We got our stairs done in bamboo, it looks sensational ....it was about 2650 from memory but that was about 18mths ago.

Michelle1980 those upgrades seem ok ... I think they must be allowed to throw in up to $5k's worth, or thereabouts. Try for flysceens too .
Re insulation, we added…

ggml - we had some bricks turn green in this house and the last one which were both yellowish in colour.
I can't remember the exact details but its a chemical…

I have down lights in my Villina kitchen. 3 across the back on one switch. One over the sink on a switch of its own and then three pendants over…

For those of you who have bamboo flooring here is a tip.
If you get any scratches grab a walnut and rub the area on the floor and the scratch will…

For sure and you can't be too careful at this stage... we had lots of issues and I addressed them all with them when they did the construction plans and…

Hi Mgardz - no problem showing the pic.
I would say they are all the same. There is a short (old style Art line type) bulkhead running in line with…

Hi MGArdz ...I still come on occasionally for a browse...
My Artline plans showed the same as yours but didn't turn out that way. Even better than Artline's plan that followed…

Hey SpikesPlace that's no problem.I posted the pic on a public forum I'm glad you were able to prove your point with it.
Redwynne and all. Thanks for asking . All…

Hi SpikesPlace
Re the laundry taps... Gee I had to work hard to make sure they were done correctly. The M construction team didn't want to know about our laundry fit…

WKVillina - We used Accent Carpets for our carpet and bamboo which is M's supplier connected to Don's Tiles.
The bamboo stairs look wonderful there should be some pics on here…

Hi All
Happy New Year !
My favourite upgrades ....apart from Diamond Bricks and a wrap around alfresco and bigger garage....
1. Laundry and Butler's Pantry fitout - expensive but oh so good…

Cello / Renee
Your house looks amazing I love the deck and the feature wall.
I have been wondering how you were going ! I'm sorry to hear of all your troubles…

Hi Everyone ! Those who remember me and those who don't.
I'm still watching the forum it was rather addictive whilst we were building it kept me sane

The kitchen company will fit out your laundry with cupboards but for your WIR that is a different supplier. We had an extra shelf done in our WIR so we…

Oh No Gibson how disappointing. We built the Villina Grande and added many extras I (and others)can help you with some upgrade costs.
I would suggest you visit Homeworld South at…

Well if you do at least we know it is easy fixed.
This may sound like a lame question but what would you use to get texta off mirrors ? Our…

Wow Gilly that's great progress!
I can't imagine they will leave kitchen cabinets hanging around so maybe it will be tomorrow !
At last you will get to see your amazing…

Hi Shobha
I asked hubby - They do put in a baton. Our Sparky removed the baton, cut the hole and put in a socket which he connects the wires to…

Yes that is what M does. You tell them where the down lights go, and your sparky just cuts the hole and plugs the down light in.

So I was hoping someone on here could help us.
We have our electricals Tuesday and are trying to get out of spending as little as possible.
So does anyone know or…

Hi Gibson - Welcome - We built the Villina Grande and moved in about 7 weeks ago so our prices will be a little out dated.
We had carpet thrown in…

Gilly- your kitchen should be ordered already and when it comes they will install the vanities at the same time. They will lock up the house first of course and…

The gyprockers have been!! Not quite finished but thought it was time for some progress photos....
The front...... facade not fixed as yet.
The master bedroom
More master bedroom
Gilly your house is…

Hi Villinaeliters
We have Malamute throughout our whole house which is a Villina. We chose it from a M show home.
It didn't turn out how we expected but we actually like…

Redwynneeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
Congratulations on this milestone !! If you know your ss then you will be underway before you know it.
I'm looking forward to seeing your amazing house begin.
All the best…

Hi MGardz The Facebook page for QQ says Ash Grey has arrived you may be in luck.

Thanks MelNick
Grey and white...you can't go wrong.
Spill your choices...hehehhe

Funny you mention that Gilly we are having the pavers sealed with the wet look to bring out all the colours permanently.
Yes I got a quote 2 weeks ago and…

brettbert - it was 75.00 for the wiring and noggin. It may be more now as that was in Feb this year.