Oooh...sanitaryware!!

Did I say on Sunday that I would have these pictures on here by Monday?

 What I actually meant was Thursday!!!! Well, the sanitaryware is now all plumbed in in the main bathroom. We reused the existing basin (shown above) as it's such a good size.

We added some new taps.

...and they only went and sent the wrong fixing didn't they mum?!

This was the heated towel rail that was in the existing main bathroom but it's now been reused in the en-suite. It's fab...and HOT!

Finally, this is the unsanded parquet flooring laid out in our flat... just how it will look at mum and dad's.

P.s - This took Steve at least five hours to clean. 2 square metres. 38 to go!!

Sunday sneak peek

Ok, so I've been lazy on the photo front this weekend. 

I did actually pay a visit to the house yesterday to see the finished bathroom...(when I say finished, I mean the sanitaryware is now plumbed in - wallpaper to be added!) and I did take pictures, but I decided I'd post all the pictures tomorrow as I've been shopping and cooking for my lovely friend Ange today! Instead, I thought I'd show you the cushions mum bought this morning for her bedroom. They're super nice (well we think so don't we mum?!)

A random post

Today, bits and bobs have been done. Nothing major.

Yes...it's now darker and very nice!

The stair walls have been plastered.

Thought I'd sneak this one in. This pretty much sums up what mum and dad are going to be living in from Sunday! Eeek!

Waiting for a nice wood burner (bricks to be pointed don't worry!)

To end the randomness, a lovely bloom in the garden. I love flowers.

The makings of a bathroom

Give yourself a big pat on the back dad!

I think he's done a darn good job, don't you?

The next stage is to seal it which will darken the slate down, but you get the idea!

Dad looking for his screwdriver (again!!)

Oh, and the newly fitted wardrobes...how did I forget?!

I'm not usually one for fitted wardrobes as such, but with a few omissions (ie. handles!) and 

a nice choice of materials, I think these have turned out great. Well done mum!

They just tuck nicely into the corner of the room so leave plenty of space for other furniture.

Oh, and this is mum and dad's pile of timber flooring...

...actually there's more!

I'm sure there will be an entire two weeks worth of posts devoted to this parquet once we start looking to scrape, lay, sand, brush and oil the flooring...phew, I'm tired just thinking about it! 

Tuesday morning sneak peek!

The wardrobes in the master bedroom.

Yes...what will definitely be a labour of love has arrived!!

...and finally, the main bathroom. More pictures to follow this evening!

Anyone seen a camera lead?!

...well that's the reason for the lack of posts recently! I've been wanting to show you what's happened in the house over the last week or so but I can't seem to find the lead to transfer the photos from my camera anywhere! More walls have been plastered, the 'bar' wall has been built (surrounding the hob), the sanitaryware and bathroom tiles have been delivered and the shower tray is in situ! It's all go. Whilst I play 'hunt the lead' for about the tenth time, I'll leave you with the choice of flooring for the main bathroom.

Saturday sneak peeks

Mum and I went tile shopping this morning! Main bathroom...check.

...and this is being delivered in a week's time. Can't wait!

We sourced this reclaimed hardwood parquet flooring and thought it would look great throughout the ground floor...you don't even need to spend hours cleaning it, or laying it....all you do is close your eyes and POOF...it's all done! Brilliant!

A visual feast

Ok, here goes.

Kitchen snug before & levitating kettle!

...currently being plastered.

Snug & entryway before.

Spot the difference?!

Oven area in kitchen before.

As it stands + 2 handsome chaps!

2 handsome chaps in utility room.

Looking towards kitchen - before.

...and now + clerk of works!

Landing upstairs looking at main bathroom.

One newly plastered wall minus 1 door!

Looking into en-suite - before.

...and now.

Looking through to master bedroom (before plastering).

Far wall in bedroom, minus wardrobes.

Looking through to master bedroom now - nice new plaster!

So, there are the latest pictures of the house to help give you an idea of how it's all coming along. It's amazing how the colours in the rooms change each time I visit the house and with each layer that is stripped back. Thanks Sheila & Gordon for the wallpaper steamer - much appreciated!!! However....

wallpaper steamer + mum = removed wallpaper (with 2 inches of wall attached!)