No texture on ours, it's a smooth semi-gloss finish. Texture might be better as would disguise things but not sure if harder to clean? I wouldn't dismiss bamboo, I'm sure…

Yes the kitchen is velour finish, it does change depending on the light but we are happy with it
Thanks for the nice comments! The rug…

My kitchen is Mist Grey, you can see some photos on this page - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=67188&start=140 I love the colour, very soft

Love your bath and cabinetry AKB, can't wait to see the finished product, will be stunning!

Ooooh love the quilt set Leanne!! Is that wallpaper in your ensuite? Love it

How exciting Emyn! It's all looking fantastic, enjoy!

Thanks ladies, it still needs a bit more work to make it feel like home but I imagine that will happen over time once I become less precious about putting…

20/07/2013: Signed Preliminary Agreement with Plunkett
26/09/2013: Settled on land
21/10/2013: Slab
24/10/2013: Framework
14/11/2013: Brickwork finished
14/12/2013: Roof finished
01/02/2014: Plastering finished
Hi all,
My husband and I are having our first crack at building in the…

Well it's been a little over a month in our new home now and we're starting to settle in now. Finally had our new sofas delivered yesterday after a 4…

Love the sofa and lamp AKB!

Love your sills Trees, just beautiful! Congrats on handover, you'll be in before you know it!

Melsie I love your tile selections and baths, so beautiful!! Your kitchen looks amazing too, can't be long before you're in now, how exciting!!

Ooooooh I love your doors!!!

Thanks for the lovely comments!

We moved in last weekend amidst the chaos of flooring and painting, so it's been a little hectic this week but now the paint is dry I have finally been…

Far out brussel sprout, congratulations!!!! How exciting!
Your kitchen looks beautiful, I wouldn't think it'd be too much work to fix the island bench and I think the glass cabinetry above…

Thanks for the moral support ladies, I like to think I'm a pretty cool, calm and collected chick but I was near flipping my sh!t today at the latest revelations…

Well I wish we could say that we have moved in to the new house but unfortunately, all the drama seems to have saved itself for the week before moving!!
To…

Hi Emz, Light in the Box has fabulous quality faucets... bought my own from there and love it, I'm sure they would have something similar to what you're chasing? http://www.lightinthebox.com/c/faucets_2857

If you're looking to test your marriage, might I suggest Ikea's Algot series??

Still quite a bit more to do but overall pretty pleased with a budget solution for a completely…

Looking beautiful FP, I am absolutely smitten with your navy feature wall!!! Might I ask the colour?

Looking amazing!! I love your landscaping, has a wonderful tropical feel to it... interior is coming along beautifully too, you must be so pleased!

Love the paint colours Trees, makes such a dramatic difference doesn't it... it's a beautiful palette you've chosen, very natural!
Your kitchen cupboard handles are cute, they tie in well…

Thanks all for the lovely comments, we've pretty much been working non-stop at the new house over the weekend so far, nothing exciting to show for it yet (terminating data…

Well goodness, we picked up our keys this afternoon after work and that was that!
Still so much to do before we can move but it sure was nice being able…