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Calgal Jul 12th 2006 5:47 am

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by yonk
Today's progess report....

Nice cupboard Yonk!

Are you having tiled walls again?

Calgal Jul 12th 2006 6:10 am

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The smallest room:

Our main floor 'washroom' (UK= WC/Bog/Toilet/Can/Loo) :D

Don't have a 'before' for this - just a during. That dark green was on all walls. The Toilet, pedestal sink, AND the light fixture were the same dark green! It was like a dingy cave in there.

All the carpets in the house were/are also the same (IMO 'orrible) green! :eek:

yonk Jul 12th 2006 6:15 am

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by Calgal
The smallest room:

Our main floor 'washroom' (UK= WC/Bog/Toilet/Can/Loo) :D

Don't have a 'before' for this - just a during. That dark green was on all walls. The Toilet, pedestal sink, AND the light fixture were the same dark green! It was like a dingy cave in there.

All the carpets in the house were/are also the same (IMO 'orrible) green! :eek:

Very flash!

I haven't decided about tiles yet - joiner came two weeks earlier than 1st suggested so I'm going to get them plastered and then think about it. He's made a lot of progress today so it's good but I'm running out of clothes.

Did you see my photos in the Bar?

TrishP Jul 12th 2006 6:26 am

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by Calgal
Here's our most recent achievement - the Laundry room: before, and not quite finished (wall tile/paint, plumbing in the sink/taps, and finishing touches to go). I'm really chuffed with the floor - first and only tile job I've ever done. Not bad for a girl, eh? :)


Nice tiling job! i tiled my conservatory floor in Scotland, with much guffawing from hubbie and friend - " But you've never done it before, you're just a girl ..." - red rag to a bull! Reply - " Sorry, what part of your genitalia do you use to lay tiles?"

Calgal Jul 12th 2006 6:58 am

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by TrishB
Nice tiling job! i tiled my conservatory floor in Scotland, with much guffawing from hubbie and friend - " But you've never done it before, you're just a girl ..." - red rag to a bull! Reply - " Sorry, what part of your genitalia do you use to lay tiles?"

Quite! Hehehee ;)

Steve&Tanya Jul 12th 2006 9:33 am

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OK so not really a reno, but before and after pics of our bedroom
Still waiting for a picture to arrive to hang over the bed, but apart from that it's done.

Calgal Jul 12th 2006 9:59 am

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by Steve&Tanya
OK so not really a reno, but before and after pics of our bedroom
Still waiting for a picture to arrive to hang over the bed, but apart from that it's done.

Nice job Guys! Love the colour - HUGE improvement on the blue! :)

Butch Cassidy Jul 12th 2006 10:44 am

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by Calgal
Nice job Guys! Love the colour - HUGE improvement on the blue! :)

I liked the blue :rolleyes: ;)

Seriously guys love the 'designer' bed (its VERY similar to ours) and the whole room looks much better than the before.

Calgal Jul 12th 2006 12:39 pm

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
I liked the blue :rolleyes: ;)

But your a boy, and boys like blue :D ;)

I don't like blue - I prefer Earth tones meself.

(Trivia: Blue is the toughest resale colour in a home)

willmore Jul 12th 2006 12:40 pm

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by Calgal
But your a boy, and boys like blue :D ;)

I don't like blue - I prefer Earth tones meself.

(Trivia: Blue is the toughest resale colour in a home)

Actually I really liked the colour of that room as well - but then blue and white is one of favourite combos! :o

Calgal Jul 12th 2006 12:45 pm

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by willmore
Actually I really liked the colour of that room as well - but then blue and white is one of favourite combos! :o

LOL - You and Butch would be ok in it together then ;)

Butch Cassidy Jul 12th 2006 1:52 pm

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by Calgal

(Trivia: Blue is the toughest resale colour in a home)

Not totally true

Our last place had a lot of blue and sold to the first viewer. :p

Calgal Jul 12th 2006 2:22 pm

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
Not totally true

Our last place had a lot of blue and sold to the first viewer. :p

Tis true! :p (Wouldn't stop me from buying either, but it would be the first thing to go!)

yonk Jul 14th 2006 4:46 am

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Originally Posted by yonk
Very flash!

I haven't decided about tiles yet - joiner came two weeks earlier than 1st suggested so I'm going to get them plastered and then think about it. He's made a lot of progress today so it's good but I'm running out of clothes.

Did you see my photos in the Bar?

Hey folks, what do you think?

hot wasabi peas Jul 14th 2006 4:53 am

Re: The Renovation thread
 

Originally Posted by yonk
Hey folks, what do you think?

Nice cooler. ;)

Looks great yonk! :) What colours/materials are the walls and floor going to be?


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