My Self Build - Dorset

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Hi Guys,

Thanks for asking Ali - it's great to be here at last.

Finally moved in around 6pm Wednesday. We've been emptying boxes since then

The house is not totally finished - the builders will be here for about another 2 weeks finishing outside and the garden - but it's close.

I found my camera last night in a box so will take some pictures today and this evening and post up tomorrow.

Cheers, Gary

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Here are a few quick ones from today - still trying to clean so not much time to do a proper job yet I'll post some better ones as soon as I get a chance.

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I've got the pendant lights, they just need to be installed along with the kitchen ones - hopefully next week.

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Hi Vex,

All from Porcelenosa.

They are the PAR-KER Oxford range (which is a wood plank lookalike). The actual tile in the kitchen is PAR-KER Oxford Acero and the bathrooms are Oxford Antracita.

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ali_kat said:

Looks more like you're sat on your arse reading to me

Look a great

That's my dad - he knows how to chill like a pro!

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league67 said:

C'mon more pictures, need inspiration.

Sorry for the delay

We finally completed the lighting, patio and drive yesterday so will take some more pictures today and post up over the weekend. Just got te lawn to lay which should happen next Wednesday.

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Bonefish Blues said:

Does this mean the end of the office chair then

may she rest in peace (or pieces )

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Bonefish Blues said:

And so another iconic link with the past is carelessly discarded by modern developers.

Shame sir, shame.

I hang my head in shame!

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From today....

Builders toilet still here until they finish (or maybe a new trend in outside loo!!























I'm using a wide angle lens so the pics are a little distorted - this is a 6ft wide bed to give you some idea of size.







Spare chair waiting pickup, not a permanent fixture

Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 3rd May 11:42

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league67 said:

Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

Not sure about coffee table.

(I'm trying hard to find something that I don't like there).

Funnily enough, the coffee table will be going I've had it for about 15 years and it does not 'go' in the new house.

Likewise the dining chairs - they are high backed so block out the fireplace!

First world issues

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SagMan said:

Really good build Gary, looks stunning.

Just submitted planning for my project so will be referring to great thread.

Thanks for sharing

All the best Antony - it's a great adventure. If you have any questions along the ay, feel free to IM me.

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league67 said:

When you have a minute, would you mind taking a close up picture of the joint between the fireplace tiles themselves. (maybe they are not tiles, but typing 'covering' sounds weird).

Thanks

Here you go! They come in 'tiles' of 10x40 cm. You buy a special corner pack which has the interlocking 'fingers' (or you can mitre a flat tile but it looks more 'man made' that way. The trick is to stagger the joins as you lose them in the overall difference of stone thickness over the entire wall/

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Three more I forgot to load up yesterday.

My 'messy' office still to be organised


En-suite


Living room seen from outside

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5potTurbo said:

Hi Gary,

Looks great!
I'm interested in the lights you have above the dining table; it looks like they're dark drown/black exterior with a gold interior?
I'm looking for similar for our entrance hall to go with some similar wall lights we have.
Would you mind telling me their size and where they're from, please?

Thanks!
Russell

Hi Russell - they are black with a gold orange interior. They are called Forchini but I have no idea who makes them. I got them through a local company called Contract Lighting on 01202 518222 if you are interested.

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Thanks Dan - I'm glad you like it. I am really pleased with the house and love living here.

Stop by for a cuppa next time!

Only issue is that I've got the 'bug' that people told me about! I enjoyed the process so much that want to do another one now so might sell in the next year and start all over again

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Are Si's parents the ones with the brindle Westie cross that was stolen a while back?

If so, I had a long chat with them the other evening

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zed4 said:

Yes, thats them.

It certainly is a small world sometimes

If you want to do a project it will happen! Just need to be patient and wait for the right one.

Ive wanted to do this since 1999 and was actively looking after selling my house in 2008!

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VEX said:

I am on a light hunt to Gary.

What are the ones over kitchen island?

V.

I'll dig out the details and let you know tomorrow.

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2 5HAN said:

One last thing to build? the BBQ lol

Thanks for the kind words - I'm very chuffed how it's turned out.

Garden is the next project - BBQ

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Up for sale now I see