Tbrown all looking beautiful. May I ask if your flowers (especially the tulips in bathrooms) are fake or real? I know fake flowers are generally frowned upon in the decorating…

Ooooh lovely! I want one too!

Butterbing, we have those exact lights and find the ones on dimmer circuits flicker every now and then. Do yours flicker? I'm going to contact the electrician next week and…

I'm still here!! It's been a massive few weeks moving and settling in. Hubby had a serious health scare as well, so it's not been a particularly nice time. We've…

So bashworth you never really worry too much about wires? Do you follow any general rules like avoid above and below sockets/switches etc?
Those are the exact ones I have so…

Well that's no help! Haha. But people drill into walls all the time. How do they do it safely?

Has anyone got any tips to remove fine scratches from the surface of my beautiful new oven? I think either the cleaners or the electrician did it.... not happy.

Hi all, I have a stupid question.
I'm learning how to hang pictures etc using plugs and screws.
How can I be sure there are no wires behind where I'm drilling? I've…

Yaay congrats! How exciting.

Meanwhile the floors look incredible, so reflective! But I can understand why you were originally concerned about living with them like that. What did you decide in the end?

OMG a handover date!!!!!!! That's amazing!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!! Even if they don't stick to it it means they have a finite list of things to do that…

I doubt any fridge would last forty years but I reckon you already know what you want and are trying to justify it hahaha.

Do you mean they are just bare bulbs in the ceiling? Yes I think some inexpensive light fittings will help avoid the "half finished/rush job" feel to the house.

Thanks everyone. I've come around to the tiles in general however I am still disappointed in them, because it seems the white of the tiles is a really cool white,…

Has he subcontracted out the build? Is that usual?

I too am inspired.
Leanne how do you organise your extra sheets and bedding? I can never get my lining cupboard looking nice because however I fold things they always…

I'm speechless......
Have you sought legal advice?? Not sure what that would achieve but it seems appropriate!! :s

Yay for kitchen!! Looking great.

Hi Deluxes, have only just found your thread, looking awesome!! Along with everyone else I love the raised ceiling I'll be following!!

Yaay how exciting about imminent start!!

Have you looked at lightinthebox.com? I think they have a lot like that.

Can you post examples of the types of lights you're after? Confusing description.

Just read your first post again about your 18 month old. Lovely!

Oooh congratulations CountryHome!!! How exciting! Wow that will be a busy time for you haha. I can't remember, is this your first?
Pretty exciting about a slab only being a…

SUMMARY: I'll try to update this from time to time.
My hubby and I are looking to build our "forever home" (well, 20 year home anyway) for ourselves and our two…

P.s. Love the piccies, love the splash back and the central pool!

Interesting thanks for the explanation haha. My hubby is away on a locum job at the moment but it's not a permanent thing. I'm not sure I'd manage to stay…

Thanks SlightlyRandom and Evec!
Thanks Cinquain and Trees for your reassurance about three kids hehehe. I'm feeling a bit less shocked but trying not to think too much about it…