ivory_kitten posted:Question about bathroom vanity bench height
Does anyone have a photo of their bathroom with vessel basins? Maybe it just looks weird because I'm used to the inset kind
ivory_kitten posted:Question about bathroom vanity bench height
We just installed bathroom cabinets in our project and they have told us the finished height of the vanity is 880mm - and by finished height they mean the top…
ivory_kitten posted:signing a build contract before land titles
they want to sign a contract subject to the titles being issued and also to collect a deposit off us to cover the cost of preparing plans etc which would…
ivory_kitten posted:signing a build contract before land titles
hi i was just after some advice, we are looking at purchasing a block in a new estate and the titles won't be issued til November this year (possibly later…
ivory_kitten posted:standard downlights now to convert to LED bulbs later on
Really confusing to know what to do isn't it!
ivory_kitten posted:help with landscape ideas for Darwin
so this is our house...and our landscaping is yet to be done after nearly 4 years of living here...oh except our letterbox has been rendered and painted the same colour…
ivory_kitten posted:standard downlights now to convert to LED bulbs later on
which is the best fitting to put in?
I get confused by GU10 or MR16 and don't really know the difference.
We don't have the budget to fork out for LED downlights…
ivory_kitten posted:pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security
Hi Sunshine,
Yes most of the Corinithian doors (and also Hume too) can be specially made in a 1020mm wide door.
I am based in Darwin so our supply is from…
ivory_kitten posted:kitchen appliances - what do you like/dislike?
oh that's me I can't help but lean towards matching!!!!
I have let go on the Schweigen rangehood because you won't really see it 
but…
ivory_kitten posted:kitchen appliances - what do you like/dislike?
in 5yrs though we have had a faulty oxygen sensor in our oven and something wrong with the dishwasher (twice) so can't say that the quality was worth it...
90% decided…
ivory_kitten posted:kitchen appliances - what do you like/dislike?
trying to pick out the appliances is so tricky!
we have Miele in our current house and can't say I'm ecstatic - this was 5 years ago nearly and at the…
ivory_kitten posted:Cleaning Laminate.. What's YOUR best method?
+1 to microfibre, spray & wipe, windex and scrubbing with soap for stubborn stains. I am going to try the sugar soap solution as our shower is very scummy
ivory_kitten posted:Has anyone got a granite sink? Abey Schock brand
yea that's not the issue, i'd like to touch it! since it's a new thing I'm not sure I am taken on the idea yet of a granite based sink
ivory_kitten posted:Easy Clean House Tips
yes I would LOVE a ducted vacuum! never heard of them until I began hanging out here!!
we are having our house fully tiled so will be having tiled skirtings as…
ivory_kitten posted:Opinions on wall hung toilets
well i will blame hubby IF he stuffs it up (he's a plumber) lol
we will prob go with back to wall one again, this time with the soft close seat
it…
ivory_kitten posted:pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security
omg the pivot door IS almost $4K.... DH & I nearly fell off our chairs!
we are modifying our plans to include a standard hinged wider door at 1020W at a…
ivory_kitten posted:2 young children and 2 PAC
yea i think it's pretty good, it's just the kids are super rough (well especially my 3yo son) he tears around the house with those crazy push along toys and…
ivory_kitten posted:Michelle, can you help with my splashback?
what about a striped splashback with a mix of the colour swatches you have up there? we are trying to source a supplier to do that for us in…
ivory_kitten posted:Has anyone got a granite sink? Abey Schock brand
ooh they have browny coloured ones - now that is VERY tempting since our colour scheme is latte/ivory!
i just wish they had a sample round here (Darwin) i hate to…
ivory_kitten posted:2 young children and 2 PAC
we have white glossy 2pac now and since the kids were born (also 3yo & 1yo) it's now got chips and scuffs all over it (damn those red push along…
ivory_kitten posted:Has anyone got a granite sink? Abey Schock brand
I just saw these in a brochure too!! loving the sleekness of the black one! got quoted around $1095 - not sure about it though is there a stainless steel…
ivory_kitten posted:Easy Clean House Tips
Yep us too, our shower in the ensuite has 3 walls and only 1 side with glass! The other thing I am considering and am not sure if it's…
ivory_kitten posted:Easy Clean House Tips
i think for the external concrete we are going with exposed aggregate, not sure if this is going all the way in to the garage, so if not will definitely…
ivory_kitten posted:Easy Clean House Tips
We are building our third house now and trying to make it as easy to clean as possible!
Any tips on finishes appreciated!
So far we have chosen
Matt porcelain tiles in a…
ivory_kitten posted:Opinions on wall hung toilets
i really really want wall hung toilets - because they are so much easier to clean around but hubby is totally against them due to maintenance issues - would a…
ivory_kitten posted:shower over bath bad idea?
we are doing a shower over bath in the main bathroom and just a shower in the ensuite in our next house - I hate having to clean both (we…
ivory_kitten posted:pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security
our plans have a pivot entry door so we are just sussing out styles.
hubby and I both like the Corinthian Sunburst door (http://www.corinthian.com.au/Uploads/Do ... UNWSGL.jpg) -…
ivory_kitten posted:vacuum system
omg that is SOOOOO cool!!! I want one!! I have a Dyson (with a motorised head) and I tell ya I am NOT impressed. To it's credit though,…
