All those finishing touches.....
Added 2025-02-07 14:44:11 +0000 UTCJust a quick update on what's keeping me busy!
You know when you think you've just about finished a project like this.... you're about halfway there! So many little finishing touches, peeling off the insulating foam, fitting the window handles and testing they all work correctly (all perfectly aligned thank goodness!)
But I've also managed to get the 'contemplation zone' set up (a sofa!), so I can ponder my bonkers ideas in a bit more comfort!
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Oh I know John!!! I'm pondering things like walnut/oak worktops, so this would definitely clash with pine. But I definitely want that relaxed feel, so that's exactly my conundrum at the moment!! π€π
Hands on Katie
2025-02-11 08:12:54 +0000 UTCOh I know - I'm trying to work out the balance of 'naturals' - there's lovely greenery all around (argument for darker colours as it'll bring the outside into the room), the floor has a wood grain with a greyish hue, I'm also going to be putting around 400 tonnes of extra wood into the room (π) with cabinets, worktops, drawers and units. So I'm trying to work out how to balance it all!!! Still this is the fun part!! π₯°π₯°π₯°
Hands on Katie
2025-02-11 08:10:59 +0000 UTCI think I'd stick with the natural wood - there is something being in that sort of environment that is a nice contrast to the modern world and makes for a good thinking space.
TopCat
2025-02-11 01:29:59 +0000 UTCKatie, quick question: Whatβs it like to be flawless? Iβll take my answer off the air. Also, my two cents, donβt paint the wood. The warm glow is amazing and a nice counterpoint to all the modern tech youβll have in there. Just one Yankβs opinion to influence your contemplation.
john gallagher
2025-02-09 07:35:08 +0000 UTCThis is looking really nice! Contemplation corner looks very cozy :)
Bazza McSpleen
2025-02-08 13:34:09 +0000 UTCThis was actually a breeze!! Know what you mean on some surfaces though!!
Hands on Katie
2025-02-08 10:26:03 +0000 UTCThose large windows really make a awesome light. Good choice. π
Marc Radermacher
2025-02-08 07:37:53 +0000 UTCExcited to see the final product. Also you have the best diy outfits. Thank you for sharing!
Dermot Canniffe
2025-02-08 01:00:39 +0000 UTCLook great, I always hate cleaning up after expanding foam. Itβs a great product but horrible cleanup. Again looking great.
Ken
2025-02-07 19:02:24 +0000 UTCLooks cracking good!
Chris Lambert
2025-02-07 17:50:28 +0000 UTCIβm a fan of natural wood over paint. Sometimes looking at the grain movement can be inspiring!
Greg Staten
2025-02-07 16:07:02 +0000 UTCI wouldn't paint it - rejoice in the beauty of the grain! Looks marvellous by the way, excellent work. ππ»
Alex Hilton
2025-02-07 16:05:23 +0000 UTCYes, it's something I've been adamant about making sure I retain a bit of 'thinking' space, before I fill with rest with gadgets!! Oh, you're making me doubt the colour now - I keep flip-flopping on this, whether to have natural wood, stain the wood or paint it!!
Hands on Katie
2025-02-07 15:52:09 +0000 UTCLove the natural look! Something so soothing about being surrounded by natural wood! And I love the contemplative couch. Definitely going to have to have one in my next crafting room!
Greg Staten
2025-02-07 14:52:54 +0000 UTC
