Bandrews
journeyman
Reged: 29/01/2009
Posts: 90
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Hi Guys and Girls,
Have been a lover of Lining etc for ages but just logged on so thought I'd share my little project with some like-minded people who may (or may not) be keen to see what I'm doing (as friends and family are starting to lose interest).
Brief synopsis: I'm doing up a small house.
The catch: It's a 17th century listed cottage in the middle of nowhere with more rotten wood than sound wood.
I will endeavour to describe in full with the use of photos but despite being some supposed computer whizz-kid, I don't have the foggiest on how to upload any....
Anyway, hope to get to know you all soon to swap a few tips...
Cheers for now,
Ben
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Bandrews
journeyman
Reged: 29/01/2009
Posts: 90
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I've been on this project since September. Luckily one of my friends is a builder so has been in control of the tricky bits on it. Started off planning to just touch up and decorate. Has turned into huge mission with planning officers, conservation officers and building regs involved. Has already run 3 months over schedule but now on the home run.
Here we go with some from the early days...
Before:
[image]http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3547143732/[/image]
[image]http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3546336813/[/image]
[image]http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3546340441/[/image]
[image]http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3546343613/[/image]
[image]http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3546344415/[/image]
[image]http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3547151038/[/image]
[image]http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3546363697/[/image]
[image]http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3547169802/[/image]
Think that'll do for now.
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Bandrews
journeyman
Reged: 29/01/2009
Posts: 90
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Ok, that hasn't worked.
Back to the drawing board.
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tigerpug
member
Reged: 05/03/2009
Posts: 102
Loc: the money pit
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Ooooh please try again, i really want to see these pictures!
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bobington
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vicky_cb
enthusiast
Reged: 13/11/2007
Posts: 318
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Quote:
Here we go with some from the early days...
Before:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3547143732/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3546336813/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3546340441/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3546343613/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3546344415/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3547151038/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3546363697/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21025282@N08/3547169802/
Think that'll do for now.
Here you go - think these may work...
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beags
newbie
Reged: 02/08/2007
Posts: 39
Loc: planet grump
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Just browsed all the pics in your flickr page. Wow. That's a big project. Looks like you're doing a cracking job. Post some more soon please.
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Bandrews
journeyman
Reged: 29/01/2009
Posts: 90
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Thanks - yeah, it's MASSIVE. Luckily just down to painting, fitting skirting, kitchen and final fix electrics and plumbing..... oh, and painting the outside and sealing interior beams.....
Finally got some on image shack so here goes.
  
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Bandrews
journeyman
Reged: 29/01/2009
Posts: 90
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Awesome! It worked! Just a couple more - one of the new cooker and one of the new step that leads from what used to be the old bathroom into the old utility shed.
My new baby AGA - colour looks so much better (more subtle) in the metal.
New Step
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likklesis
old hand
Reged: 17/04/2009
Posts: 837
Loc: down the rabbit hole
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I love the colour of the aga, its gorgeous!!
That is some serious project you have taken on - Well Done You!! 
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/FeltloveCymru
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Eames
Supreme being
Reged: 12/06/2007
Posts: 5301
Loc: Once Upon A Time
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I am loving the staircase and the flooring. Well done for all your vision and determination. My friend has that very aga and it is gorgeous! I am looking forward to seeing how it progresses further. What style of decor/furnishings are you going to go for?
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Bandrews
journeyman
Reged: 29/01/2009
Posts: 90
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Thanks Eames and Ikklesis. It's really such a small house we've decided to spend a bit more on the fittings. All the windows/doors/repairs to the timber frame/stairs/oak frame extension were made by the same local guys and they're also making the kitchen too. Get this - Moben kitchen:£11k. Bespoke solid oak kitchen with polished concrete work top £8k. Madness. Trying to get everything local/reclaimed/British/smaller companies/friends etc so avoiding B&Q and Homebase.
I think eclectic is probably the best way to describe what it will look like. This is my first place away from my mother's rather rigid period style so we'll have to see how it evolves.........
Time to go check out some other people's posts to steal some ideas. Night all.
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tigerpug
member
Reged: 05/03/2009
Posts: 102
Loc: the money pit
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Just gorgeous. The staircase! The aga! The flagstones! You can tell that you have put a lot of thought into it, and you must be very proud. Its nice to see such an old house being loved so much. Cant wait to see the final photos.
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bobington
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Bandrews
journeyman
Reged: 29/01/2009
Posts: 90
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Thanks tigerpug! It's just across the field from my grandparents house and has been in the family for years so is really special to me. Really couldn't bare to see it getting so run down and as I'm not one to do things by half, really wanted to take the time to get the best materials and fittings. This does now mean I won't be able to afford a bed or curtains but I'll get there in the end.
To be continued........
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Oswald
journeyman
Reged: 11/11/2008
Posts: 95
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Wow, big project! Looks to me like you are doing a great job, well done!
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saranextdoor
addict
Reged: 12/06/2009
Posts: 488
Loc: a big comfy chair with choccy!
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I love, love, love it. I want to live there, Everything about it is just so fab. Its nice to see someone restoring with such passion, and eye for detail even in a small dwelling. They do say the best things come in small packages!!! Its also nice to see an old house being brought back to life instead of demolished!!! 
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http://folksy.com/shops/woolwoolcymru
http://woolwoolcymru.etsy.com
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susan14
Supreme being
Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 5325
Loc: in a christmas countdown!
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blimey, I think this is what is termed as 'a proper job!!'
beautiful and sensitive treatment of what looks like a lovely old building...can't wait to see more....
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www.cushlab.co.uk
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MissMapp
old hand
Reged: 30/05/2007
Posts: 951
Loc: Glorious Tilling
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That is lovely. Breathtaking in fact! Loving the colour of the Aga too.
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Bandrews
journeyman
Reged: 29/01/2009
Posts: 90
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Thanks so much everyone for all the thumbs up. Hopefully only another 6-8 weeks to go but now skint so it's going to be looking a tad bare for a while!
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enginemonkey
member
Reged: 06/07/2006
Posts: 184
Loc: Cardiff (Lancashire lass born ...
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Lucky you...what a gorgeous place. The slate is just right. Unfortunately I can't view your before pics in work as it's not allowing me onto the sight  . I'll look from home instead
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www.amandaclegg.co.uk
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AngelaDee76
journeyman
Reged: 10/06/2009
Posts: 84
Loc: Rickmansworth
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What a beautiful building. Love those wooden windows. You lucky thing! Good luck with getting it completed.
Please post some more photos up once you've finished.
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