The Beginning

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_jhXh06KyueKupgSQe7L9_3RDkvzgETvFddYH-y-k9xrirBOu7lb2wTVF8bD7p9ZZYUNP26l-Jc-7m1x7oqs5rDF44QYDCNADIkEa4muS5S8roSBALJUzNjr08HkyhyphenhypheneEtdegecNN9gA/s1600/IMG_0833.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_jhXh06KyueKupgSQe7L9_3RDkvzgETvFddYH-y-k9xrirBOu7lb2wTVF8bD7p9ZZYUNP26l-Jc-7m1x7oqs5rDF44QYDCNADIkEa4muS5S8roSBALJUzNjr08HkyhyphenhypheneEtdegecNN9gA/s320/IMG_0833.JPG" width="239" /></a></div> <br /> We've bought the house, My first house at 40 no less! Too exciting for words, but that's not really the beginning of our Journey lets go back a few years. <br /> <br /> Our house was built back around 1930's when the Federal Capital Commission was organising housing for public servants for the new city. The Architecture style later became known as FCC style, there were a number of houses built with the same Spanish Mission / Bungalow design known as Cottage Style No 4, one of which is photographed below soon after completion. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglT64rajE7tBTHFuEzGdlmTyuERX5MRbQ8QXoOr1v8AmtDwh2UUuASlA-UonBaQdhcm5zgWNYyqqtiDaLgyTYNk9CFmH98gFt0gN-Mn5gTKwyXBzWrcSrDrXMpFc6QqT97-v9Ys7JmpQ/s1600/regular_3149534_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglT64rajE7tBTHFuEzGdlmTyuERX5MRbQ8QXoOr1v8AmtDwh2UUuASlA-UonBaQdhcm5zgWNYyqqtiDaLgyTYNk9CFmH98gFt0gN-Mn5gTKwyXBzWrcSrDrXMpFc6QqT97-v9Ys7JmpQ/s320/regular_3149534_0001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Kitchen and Bathroom of the FCC style home. <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycQHCxgrVz1BpARNvOt25sA-YfC91jewAzXrjduYh0hmTxLrZJbT_RKUW6da6SWKQ4aLgGCCEPCRjGLIPBga_qTIQv7CcV2ITNPZ7b7w5Pl5kT-0Olra8HIRgrY6jdQIzcWDWS0BXJDU/s1600/regular_3115692_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycQHCxgrVz1BpARNvOt25sA-YfC91jewAzXrjduYh0hmTxLrZJbT_RKUW6da6SWKQ4aLgGCCEPCRjGLIPBga_qTIQv7CcV2ITNPZ7b7w5Pl5kT-0Olra8HIRgrY6jdQIzcWDWS0BXJDU/s320/regular_3115692_0001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWYAdyvj11yFbCZhYvdBSyAlFhQh9aM-Y1iYWEco5_cp_aMzecnRWtMIF085lJk-uVzCgTiKO0Rjo_GiaQaL644GlspoYfWbcWVBCcjKfRi1Ds0B_FBqhAKkr37LHt0K8azloePVyfbQ/s1600/regular_3149644_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWYAdyvj11yFbCZhYvdBSyAlFhQh9aM-Y1iYWEco5_cp_aMzecnRWtMIF085lJk-uVzCgTiKO0Rjo_GiaQaL644GlspoYfWbcWVBCcjKfRi1Ds0B_FBqhAKkr37LHt0K8azloePVyfbQ/s320/regular_3149644_0001.jpg" width="215" /></a></div> <br /> Lets be clear - these are not Before photos of our actual house, we have sixties style to deal with! More about that later. <br /> <br /> Images sourced from the National Archives of Australia - Mildenhall's Canberra<br /> <br /> If you are interested in the history of Canberra homes visit www.naa.gov.au or google FCC style. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Bungalow style Canberra Architecture. FCC style Renovation Spanish Mission Style The Beginning

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Front Guest Room - A Starting Point

