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Finally, the windows are done. Due to personal circumstances our window fitter had to delay the job for a couple of months. However he appears to have done a reasonable job. The house seems more quiet and the temperature is more stable.
This is probably due to the fact that the old windows were fitted so badly there was actually no point having double glazing!
Big holes in the house are quite nerve wracking!
You can see from the stone cill here how far forward the old windows were installed. They hid the shape of the opening and were infilled with plastic.
Another big hole
Sashes in, architrave starting to go on.
Bay sashes done. Looking better compared to the window above.
The house is built with posh facing bricks on 2 sides and commons on the bits you can't see, so we put sashes in the posh brick and casements in the commons. Here are 3 more sashes in the posh brick.
More in a bit
This is probably due to the fact that the old windows were fitted so badly there was actually no point having double glazing!
Big holes in the house are quite nerve wracking!
You can see from the stone cill here how far forward the old windows were installed. They hid the shape of the opening and were infilled with plastic.
Another big hole
Sashes in, architrave starting to go on.
Bay sashes done. Looking better compared to the window above.
The house is built with posh facing bricks on 2 sides and commons on the bits you can't see, so we put sashes in the posh brick and casements in the commons. Here are 3 more sashes in the posh brick.
More in a bit
Just caught up with this thread this morning on the train.
All the work looks great, amazing transformation on the front door.
I agree the orange pine had to go, when was that ever a good idea? I just can't imagine we'll be scraping paint off in 30 years time to reveal that monstrosity.
All the work looks great, amazing transformation on the front door.
I agree the orange pine had to go, when was that ever a good idea? I just can't imagine we'll be scraping paint off in 30 years time to reveal that monstrosity.
The team removing the upstairs window. This was particularly entertaining. Above each window apart from the bay, there is a brick arch. On each of the windows they removed there was nothing between the flimsy bit of plastic and the internal plaster. So absolutely no point to the double glazing really. I am keen to see if our heating bills are somewhat less eyewatering this winter.
New sash and architrave going in in the hall.
Front all done. Next year we need to get scaffolding up to remove and replace all the guttering and paint the soffits and facias
Starting on the living room woodwork
As per another thread, papering the chamfered walls into the bay.
Making sure no white lines peek through our amateur wallpapering
Decorating finished. Old sofas back in for now.
ChocolateFrog said:
Just caught up with this thread this morning on the train. All the work looks great, amazing transformation on the front door.
I agree the orange pine had to go, when was that ever a good idea? I just can't imagine we'll be scraping paint off in 30 years time to reveal that monstrosity.
Thank you I agree the orange pine had to go, when was that ever a good idea? I just can't imagine we'll be scraping paint off in 30 years time to reveal that monstrosity.
Jimmy No Hands said:
What a stunning house. Having just picked up our keys for a very drab flat I'm certainly pulling inspiration from this thread moving forward. We're so timid with just being "bold" but I think sometimes, you have to be to get the look you want!
We certainly did not expect to be 'bold' enough to choose cat wallpaper To be honest, it has gone up better than I expected. It is actually quite subtle, then you realise there are hundreds of dark blue cats, wearing bow ties, drinking martinis. seiben said:
Ooh I like that. Good hack on the wallpapering. I'll remember that!
Thank you When you paint though, just be careful when you wallpaper as the paste can make the paint come off.RC1807 said:
Ah, yes, the cocktail drinking cats.... its looks really good, and a great idea to paint where the paper would join, too. 
As you can see above, you have inspired how I describe the wallpaper to absolutely everybody now, thankyou. 21st Century Man said:
The before and after on the front bed is particularly pleasing. The single opener top left was an abomination.
Thank you. 
Of all the folks on here to comment that it is now ok, I am glad you have! It was horrible wasn't it. The fake leading just added to the charm. 
Putting up a bay curtain pole was not fun. Neither of us are very good at trigonometry.
New light to replace the chandelier. Same as the ones in the hall to give a bit of flow to the spaces. (Plus my sister gave it to me for free.
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The curtains are actually a deep teal, they make the room a bit jewel box like in terms of the colour scheme. I think the one and a half seat sofa we are getting is going to look fab against it.
Sorry about the weird light effects on the photos. I managed to crack my camera lens cover
The next two pics are of the hallway window. Next doors built right up to the boundary and all we saw through the window was the horrible dark brick wall. So we got the glass etched. Now it diffuses the like really well and it bizarrely lighter in that hall as a result.
(yes I know I need to finish making good too. 
Pic of horrible brick wall
Edited by Ace-T on Wednesday 8th September 20:58
Ace-T said:
Putting up a bay curtain pole was not fun. Neither of us are very good at trigonometry.
