This week definitely had it's ups and downs. The paint went on inside, two coats of Linen Wash by Little Greene which looks really nice. I'm very pleased with my choice and can't wait to see how this looks in the dining room too. The bathroom plumbing is all working (despite some very fiddly pipework!) And the electrics are also all functioning.
The cladding was put up on one side of the garden room while I was at work. I came back expecting Kentish cottage style clapboard cladding. I was greeted by the sight of 1960s static caravan style cladding; not exactly what I had in mind! After some discussion, our builder replaced it with the rustic plank cladding we had initially talked about which look a million times better. These will be painted an off-white colour along with the window frames.
It's quite difficult to take a good photo of the bathroom. The toilet is out of shot to the left. We decided to use Wet Wall panels in the shower alcove rather than tiles as it is much easier to keep clean and maintain. I'm hoping that the Fired Earth tile floor and sink splash back as well as the reclaimed bathroom door will add a bit more character to the bathroom. We'll also be having a cupboard built under the sink to cover up the pipes and to add a bit of storage.
I just dropped by to see what was happening and heard my little girls voice over my shoulder....`Oh has she finished it?`......even she is interested!!.......... the paint has really opened the space up hasnt it......it looks very at one with the rest of the cottage.....like its always been there....lovely !
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finished result!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful. I am excited for you!
ReplyDeleteIt's looking great!
ReplyDeleteIt will look wonderful for you when it is all finished. Not long now I'm sure xx
ReplyDeleteHi,looking good, not long now to the finish?How will you use the garden room?I am very curious.
ReplyDeleteI really like your paint colour and it will look absolutely lovely in your dining room. The cladding looks great, lucky you were able to change it!! It all looks very nice Charlotte, I am sure you are looking forward to working on your garden.
ReplyDeleteYou are on the home straight now.....Can't wait to see all those finishing touches,
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what a wonderful addition - are you planning on putting a window box under that window? I can't wait for the final photos!!
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Wow....its really coming on.....I am excited for you.... its always worth the wait and the stress in the end.... xxx
ReplyDeleteIts always so exciting when decorating... can`t wait to be back to see the final results. I`m sure they will be amazing! Love your back garden too, sadly we only have a very small yard. :)
ReplyDeleteBy the way I`m new at bloging and I`m looking forward to meet other people so I`m stopping by to say hello. :))
Hi Loving the work, I have those panels in my shower and they are fantastic you will not regret having them fitted
ReplyDeleteIt looks like your project is really gathering steam now. I think the cladding on your out-house will look amazing when it is all painted. If I'm honest it doesn't look bad as it is. I have experience of being given dodgy cladding. You don't wan something that will make your cottage tacky, but quite often getting cladding that is affordable and attractive is a challenge.
ReplyDeleteLevi Eslinger @ Capital Plumbing