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPOImkJS5OYS86RFu1aWWKVsWQbGxe6v6GCeZJhRYlzTk_-m_MZQ96NfDgBBMti4ylaufMO59mTLvPZVkS57vvKCZ72r2fteOXI5OJirody6VNTN9SVsJhEMx8NKm-NzPMp2_vbqz5Hs/s1600/bedroom2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPOImkJS5OYS86RFu1aWWKVsWQbGxe6v6GCeZJhRYlzTk_-m_MZQ96NfDgBBMti4ylaufMO59mTLvPZVkS57vvKCZ72r2fteOXI5OJirody6VNTN9SVsJhEMx8NKm-NzPMp2_vbqz5Hs/s320/bedroom2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Before Photo<br /> <br /> As I would do with clients I like to set out a brief for the space which includes both function and style. <br /> <br /> Our guest room at the front of the house needs to cater to our guest requirements such as sleeping, luggage placement and dressing, using a computer, reading and childs play. It will also be used as a quiet place where we can use a desk, and hang the ironing. <br /> <br /> Building Constraints & Issues to resolve:<br /> The room has a dated dark veneer wardrobe. Low window heights are a consistant issue around the house but I have solution for that so stay posted. As with many of the rooms in older houses the door swings into middle of the room, The room has only one power point making placement of lamps difficult with no spares for charging mobile phones or running a computer or the vacuum. In terms of climate control this room is anticipated to be the hottest in the home due to it's north west aspect at the front of the house. Street privacy could be an issue. Existing furniture includes two existing single extra long ensemble beds which can be reconfigured to a king size bed.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtwPx9CzOofZwwqyeQPejWJ82dvxlQzlPNPtmfNyUXl_cpSlALqMNloCkJiEdvHRTdHYQijV9FZibi30opuzpPjwdoZCgSTwHQv5R2JTJCo06jaFWpYrpUOhg_I6O2DEYvWXjr5GvnbI/s1600/plan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtwPx9CzOofZwwqyeQPejWJ82dvxlQzlPNPtmfNyUXl_cpSlALqMNloCkJiEdvHRTdHYQijV9FZibi30opuzpPjwdoZCgSTwHQv5R2JTJCo06jaFWpYrpUOhg_I6O2DEYvWXjr5GvnbI/s320/plan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> New Floor Plan of Front Guest Room<br /> <br /> Style Quest: The existing elements of our 1930's bungalow style home in Canberra will blend beautifully with the British Colonial Style and masculine feel I am going for in the Front guest room. <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_VLUP2zVHAFGKc1U_CxvgJiSqvTnUw0ZzwnQUwoSWyrnwXyoFx90_0yliA63w_1mv_sNZyW1hBNGpJfIgp4JM5Y2PLI-ak4Zjjt_BHXVUIY2WIqJ2Go_pXf_S61RfCu54_uX3FpxoC0/s1600/Guest_Room_Sketch_2b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_VLUP2zVHAFGKc1U_CxvgJiSqvTnUw0ZzwnQUwoSWyrnwXyoFx90_0yliA63w_1mv_sNZyW1hBNGpJfIgp4JM5Y2PLI-ak4Zjjt_BHXVUIY2WIqJ2Go_pXf_S61RfCu54_uX3FpxoC0/s400/Guest_Room_Sketch_2b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Room concept Sketch - Facing South East<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqx4VcZVD-EIpU0OKzFi9vj1WbQ1PkwbO6aOff6hrxnryjkAJhDSQ_JMisXdrVMZG7f7xLTkqDS1KEQm6CcnfsFLom-3vjpgbjEnoKQO-BPYd7tDWtTf1qlUSvOOeaJa5SNhIyZnLYhw/s1600/Guest_Room_Sketch_1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqx4VcZVD-EIpU0OKzFi9vj1WbQ1PkwbO6aOff6hrxnryjkAJhDSQ_JMisXdrVMZG7f7xLTkqDS1KEQm6CcnfsFLom-3vjpgbjEnoKQO-BPYd7tDWtTf1qlUSvOOeaJa5SNhIyZnLYhw/s400/Guest_Room_Sketch_1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div> Room Concept Sketch - Facing North West<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Bedroom Design. BeforeandAfter Front Guest Room Guest room Interior Design Renovation Front Guest Room - A Starting Point

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Vive La France - My Window Planter Is Complete

Do you have a jigsaw? Great then lets make a window box! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2dnBAaPQI9qLDLy8An3giuDW5tpHbr35n3l9TmSqXnJ6EgXWL6-WD84RvY-QHIlfI3ni-fGtw3ltErTsGD-FfXP7BF_rV1O5kTpsJ5SKAosRQ2ZyGyGG1tCYbw0fk9xuAOh9yFuNkGwM/s1600/DSC_0150a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2dnBAaPQI9qLDLy8An3giuDW5tpHbr35n3l9TmSqXnJ6EgXWL6-WD84RvY-QHIlfI3ni-fGtw3ltErTsGD-FfXP7BF_rV1O5kTpsJ5SKAosRQ2ZyGyGG1tCYbw0fk9xuAOh9yFuNkGwM/s400/DSC_0150a.jpg" width="335" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> I had these teak shutters custom made for the windows - I ordered them in March I will mention time and again that some bespoke items take time, however Chris and I knocked up the planter box in a day, well to be fair, I drew it and shopped for materials and Chris my carpenter did the rest.<br /> <br /> Later that evening I found my other half outside laughing - He finds it amusing, says it looks like we live in France. Vive La France! I say.<br /> Don't you just love geraniums in window boxes. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTIWP-u9dWMyRkqG884eWG-__kMgR_DOEPPcWuNlbf1xfBGuQn4h2vUS6wBIFQZtsmG1yCZYn1pFsYugj43WoKefESvzN2D1RBTDa49P2fLa6y_v1tADoXkw-9poCN_L98_FMTf2y5Uw/s1600/tumblr_lqasbjMxdC1qems2do1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTIWP-u9dWMyRkqG884eWG-__kMgR_DOEPPcWuNlbf1xfBGuQn4h2vUS6wBIFQZtsmG1yCZYn1pFsYugj43WoKefESvzN2D1RBTDa49P2fLa6y_v1tADoXkw-9poCN_L98_FMTf2y5Uw/s400/tumblr_lqasbjMxdC1qems2do1_1280.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Now I'm just waiting on the black and white striped eye lid awning. Will keep you posted! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pSnA4_ttFDRaKpfOouwabq2zPbjt_a2we_pcKd-hkMBA83ALV3xEigI8x1cJg3gnANctqiRIZ9qrOmXmZ8T2he8cTpCF5SmCPFx8LHxBgqV7ax7Pocp0DFUt6uzMhe0lfPz8__wdgzI/s1600/5655720786_3f4e3300b6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pSnA4_ttFDRaKpfOouwabq2zPbjt_a2we_pcKd-hkMBA83ALV3xEigI8x1cJg3gnANctqiRIZ9qrOmXmZ8T2he8cTpCF5SmCPFx8LHxBgqV7ax7Pocp0DFUt6uzMhe0lfPz8__wdgzI/s400/5655720786_3f4e3300b6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVffT3HdIjyMR6Pd7KyEcZuPWKwZIFlJH0npxzSBRPk2Y6c_GmvDWr6DrnGilFHm0nZBfFlxFRK_DQRZ6ab25Th0Y7uc3duANrZb3usvq0Y_DRPZx1lTnYc4WZqmjxYNquFLbmWGBXnDE/s1600/black-white-striped-awning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVffT3HdIjyMR6Pd7KyEcZuPWKwZIFlJH0npxzSBRPk2Y6c_GmvDWr6DrnGilFHm0nZBfFlxFRK_DQRZ6ab25Th0Y7uc3duANrZb3usvq0Y_DRPZx1lTnYc4WZqmjxYNquFLbmWGBXnDE/s400/black-white-striped-awning.jpg" width="284" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Black White; White Colour French Style Garden Design Red Renovation Teak Vive La France - My Window Planter Is Complete

