Lock-Up Stage

19 February 2009

Lock - up stage inspection commenced on this date. We were basically informed via email to go for a site inspection. An invoice for the next progress payment is forwarded to us as well at approximately the same time. Which is really ridiculous, considering that we will not have enough time for a post-inspection evaluation. Still, that was what happened ...

What lies beyond

After being locked out for days, we were finally admitted entry. Relishing the moment, I began taking photos earnestly like there's no tomorrow.

Lounge

The plasterboards are all in place, sealed, brushed & polished. All joints and holes are now concealed except for the odd openings here & there designed for some wiring. Looks like they will be ready to take on the paint very soon.

Master Bedroom. Left - Ensuite, Right - Walk in Robe.

Shower base in Ensuite

Access panel in ceiling

The private quarters are really small. The Master Bedroom is pretty tiny. The secondary bedrooms are minuscule, to say the least. Which really, is not bad a idea after all.
Of course there are a thousand different living arrangements all over the world, but from my very limited experience, a huge bedroom also means spending less time in the communal areas i.e. the Living or the Kitchen.

Wardrobe rough-in for secondary bedroom

Kitchen - Dining -Living

Everything is looking spot-on. We did not & could not spot any flaws as yet. This is the first time we were there when the tradies are on site. It is good to finally meet the people 'behind the scenes'.

Cornice cutting ceremony

Our standard round cornices

Central Area leading to bedrooms

Kitchen area

This above, will be the Kitchen. It is situated strategically behind the Lounge, next to the dining, opposite the Living & close to the Master. As any food-oriented person will comprehend, having the Kitchen in a central location is crucial to our lives.

The only problem is I will not be having overhead cupboards above my stove and the pantry is 3 steps away. Meaning 6 steps to & fro. Not very convenient. Also, we'll be having an approximately 1m wide niche for our 500mm fridge. Perhaps it is time for a bigger fridge?

Be back soon!