov 17th 2006, 10:27 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by Tiggs+Graz
I especially liked the fact that the kitchen is described as being 'snazzy' 
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin...&tm=1163799708
Tiggs
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin...&tm=1163799708
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Nov 17th 2006, 10:29 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
LOL, not at all! The house is rather intimidating at first glance, but that is partly the result of the odd shape and the ever-present brick.
These are not insurmountable.
The exterior will look better once it is jazzed up with a bit of paint, some trailing vines (or creepers) and a couple of nice small trees or large bushes out the front. Good quality rendering would be another option, but only if you had the cash for it.
The interior could be made more palatable in the short term with some brightly coloured wall hangings (tapestries are good for this, though you could also use large floor rugs) and some large curtains. A long term solution would consist of some well-placed gyprock sheets (resulting in smooth interior walls) which could then be painted or otherwise customised to suit.
For an example of the difference it would make, consider this picture. Notice that the brick wall no longer looks so heavy and overbearing. Why? Because you already have that nice carpet on the floor and lovely warm wood on the ceiling... AND a terrific wide built-in wardrobe with cream-coloured doors.
This breaks up the expanse of brick and gives the eye some relief from the monotony of colour. It also brightens up the room considerably, not least because it receives the full benefit of the sunlight through the door. Now imagine a bright pair of curtains with a couple of wide sashes placed across the doorway. They would look terrific in the morning sun when closed, and would conceal some of the brick on either side when open.
Similar results could be achieved in this room by replacing the blind with long curtains, re-positioning the bed so that it faced the wardrobe and ran parallel to the window (possibly also pushing it into the corner to maximise space). The wardrobe itself needs an overhaul (not too difficult with a bit of paint) and the walls need treatment (see my previous suggestions on this) but there's not much else to do.
The kitchen is very functional, with plenty of space; it merely requires some wall cupboards and the intelligent use of sensible colours. The current decor is too cold and unappetising; again, the use of red would be a good move here, perhaps contrasted against cream or earth tones. Alternatively, you could simply buff it back to the bare wood and varnish with tung oil or Estapol. This would look very smart against the white benchtop, and provide that much-needed warmth.
Just a few ideas...
These are not insurmountable.
The exterior will look better once it is jazzed up with a bit of paint, some trailing vines (or creepers) and a couple of nice small trees or large bushes out the front. Good quality rendering would be another option, but only if you had the cash for it.
The interior could be made more palatable in the short term with some brightly coloured wall hangings (tapestries are good for this, though you could also use large floor rugs) and some large curtains. A long term solution would consist of some well-placed gyprock sheets (resulting in smooth interior walls) which could then be painted or otherwise customised to suit.
For an example of the difference it would make, consider this picture. Notice that the brick wall no longer looks so heavy and overbearing. Why? Because you already have that nice carpet on the floor and lovely warm wood on the ceiling... AND a terrific wide built-in wardrobe with cream-coloured doors.
This breaks up the expanse of brick and gives the eye some relief from the monotony of colour. It also brightens up the room considerably, not least because it receives the full benefit of the sunlight through the door. Now imagine a bright pair of curtains with a couple of wide sashes placed across the doorway. They would look terrific in the morning sun when closed, and would conceal some of the brick on either side when open.
Similar results could be achieved in this room by replacing the blind with long curtains, re-positioning the bed so that it faced the wardrobe and ran parallel to the window (possibly also pushing it into the corner to maximise space). The wardrobe itself needs an overhaul (not too difficult with a bit of paint) and the walls need treatment (see my previous suggestions on this) but there's not much else to do.
The kitchen is very functional, with plenty of space; it merely requires some wall cupboards and the intelligent use of sensible colours. The current decor is too cold and unappetising; again, the use of red would be a good move here, perhaps contrasted against cream or earth tones. Alternatively, you could simply buff it back to the bare wood and varnish with tung oil or Estapol. This would look very smart against the white benchtop, and provide that much-needed warmth.
Just a few ideas...
you been talking to an estate agent or do you moonlight
Nov 17th 2006, 10:37 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
LOL, not at all! The house is rather intimidating at first glance, but that is partly the result of the odd shape and the ever-present brick.
These are not insurmountable.
The exterior will look better once it is jazzed up with a bit of paint, some trailing vines (or creepers) and a couple of nice small trees or large bushes out the front. Good quality rendering would be another option, but only if you had the cash for it.
The interior could be made more palatable in the short term with some brightly coloured wall hangings (tapestries are good for this, though you could also use large floor rugs) and some large curtains. A long term solution would consist of some well-placed gyprock sheets (resulting in smooth interior walls) which could then be painted or otherwise customised to suit.
For an example of the difference it would make, consider this picture. Notice that the brick wall no longer looks so heavy and overbearing. Why? Because you already have that nice carpet on the floor and lovely warm wood on the ceiling... AND a terrific wide built-in wardrobe with cream-coloured doors.