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Front Guest Room - Contruction Begins

Arhitectural Elements I will be looking for the room<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTM8tLWO7IIeA4XCkLhPy7fWwrtJQd2pJtLK1hB35C-sUln6mmVYTR2eOpvAFTHSsObgjnoKMcYtYM_tz3hAeCjxUh7quoVqCBx4fH8SbECAsP5CAkMDV0gTaCDClDAlRos30mZ-dXVdw/s1600/Blog+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTM8tLWO7IIeA4XCkLhPy7fWwrtJQd2pJtLK1hB35C-sUln6mmVYTR2eOpvAFTHSsObgjnoKMcYtYM_tz3hAeCjxUh7quoVqCBx4fH8SbECAsP5CAkMDV0gTaCDClDAlRos30mZ-dXVdw/s400/Blog+1.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><br /> Contruction begins, hello new wardrobe. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgGhZQWwPSM-2BjQM75TXAVEwH3i4LJdx_9rY5yDOuCsPHm0QKYLKDKhKqXYgVQg2y4v4tnZGQsSnodshL2SxDPZbkvGKrDRdQMxCf3FJPjD0_FB5w4VjVYzg8N0ycawJTla-Pc11r2E/s1600/IMG_0853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgGhZQWwPSM-2BjQM75TXAVEwH3i4LJdx_9rY5yDOuCsPHm0QKYLKDKhKqXYgVQg2y4v4tnZGQsSnodshL2SxDPZbkvGKrDRdQMxCf3FJPjD0_FB5w4VjVYzg8N0ycawJTla-Pc11r2E/s320/IMG_0853.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The old veneer cupboards and dated carpet are removed leaving the walls, skirtings and cornices in an icky state.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiue3d8o2yZb8mqKU1eNFE4Xd7Vh5BSn7W4agXPONqKw2612oH117KY357Ha6d5uW14RslZ94Aya65Boik93CzsAKzjrOXYKvFtBVu3cRjcQmxHOrzZViByK8mcI2mhJgXPCOrppBxNwSw/s1600/IMG_0868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiue3d8o2yZb8mqKU1eNFE4Xd7Vh5BSn7W4agXPONqKw2612oH117KY357Ha6d5uW14RslZ94Aya65Boik93CzsAKzjrOXYKvFtBVu3cRjcQmxHOrzZViByK8mcI2mhJgXPCOrppBxNwSw/s320/IMG_0868.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /> New built-ins robe was constructed on a smaller foot print to make space for furniture The extra space opens the room up and yet there is still ample storage for a guest room and my ironing. Due to the existing ceiling battens, you are always going to realise that the wardrobe was retrofitted, so I chose not to cornice the new wardrobe, the goal was to make it look smart and tidy, which it certainly does. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnJJgPd7NAqwqoCARlMjVAUs02_3Q7gHTwuSIYj6K5W4QqnoeYKR93EHcRETVasqjZHzfUJcsGMW7hZa_9BjulWAdYh-XPHo1hxXPOUtvFnulCKoITRObf98MOa_qvKCOGdClrH7Mb9M/s1600/DSC_0073+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnJJgPd7NAqwqoCARlMjVAUs02_3Q7gHTwuSIYj6K5W4QqnoeYKR93EHcRETVasqjZHzfUJcsGMW7hZa_9BjulWAdYh-XPHo1hxXPOUtvFnulCKoITRObf98MOa_qvKCOGdClrH7Mb9M/s320/DSC_0073+%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I would have prefered to keep the original doors however they were heavily damaged so when bedroom door was replaced we took the opportunity to change the swing direction to open up the view of the room from the hall way making both the room and hall way feel more spacious. Gotta love those floral door handles.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8JBHfqLJDt5saLTcbSCn963KVXPAeOcWuVDFWppCP0DQ2Wo8IXV0-64PP1BmIwHavlLZDRCzKNnDkf-C-m67zFGFPdplE42nNSVTBnts8vDCAy18f7wSB6FLpeHf69FGC2UO1pttj7gw/s1600/DSC_0138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8JBHfqLJDt5saLTcbSCn963KVXPAeOcWuVDFWppCP0DQ2Wo8IXV0-64PP1BmIwHavlLZDRCzKNnDkf-C-m67zFGFPdplE42nNSVTBnts8vDCAy18f7wSB6FLpeHf69FGC2UO1pttj7gw/s320/DSC_0138.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> 2 new additional power points have been installed in the room for lamps and other modern day appliances. It would have been rather costly to move the light switch out from the behind the new door swing, we've installed the fan light remote on the side of the door for easy access. I chose to mount the remote onto a traditional switch block for consistency. It's the details that count. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Bedroom Design. Canberra Architecture. FCC style Front Guest Room Guest room Renovation Front Guest Room - Contruction Begins

Arhitectural Elements I will be looking for the room Contruction begins, hello new wardrobe. The old veneer cupboards and dated carpet ...

