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Donna
09-04-2006, 11:36 AM
Well the start of the new kitchen is happening today - a new ceiling.

But already a major disaster!!!! Upon working on the ceiling it has been discovered that an old chimney breast has been taken out of the kitchen and has not been supported!! :shock:

This chimney goes up into Emma's bedroom then out onto a chimney stack on the roof. Not what I wanted to hear. So dangerous and lucky it has not fallen over the last three years I have been here:roll:

It is too costly and time consuming to remove the whole chimney in Emmas room and roof, so it has to now be supported properly. More cost and more time consuming.

Hope the rest of the job goes to plan. Will post pictures as I go and here are the first few of the said problem :?

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April09002.jpg
Messy kitchen

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April09001.jpg
Another

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April09003.jpg
The problem chimney breast

And just for Fran:-

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April09004.jpg
A picture of Robbie Williams on my fridge!!!:-P

dinahsmum
09-04-2006, 11:40 AM
Eeek!
Hope it all turns out ok.
Sure it will be worth it in the end.

EmmaG
09-04-2006, 11:50 AM
What a pain Donna but far far better than it is sorted out now, before anything did happen :)

Mags
09-04-2006, 11:54 AM
Just as well they discovered it now Donna.....hope they will sort it all out...

Kazz
09-04-2006, 01:19 PM
Good luck, thats a bit of bad luck to start with but I am sure that will be it.

Stay chilled is the answer don't stress.

Karen

Tom
09-04-2006, 01:22 PM
lmao fran where are you??!!??

Moli
09-04-2006, 01:24 PM
Don't let PK see that pic Donna, she will want it!!!Hope they sort it all out and your kitchen is in soon!

Mags
09-04-2006, 01:29 PM
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April09004.jpg
A picture of Robbie Williams on my fridge!!!:-P[/quote]
I thought that was your builder Donna!!! :shock::-D

Donna
09-04-2006, 01:30 PM
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April09004.jpg
A picture of Robbie Williams on my fridge!!!:-P
I thought that was your builder Donna!!! :shock::-D[/quote]

If only Mags, if only:-D :-D
But if he was, then my kitchen would NEVER get done :oops: :oops: :shock: :-P :-P

Moli
09-04-2006, 01:34 PM
I thought that was your builder Donna!!! :shock::-D

If only Mags, if only:-D :-D
But if he was, then my kitchen would NEVER get done :oops: :oops: :shock: :-P :-P[/quote]:smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005

Donna
09-04-2006, 04:59 PM
Well, the chimney has now been supported in the ceiling and the ceiling has been boarded over, so a little progress. That has taken all day as the support work was unexpected:roll: Just needs plastering over and coving to go up!

Fran
09-04-2006, 05:36 PM
It'll be all worth it when it is finished Donna ;)

Donna
16-04-2006, 05:09 PM
Latest update on my kitchen is:

Saturday - kitchen all arrived taking up all of my dining room :shock:

The builder is supposed to start Tuesday so I have literally cleared EVERYTHING out of my kitchen - food, cupboards, dishes, plates, equipment etc etc. All that junk that just piles up :roll:

Spent ALL today clearing up.

Just had a phone call from the builder to say that could he start Thursday now and not Tuesday as he has another "emergency" job. :roll: Not impressed at all. He is putting the other job before me as he knows my job is a guarantee etc cos he knows me. Not a happy bunny at the moment.:( :cry:

Mags
16-04-2006, 05:16 PM
Aw that's just not on, is it Donna!:mad: Why do builders have a habit of messing you around with all these 'emergency' jobs? I hope you let him know that you weren't happy about it......a kitchen is one room that needs to be done first. How will you manage about getting your meals?

Donna
16-04-2006, 05:21 PM
Aw that's just not on, is it Donna!:mad: Why do builders have a habit of messing you around with all these 'emergency' jobs? I hope you let him know that you weren't happy about it......a kitchen is one room that needs to be done first. How will you manage about getting your meals?

At the moment I have all appliances working, as the actual kitchen is still intact. I have spent all day emptying the cupboards. All the food is in carrier bags, the cups and plates are in the bathroom, etc etc. It is just gonna be a complete pain to live like that for more than I originally thought. :(

Fran
16-04-2006, 06:56 PM
How very annoying Donna...I hope you let the buliders know how very annoyed you are :mad:

Sweet
16-04-2006, 08:51 PM
Just think of the end goal........a lovely new kitchen.....perfect x

Donna
21-04-2006, 07:11 PM
Thought I would give you all an update!!

