tracyb
newbie
Reged: 12/10/2006
Posts: 40
Loc: bonnie scotland
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here are some images of my house we have gutted inside and out over the past year.
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mias
member
Reged: 12/12/2006
Posts: 157
Loc: lost in paint charts......
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tracey - house is lovely - im a big fan of those sofas and they look gorgeous in cream!! keep up the good work - have you much left to do???
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Melafrique
old hand
Reged: 07/12/2006
Posts: 1098
Loc: Blessed ....
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Fab place.
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Jeremiah 29:11
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tracyb
newbie
Reged: 12/10/2006
Posts: 40
Loc: bonnie scotland
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Yes, I would like to say that we are finished - however as we lost our very steep lovely 70's concrete drive when we landscaped the garden you would now need a crane to get a car in the garage! In the next few years we would love to build a garage in the drive area and convert the existing garage to another room. We don't really need the room yet so there is no hurry and I don't actually think we could face the mess etc just yet! We have done every room now in the house and all the gardens - this summer I am going to enjoy it all - glass of wine in hand looking over the water!(pretending I'm abroad and not in Scotland!!
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lili
veteran
Reged: 31/07/2006
Posts: 1377
Loc: Sycophants Anonymous
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Hi Tracy - I love your house. Great, modern feel and the Days Forum sofas look great. I wanted them for my flat but had to go for the Scala range due to space restrictions. Also love your dining room chairs - would you mind telling me where you got them? Also, how about some more photos of other rooms? Best wishes L 
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townhouse
journeyman
Reged: 01/08/2006
Posts: 99
Loc: Manchester UK
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Hi Tracy
What a lovely and fresh looking home you have. I always envy people who can go for the real sleek modern shapes. I would love to work on a more modern house and get it out of my system. Unfortunatley our home doesn't really lend itself to this style, but I do love it.
Please put some more pics on. You must show off all your hard work!
H
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tracyb
newbie
Reged: 12/10/2006
Posts: 40
Loc: bonnie scotland
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Thanks for your comments - the dining chairs are from Habitat - Palocco or something. I wanted to try something a bit different from the matching set to the table. Slight problem for the kids though as they are probably 2cm too low and they need a cushion! I am working at putting other photos on - I am a bit nervous because I think our house is quite ordinary compared to some of the sleek contemporary pads and gorgeous townhouse! Our style is kind of modern with a coastal twist! Tracy
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tracyb
newbie
Reged: 12/10/2006
Posts: 40
Loc: bonnie scotland
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Isn't it funny when you live in a house you always desire trying out a different style? Your townhouse is fab ! In fact I am sure I've seen it in magazines. Our House was build in the early 1970's and with 3 kids I had a desire to live in a trendy loft pad (no chance!) so this "upside down house" was the next best thing. All the living space upstairs is open plan and the views across to Edinburgh are fabulous. Having your kids downstairs is great (wood floors and no more screaming to stop them thumping about). Of course it was all lime green artex, pine clading, dodgy electrics (and hundreds of other problems) and an unuseable garden 18 months ago.
Here (if it works) are some more pics [image] [/image] [image] [/image] [image] [/image] [image] [/image] [image] [/image] [image] [/image]
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lili
veteran
Reged: 31/07/2006
Posts: 1377
Loc: Sycophants Anonymous
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OK, now you have made me green with envy! The space, the light, the furniture, the outside space, the views!!!! I love the wooden stairs and funky rad at the bottom. Your house definitely deserves to be on this forum and I am sure you will get lots of positive replies. I am also in a modern place but I bought from new so haven't had to do any work - hence not posting any pictures as I feel a bit of a fraud!  Also my lounge is about as big as your TV area! Well done on what has oviously been a major transformation in a short space of time. 
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siane
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 23/11/2006
Posts: 2680
Loc: Waiting for spring
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What a fantastic house! Weirdly enough, the view of the front looks really really like my sister's place in Australia!
The views are particularly stunning and the furniture that you've chosen fits so well in the space. I've always thought that I didn't like modern properties, but yours is so light and lovely that I think I might be coming round!
Siane
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ralphmalph
enthusiast
Reged: 14/06/2006
Posts: 286
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Hi Tracy,What a fab!!!!!house.I love the style of the house itself,has a bit of a Huff look about it!And your interior style is beautiful,cool and modern but still looks like a family home .well done!Ralphmalph.
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townhouse
journeyman
Reged: 01/08/2006
Posts: 99
Loc: Manchester UK
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Many thanks for your comments. Magazine? I wish!
Your place makes me want to go on holiday. It does look a bit like something like the houses on Neighbours from the front, so I can relate to the Australian comment.
It is all fab. Love the stairs. I don't know how you can call it ordinary. All the pics are great.
Well done, it is really lovely!
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kirstie
journeyman
Reged: 15/11/2006
Posts: 53
Loc: Northumberland
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Your house is lovely, it is so light, bright and homely. on looking there is nothing that i dont like. i am looking for ideas for my hallway as that is the only thing that i have left to do, are your stairs noisey with having just wood on them?? and so much easier to clean than vacuuming a stair carpet.
you must be very proud
with regards
kirstie
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tracyb
newbie
Reged: 12/10/2006
Posts: 40
Loc: bonnie scotland
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Thanks everyone for all your comments. I think some 70's houses do look a bit like they could be abroad so it does help - we also got rid of the wood cladding/fyfestone and had the house smooth rendered in white(like you get in Spain etc)and we are probably more proud of the outside as it is a massive change. Re the stairs - they were originally open plan pine carpeted treads and we wanted to box it in to have lights going up the stair. We don't think the stairs are noisy, they are dead easy to clean and will save a fortune in hall carpets! Tracy
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biba
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 23/01/2007
Posts: 1978
Loc: the dogs dangleys
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Hi Tracy,
Your home is fantastic, so summery & fresh, i love all the hints of blue. The outside looks great, i really like the style of house and the layout inside too.
The view just tops it all off nicely! You lucky person you 
Biba
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Lucyloo
enthusiast
Reged: 04/10/2006
Posts: 266
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Hi Tracy...You've created a wonderful looking home - and in a wonderful location! Well done! It looks fantastic! 
I totally agree with Ralphmalph's comments... It is very Huf-Haus - If it had more glass, it would be one! I have a soft spot for those, I have to say!! 
I think you've done a great job - It's great to drag dated houses in to the 21st century.. and you've done so with flying colours!
Aside from the exterior shot, have you got any more before photos? 
A huge pat on the back to you though - It looks like a lot of hard work has gone in to your project!
Take care
LUCY xxx
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Sev
member
Reged: 23/02/2007
Posts: 158
Loc: aberdeenshire
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What an amazing transformation of the outside and inside.
I live in sunny scotland too and move from my 2 bed flat to a 4 bed house in June and I can't wait - you have given me so much inspiration! 
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ffc
stranger
Reged: 21/09/2006
Posts: 10
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Hi love the house looks amazing! Where did you get your outside table and chairs from?
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tracyb
newbie
Reged: 12/10/2006
Posts: 40
Loc: bonnie scotland
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hiya
the table and chairs were from the Rouken Glen garden centre near Linlithgow but I have had them for probably 5 years or more! hope that helps
tracy
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lili
veteran
Reged: 31/07/2006
Posts: 1377
Loc: Sycophants Anonymous
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Just wanted to be one of the first to say CONGRATULATIONS on being the February winner!!! It is a very well-deserved win and you have given plenty of us inspiration with your fresh and modern, but very real, home. Well done and hope you enjoy your new chair! Best wishes Lisa
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