House update: the fix out is almost done

Firstly, I wanted to say thank you for your overwhelming support yesterday. I am feeling a bit better again today and my attention has turned to my new house! It’s powering along… we’re almost there.

I’ve got finials to go on the gables, plantation shutters to come and of course it will need landscaping.

These are the door profiles I chose.

That’s the back of the front door.

This is the door furniture. Gainsborough gave me all of these. I am very grateful. They are called ROYALE and you can see them here.

This is my laundry door. I love it! I can imagine a cute roman blind on here – in pineapples, flamingos…?? 😉

The front lounge room. I will have cabinetry built across the bottom of this, but I wanted to move in first and see how my lounges worked etc.

Kids wardrobes. Enough space?? Heeeyah!

And check out this room. An entire laundry storage room!

Part of my pantry.

Above are a few views of the kitchen so far. The island will be one of the last things to go in. The floorboards are being laid over the weekend. I cannot wait for those!!!

Part of my laundry. I am buying a new washing machine this week and I have a pull out washing basket in those drawers. I had that in my last house and it was one of my most favourite things ever!

This is the ensuite. I decided on mirrors vanity-to-ceiling. They are huge! I’m in ♥. I didn’t want tiles and splashbacks. I wanted simple and grand. Yes, the spit all over them will be fun! Haha. The kids bathroom has a double vanity so it’s twice the size. The tiling is happening as we speak. I’ve done really simple. No features, no fuss. Oh to the left there is the shower. Both showers are nib walls – no shower screens! I hated cleaning them.

So that’s where we are up to! There is a lot also happening over the next few days, but we’re almost done. Can’t wait!

Comments

Chris R
March 13, 2013
I love everything about your home Katrina. My favourite thing would have to be ALL the storage. In my mind nothing is more important. You have done a great job, thrilled for you and I can imagine you all being very happy here. Thanks for sharing all the goodness with us all.
Something Gorgeous
March 13, 2013
You seem to have thought of everything. I really love the laundry storage room, such a great idea. xT
Cathy gill
March 13, 2013
Hi Katrina, it looks so lovely! You must be itching to get in. You mentioned that you wanted a blind for the laundry door, however if you would like it custom made frosted with any design you like, I would love to help. Have a think, and let me know.
Cheers
Cathy Gill
Frost & Co Window Film
Penny barns
March 13, 2013
OMG I want your house.
Every detail is spot on
I need to build a few more times before I get it right….
Love the cupboard space in the pantry and the laundry. HEAVEN
Door handles are gorgeous. I got talked out if the full glass laundry door, which now pisses me off as it looks fantastic.
Jealous much
Well done to you and chambo
Pen x
Hayley
March 13, 2013
Love it! I would be in laundry heaven with that storage!! I’ve been looking at lots of plans lately for our dream house and big laundries are tough to find. Loving the bench to ceiling mirror too. Who cares about the spit, our mirror is small and it still manages to get spit on it every day. Glad you’re feeling better too xx
Caroline
March 13, 2013
Hi K, WOW, the house looks great and once that flooring goes in it’s gonna look a million bucks. Love all your storage (we’ve also got a spot for the kids’ schoolbags – they’re just like little lockers with pegs to hang their bags on as well as enough room for library bags, swimming bags and all their other paraphernalia.) I imagine you are starting to think about the move in day. Hope you’re feeling much better today:) xx
Lea
March 13, 2013
I have pull-out washing drawers in my launcry too ( or will have, when it goes in .. next week I think ? 🙂

Looking good Katrina!
Lucy
March 13, 2013
How exciting to see it getting so close! You must be about to burst just wanting to get in there. I was just the same, I don’t know how I would have coped if our house had taken the full seven months they quoted, instead of just over 4!
We have mega landscaping to do as well… money though?! To try and save making too many mistakes, I’ve actually mocked up a photo-fit of our front garden to check if our fence and tree choices will suit – and they do!
PS If you’d like, you can check out what I mean by following my link… http://stonefruitseason.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/landscaping-made-easy.html
Kira
March 13, 2013
So glad you are feeling better. The house looks absolutely AMAZING! I’m so jealous of all the space. That laundry storage room is fantastic, actually the whole house is fantastic you lucky thing. You have great taste 🙂
mctool75
March 13, 2013
It’s looking really good Katrina. Bet you can’t wait to get in there! How good would a magic wand be so the moving & unpacking gets done all by itself!!
Megan
March 13, 2013
Looking lovely!!! Glad you are feeling better too. Katrina, the floor plan looks really practical. Will you be sharing the floorplan?
sweetness
March 13, 2013
Wow-I LOVE all of that storage. It’s amazing to be able to hide everything away and have everything have a home.
Can’t wait for the tour!
Clare
March 14, 2013
Thank you for the tour!!! It’s looking amazing….. Bet you can’t wait to move in!! Won’t be too much longer by the look of it. Glad you are feeling better xx
Bobbie
March 14, 2013
Loving everything about your lovely new home. I might steal some of your ideas. Love that it is simple but at the same time stunning. Congratulations on designing such a wonderful space that will be a wonderful family home.
A-M
March 14, 2013
Everything is just beautiful! Love your kitchen, doors, handles, everything. Glad you put that laundry sink in the corner in the end. Good move. Beautiful big laundry. Does Q want to build a house in Brissie? xx