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Design Perkara Solved - Timber Flooring

The kasus to be solved is this: At the junction of the Lounge and Study the timber flooring stops and starts again, the Lounge floor is a couple of milimeters higher and the lines of the two floors don't align. The builders and flooring people were suggesting a brass strip which won't be aesthetically acceptable. <br /> <br /> To solve this kasus I've designed a timber strip with a chamfered edge, the chamfer is to avoid trip hazard <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeR5JPbm5Z9rQkOtTlWmhvfmk9GeN6CksPYTXdfnflI1e4TUB4xxaJ6_yJV0MA5a-SGgAvZOFGnUTc3VOCepLOmKfr0kJ2avDOza9FQ2VFA8270jSTGdqhFbX2HoaN-7UsbGers_b0vVY/s1600/DSC_0089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeR5JPbm5Z9rQkOtTlWmhvfmk9GeN6CksPYTXdfnflI1e4TUB4xxaJ6_yJV0MA5a-SGgAvZOFGnUTc3VOCepLOmKfr0kJ2avDOza9FQ2VFA8270jSTGdqhFbX2HoaN-7UsbGers_b0vVY/s400/DSC_0089.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Now that it is stained you can hardly notice that the floors don't align.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRyLct045cqGDRS_iLA9xiDJQjin-Tqb8JNQYyD4OleGwN1-Wqsq7C0cISudpGNPZt8OaGQZDFO_mAehMobQ3qssM7c-X0hBM57pjMRLvbg-3arNPxe6iL59BGPxASH6IyzvCWowKkxTw/s1600/DSC_0130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRyLct045cqGDRS_iLA9xiDJQjin-Tqb8JNQYyD4OleGwN1-Wqsq7C0cISudpGNPZt8OaGQZDFO_mAehMobQ3qssM7c-X0hBM57pjMRLvbg-3arNPxe6iL59BGPxASH6IyzvCWowKkxTw/s400/DSC_0130.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Applying the solution again, this time at the hall and bathroom junction, the timber has broken away in bits over time and there is a gap in the floor between the timber and tiles. <br /> <br /> (At this point we are not renovating the bathroom that will be stage two, so the lovely apricot tiles are staying for a while) <br /> <br /> I've also noticed that flooring restorers only seem to offer red or yellow coloured stains but don't you love my chocolaty black stained floor. <br /> <br /> These are example of why it pays to have access to an Interior Designer, say me during construction or renovation. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

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Our Reno - Front Porch Makeover & More

The front porch makeover is not quite complete however I couldn't wait to reveal how these cane chairs have been brought back into fashion with a fresh coat of bold red paint and new upholstery. For a colourful seasonal element I've added the brightly coloured chain stitch cushions and French, ready made, outdoor curtains. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4m_YMZaL-OeF-QchBLpAeCwxAe6O2Vr0gTKPFyDDAA87NNfmML7xym-Xptq8ghQyk2553mDj98omwKvarHkx_HzxPVYZSL3uMPq4JVcZOyrRcO_HonUezkn_gjYgVjJDofS1qWmQ3fs/s1600/DSC_0040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4m_YMZaL-OeF-QchBLpAeCwxAe6O2Vr0gTKPFyDDAA87NNfmML7xym-Xptq8ghQyk2553mDj98omwKvarHkx_HzxPVYZSL3uMPq4JVcZOyrRcO_HonUezkn_gjYgVjJDofS1qWmQ3fs/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" width="265" /></a></div> Lantern $219, Feature Cushions $120, Curtain $200 each <br /> All available through Journey Home 02 6156 2379 <br /> <br /> The black and white stripes continue through to the new eye drop awning I mentioned would be arriving soon, and here it is now recently installed. <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fujYQ6l1D4zfkB-5AbGQwqjc7vQ5wSGUf_2mFT0pHaMWB-2k6uRmVSpYDeiwNPbxSZBJnCcnkVpwM1x_xa9SYrsSVYcsvQzCRDGtQ7JHTye9b7TRcK58p_3iVC7RCMsNXMroayDNEPE/s1600/DSC_0012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fujYQ6l1D4zfkB-5AbGQwqjc7vQ5wSGUf_2mFT0pHaMWB-2k6uRmVSpYDeiwNPbxSZBJnCcnkVpwM1x_xa9SYrsSVYcsvQzCRDGtQ7JHTye9b7TRcK58p_3iVC7RCMsNXMroayDNEPE/s400/DSC_0012.JPG" width="265" /></a></div> <br /> There's just a few more things to finish before we can reveal the complete facade and garden. Stay tuned for before and after photos. <br /> <br /> <br />

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French Style Guest Bed Room - Getting Started

