We are extending our house and adding a Butlers pantry in behind the current kitchen. The pantry cupboard circled is getting removed to make a doorway to add the walk…

Good work. We are building and will need to do our own landscaping as funds are not there for a professional. It's good to see your ideas…

I'll have to add a pic to this thread. We are building in Qld and have chosen pepper...partially based on this thread and the brick is sooo much lighter…

Any thoughts on these tiles?
These tiles for the floor and centre wall of the ensuite shower with white tiles on two side walls of shower.
http://www.tileandstone.com.au/ceramic-tile/vertigo-earth
These tiles for main bathroom with…

Just saw this reply! Sorry Looks great. That was a very valid point getting it down with the builders so it's covered…

Can bump this for people's current thoughts? Most of this thread is 7 years old! lol
Our builder is using Taubmans and most people tend to comment on dulux colours.
We…

We decided 12 wks ago literally to finish our renos, sell and organise a building contract before our 5th baby arrives at Christmas. …

Thanks Dani. I hate seeing all these fancy things which we can't afford at the moment and this pregnant woman is getting sulky! lol
Glad it's not unheard of as…

Who has just a shower rail in the ensuite?
That's all hubby wants in there but it's soooo boring. We're on a budget so can't go extravagant but I'd prefer…

From what I have read they have been the negative reviews. I think they are aware but in the end scheme of things the size and everyday baking results…

Good job. One less decision to make. I don't think you'll regret it

Thanks for the reply Horse Do you have three walls? I was thinking about benches around all three sides and drawers in the…

Would anyone like to share some pictures of their walk in pantry? Ours is set to be shelves the whole way around. I would like to put some…

Been reading through your build thread and blog and love your choices! We are looking at building and the selections are doing my head in. We have similar taste…

Likewise. If I only get one oven it is still on top of my list due to the amount of useable space inside. The AEG I am considering…

You've just burst my bubble That idea really appealed to me and I finally had an idea for my kitchen. Back to square…

I was talking the head sales person at HN last week and they were saying how wonderful the AEG oven was - cooks evenly, largest 600mm for useable space. …

Thanks for the replies. There seems to be a common theme of a lot of the outside stuff. Do you really save money getting a different concreter to…

I'll have to do a search on what beading is?? We are supplying our own kitchen appliances also. Our builder supplies builders range of smeg but the oven…

Hi,
I have been reading this forum on and off for a year or so. We are looking to build in Toowoomba Qld. We are a larger family on…

We are in the process of organising our first build. Which items would you recommend owner supply rather than the builders supplying? Are there any key areas where…

I'm surprised the chair legs have worn the vinyl. Is that dragging the chairs? Do you have a darker vinyl? I'm wondering which colour will show more…

Does anyone regret laying loose lay vinyl planks? We have 4 young children and are planning on laying the vinyl planking in the living, dining and kitchen area.…

Thanks Rocchet. Our contact person is on annual leave and the lady I have spoken to doesn't sound very knowledgeable

So the media room and garage have swapped sides so the garage is on the same side as the living.

Hi,
We are under a pretty tight timeframe and we just thought of changing the front of the house only to the opposite side. Do you usually get charged for…

Thanks ddarroch. Yes my husband found the site the other night and was very impressed with the information provided.

Thanks for the replies. The block is that size due to being in Qld. I guess it is still the last option for people which is why they…

Are there any really obvious reasons we shouldn't consider a triangle shaped block? Ideally I wouldn't even consider it but it is one of limited number currently available in…

We have a four bedroom workers cottage that was never closed off underneath. Is it worth the time and money building battens under the house? We did battens…