Bye-Bye Bricks

It’s not ’til we have visitors that we realize that things really ARE going ahead.  The panelling is going up in the downstairs area (super work Peter).  And with the ceiling being painted (very slow going Margaret), we are feeling like we are moving the proverbial deck chairs on the Titanic as we both manoeuvre around the kitchen cabinets, lounge furniture, tools, ladders etc.

The kitchen window with external sliding screens are in and now we’re on the hunt for a lovely piece of hardwood to create the outside serving bench/bar out to the deck.  This will be sheltered by the amazing hood Peter installed last month.  The stain-glass window has been replaced by louvres.  We are really impressed with how great they look and the natural light they give to the dining area.  And what sort of beach house has a stain-glass window?

The internal stairs are ordered and will be an outstanding addition to the renovation, as well as a relief to have that job completed.  Thanks to Bruce and Allen of NorthCoast Joinery for coming out to check the site and work out how to finish the treads that open out into the dining/lounge area.

Now’s the time for the kitchen deliberations to become decisions… splashback, benchtops, handles, tapware… already have had the lighting consultation and made those decisions.  You’ll see the wiring in the photo above – that was the slow part of the panelling – making sure the right wires come out at the right place.  We’re sure our sparky will be grateful.