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-0ry1KCAc2YfUDDcLYcim9_D_nHhFT-2lKRm8ej-SW9AeahCCfHMZvlFUU39Mm2q7kEEb31o0bBs6kA_O5ZZ3-yynExiURH01CUfYwWjtl67cpAwAjYnj7ij8Wtp6Ug07-a9PMzUmhg/s1600/bedroom-dining.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-0ry1KCAc2YfUDDcLYcim9_D_nHhFT-2lKRm8ej-SW9AeahCCfHMZvlFUU39Mm2q7kEEb31o0bBs6kA_O5ZZ3-yynExiURH01CUfYwWjtl67cpAwAjYnj7ij8Wtp6Ug07-a9PMzUmhg/s400/bedroom-dining.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </h4> <h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> Br<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">ief: </span></h4> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">The renovation and decoration of this room starts with a few issues that need resolving. </span></span></div> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1: it's location is off the kitchen which is not ideal. </span></o:p></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">2: it feels cold and dark. </span><br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">3: it has a crumbling old built in wardrobe and carpet. <o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> </span></span><br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSFNZTebucDowsrwlz1w83H8if0U8FCl4fJW04obPSKHqj2I2nU78xmCvQYZdwfb2yMBrPsjDxaZRHI3Sn-hAI5N7XSyA9dBlnXxM5Hd0vN59wKtOcZ6JXLxPQs4GxIxlz7t4BT43bEw/s1600/DSC_0066+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSFNZTebucDowsrwlz1w83H8if0U8FCl4fJW04obPSKHqj2I2nU78xmCvQYZdwfb2yMBrPsjDxaZRHI3Sn-hAI5N7XSyA9dBlnXxM5Hd0vN59wKtOcZ6JXLxPQs4GxIxlz7t4BT43bEw/s400/DSC_0066+(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bedroom is to the right off the kitchen</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></div> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">In the long term I would like to convert this room into a formal dining room which would better suit it's proximity off the kitchen and lounge room, and when this dream extension happens I will replace the windows with French doors and create the following dining room <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>layout. </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJzo-paaNWC5DkDYn-WCNpdKp32BPJTCn9G8EPxtNOzLPi9qo59Pka51ZAQTuSs6b7oz1F6Gfd5MTxMi2NSSVEe76db4YrY44V-HjiVwYccd8wtLoWRo7oXMa_Us-km_EhQLQuC75MpVE/s400/FurtureDiningRoomPlan.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Formal Dining Room Layout</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Until such a time, the room will continue as <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>bedroom and my design will meet the needs of our overnight <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I would like to bring out of storage a lovely bed crown I had purchased in </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">France</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> and a chandelier I bought to style an apartment, plus <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I've always wanted a French sleigh bed hence<strong> </strong> a Classic French Style guest bedroom will be the mission for this renovation. </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span><br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">  </div>

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French Style Guest Room - Building Luxury In A Tight Space & Budget

<br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Bearing in mind long term plans to one day turn this bedroom into my dream formal dining room,  I want to keep construction costs to a minimum and do the most of the work with furnishings. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">To create a new French style guest room my plan is to remove the old wardrobe, polish the floors and paint the walls and ceiling, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I won't restore the current windows or repaint them and I will stick with the original door giving it a fresh coat of paint and new hardware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span> </div> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">To resolve the first mentioned <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>issue of the bedroom's location off the kitchen I do have a space planning solution up my sleeve but I will detail that another post. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Plans for the French Style </span></span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Guest Room are as follows. </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span><br /> <br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_IjbIl7iF4ZjTsoWOR7V3b3L03NVJQ-3UeMONpTBExMvxOySn-8Pbny-cX1RR9PPQB_nsZVhSuunvJ-KwRSGRNYzeIjfBVlJR3cXuqtX93W2eakwBkJ9oeZpCsDTK8LJFNHm2GJzvdi0/s1600/Floor+Plan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_IjbIl7iF4ZjTsoWOR7V3b3L03NVJQ-3UeMONpTBExMvxOySn-8Pbny-cX1RR9PPQB_nsZVhSuunvJ-KwRSGRNYzeIjfBVlJR3cXuqtX93W2eakwBkJ9oeZpCsDTK8LJFNHm2GJzvdi0/s400/Floor+Plan.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floor Plan or new Layout. </td></tr> </tbody></table> <h4> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </h4> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmG_MzmftHsS1vOFLl0CJ0N39vIoMSahzEgZ4gYtS-RdV0Rq76WmrLEayTrgd6LMpNbYtMlqBh7Ko-_Es0bRjDa7oc0bBVg-nbV53gxBxB2aEZbwSrCMggAdQoyYyIBYpSHYKMdUQrpY/s1600/Guest+room+2+sketchup+perspective++1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmG_MzmftHsS1vOFLl0CJ0N39vIoMSahzEgZ4gYtS-RdV0Rq76WmrLEayTrgd6LMpNbYtMlqBh7Ko-_Es0bRjDa7oc0bBVg-nbV53gxBxB2aEZbwSrCMggAdQoyYyIBYpSHYKMdUQrpY/s400/Guest+room+2+sketchup+perspective++1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View 1 of new room layout</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxSzesZz9IayNx7wlq3y1MuzJmFuh_93nnPqDU3T-YieyWqGDpG0egH3WRdtICWAN0C1BOo96zBYSAQfgRr9qw-AZLaW_EKWkhVjApXcegD2prHbHU2Ppy7juoE3p77uL7XM9uwkrMqI/s1600/Guest+room+2+sketchup+perspective++2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxSzesZz9IayNx7wlq3y1MuzJmFuh_93nnPqDU3T-YieyWqGDpG0egH3WRdtICWAN0C1BOo96zBYSAQfgRr9qw-AZLaW_EKWkhVjApXcegD2prHbHU2Ppy7juoE3p77uL7XM9uwkrMqI/s400/Guest+room+2+sketchup+perspective++2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /> View  2 of new room layout</td></tr> </tbody></table> <h4> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span> </h4> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I would NOT recommend that clients squeeze an armoire into such a tight space.  However my guest room is temporary and I am prepared to live with the trade off between extra storage and spaciousness so I am including the armoire in the plan.  I have checked that the armoire door swings will not hit the bed.  </div>

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French Style Guest Room - Renovation Problems Revealed And Solved.