The house is a tip, I cannot move for junk everywhere, and...

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April21001.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April21002.jpg

I have no kitchen at all!!!

Chloe and Misty are all confused....

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April21003.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April21004.jpg

Cupboards starting to be built...

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April21006.jpg

Chloes activity centre is diminishing..

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April21012.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April21010.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April21009.jpg

Ceiling being plastered tomorrow, and hopefully some unexpected electrics works will be done :roll:

Mags
21-04-2006, 07:23 PM
It's nice to take 'before and after' pics Donna......won't be long now before it is transformed! :-P

Looking forward to seeing the 'after' pics!!

EmmaG
21-04-2006, 07:47 PM
It is going to look great Donna, after it is done you forget the pain of the getting there.... a bit like childbirth I suppose!!! lol

Hreow
21-04-2006, 08:19 PM
Chloe still supervising the proceedings, I see. :-) Misty look less sure, maybe she's also thinking "it should already be here now"?

Donna
21-04-2006, 08:38 PM
Chloe still supervising the proceedings, I see. :-) Misty look less sure, maybe she's also thinking "it should already be here now"?

Chloe just sad her "mountain" is disappearing :-D

Donna
22-04-2006, 06:47 PM
Bit more progress today. Hope it hurries up as the cats are fed up being shut in my bedroom until I get home from work. (Hope no one thinks I am being cruel).

The emergency electrical work was done this morning and the ceiling has been plastered. Also had a bit of a stud wall put up and plastered over to cover up all the pipes and allow the integrated appliances to fit in well.

Nothing happening tomorrow, but works begin on Monday again. Can finally now start the kitchen installation.

Oh, and I also had a gas leak!!!

Hreow
22-04-2006, 08:22 PM
*Very* cruel. :grin: Think of all the fun they would have "helping" the builders. You wouldn't have much house left. :-)

Gas-leak sounds ominous and scary. Presumably quickly found and fixed?

Donna
23-04-2006, 08:18 AM
*Very* cruel. :grin: Think of all the fun they would have "helping" the builders. You wouldn't have much house left. :-)

Gas-leak sounds ominous and scary. Presumably quickly found and fixed?

They would not have fun with the builders - they are scared of their own shadow, let alone two big hairy men who make TONS of noise!!! :shock: Also, worried they would get out the front door as it is being left open a lot as the builders are in and out, and I dont let them out the front at all and only supervised/short trips out the back.

The gas leak was caused by pipes getting moved in the demolition of the old kitchen :roll: and was only a small leak. All sorted now :-D

Hreow
23-04-2006, 09:04 AM
And you're still worried you're being less than nice to the cats by keeping them safe and out of the worst of the noise? They've trained you well, but it is exactly where they should be, IMHO.
Any light at the end of the tunnel? Past the worst bit? New kitchens are worth the hassle, but *only* in hind-sight. :-)

Fran
23-04-2006, 09:53 AM
Donna, it sounds like living hell for you right now!! Just keep that finshed, end result in sight ;) It will be all worth it in the end x

Donna
23-04-2006, 09:59 AM
And you're still worried you're being less than nice to the cats by keeping them safe and out of the worst of the noise? They've trained you well, but it is exactly where they should be, IMHO.
Any light at the end of the tunnel? Past the worst bit? New kitchens are worth the hassle, but *only* in hind-sight. :-)

Light at the end of the tunnel is that all the "unexpected" works are now done so the kitchen can start to be installed tomorrow. OUt today to buy some microwave friendly foods:-D

Donna
23-04-2006, 10:00 AM
Donna, it sounds like living hell for you right now!! Just keep that finshed, end result in sight ;) It will be all worth it in the end x

Keeping calm Fran, keeping calm ;)

Mags
23-04-2006, 11:03 AM
I bet a little bit of excitement is creeping in at the thought of the kitchen being installed tomorrow Donna! :p

yola
23-04-2006, 12:16 PM
And when the kitchen is in, all you'll have left is the 'snagging'. The dreaded builder terminology for putting right all they've managed to screw up :roll:

