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Vanity in the making

Getting closer

Yay, we are getting closer.

Yesterday the electrician finished his work and it’s great to have lights everywhere to work even longer to get all finished. The floors have been sanded, all walls painted, the bed in the guest bedroom is up and has been tested and found good. No cost spared, a good quality IKEA solid timber bed with drawers. Head piece to arrive in a week or so. We have bought new duvets, cushions and covers.

The vanities were finished last night and the plumber is expected today to finish all plumbing, then we will have working bathrooms too.

Vanity top in the making: Made from old Australian railway sleepers. We love recycling and UPcycling.

Now only doors and trims left to be done.

Vanity in the making
Vanity in the making

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