<h3 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Warning!  Demolition in progress!</h3> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">The old wardrobe is removed revealing cracks in the walls and cornices. </span></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Plaster will fix that.</span></span></span></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSchtZsAYpyaIed2Xv9O2GhYG-4O3cQw1SGPm7AwQ4h18Jv-0cz9cTx5KHkFfbf3XVU7sinTqZl2Tn3ZmTxuKnuOPyrPds-eBvWbXgphgYgOh5YrpTFUuUu1bX9t5b_nnASy1IcKQPkGM/s1600/DSC_0061+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSchtZsAYpyaIed2Xv9O2GhYG-4O3cQw1SGPm7AwQ4h18Jv-0cz9cTx5KHkFfbf3XVU7sinTqZl2Tn3ZmTxuKnuOPyrPds-eBvWbXgphgYgOh5YrpTFUuUu1bX9t5b_nnASy1IcKQPkGM/s400/DSC_0061+(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">demolition in progress</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Oh dear! the old carpet has been removed and the floor stained, however there are fuzzy remnants of carpet stuck to the skirting due to the method of carpet installation back in the 60's .<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCiJet0AIP9JMa51PD1G9a_Vmwg0GhJRPAThZtlVT6g3i1sjmno2rGEXWwIuKYeLDVH8p0RyFDDkDIZwqB8DYZaH-87bhXT3-tL-0EcFOrSC3T4C7O8V5RBMSRc9QM54jxMPOLanrwfQ/s1600/DSC_0063+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCiJet0AIP9JMa51PD1G9a_Vmwg0GhJRPAThZtlVT6g3i1sjmno2rGEXWwIuKYeLDVH8p0RyFDDkDIZwqB8DYZaH-87bhXT3-tL-0EcFOrSC3T4C7O8V5RBMSRc9QM54jxMPOLanrwfQ/s400/DSC_0063+(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuzzy Skirting</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">To avoid reskirting this room and risk damage to the walls and newly stained floor we've covered the furry part of the skirting with a new timber bead. </span></span></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjD8uM-SJAEyTxwN5FRGgHF1cNqJXPgLbwYntvzuAWp9Oz2EEPN5hWhiGZrRaZwYUO9T2qU1XvcAAUP70Z3jmnR7RONaWCiZcA4-o7wnBlfTUgUSkGniM4Z9REnvu5wUGfmnnKPtUDuK0/s1600/DSC_0080+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjD8uM-SJAEyTxwN5FRGgHF1cNqJXPgLbwYntvzuAWp9Oz2EEPN5hWhiGZrRaZwYUO9T2qU1XvcAAUP70Z3jmnR7RONaWCiZcA4-o7wnBlfTUgUSkGniM4Z9REnvu5wUGfmnnKPtUDuK0/s400/DSC_0080+(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> New skirting makeover in progress.</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Century Gothic;">Now we have a step in the clean skirting</span> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi77DMyhNkav1Ysl_4eiLa5oFfoftvodFQNBdxR0Fl_49m3owYTWAGVgXps_M-3Z6285Fv-HnpRvgMqv7wkbpn2v6fUFvRtMOEZr8GEcr8s2TapFJb51aqz8K4GLDRQIjkme0z8BO53rvM/s1600/DSC_0089+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi77DMyhNkav1Ysl_4eiLa5oFfoftvodFQNBdxR0Fl_49m3owYTWAGVgXps_M-3Z6285Fv-HnpRvgMqv7wkbpn2v6fUFvRtMOEZr8GEcr8s2TapFJb51aqz8K4GLDRQIjkme0z8BO53rvM/s400/DSC_0089+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skirting perkara resolved. </td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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6. French Style Guest Room - Let The Decoration Begin.

<span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br /> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A funny moment on the job .... Some one asked me referring to my bed crown</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> Why are you installing a shower curtain in a bedroom? </blockquote> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSV3LaXQ_2NJnoCovDDtZVH7PsmWhIZnTNKRPyyEtWgxogrGwJOSIBCjDHp8a_fvBQytc7pvrRzKE2FWWn-4S_c8KaY-h-Z3GPp-eNaHosA6hyphenhyphenvSytki4Yoc2gPOxYM8K_Cz9S3zq1ptQ/s1600/DSC_0087+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSV3LaXQ_2NJnoCovDDtZVH7PsmWhIZnTNKRPyyEtWgxogrGwJOSIBCjDHp8a_fvBQytc7pvrRzKE2FWWn-4S_c8KaY-h-Z3GPp-eNaHosA6hyphenhyphenvSytki4Yoc2gPOxYM8K_Cz9S3zq1ptQ/s400/DSC_0087+(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bed crown purchased at Madura in France</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">You might also ask whether I<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>am removing that ugly electrical conduit & point, the answer is no because I am avoiding construction costs to this room, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the drape behind the crown will hide this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I am elated as <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the olive paint colour is applied to the walls, It feels warm & cosy already. </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYH7DOzm2-cGbtM4AqfS1PjPUy3OA6LxYum2nUqXzgmdDqS1MMOudsh3pT7y7aI0t0TvRWQ5L-dLU1-cDMm5KjH3MLmJ4TRhoqV18_xg5fJ9clFVk5ViIfBTaUkkzaG-v48VV_01JkI5o/s1600/DSC_0048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYH7DOzm2-cGbtM4AqfS1PjPUy3OA6LxYum2nUqXzgmdDqS1MMOudsh3pT7y7aI0t0TvRWQ5L-dLU1-cDMm5KjH3MLmJ4TRhoqV18_xg5fJ9clFVk5ViIfBTaUkkzaG-v48VV_01JkI5o/s400/DSC_0048.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div> </div>

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French Style Guest Room - Furniture Mood Board

