A dream to build a house, a build to house a dream
Pleasingly for me at least - because it’s my favourite space in any house - the kitchen is starting to take shape with the installation of the cabinets. This is what the kitchen designer drew: And this is how it’s looking thus far: The shaker style cabinet doors did not disappoint! Shaker style cabinets are … Continue reading Kitchen cabinets
With the build going so well, we have started to turn our energy towards selecting furniture. Annie, disengaged for much of the build since it became clear that we couldn’t afford a level of finishing that she had hoped for, is now once again in the driver’s seat. My input in this arena is largely … Continue reading Sofa shopping – a tale of two stores
First, the good news: internal linings are done! It is incredibly exciting to see the internal walls go up and start to better delineate the spaces that we hope to create many happy memories. The completion of internal linings triggers a progress payment to Eden Brae. Our contract stipulates progress payments at these pre-defined points:Contract … Continue reading Does that look 90% complete to you?
The electrical rough in was completed today. How do I know you ask? Elementary, my dear Watson. Elementary, plus my trusty Eden Brae spycam. Here is a quick time lapse photo sequence. 8am, MondayElectrical rough in yet to commence 8am, TuesdayAfter a full days work, you can see some material progress with various wires weaving … Continue reading Electrical rough in
With the exterior almost entirely complete, Eden Brae had their spy cam - I mean, Build Watch camera - moved inside the house. We will now have a daily view of our future living, dining and kitchen area. I’m excited!
Last week was the first time I had met our site manager Mark in person. And, despite being almost six months into the build, was also the first time I saw the inside of the build. It was just something that I never got around to, and as the exterior was making good progress, not … Continue reading It’s what on the inside that matters
We've often heard the old cliche: the kitchen is the heart of the home. I've always wondered why. Is it because there is something soulful about a room whose purpose it is to feed and therefore sustain the family living there? It certainly isn't a space where my family spend the majority of their time … Continue reading The heart of the home
A mate of mine once told me that he thought compromise was the most important thing in life. He reasoned that you won't always get what you want, so you need to learn to be able to live with an alternative that may not be perfect for you, but is a decent enough choice for … Continue reading The compromise that pleases no one
Eden Brae Waldorf 50 