Grand Designs - 4th March

[Skywalker]

Hmmm? I'm not that taken with the staircase on this one.

[Steamer]

Skywalker said:

Hmmm? I'm not that taken with the staircase on this one.

Its got some great lines - will be interesting to see it when its properly finished.

ETA: okay forget that - they've just painted the underside white

Edited by Steamer on Wednesday 4th March 21:42

[Mars]

I have to agree at this stage. It looks like it ought to be made from wood and yet the outer shell looks like hardboard.

They (on the TV) love it. I reckon it'll look fab once finished. The outer shell will probably get painted which might work.

[Swilly]

I like the fact that Farmer Giles is not only working the farm, but also managing the farm and the house-build...

...whilst wifey draws pictures with a crayon fixed to a stick and talks about space a lot.

She is just askng for a clip round the ear

[sleep envy]

Swilly said:

I like the fact that Farmer Giles is not only working the farm, but also managing the farm and the house-build...

...whilst wifey draws pictures with a crayon fixed to a stick and talks about space a lot.

She is just askng for a clip round the ear

TBH would you let her PM the build?

[Mars]

I have a sudden desire to buy a nail gun.

[MaximumJed]

Yay, she's going to make it look like a Beefeater/country theme pub!

[Bungleaio]

MaximumJed said:

Yay, she's going to make it look like a Beefeater/country theme pub!

Or Ironically like a harvester.

[Oily Fingernails]

MaximumJed said:

Yay, she's going to make it look like a Beefeater/country theme pub!

Wifey: Hmmm what can I get my Farmer husband for the house that is in the middle of a farm...hmmmm
*whiring clunking thought process*
*PING*
I know a Farm implement!

Flippin Genius!

[FourWheelDrift]

Just needs a nice set of old Horse Braaaaaaaasssses.

[jules_s]

So once again Kevin points out some standard good practice detailing and it's farmer Giles that seems to be taking the credit because he 'PM's the job?

I also liked the guy seaming the zinc roof by hand whilst treading all over it...

[robinhood21]

That gate will have to go.

[Mars]

Staircase looks pretty normal to me.

[outnumbered]

"Health Centre".

[Skywalker]

Whilst I like the gate, I hate it where they have put it. More a clash of cultures than 'tone on tone'.

A stunning build, but I don't really like this one.

I am also amused with the farmer's wife running a gallery of 'artisans'. That isn't a combination / blend of vocations I have seen before.

I can't help but give in to SWMBO who keeps asking whether he is being subsidised to grow things, or whether he is actually being subsidised to NOT grow things. Bless the EU.

[FourWheelDrift]

robinhood21 said:

That gate will have to go.

Looked like something you'd find around Stalag Luft III.

[skinner05]

Just me who doesn't think it looks anything like a home should?

The bedrooms look like beds have just been put in an office. Something strange about it that i cant put my finger on

[Snake the Sniper]

Finally one with a garage!!
Looks like a nice building, but not one I would want to live in. Far too much glass for my liking. And why the toss would you waste £40K on a stair case, only to paint the damn thing white?!

[Steamer]

skinner05 said:

Just me who doesn't think it looks anything like a home should?

The bedrooms look like beds have just been put in an office. Something strange about it that i cant put my finger on

Was justing thinking that... it has the shape of a BMW / Audi dealership - but the interior look of a modern hotel.

[Aeroresh]

Looks too much like the cafe at Oulton Park imo!