Light Fittings All Done, Time to sort out the Rest

Finally managed to go to the lighting shop to get all our light fittings- not that we had too many to get. Just 11 fittings as the builder is doing the rest (all energy efficient downlights and ceiling fans in all rooms). But there were a few ones which I wanted to get ourselves and get them to install. Did I mention how expensive lighting can be?! Previously I would have bought the cheapest ones around, but wanting this to be the dream house I wanted to get quality stuff. I think lighting is such an important aspect of the whole ambience of a home and I didn't want to cut corners. And even though the fittings are still in the boxes,  I am one very happy camper. And the Almera series (wall light and pendant as per photo on right) should be on their way from Sydney any day now.

While the house construction is going on, I guess it's also time to start getting serious about our flooring. Being wood lovers, we have decided to go with bamboo flooring as it is hard-wearing and is sustainable, which is very important to us. Alhtough it is expensive, we think being eco-friendly is worth the money. According to http://www.bamboozle.com.au/why-bamboozle/why-bamboo.aspx bamboo is:

• Tough – bamboo floors are up to 73% harder than Jarrah.
• Fresh New Look - bamboo is a whole new kind of warm, natural flow that is very difficult to achieve in timber.
• Colour consistency – bamboo colours are achieved through a controlled process of caramalisation, so there is less variation between the colours you choose from our showroom and the colour you have installed in your home.
• No Mess – timber needs to be coated inside your home, bamboo does not.
• Easy Clean – bamboo floors are wiped clean in minutes.
• Quick Installation – because bamboo floors can be installed with the polish already applied, you won't need to camp out at the in-laws. Installation is fast and clean, and the floors can be walked on the same day.
• Environmentally friendly – bamboo grows incredibly quickly (up to 1 foot per day) and the plant still continues to grow after being harvested

Look at how great and warm a house looks with the natural beauty of wood. Photos from http://www.solarandbamboodirect.net.au/bamboo/gal/litebox/index.html

We are fortunate one of our good friends works for House of Bamboo in Sydney and is offering us a great price! http://houseofbamboo.com.au/ Now we just have to work out the measurements and send them to her!


With regard to carpet we really like the textured look- perhaps something like this from Carpet Court:




Ebb Tide from Carpet Court



It is different from the textured cut and loop and modulated cut and loop (see photos below) that are in many of the modern homes.  Also we think the ebb tide (I love the name) will compliment the bamboo flooring and tiles we have chosen as the carpet appears to have a grain running through it. Not sure of the colour yet either...Too many choices I tell you. Oh here are the other loop textured carpets:

Textured cut and loop from Carpet Court

Modulated loop

What are your thoughts?