Seriously - hope it all comes together swimmingly now Donna :-D :-D :-D

Donna
23-04-2006, 01:07 PM
I bet a little bit of excitement is creeping in at the thought of the kitchen being installed tomorrow Donna! :p

It is a galley style and I think one side will be done tomorrow so will have a cooker :D but still no washing machine/dishwasher/tumble dryer or sink!!! :shock:

Once I see a cupboard or a worktop then I will be excited Mags :-D

Donna
23-04-2006, 01:08 PM
And when the kitchen is in, all you'll have left is the 'snagging'. The dreaded builder terminology for putting right all they've managed to screw up :roll:

Seriously - hope it all comes together swimmingly now Donna :-D :-D :-D

Thanks Yola:lol:

Donna
24-04-2006, 06:05 PM
Well today I have an oven, hob and extractor plus some worktop and some cupboards!!!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April24.jpg

Not allowed to put anything in the cupboards yet :( tho as they need slight height adjustments to make them perfect:-D

Mags
24-04-2006, 06:30 PM
Wow! Looking good Donna....can you use the oven yet?

Donna
24-04-2006, 06:33 PM
Oven, hob and extractor all working so could of cooked there tonight Mags, but there is still so much mess over the other side plus nothing in the right place, so just did microwave meals for the children which I decided to get whilst the kitchen was being done.

EmmaG
24-04-2006, 06:33 PM
Looking good Donna, what colour are you going to paint the walls??

Donna
24-04-2006, 06:35 PM
Looking good Donna, what colour are you going to paint the walls??

Definately going to get rid of that horrible blue!!!

I have some green I might use (hardly any wall will show by the time it is finished) - need to buy tiles too - got the builder to work out the amounts today so can go have a look soon. Oh, and decide on the flooring :-D

Donna
26-04-2006, 09:15 PM
Now I have a sink and all the plumbing done. Think the washing machine/TD and dishwasher all plumbed in too but not sure so not using them yet!!!

Went out today and bought the flooring and just need to get wall tiles. Hope the kitchen all installed by tomorrow then just the finishing touches etc after that before wall and floor done :-)

Mags
26-04-2006, 09:39 PM
Bet you're getting really excited now Donna! Don't forget the pics!:-D

Fran
26-04-2006, 10:30 PM
Sounds like it is all coming together now Donna!!! Don't forget the piccies ;)

Donna
27-04-2006, 01:16 PM
Hopefully piccies this eve - builder says the whole kitchen (cupboards/appliances/worktops all in today. just floor and tiles and ceiling after that.

Donna
27-04-2006, 10:17 PM
Builder was obviously being optimistic!!

Are you all sick of my updates???

Oh well, soon be finished - to date I have all wall cabinets up, all worktops and base units (although some have no doors). The cornice and pelmets are half done. The appliances although in the right place etc cannot be used just yet due to technical difficulties (lack of socket for one, lack of vent for another and lack of whatever for the other!!). Sink all fitted. Bought the flooring yesterday but he doesnt want to put that down till all appliances have been finally put into place.

Struggling to find suitable wall tiles.

Donna
27-04-2006, 10:18 PM
Didnt tell you before, but....



the whole kitchen was designed to fit AROUND the cat flap!!!



But of course!!!

Kazz
27-04-2006, 10:20 PM
I'm not sick of your updates I wait for them and am sure it will be fine sooner rather than later now - it will be perfect when it is finished and well worth it.:D Honest

Donna
27-04-2006, 10:24 PM
Beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel!!! But want my house back!! There is a man that seems to have moved in!!!

I have food and cutlery and pots and pans in the bathroom, I have to stand two feet away from the bathroom sink to brush my teeth, I have a huge pile of dirty washing in my bedroom, I have food in bags in my dining room, ...

the list is endless.. that is what I am finding hard...

But all will be worthwhile and a distant memory before long...

Mags
27-04-2006, 10:35 PM
Every day you are getting nearer to the completion Donna!

Moli
27-04-2006, 10:58 PM
Its going to look lovely Donna, I am not sick of the updates either...Looking forward to the finished pictures...

dinahsmum
28-04-2006, 09:07 AM
It will fade into distant memory within a few minutes of you being 'handed the key' to your fabulous new domain.
Looking forward to the pics!
(and how are the cats coping without their wonderful activity centre?)