The curtains are actually a deep teal, they make the room a bit jewel box like in terms of the colour scheme. I think the one and a half seat sofa we are getting is going to look fab against it.
I was reading my way down the updates and just about to enquire on the next ouchy of poles & curtains around all those stunning new windows The curtains are actually a deep teal, they make the room a bit jewel box like in terms of the colour scheme. I think the one and a half seat sofa we are getting is going to look fab against it.
Ace-T said:
Finally, the windows are done. Due to personal circumstances our window fitter had to delay the job for a couple of months. However he appears to have done a reasonable job. The house seems more quiet and the temperature is more stable.
This is probably due to the fact that the old windows were fitted so badly there was actually no point having double glazing!
Big holes in the house are quite nerve wracking!
You can see from the stone cill here how far forward the old windows were installed. They hid the shape of the opening and were infilled with plastic.
Another big hole
Sashes in, architrave starting to go on.
Bay sashes done. Looking better compared to the window above.
The house is built with posh facing bricks on 2 sides and commons on the bits you can't see, so we put sashes in the posh brick and casements in the commons. Here are 3 more sashes in the posh brick.
More in a bit
Are those Roseview (Ultimate?) windows?This is probably due to the fact that the old windows were fitted so badly there was actually no point having double glazing!
Big holes in the house are quite nerve wracking!
You can see from the stone cill here how far forward the old windows were installed. They hid the shape of the opening and were infilled with plastic.
Another big hole
Sashes in, architrave starting to go on.
Bay sashes done. Looking better compared to the window above.
The house is built with posh facing bricks on 2 sides and commons on the bits you can't see, so we put sashes in the posh brick and casements in the commons. Here are 3 more sashes in the posh brick.
More in a bit
How are you finding them?
Are they also incredibly noisy/"grindy" when you move the sashes up and down?
matrignano said:
Are those Roseview (Ultimate?) windows?
How are you finding them?
Are they also incredibly noisy/"grindy" when you move the sashes up and down?
Genuinely don't know, will see if I can look out the cert later. They don't grind or are particularly noisy though. Our fitter was very conscientious though. It took a week and a half to fit 14 windows with 2 people on the job (3 for the bedroom for safety purposes). They have cut down a lot of ambient noise too.How are you finding them?
Are they also incredibly noisy/"grindy" when you move the sashes up and down?
RC1807 said:
They're very different, in a good way.
I shouldn't have played it safe in our place, as we did.
Next place will be in sunnier climes, so it's gonna be a MUCH brighter interior!
Thanks RC1807, as with the rest of the room, we have not gone with the sensible choice I shouldn't have played it safe in our place, as we did.
Next place will be in sunnier climes, so it's gonna be a MUCH brighter interior!
Looking forward to seeing your new pad, sounds exciting!
Edited by Ace-T on Friday 1st October 16:49
Interesting thread. We have recently bought a Scottish Victorian 5 bed villa. It's s mix of 70's decor and lovely original features. Not dissimilar to this one, with an equally hideous front door!
The views are stunning, The Waverly passes every day in the summer
We've started on the project, thankfully it's had a new roof, Central heating, double glazing and joists with little or no damp. But there's not a straight wall anywhere and far too much wood chip.
It'll be getting the gentleman's lounge, feature bathroom with a Thomas Crapper theme, along with some brave decor.
New thread and pictures coming soon
The views are stunning, The Waverly passes every day in the summer
We've started on the project, thankfully it's had a new roof, Central heating, double glazing and joists with little or no damp. But there's not a straight wall anywhere and far too much wood chip.
It'll be getting the gentleman's lounge, feature bathroom with a Thomas Crapper theme, along with some brave decor.
New thread and pictures coming soon
Harry Flashman said:
I love those sofas.
Thanks Harry, the sofas were custom made locally and cost 4.5k all in. The gold velvet was designed by a pair of designers in the Peak District and the 2 seater cost about the same as the Chesterfield as a result 
This is now lifetime furniture and we are extremely happy about the effect as it has lifted the design and created a warmth that is really fabulous to be in. Heroin chic said:
Loving that table, where's it from? Sofas look great as well. Rug is hideous though and I'm going to burn it out the back next time I pop round for a fix.
Not quite sure how to respond to the last point, but thank you. The coffee table is actually 4 small tables that we bought in Belper. Put together they make a coffee table that we can separate into occasional tables for popping guests drinks etc on.
Gomez on the new sofa already
Edited by Ace-T on Friday 1st October 22:36
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