My Self Build - Dorset

[anonymous-user]

Bonefish Blues said:

Does this mean the end of the office chair then

may she rest in peace (or pieces )

[Bonefish Blues]

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

Shame sir, shame.

[anonymous-user]

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!

[anonymous-user]

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

[russ_a]

Very nice indeed!

[ali_kat]

Loving it!

[league67]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

Not sure about coffee table.

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

[anonymous-user]

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

[SagMan]

Really good build Gary, looks stunning.

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

Thanks for sharing

[league67]

garyhun said:

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

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

[anonymous-user]

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.

[anonymous-user]

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/

[anonymous-user]

Three more I forgot to load up yesterday.

My 'messy' office still to be organised


En-suite


Living room seen from outside

[league67]

[quote=garyhun]

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/

That looks even better on close-up. Thanks. Off to check how to enrich suppliers of those damned things .

[5potTurbo]

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

[anonymous-user]

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.

[5potTurbo]

Many thanks, Gary.
I know them, being originally from Bormuff myself.

[zed4]

Hi Gary,

I was visiting a friend in Canford Cliffs today and we went for a bike ride. We cycled past your house, it looks fantastic! You must be very pleased.

Dan

Edited by zed4 on Saturday 28th June 19:06

[anonymous-user]

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

[zed4]

garyhun said:

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

Thanks for the offer. I was with Si, who used to live with his parents over in Ashley Heath, near your old place. Funnily enough, they've just moved very near to your new place too. Si was down visiting them, so we met up for a bike ride.

I really does look fantastic, I think I would also like to take on a project at some point. In fact, Si is currently renovating a house in Richmond, and I'm slightly envious!