Fran
28-04-2006, 10:52 AM
Donna, I love your updates and can't wait to see the piccies :D

Lol @ Donna designing the whole kitchen around the cat flap :lol:

yola
28-04-2006, 03:23 PM
Donna - your updates are great. Pics would be great too - the last picture had me green with envy and the kitchen was not even 1/2 done!!

Naomi
28-04-2006, 03:57 PM
Looks lovely Donna, can't ait to see pics of the finished kitchen

EmmaG
28-04-2006, 06:08 PM
Can't wait for the next update Donna :)

Donna
28-04-2006, 07:35 PM
Here is the next update!!!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April28029.jpg

New ceiling has coving and had one coat of paint.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April28027.jpg

Oven side all done except kickboards as floor being laid tomorrow.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April28024.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April28025.jpg

The other side all done except kickboards.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April28030.jpg

Misty inspecting the works!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April28023.jpg

Cooker side with fridge/freezer boxed in.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April28026.jpg

Old floor will be gone tomorrow.

Hopefully tomorrow we will have:

2nd coat of paint on the ceiling. All wall tiling done. All flooring done. Kickboards on.

Completely finished bar me painting the walls but that will take ten mins. The gap at the end of one run where it looks a bit messy is the access for the catflap for Misty and Chloe :-D

Fran
28-04-2006, 07:39 PM
Wow Donna, I'm green with envy!!! It's looking lovely. Can't wait for tomorrow's update!

borderdawn
28-04-2006, 07:39 PM
Looking GOOD!! I have very similar cupboards Donna, a bit darker though, was finished about 2 weeks ago, is the dust driving you MAD!!!
Dawn.

Hreow
28-04-2006, 07:40 PM
So, if you're looking up, or crouching on the floor, the kitchen looks done? :-)
That will look fabulous when the rest is done!

dinahsmum
28-04-2006, 07:43 PM
Nearly there! It's looking good!

Donna
28-04-2006, 07:44 PM
Looking GOOD!! I have very similar cupboards Donna, a bit darker though, was finished about 2 weeks ago, is the dust driving you MAD!!!
Dawn.

DONT TALK TO ME ABOUT DUST DAWN:shock: :cry: !!

Donna
28-04-2006, 07:45 PM
So, if you're looking up, or crouching on the floor, the kitchen looks done? :-)
That will look fabulous when the rest is done!

:-D :-D :-D

Mags
28-04-2006, 08:53 PM
What a difference Donna........it's looking really good!!!:D

Moli
28-04-2006, 09:01 PM
Looking really good Donna....

EmmaG
28-04-2006, 09:09 PM
Wow what a difference, what type of flooring are you having???

Donna
29-04-2006, 07:54 AM
Wow what a difference, what type of flooring are you having???

Looks like slate tiles but its not!!! :lol:

Donna
29-04-2006, 07:54 AM
Kitchen should be finished today so watch this space....:D

Fran
29-04-2006, 07:56 AM
Kitchen should be finished today so watch this space....:D

Ohhh how exciting Donna!! Don't forget piccies later ;)

Donna
29-04-2006, 07:57 AM
Ohhh how exciting Donna!! Don't forget piccies later ;)

Just gotta find the right spot for my Robbie picture Fran then it will be perfect!!!

Fran
29-04-2006, 08:02 AM
Just gotta find the right spot for my Robbie picture Fran then it will be perfect!!!

:lol: @ Donna!! Did you design the new kitchen around his piccie as well as the cat flap Donna? :-D

Donna
29-04-2006, 08:05 AM
:lol: @ Donna!! Did you design the new kitchen around his piccie as well as the cat flap Donna? :-D

Now there's a thought:roll: :-D

Donna
29-04-2006, 08:27 PM
Well all the tiles are on the wall - just need the finishing filling in the gaps bit.

Floor still needs to be done so he coming back tomorrow. Oh well, another day....

Hreow
29-04-2006, 08:31 PM
Or two... :-) Funny how the last few days are the worst for keeping one's patience. : /

Fran
29-04-2006, 08:46 PM
Things like this always seem to take longer than expected Donna :? It will be worth the wait!! ;)

Donna
02-05-2006, 04:49 PM
The kitchen is finished. Well except for a few odds and ends... windowsill, painting the walls, bit of skirting board etc. Just a question of finding homes for all my stuff and wiping the dust from EVERY surface of my house!!

yola
02-05-2006, 05:04 PM
Donna - just seeing the pictures on page 6 . . . I love the combination of dark worktops with the pale wood doors. I'm pig-jealous now . . . ;)

Seriously, look forward to the final unveiling of the all-new and just-complete kitchen including tiling, floors and walls (what colour are you going to paint the walls)?