Apologies if my last two posts lacked the excitement that comes with  new products, colour and inspirational images but sometimes renovation is about getting through the hard yards to arrive at a point where design flair beings.....<br /> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6ALVNdyKqU-0qQ9dCTF7Lv7zu1nT8MM5zy4JndhYhHyRd1Kx2a8ogZAEZ1hNq6cC7TZYQJCezt4JhbMr-fMtf1wY16slCyUhXjZRCNFbW4y1pXYuyEnAlPk5jqRG2EMYLRqKpFx1cZM/s1600/MoodBoard1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6ALVNdyKqU-0qQ9dCTF7Lv7zu1nT8MM5zy4JndhYhHyRd1Kx2a8ogZAEZ1hNq6cC7TZYQJCezt4JhbMr-fMtf1wY16slCyUhXjZRCNFbW4y1pXYuyEnAlPk5jqRG2EMYLRqKpFx1cZM/s400/MoodBoard1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">French Style Guest Room Mood Board<br /> <br /> Click image for larger view</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">As a starting point to the room furnishings it is a good idea to see what you already have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I had the large ceramic bedside lamps which I've been moving around the house to find a home for and I pulled the chandelier and bed crown out of storage , lucky for me <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it is the perfect proportions for this small <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>room and it's crystals compliment the mirrored bedside cabinets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Large bedsides are great for keeping harmonious balance with proportion to beds.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The French sleigh bed is mahogany finished in a golden oak stain that will age beutifully over time and I've upholstered it in an off white velvet with antique brass studs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am using white upholstery, its been scotchguarded and I am prepared to be careful.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I've chosen to use a fully upholstered chair instead of a timber framed chair to avoid adding another different furniture finish to the room and to help keep it relaxed which is aided by the slip cover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I will be custom<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>making a diminutive version because the room can't fit a full size arm chair.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">This hall table is suitable as a place for guests to put their nick nacks and do their hair etc <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it also has a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>shelf for guest luggage and the contrasting timber work provides unity with the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>bed frame.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In addition to mirrored bedsides I have used two large mirrors to bounce light around the dark space, their <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>white frames contrast beautifully against the olive walls. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">It is important to have something soft underfoot as you get out of the bed especially in the cold Canberra climate so a cosy rug is essential. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The room is nearly a square shape so standard rug sizes will leave large gaps on the floor this will be resolved using a custom made rug.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Journey Home can supply custom size<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Sisal rugs in a variety of colours and weaves within 3 weeks, Wool and Art silk rugs take about 12 weeks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sisal can be made with built in underlay for added softness. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The hall table's<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>lamp has teal glass balls<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>- I will have to physically check the colour of the glass before it is purchased but so far it's looking perfect and after many moons of research I am very happy with my selections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Forgive me if I've raved on, I am so passionate about furnishings. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>

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French Style Guest Room - Furniture Installation Day

<br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><blockquote class="tr_bq"> If you have an interior designer that turns up on installation day wearing heels, then you should be worried. </blockquote> <o:p></o:p><br /> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br /> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 71.4pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Because I work on project basis we have an installation day where the Journey Home team delivers, unpacks, assembles and installs all the new furniture and window coverings, under my onsite supervsion to transform the room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Just like on TV. </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 71.4pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgwo5Vzbi6NlfoWNSPAALNRomixMtXnQb4mFtvzb70AibJbd6t1OoMQzJdlYW3JfIGakHoE8ULytLg5bU9SrJj61O-KyK8XuK7tvQLKosEPwcZ2U0xPVBV5iMINcKYSRb-bxe-9vZNqE/s1600/DSC_00551new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgwo5Vzbi6NlfoWNSPAALNRomixMtXnQb4mFtvzb70AibJbd6t1OoMQzJdlYW3JfIGakHoE8ULytLg5bU9SrJj61O-KyK8XuK7tvQLKosEPwcZ2U0xPVBV5iMINcKYSRb-bxe-9vZNqE/s320/DSC_00551new.jpg" width="249" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 71.4pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoTOaHExo83WEYnCiioTTg_dDJhnvzrw0oRuofDkfRQ8oMH4Rn776AWD0nWTY6R0jFTtDx3Tv0x1zxKkvncZEHI0K22-bCiZngfFJev2JxGbjNxqqT1beUq3RL4W082HoypGAhWzhD6AA/s1600/DSC_0058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoTOaHExo83WEYnCiioTTg_dDJhnvzrw0oRuofDkfRQ8oMH4Rn776AWD0nWTY6R0jFTtDx3Tv0x1zxKkvncZEHI0K22-bCiZngfFJev2JxGbjNxqqT1beUq3RL4W082HoypGAhWzhD6AA/s320/DSC_0058.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mirrored furniture - you have to be careful , very carefull, my <o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">eight years as a furniture wholesaler are paying off. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiST8tesAC2jBlY-FQCBXdE155D05cG-6K7tPUiBuVQOu2xf29PfkNLDaXemiBISji57TXOJ_A5zjrwjZcPA6yj0ESGyPbFblNzFysKWkMIVQjXx3w2ocEH1BuNbot-KL3qxF8PPEJtzK8/s1600/DSC_0079+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiST8tesAC2jBlY-FQCBXdE155D05cG-6K7tPUiBuVQOu2xf29PfkNLDaXemiBISji57TXOJ_A5zjrwjZcPA6yj0ESGyPbFblNzFysKWkMIVQjXx3w2ocEH1BuNbot-KL3qxF8PPEJtzK8/s320/DSC_0079+(2).JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dean installs the Bed crown</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 7pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlsE8DC4PTkDP6Usoj-84SKcwnqjfTHlPJVKCjrLPOYDCni__M5g76UgKeApmmbT_Z8JbJEvcnjHg1LWpibviKSDMEXSSvjy5wt4yiPYoYjBh5hYAl6-MafgVOFwhrZfBc0Z125EUZO_Y/s1600/DSC_0063New.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlsE8DC4PTkDP6Usoj-84SKcwnqjfTHlPJVKCjrLPOYDCni__M5g76UgKeApmmbT_Z8JbJEvcnjHg1LWpibviKSDMEXSSvjy5wt4yiPYoYjBh5hYAl6-MafgVOFwhrZfBc0Z125EUZO_Y/s400/DSC_0063New.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="font-size: small;">The little things are done so that everything is perfect <o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE1yqaIyOAccCzGw5YkzXHBE0n-C8_IpCnFSthiKEydJZGJed8DVJ4US7zyCi7nRIQ50I1cHRexQeKEm1QLvZcmnS3iN2_m9v3J_8-QVauRTQsNr5tfYOyb7oSxrsKaVYEpsmagQMvtdg/s1600/DSC_0052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE1yqaIyOAccCzGw5YkzXHBE0n-C8_IpCnFSthiKEydJZGJed8DVJ4US7zyCi7nRIQ50I1cHRexQeKEm1QLvZcmnS3iN2_m9v3J_8-QVauRTQsNr5tfYOyb7oSxrsKaVYEpsmagQMvtdg/s320/DSC_0052.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="font-size: small;">AND now and please take note of this <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>because this is important!, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>we remove all the packaging so you are not left with this. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A Tour Of Journey Home At Home

