We have in fact achieved a great deal on our snagging list (it's 2 X A4 sheets both sides!!) - they are tedious little jobs that give little satisfaction but nevertheless need to be done.
Grouting the main open plan floor was on my list, I've nearly fiished it - it's black grout, so extremely messy and quite limiting if too large an area is done at once. Most people are really quite surprised that it's a tiled floor as it does look convincingly wooden! We chose a tile as it retains the heat from the under floor heating really well.
We have also started our ensuite shower room - having chosen our tiles (much debate between me who is always right and OH) we opted for 'Indas Copper' from Topps tiles. It's such a huge expense that getting it right can be a minefield.
Choosing something bang on trend can often be more costly in the long run as fashions change so quickly. We decided that choosing a more classic tile was best and we could update the bathroom in the future with less upheaval & expense. Also tile technology is so far advanced nowadays, allowing you to chose 'look a likey' slate etc making a real cost saving.
I just saw this photo online and had to post it here....
We have also made the decision to put in underfloor heating - OH went to a networking event this week (I digress slightly!) and he was asked that question - " what would you do differently if you did it again "
Not an easy one to answer as money is constantly the reason for doing or not doing stuff and money can't change. BUT .. I would definitely put in heating upstairs if we did it again; we currently have heated towel rails in bathrooms but no other form of heat.
We were told that the SIPS panels are so good that the house wouldn't need any heating at all due to insulating properties.
This is the case in the main part and it retains heat beautifully but it does feel chilly in the bedrooms, healthy I know but we did build for comfort!
Anyway, back to the ensuite - we have decided to install underfloor heating in the actual shower and along the walk through, area in front of loo and sinks. Here's a photo of the initial installation, more progress photos to follow...
We have to now decide on lighting - so so important and we need to get it right. There is very little info available for this. We think (initially) that we will do a false canopy of lights above the sinks and mirror. A main central feature light & lights in the shower. We also like runway lighting - we'll probably add this on a PIR for nocturnal visits to the loo!
We continue to look out on the garden, patio and driveway project through the windows - weather has prevented any work and it's simply soggy!!! These are my shoes on a daily basis:
Cleaning wet clay off suede shoes - I need to google that I think!!!
On the studio front -
I've been trying to do some work in this last month: I managed to make a nice wool tunic and some cushions for our sofa!
I'm planning a few workshops from May/June onwards and printing and embroidering a cushion will be one of them. Here's a sneak peak of one in progress...
I'm looking forward to some Spring days but at least the nights are drawing out a little. Slightly fed up with the wind though? Hurricane whoever next?..
I'll sign off now and hope to be back in February with an update, thanks for dropping in!
Wendi x
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