This breaks up the expanse of brick and gives the eye some relief from the monotony of colour. It also brightens up the room considerably, not least because it receives the full benefit of the sunlight through the door. That is precisely the effect that gyprock would have if slapped over the bare brick and painted.
Now imagine a bright pair of curtains with a couple of wide sashes placed across the doorway. They would look terrific in the morning sun when closed, and would conceal some of the brick on either side when open.
Similar results could be achieved in this room by replacing the blind with long curtains, re-positioning the bed so that it faced the wardrobe and ran parallel to the window (possibly also pushing it into the corner to maximise space). The wardrobe itself needs an overhaul (not too difficult with a bit of paint) and the walls need treatment (see my previous suggestions on this) but there's not much else to do.
The kitchen is very functional, with plenty of space; it merely requires some wall cupboards and the intelligent use of sensible colours. The current decor is too cold and unappetising; again, the use of red would be a good move here, perhaps contrasted against cream or earth tones. Alternatively, you could simply buff it back to the bare wood and varnish with tung oil or Estapol. This would look very smart against the white benchtop, and provide that much-needed warmth.
Just a few ideas...
These are not insurmountable.
The exterior will look better once it is jazzed up with a bit of paint, some trailing vines (or creepers) and a couple of nice small trees or large bushes out the front. Good quality rendering would be another option, but only if you had the cash for it.
The interior could be made more palatable in the short term with some brightly coloured wall hangings (tapestries are good for this, though you could also use large floor rugs) and some large curtains. A long term solution would consist of some well-placed gyprock sheets (resulting in smooth interior walls) which could then be painted or otherwise customised to suit.
For an example of the difference it would make, consider this picture. Notice that the brick wall no longer looks so heavy and overbearing. Why? Because you already have that nice carpet on the floor and lovely warm wood on the ceiling... AND a terrific wide built-in wardrobe with cream-coloured doors.
This breaks up the expanse of brick and gives the eye some relief from the monotony of colour. It also brightens up the room considerably, not least because it receives the full benefit of the sunlight through the door. That is precisely the effect that gyprock would have if slapped over the bare brick and painted.
Now imagine a bright pair of curtains with a couple of wide sashes placed across the doorway. They would look terrific in the morning sun when closed, and would conceal some of the brick on either side when open.
Similar results could be achieved in this room by replacing the blind with long curtains, re-positioning the bed so that it faced the wardrobe and ran parallel to the window (possibly also pushing it into the corner to maximise space). The wardrobe itself needs an overhaul (not too difficult with a bit of paint) and the walls need treatment (see my previous suggestions on this) but there's not much else to do.
The kitchen is very functional, with plenty of space; it merely requires some wall cupboards and the intelligent use of sensible colours. The current decor is too cold and unappetising; again, the use of red would be a good move here, perhaps contrasted against cream or earth tones. Alternatively, you could simply buff it back to the bare wood and varnish with tung oil or Estapol. This would look very smart against the white benchtop, and provide that much-needed warmth.
Just a few ideas...
Vash the house doctor
Nov 17th 2006, 11:13 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Well, the decor is rubbish - but the house itself beats nine kinds of hell out of the average home in my area. (Not that Walsall has ever been a great place for real estate...)
So no, I wouldn't say this is the worst I've seen. In fact, once you've looked past the decor and the bizarre exterior, you begin to realise that it's pretty damn good.
It just needs a bit of warmth to make it more liveable - which could be mostly achieved by a lick of paint here and there.
So no, I wouldn't say this is the worst I've seen. In fact, once you've looked past the decor and the bizarre exterior, you begin to realise that it's pretty damn good.
It just needs a bit of warmth to make it more liveable - which could be mostly achieved by a lick of paint here and there.
Nov 17th 2006, 11:19 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Christ, I've seen far worse.
it just needs a bit of redecorating that's all. There's a few things which would be hard but if the price was right..
it just needs a bit of redecorating that's all. There's a few things which would be hard but if the price was right..
Nov 17th 2006, 11:22 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
LOL, not at all! The house is rather intimidating at first glance, but that is partly the result of the odd shape and the ever-present brick.
These are not insurmountable.
The exterior will look better once it is jazzed up with a bit of paint, some trailing vines (or creepers) and a couple of nice small trees or large bushes out the front. Good quality rendering would be another option, but only if you had the cash for it.
The interior could be made more palatable in the short term with some brightly coloured wall hangings (tapestries are good for this, though you could also use large floor rugs) and some large curtains. A long term solution would consist of some well-placed gyprock sheets (resulting in smooth interior walls) which could then be painted or otherwise customised to suit.
For an example of the difference it would make, consider this picture. Notice that the brick wall no longer looks so heavy and overbearing. Why? Because you already have that nice carpet on the floor and lovely warm wood on the ceiling... AND a terrific wide built-in wardrobe with cream-coloured doors.
