Our freebie kitchen turned up yesterday on a truck.
Of course, because this renovating game is never easy, several parts were missing and broken and we couldn't find a way to make it work. At least we were only out of pocket the cost of the removalists and hopefully we can use some of the pieces elsewhere around the place.
After a frantic session with a chalk and a kitchen planning brochure, we had plotted out a new kitchen design.
We're going to have to buy a new one, which was not something we had budgeted for, but them's the breaks. At the end of the day, it's probably better to buy something that will fit nicely in the house if we plan to make renting it a long-term proposition.
The floors have been a pleasant surprise. We thought we'd be replacing a lot of rotten boards from the kitchen and bathroom, only to discover they're all in great condition. They really built things to last back in the day.
We've had family and friends here helping out over the weekend, pulling up staples from the timber floors and cleaning and watching Lucinda while we frantically called tradies and planned and stressed.
The plus side of punishing ourselves to get the little house finished is, of course, when it's done it's done. And producing an income. We have promised then we'll take a few weeks off to go and relax. I can't wait, personally.
ohh a nuisance about the kitchen.
ReplyDeletemaybe parts could be used as laundry benches or an outdoor kitchen space.
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That's what we're hoping. We can surely make it fit somewhere around here!
DeleteI was going to suggest the same thing - perhaps an outdoor kitchen. or use the sink in an outdoor potting, washdown area for vegies - i would love one of those - i hate bringing the mess inside.
DeleteBummer about the kitchen, would have just been too easy though wouldn't it? Did you look on ebay for a second hand kitchen, we sold our last kitchen complete for about $500 and with a handy husband like yours to pick it up and install if it was the right layout that would be a budget way to get it done. Friends of mine also just put in a Masters kitchen ( hardware chain in competition with Bunnings) and they are really happy with the quality. Good luck getting it all done over the next few weeks, reading your posts will give us all something to do once The Block finishes! mel x
ReplyDeleteYep, that's a bother, bit good news about the floors. I agree, things were really built to last. Our old places always surpises me that it's still standing. Made out of good materials, not cheap crap like today. Let's hope yours gets finished quickly and stress-free. x
ReplyDeleteShame about the kitchen not coming together, but you are quite welcome to mine - have a look at my blog on the "before and afters" (there is a shot of the current kitchen in one of the photos.) It's not very big, but it might be OK, and it's free to you if you want it. xx
ReplyDeleteShame about the kitchen but it will be great when it is done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame about the kitchen... I hope you find something suitable and within budget. This reno game is such a money drain. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame about the new kitchen....renos are never easy or simple,always something else to deal with before you can power on.
ReplyDeleteDo not use any form of MDF for kick boards, mine are and a small leak in the adjoining bathroom has meant the kickboards puffed up to double size and are now QUITE mouldy, all of the cupboards have to be removed to fix it.I just can't believe it was used in the first place.....even washing the floors would have affected it over time, sometimes you have to wonder what some people use for brains.
I have seen a "Masters" kitchen and it looked great, they have a display and consultant at K Mart in Toowoomba at the moment, till the store opens end of May don't know what sort of warranty they have,Ikea have a good warranty, and not sure about Freedom warranty, but been told they have good designs. Just check it all out online.
Zara's idea for the outdoor kitchen sounds great and if you can't find a use in one of the houses for odd cupboards they may come in handy for your horsey tenant to put in the dairy shed to store things in.
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Bummer concerning the room, would have simply been too straightforward although would not it? Did you look on ebay for a second user room, we tend to oversubscribed our last room complete for concerning $500 and with a handy husband like yours to select it up and install if it had been the proper layout that will be a budget thanks to comprehend done.
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