Donna
02-05-2006, 05:09 PM
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April30001.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April30003.jpg

The other side (excuse the need to be painted walls)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April30005.jpg

The flooring (excuse the hoover cable!)

Donna
02-05-2006, 05:12 PM
Seriously, look forward to the final unveiling of the all-new and just-complete kitchen including tiling, floors and walls (what colour are you going to paint the walls)?

Might do them a green colour - similar to dining room. Not completely sure yet!

Kazz
02-05-2006, 05:21 PM
That looks brilliant really good so all the hard work done now then just the "finishing touches" it does look good though. Like your choice of tiles and flooring too.:D

Donna
02-05-2006, 05:24 PM
Finishing touches - thats it Kazz - couldnt think how to phrase it!!! Any suggestions appreciated for wall colour!!! Anything to get rid of that hideous blue!!

dinahsmum
02-05-2006, 05:27 PM
:smt026 :smt026 :smt026

When's the kitchen-warming party?

Donna
02-05-2006, 05:29 PM
Its not that large a room so may have to do a party on a rota system, in the front door, through into the kitchen for a mingle then out the back door!!!

dinahsmum
02-05-2006, 05:31 PM
No - we'll have to squash - the best parties are always in the kitchen!

Mags
02-05-2006, 06:09 PM
It looks great Donna....well worth all the inconvenience!:D

Moli
02-05-2006, 06:33 PM
Looks Fantastic Donna, love your black tiles...

dinahsmum
02-05-2006, 06:42 PM
Colour? - same as the units or a tiny bit lighter?

Donna
02-05-2006, 07:28 PM
Glad all the chaos is gone. Glad all the dust is gone. Glad the workman has gone.

Just wanna ENJOY the kitchen now!

Fran
02-05-2006, 08:02 PM
Wow Donna!!! I am really envious. It looks absolutely fabulous!!!!!

Looking forward to the party, I'll bring a paintbrush :-D

candyshandy
02-05-2006, 08:11 PM
I have similar units and dark worktop and floor. I decided on a very pale green for the walls. :)

Donna
02-05-2006, 08:13 PM
I have similar units and dark worktop and floor. I decided on a very pale green for the walls. :)

I do have some spare green paint in my shed;)

Hreow
02-05-2006, 08:37 PM
That looks really, really good!
Rota? You're just trying to get rid of us before we move in! :-)

Donna
02-05-2006, 09:06 PM
That looks, really, really good!
Rota? You're just trying to get rid of us before we move in! :-)

Not at all, not at all!!! :-D You can then move on to the garden to peruse the flower beds!!! :-D

Moli
02-05-2006, 09:10 PM
Not at all, not at all!!! :-D You can then move on to the garden to peruse the flower beds!!! :-DNo good with a paint brush, but would love to peruse the flower beds!!:lol:

EmmaG
03-05-2006, 06:34 PM
Looking good Donna, come on girl get some paint on those walls!!! lol

Donna
03-05-2006, 06:38 PM
Looking good Donna, come on girl get some paint on those walls!!! lol

Was painted today Emma, and the windowsill was done :p

EmmaG
03-05-2006, 06:41 PM
Well pictures then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol

Donna
03-05-2006, 06:45 PM
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April30a003.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April30a002.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/donnamcg/April30a001.jpg

Final photos (just a bit of skirting board to buy).

Donna
03-05-2006, 06:45 PM
Well pictures then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol

As you wish, m'lady!! ;)

EmmaG
03-05-2006, 06:46 PM
lol now I LIKE that green, very nice!!!!!

Mags
03-05-2006, 07:08 PM
That is really nice Donna, the green goes so well with the black!

dinahsmum
03-05-2006, 07:10 PM
That is really nice Donna, the green goes so well with the black!
Almost Art Deco! It looks very nice. hope you're pleased with it.

EmmaG
03-05-2006, 07:13 PM
All you need now is a nice picture for the wall Donna :)