It has been a very sad week with the passing of my Grandad (Dad's Father, Ron Byles). We attended Grandad's Funeral today which was very special. I was honoured to contribute 'Heaven Scent' roses from my garden for the ceremony. I know Grandad was very proud of the amazing transformation that Dad is making to this home. It really is a 'labour of love'.
Living room complete
The new back living room is now complete and such a pleasure to use. It is located adjacent to the kitchen and dining area, and has already enjoyed lots of great use! The sun pours in through the large eastern picture window each morning - the perfect spot for these cool Autumn mornings.
We have painted the VJ walls in 'Salt' - to tie in with the rest of the interior. We chose a neutral coloured sisal wool carpet to fit in with the carpet in the existing bedrooms.
Eventually the windows and door on the left (eastern side) of this room will open out to a new back deck.
The TV console was one that Dad built years ago and had been stored in Dad's shed - I have given it a coat of white paint for good measure :) Here it is undergoing its new lease on life.
Front steps
Dad has started building the new front steps - such a statement piece! You can see in the below image, a platform which will sit at the base of the steps. The wide timber boards on this platform were repurposed from the original floorboards of the bathroom and toilet in the back flat. Another great example of the sustainability of this project.
You can see the new stair stringers in the image below. Some of this timber was given to us by a friend Sally, as it was surplus from her house renovation.
I have planted a garden bed of agapanthus under the new front steps. Hopefully they will fill out over time and meet the other agapanthus that I planted along the width of the front verandah.
Laundry progress
The new laundry is coming along beautifully. The water proofing has been done and the plumbing is now complete. Walls have been painted white and all that remains is the tiling (floor and lower walls). Dad has built a tall cupboard with lots of great storage space. The cupboards match those in the new kitchen - clean white with a VJ finish, and stainless steel handles. It is a very fresh and airy room.
Dad has custom-built the benchtops using a limewashed timber, in keeping with the clean, fresh look of the rest of the house.
Southern Deck
Dad has almost completed the deck area that adjoins the new laundry on the southern side of the house. The steps you can see below lead to the clothesline.
Below you can see the French door to the laundry, as well as a new exterior light to match the others on the front verandah.
Autumn has finally arrived. Such a beautiful time of year....
