BLOKES THREAD-aimed at blokes-shielas welcome.

[serendipityricho]

Seems to be a lack of threads for blokes.
On other threads,some ladies have mentioned, their OHs
would post, but had no interest in most of the threads on offer.
I can bump this thead twice a day,so its easy to find.
Give it a go---Richo.

[domino-710]

OK - Springy - get another. 

It's coming. 😀

[domino-710]

Firstly - our home is the biggest investment we will ever make.

Secondly - any renovation needs to consider - not only the joy of living with our choices - but the possibility of resale.

Every dollar we put into refining our property has to add value to the overall property - especially in the property climate we now have.

Thirdly - we have to consider our pennies.

So with this in mind - looking around ' this ' home - there are certain things that need attention - ie flooring.

While ' floating ' has it's economical advantages - it also comes with some con sides - ie - it's noisy - any damage due to the thickness of the actual Oak can only be minor - it will only take so much wear - especially in high traffic areas - such as hallways - livingrooms etc.

It can also have problems with water damage and mold caused by such damage.

So I would put my pennies into solid hardwood flooring - I'll explain that one later - with cost.

Solid hardwood is an excellent resale point - it can be resanded etc etc - you've doubled your outlay on overall value.

I very much like Georgian Style - but I would modernise it.

[domino-710]

Let's do the Living Room.

OK we begin with Oak flooring - depending on the colour chosen it can be a - warm or cool colour - if going for the lovely dusty blue - cool is better.

Do away with the idea of dado - momentarily ? - paint the walls the dusty blue - if for an added touch - add the dado rail - picked out in a contrasting colour - but forget the wallpaper woodwork - not only weird but unecessary.

A carpenter would be needed for the dado rail - it has to be even all way round - an expense that will add - what. ??

We have to think of the already Victorian furniture here.

Personally I would splurge on some fittings - that tie nicely.

Make the doors special.

Having said this - I have saved on trades to purchase/hang wallpaper etc - put it towards my flooring.

Any wallpaper with a pattern needs a pro.

Oh and with the dusty blue paint - I would be buying heaps - and changing the colour by adding a tad more white - or making it duskier (is that a word) - for the bedrooms.

Springy - are you keeping up. LOL

[countessalmirena]

You’re on track with my ever-swirling ideas!

Solid oak floors - the more I think about it, the more I am nodding in agreement until I look like one of those bobble heads.  

And the door handles / fittings - oh yes, I have photos and links in my notes for them. They are a worthwhile investment; cheap fittings look like a “couldn’t be bothered” final touch. The good ones are beautiful.

I’ve also found Georgian style light switches and power point / electricity socket plate cover things (with the sockets / points / switches Australian standard compliant, of course!).

I think there are apps which allow one to virtually decorate each room, which will help me to envisage what won’t work and what might work.

[domino-710]

Oh - and this is my Georgian - Ensuite.

[countessalmirena]

I love the tiles - already saved in my photos - and I love the heated towel rail.

I’ve not been able to find this in Australia - but it would be the ideal design and size for toilet 2 room. Depth is the issue.

I’d use the one tap option - mixer.

[countessalmirena]

Ugh - I mean one spout option, mounted on the wall.

[springyzone]

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@domino-710 wrote:

Oh - and this is my Georgian - Ensuite.

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I think that looks lovely.

I especially like the wallpaper touch.

Plus I think the bench part below the mirror is 100% essential.

My only concerns with this style are the ones I have with any design. Is there enough storage, how easy & practical is it to use etc

I have a very modestly sized ensuite, it would not win any design awards, but I don't know that I would not want to go without the 3 drawers, 2 cupboards and open shelves for towel storage that it does have.

When I look at the Georgian ensuite- I think, where would I keep my makeup (not that I have or wear much) or my hairdryer, where's the power point. Where would I put the hand wash, the washer, the toothpaste and toothbrushes, the spare towels etc

I know there is an open shelf, but not all things look great on display & it can get quite messy looking if too may things  are cluttered in the open.

Many years ago, my dad was in hospital. he had an ensuite but he said to me he hated the room. When I asked why, he said the bathroom was too hard to use. He was quite frail at that stage and I think he had a broken toe or some problem with his foot as well, and he said the bathroom just had a basin (not exactly as above in appearance but same in function). His bathroom though had no shelf and he said-where am I supposed to put my toiletry bag, how can I juggle the toothpaste and shaving cream etc, they keep falling into the basin.

I know, I am a heathen, but those are the thoughts swirling around my brain.

[springyzone]

Oh and I love the door handles domino showed. Very practical and easy to use.

You'll find I can be a bit of a downer as I tend to judge everything on practicality and it can drive my kids mad.😂

I've just remembered something about wallpaper. It's possible to hang your own, even busily patterned paper (I did it many moons ago in our first house) but it is a real pain if any of the walls are slightly out and often they can be.

What my son & daughter in law did though was they found a place that sold wallpaper (they wanted to do just one feature wall in the nursery) and picked a pattern. Then they found out that when hiring a professional to hang it, the dimensions of the wall had to be submitted and they discussed the actual location of the pattern and worked around that. It was worth getting a professional for that aspect alone.

Hang on, I'll see if I can find a photo to illustrate. Obviously this isn't the sort of wallpaper Countess would need but a similar process took place in the other boy's room and with some patterns, placement can be crucial.

[domino-710]

Absolutely love that paper for the kids room - inspired.

Have no fear Springy - have taken care of the storage problem. LOL

A very nice white cupboard at the other end with the toot.

And this is a must.

I don't wear much makeup either - none of it is in the bathroom - in this very weird house I have a room - referred to as my ' change room '. It has two outdoor garden plynths with a glass top - just sit and do the makoevers. 

The guy who built the house was a dental technician - he worked from home - this room was his small workplace.