This breaks up the expanse of brick and gives the eye some relief from the monotony of colour. It also brightens up the room considerably, not least because it receives the full benefit of the sunlight through the door. That is precisely the effect that gyprock would have if slapped over the bare brick and painted.
Now imagine a bright pair of curtains with a couple of wide sashes placed across the doorway. They would look terrific in the morning sun when closed, and would conceal some of the brick on either side when open.
Similar results could be achieved in this room by replacing the blind with long curtains, re-positioning the bed so that it faced the wardrobe and ran parallel to the window (possibly also pushing it into the corner to maximise space). The wardrobe itself needs an overhaul (not too difficult with a bit of paint) and the walls need treatment (see my previous suggestions on this) but there's not much else to do.
The kitchen is very functional, with plenty of space; it merely requires some wall cupboards and the intelligent use of sensible colours. The current decor is too cold and unappetising; again, the use of red would be a good move here, perhaps contrasted against cream or earth tones. Alternatively, you could simply buff it back to the bare wood and varnish with tung oil or Estapol. This would look very smart against the white benchtop, and provide that much-needed warmth.
Just a few ideas...
These are not insurmountable.
The exterior will look better once it is jazzed up with a bit of paint, some trailing vines (or creepers) and a couple of nice small trees or large bushes out the front. Good quality rendering would be another option, but only if you had the cash for it.
The interior could be made more palatable in the short term with some brightly coloured wall hangings (tapestries are good for this, though you could also use large floor rugs) and some large curtains. A long term solution would consist of some well-placed gyprock sheets (resulting in smooth interior walls) which could then be painted or otherwise customised to suit.
For an example of the difference it would make, consider this picture. Notice that the brick wall no longer looks so heavy and overbearing. Why? Because you already have that nice carpet on the floor and lovely warm wood on the ceiling... AND a terrific wide built-in wardrobe with cream-coloured doors.
This breaks up the expanse of brick and gives the eye some relief from the monotony of colour. It also brightens up the room considerably, not least because it receives the full benefit of the sunlight through the door. That is precisely the effect that gyprock would have if slapped over the bare brick and painted.
Now imagine a bright pair of curtains with a couple of wide sashes placed across the doorway. They would look terrific in the morning sun when closed, and would conceal some of the brick on either side when open.
Similar results could be achieved in this room by replacing the blind with long curtains, re-positioning the bed so that it faced the wardrobe and ran parallel to the window (possibly also pushing it into the corner to maximise space). The wardrobe itself needs an overhaul (not too difficult with a bit of paint) and the walls need treatment (see my previous suggestions on this) but there's not much else to do.
The kitchen is very functional, with plenty of space; it merely requires some wall cupboards and the intelligent use of sensible colours. The current decor is too cold and unappetising; again, the use of red would be a good move here, perhaps contrasted against cream or earth tones. Alternatively, you could simply buff it back to the bare wood and varnish with tung oil or Estapol. This would look very smart against the white benchtop, and provide that much-needed warmth.
Just a few ideas...
Nov 17th 2006, 11:26 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
errr...I'd like to add..I didn't see all the pictures. Only one of the bedrooms. The rest look like S&M chambers.
it is highly unusual, and yes, it would put some people off. The exterior too.
it is highly unusual, and yes, it would put some people off. The exterior too.
Nov 17th 2006, 11:57 am
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by Tiggs+Graz
I especially liked the fact that the kitchen is described as being 'snazzy'
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin...&tm=1163799708
Tiggs
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Tiggs
Hey we live in the ACT.......that's out bloody house........
Lol.....just kidding.....but I really don't think you can say its the worse house in Australia.....I have seen a helluva lot worse than that. It's just an awkward design and inside needs some changes made to the walls and decor.
Wendy
Nov 17th 2006, 12:09 pm
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by wsbtroyno21
Hey we live in the ACT.......that's out bloody house........
Lol.....just kidding.....but I really don't think you can say its the worse house in Australia.....I have seen a helluva lot worse than that. It's just an awkward design and inside needs some changes made to the walls and decor.
Wendy
Lol.....just kidding.....but I really don't think you can say its the worse house in Australia.....I have seen a helluva lot worse than that. It's just an awkward design and inside needs some changes made to the walls and decor.
Wendy
Nov 17th 2006, 2:14 pm
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Bar the awful decor and the expance of brickwork - I don't mind it at all.
I like the shape, though getting your furniture to fit in might be a problem.
I like the shape, though getting your furniture to fit in might be a problem.
Nov 17th 2006, 4:57 pm
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
Originally Posted by rossifumi
You're oven would look good in it, if you operate it that is.
PMSL........ not my fault I don't know which knob to fiddle with
Nov 17th 2006, 5:22 pm
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Re: I have seen some awful Oz houses but is this the worst?!
A Round house...hmm!!!
Bedrooms look more like prison blocks.
But someone will buy this rather strange looking house
Bedrooms look more like prison blocks.
But someone will buy this rather strange looking house
