sketchup – Self_Build

Kitchen decisions..

So! We have changed our minds numerous times when it comes to the kitchen and the utility..if you have seen our Instagram over the past year you will see the odd “decision made” post ha! From Wren to Howdens to diy kitchens…we couldn’t quite decide on something that was “us”. We began with copper, handlelessContinue reading “Kitchen decisions..”

Double height decisions…

As you may have picked up on in our previous posts, we are keen to really make the hallway/landing a focal point and show off interesting materials and height differences And so, as well as having a central staircase with a concrete stair, wooden treads and a black metal balustrade we have decided to stopContinue reading “Double height decisions…”

Week 51 – Site Progress! Garage door, more deliveries plus decisions…

Yesssss we have a garage door! And it’s certainly a statement piece don’t you think! It is ocean blue ral 5020…the camera seems to darken the colour but you get the idea And this one is an insulated sectional remote control door…perfect for when we’re taking the dogs for walkies via the garage right! AndContinue reading “Week 51 – Site Progress! Garage door, more deliveries plus decisions…”

Ensuite plans!

For the most part, I have pretty much decided both layout and colours for my ensuite…yay go me ha ha! I’ve been keen to incorporate a touch of terrazzo in the design and love this one from Terrazzo tiles I was originally going to go for a white patterned terrazzo but I’ve decided to goContinue reading “Ensuite plans!”

Light design!

SO when I began writing this post we WERE going to “freestyle” the lighting design and basically do it all ourselves and hope for the best essentially! I would say we are pretty creative and have a relatively good idea of what we like and don’t like. However the lights have been a bit ofContinue reading “Light design!”

SketchUp!

Wow what a revelation! This is such a fabulous way to visualise your home and get an idea of scale. It takes a little bit of patience and practice but it is so worth it..and its free! If you don’t go with the pro options that is, but this is what we have managed toContinue reading “SketchUp!”