Detached Victorian renovation, London.
Discussion
richatnort said:
Harry Flashman said:
i just want to get some of that foam corner stuff to put over it incase hahaNo different to the various sharp corners on dado rails around the house. The Victorians had a robust attitude to child safety; a tradition that I am continuing.
I have way more on you in terms of obsession. The panel (below the main strip) where the little brass hooks are (there are two of the offending hooks, even though you can only see one in the pic) is screwed to the wall, not glued.
This is so that a replacement panel, already finished and stored, can replace it when the brass hooks are no longer needed. It will be glued to the wall. Thus it will be free of both holes from the hooks' removal, and indeed from any visible screwheads, which are currently covered by the brass hooks.
PH. As you say, OCD Matters.
Yes, I need help.
This is so that a replacement panel, already finished and stored, can replace it when the brass hooks are no longer needed. It will be glued to the wall. Thus it will be free of both holes from the hooks' removal, and indeed from any visible screwheads, which are currently covered by the brass hooks.
PH. As you say, OCD Matters.
Yes, I need help.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Wednesday 18th November 21:29
PM sent, but I reckon the spreadsheet is less useful these days as all prices have gone up due to COVID, Brexit and supply chain issues.
Also, we have spent at least £30k more on the house since that spreadsheet was updated, on garden, fencing, wood burners etc...but I am obviously happy to answer any questions directly!
Also, we have spent at least £30k more on the house since that spreadsheet was updated, on garden, fencing, wood burners etc...but I am obviously happy to answer any questions directly!
dscam said:
It’s like putting on a favourite pair of slippers revisiting this thread for updates. Your work and eye for detail are always a joy to follow Harry.
I think the driveway and paths look superb. Not entirely sure on the exterior paint but perhaps a grower...
Also, I was this many years old and 99 pages into this thread before I have twigged the provenance of your handle on here
Thank you! Always a project to do in this house. I think the driveway and paths look superb. Not entirely sure on the exterior paint but perhaps a grower...
Also, I was this many years old and 99 pages into this thread before I have twigged the provenance of your handle on here
At the moment, multifunctional garden room with office, wood burner for snug and gym is in for planning permission...
Ha! Resale is everything CdG. By the book over here...
Fermit, never got the brick acid! Now house is painted green the brick suits it as it is.
As for green kitchen, word of warning - go for a light floor with dark colours. If I had my time again, that would be pale limestone, not dark flagstones.
And had the colour existed, I would have used F&B's Bancha, mixed in a different brand's tough oild paint for kitchen cabinets. Lovely old-fashioned schoolhouse green, would look superb with a pale parquet floor and polished brass door furniture.
Also, I would have had the island a different colour to the main cabinet run. Just for interest, really, and to de-emphasise its bulk. Oddly, perhaps a pale pink in my house. I love rose pink, and it is stunning with olive greens and light wood floors
Fermit, never got the brick acid! Now house is painted green the brick suits it as it is.
As for green kitchen, word of warning - go for a light floor with dark colours. If I had my time again, that would be pale limestone, not dark flagstones.
And had the colour existed, I would have used F&B's Bancha, mixed in a different brand's tough oild paint for kitchen cabinets. Lovely old-fashioned schoolhouse green, would look superb with a pale parquet floor and polished brass door furniture.
Also, I would have had the island a different colour to the main cabinet run. Just for interest, really, and to de-emphasise its bulk. Oddly, perhaps a pale pink in my house. I love rose pink, and it is stunning with olive greens and light wood floors
Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
Harry Flashman said:
As for green kitchen, word of warning - go for a light floor with dark colours. If I had my time again, that would be pale limestone, not dark flagstones.
Why's that, I'm guessing to avoid it being too heavy feeling?Dark floor, use light cabinets unless you have exceptional natural lights (like rooflights, veluxes). We do not so it can be a bit dark.
One trick I use is daylight temperature GU10 LEDs in the ceiling light fixtures, to pretend that the space is lighter than it is. Not ideal, but better than nothing. I have carefully planned secondary lighting (pendant and wall lights) in the space so that at night you can introduce warmth and cosiness too.
paulwirral said:
Sounds like I’m just finishing what your proposing , I’ve just updated my build , think carefully about the log burner , if you insulate properly you really don’t need or want one , I did a mates garden room earlier this year and it gets far to hot when the log burner is lit , it’s more than warm enough off a small panel electric rad .
Very good tip that, that. Was really for atmosphere when working in winter. Main heating plan is actually a split aircon unit that heats and cools... Do you have a build thread? Would love to learn more before I start...
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