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8b2PaLRMcXptxg4vL6C8SVB3oFpp6EXmgrRiw-XkfDF0wlgrxIUwK5KO06najSyJesZIG8Ge4aDJRJb_J7i6vMTSEFkKSS_YVqMWAwyi5eb2Pn7YnCe8pztZ1n5-KWH44_mYNuUKvJPw/s1600/_MG_2283_JH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8b2PaLRMcXptxg4vL6C8SVB3oFpp6EXmgrRiw-XkfDF0wlgrxIUwK5KO06najSyJesZIG8Ge4aDJRJb_J7i6vMTSEFkKSS_YVqMWAwyi5eb2Pn7YnCe8pztZ1n5-KWH44_mYNuUKvJPw/s640/_MG_2283_JH.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entry hall at Journey Home showcases our work.  custom designed our front door, specified new antique style hardware and electrical. designed the wall panelling and trim details.  New custom French doors to fit the odd size opening.  We selected a grass cloth wall paper to compliment other furnishings. </td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWx39g1CmfK7HSYnVQw7VEY51jLeS06BIuFlU5oD7BTntkG-eA_X8xiUVTdn05ivJPpfROk-1i3uDkhw1aWhT2HXD2XmDjoDha59OPg6YQudNYD2MqblDM8uRROAOerduJ0WRxscFMBQ/s1600/_MG_2090-2_JH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWx39g1CmfK7HSYnVQw7VEY51jLeS06BIuFlU5oD7BTntkG-eA_X8xiUVTdn05ivJPpfROk-1i3uDkhw1aWhT2HXD2XmDjoDha59OPg6YQudNYD2MqblDM8uRROAOerduJ0WRxscFMBQ/s640/_MG_2090-2_JH.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This time entry hall is accented with practical and stylish classic furnishings.  We custom sized the runner. <br /> Design accents provide the finishing touches. </td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKDfub12pKvwo-bhvK-MmkrLGnikpEnXY5Yp3c9444oYojIibJEf_ShJfOyPaJleqfGohqzX2FRGx1IRamJAyFN5C7Tx26qIma7QsdBluB-clzbi737X77Tw1BlglskCmuQRSOmKihOc/s1600/DSC_0048+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKDfub12pKvwo-bhvK-MmkrLGnikpEnXY5Yp3c9444oYojIibJEf_ShJfOyPaJleqfGohqzX2FRGx1IRamJAyFN5C7Tx26qIma7QsdBluB-clzbi737X77Tw1BlglskCmuQRSOmKihOc/s400/DSC_0048+%25282%2529.JPG" width="263" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BEFORE - Well we had already taken out the mottled olive carpet and polished the floor.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-D4e19D3B9vEJ7J2g6ZZ9XfoJpcdbnHQpnNDP0Jq4TG2LJBduIK04vFeQOEjTp2kYnVP4p2H9Jup6mW1xa5eDdNGMoA4ftYZ9dE9Qtc5tDhY7l3_fLSNSy57Y-fKNWu_DZqX-g4plkEM/s1600/DSC_0108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-D4e19D3B9vEJ7J2g6ZZ9XfoJpcdbnHQpnNDP0Jq4TG2LJBduIK04vFeQOEjTp2kYnVP4p2H9Jup6mW1xa5eDdNGMoA4ftYZ9dE9Qtc5tDhY7l3_fLSNSy57Y-fKNWu_DZqX-g4plkEM/s320/DSC_0108.JPG" width="211" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">INPROGRESS - Wall panelling design has gone in.  </td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECkrRqVVUM93d1kJIe3KRr_GMg476_y3FOr4F8Pmf9HPKB8OtXat4tdrTM3pbO7_xrKYF-BG-ptlhOL1QyQ6d6XnG5EfVoIq31-cNSLOIhj_u-q9zmkiLvVUY7errxHQ6MxnldQTOquk/s1600/DSC_0109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECkrRqVVUM93d1kJIe3KRr_GMg476_y3FOr4F8Pmf9HPKB8OtXat4tdrTM3pbO7_xrKYF-BG-ptlhOL1QyQ6d6XnG5EfVoIq31-cNSLOIhj_u-q9zmkiLvVUY7errxHQ6MxnldQTOquk/s320/DSC_0109.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">IN PROGRESS - Sixties style doors about to go!</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> To skip ahead to see the rest of the house visit our portfolio at <a href="http://www.journey-home.com.au/">www.journey-home.com.au</a></div> <br />

BeforeandAfter blue and white Classic Style entry Hamptons Style Interior Design Olive Renovation Wall paper A Tour Of Journey Home At Home

The entry hall at Journey Home showcases our work.  custom designed our front door, specified new antique style hardware and electrical. d...

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