Hello,
It would be really great if everyone here could just post one or a few pictures showing the current state of their house.
I'll start right away.
For renovations, it’s best to provide a comparison of before and after the remodeling.
Before March 2014:
After May 2015:
It would be really great if everyone here could just post one or a few pictures showing the current state of their house.
I'll start right away.
For renovations, it’s best to provide a comparison of before and after the remodeling.
Before March 2014:
After May 2015:
Metalwerner13 Aug 2018 21:20Müllerin schrieb:
Only the TV is really small Yes, I know, that’s one of the few items that we brought from the old rented apartment. We’ll probably need a bigger one, or maybe a projection screen... we’ll see.
Regarding the hardwood flooring, it’s also in the kitchen, but there is a small rug placed there when cooking. At the moment, we’re walking around barefoot all the time; it’s just really comfortable and not cold at all.
Metalwerner13 Aug 2018 21:26bortel schrieb:
the pool is huge... what a load the ceiling has to support there.it’s not that big, 220x220cm (87x87 inches). The structural design was specifically planned to ensure nothing goes wrong. Directly below is the kitchen, with a T-wall where the built-in cabinets, oven, and refrigerator are installed. Of course, it’s essential to know exactly where everything will be placed in advance.11ant schrieb:
Do you cook barefoot?That too, I normally never wear shoes at home during the summer months.
Metalwerner schrieb:
So, here’s another update from me... Inside, everything is almost finished, outside the terrace has been completed and the roll-out lawn has been mostly laid. On the west facade, the Trespa panels have finally been installed as well.
Best regards, WernerWhat was the address again? I’m coming by to relax.
The exterior looks stunning! The relaxation area with the pool is a dream.
Well, I’ve already packed my swimwear. Where should I go???
Definitely hardwood flooring in the kitchen! Especially if it’s open-plan. I find those transitions between different floor coverings really unattractive. I had hardwood floors in my old apartment and now laminate. In the house, we’re even planning untreated wooden floors; in the kitchen as well.
I walk barefoot not just in the warmer months but as often as possible. I’m already dreaming of underfloor heating! No more shoes indoors ever again! A dream come true!
Think about it: old pubs often had untreated wooden floors. Sure, after decades they’re no longer like new, but I like that. I’m okay with it showing signs of daily life. I’m not living in a showroom. That’s why we’re going for untreated floors. Scratches are much less noticeable than on lacquered floors. We also rejected waxed or oiled finishes because every water stain shows up. Our dining table is also natural beech after we sanded off the oil finish. THAT was delicate—every water ring was visible. If you just placed a glass of a cold drink on a warm day (which obviously happens on a dining table), the ring would leave a very visible mark in the oil finish. The only solution was to reapply oil regularly. Eventually, we got tired of that. One afternoon and several sandpaper attachments later, the table was natural again and has been super low-maintenance ever since. Every few months, I clean it with soap and a scrubbing brush, and it looks like new. Most of the “dirt” comes from newspapers, which give it a nice grayish tint. Even red wine stains fade over time with simple wiping (which you usually do after eating anyway). I once even spilled an ink bottle on it; I had to do some sanding, but now you can only see the stain if you know where to look.
Definitely hardwood flooring in the kitchen! Especially if it’s open-plan. I find those transitions between different floor coverings really unattractive. I had hardwood floors in my old apartment and now laminate. In the house, we’re even planning untreated wooden floors; in the kitchen as well.
I walk barefoot not just in the warmer months but as often as possible. I’m already dreaming of underfloor heating! No more shoes indoors ever again! A dream come true!
Think about it: old pubs often had untreated wooden floors. Sure, after decades they’re no longer like new, but I like that. I’m okay with it showing signs of daily life. I’m not living in a showroom. That’s why we’re going for untreated floors. Scratches are much less noticeable than on lacquered floors. We also rejected waxed or oiled finishes because every water stain shows up. Our dining table is also natural beech after we sanded off the oil finish. THAT was delicate—every water ring was visible. If you just placed a glass of a cold drink on a warm day (which obviously happens on a dining table), the ring would leave a very visible mark in the oil finish. The only solution was to reapply oil regularly. Eventually, we got tired of that. One afternoon and several sandpaper attachments later, the table was natural again and has been super low-maintenance ever since. Every few months, I clean it with soap and a scrubbing brush, and it looks like new. Most of the “dirt” comes from newspapers, which give it a nice grayish tint. Even red wine stains fade over time with simple wiping (which you usually do after eating anyway). I once even spilled an ink bottle on it; I had to do some sanding, but now you can only see the stain if you know where to look.
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