Sim1k,
The doors and trim are vivid white so I suppose that makes a difference too. Also my rooms face north with big windows which brings lots of light into…

Ooh, I like the first one Michelle, very clever!

I have Bleaches half with vivid white doors and trims and it looks gorgeous...
photo hopefully attached.
http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/Nannamac/media/083_zps4e5643dc.jpg.html?sort=3&o=26
It's a lovely soft grey.

Thanks for the responses Bashworth and Bluesuede. Now I can relax!

You seem to be having a number of problems and it sounds like you need somone local in your corner. The best advice I can give is get some professional…

If you mean steel rods then that's probably OK...... but would need to see a photo to say any more.
No I don't have any photos, I was just going over…

My house in Tasmania is nearing completion and I have a couple of issues.
If Bashworth and building-expert are around can you give me any advice on the following:
1. I'm…

I have in my house contract, burnished concrete. However the concrete has been floated smooth, but not glossy or shiny. I don't believe it is burnished as stated…

I can't see much cross ventilation in this design???

I have used Chief Architect and was very happy with my plan (as was my builder) but I wasn't clever enough to work out the land bit.
I recommend this program…

Are you spamming? I just read this on the Whirlpool forum.

This is the one I am having in my laundry. It only holds 18 litres but I don't think you need a gigantic tub to soak these days. …

Hi HHCIB,
Look at this site about providing slanted louvres across your pergola. It will tell you the size of the angle you need for your region or tell you…

Well that would explain it....

Got hard stand in the Man Cave today

Bradster,
What is that on the floor?
Cheers,

OOPS....found the page to post this on and finalised my shopping list as well.
Hi,
Just wondering if you have used a really good online lighting shop and you are really pleased…

Hi Taylor,
Congrats on your house it is beautiful.
And to everyone else who has posted their build on Taylor's site too, congrats also.
Just some advice on solar power for you…

Hi,
The builder should be able to provide you with colour samples or the companies that you have picked the product from. That would be the way I would go.
Good…

Hi gb,
I'm pleased I have finally made my decision. It was really hard as there are so many lovely greys out there. I have so many paint pots…

Hi Ethos Design,
I have decided to go with Bleaches half in the rooms facing north and Bleaches quarter in the entry and the bathroom/laundry as they face south. I…

thanks for your help Anna, it's much appreciated. I will go and get some sample pots tomorrow. What colour does Vanilla Quake throw as I have heard green…

Just a tip....your local Bunnings or Dulux paint store will have a master book that you can look through. It has thousands of colours that don't appear in their…

Hi EthosDesign,
Sorry to crash this topic, but I too need help with some colours and it is crunch time! At the moment I have decided on Polytec Melamine "Strata…

Hi Michelle,
Very happy with colour selections, still not sure about the splashback tiles but the builder has given some leeway with that so just sitting back and seeing how it…

Thanks Suh,
Strata Grey it is!
Cheers,

The limed white is an actual griege colour. All colour will come from decor. I"m a blue/white fan.
Cheers,

Hi,
I just need some advice on Internal colours:
Dulux Limed White: all internal paint except ceilings which will be white.
Kitchen drawers - Polytec Polar White Sheen
Cupboards & Open Shelves - looking…

Hi SmithiesWife and D@n,
I am not good with colours and that this is why I have asked for suggestions. The house will be brick, Austral bricks, Coach House Centennial…

Thanks for that SmithiesWife. I will put them all up tonight again using another program.
I have slightly changed my colours as I realise now, how ghastly the internal colours…

Brick Colours
http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=c536537139823384cf4ab00f16ca9e1e
Not quite sure which brick colour to pick -
1. Coach House Tudor Blend
2. Coach House Cream
3. Coach House Centennial Blend
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Externals
Roof - Shale Grey or Surfmist
Gutters - Woodland…