Another update.. lots of changes since our last post. Inside is now pretty much finished, just the deck and landscaping outside left to go.
Ensuite Reno (Polished plaster walls)

Floors finally polished…

Been a while since our last update, made some small progress getting things done as we can afford them.
Palm removal and new gate. We managed to build the gate ourselves,…

Few more slow progress pics
We are currently working on any changes to doors/windows so that we can start on rendering the outside (Thanks Dad!)
We can then also finally get our…

Looking good! Would like to see more pics

Was looking at some old threads with the most views and this one came up
The house looks beautiful!

Old thread I know but would love to see the finished photos!

Sorry have not posted for a while! Been taking it a bit slower lately but we have still got a bit done.
We have almost finished the bathroom and a few…

I hear a lot of good things about IKEA Kitchens, used them ourselves for our laundry and it seems pretty decent for the price. They have a cool online tool…

We think all up for everything we spent about 12-13 thousand but that's including everything (New appliances, plumbing, electrical, tiles, cabinets, fronts, handles, lights, timber, plasterboard and bifold window
The cabinets…

Been watching this thread for some time and got some great inspiration!
Our DIY Kitchen reno is about 90% complete, just the floors that still need a sand/polish and some final…

Couple months off still we think unfortunately! We are renovating the whole house and doing things as we save the money. Decided to the main bathroom first as that's been…

Getting close to finishing the kitchen.. but moved on to the bathroom now with pics of that to follow soon

Ill be doing the same thing in about a month or so with 600x600 tiles. Because they are so heavy and all your really attaching them to is a sheet…

Not sure whats the proper way to do it but I guess I would just cut some 30mm thick strips of timber and then just attach the plaster sheets on…

Obviously that one I linked is for corners but that's the sort of thing you need, the type like stewie linked are for the straight sections

Use these types of things http://www.bunnings.com.au/waterproofin ... a_p0960175
They allow for movement and easy to do, just stick them on some waterproofing then paint over it like…

Have seen the distressed look done by a painter I know that gives a similar look, expensive but looks great
http://paintingcreations.com/residential-gallery.html - Queenscliff House's Kitchen, love it!

LOVE the master bedroom doors

Thanks! Do you have a thread/blog about your reno would love to see some other 1970 renos

Bench top installed!

http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/ ... llage-Blue

We done something similar and went to a draftsman who done the plans for us, since we had some structural walls removed they got us a few quotes from engineers…

I personally would keep the separate laundry and the shower/bath I would avoid doing if you can. One of the most common things i have seen on this forum is…

I would keep the separate laundry. Would mean a different layout (No separate island) but could you extend the Kitchen one cabinet out in to the living/ding area? Then have…