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Schody - The stairs

Blog:  szkocka
Data dodania: 2010-02-18
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One thing in the original plans of this house that I never really liked was the staircase. I felt that the main living room area would benefit from having a solid wooden staircase designed in place of the proposed concrete one.

As I discovered, this option is an expensive one, and one that needs a good joiner who is used to producing such a staircase.

I thought that I managed to get everything arranged and went out to see examples of my joiner's work before placing the order with him, however it turned out not to be that simple. Why? The answer to this is simple.... A good joiner is always in demand and therefore a 'verbal' promise of getting the work completed by the middle of November was never really going to happen if he's busy, and it never did. He was still busy with other work and no number of phonecalls to him and visits to him brought the work forward. I was tied to him as well by this stage, as I had paid out 4000PLN for the material he was going to be using.Three months later, and consequently three months behind schedule, the rest of the work was done, I now have a handzome staircase fitted. The most frustrating part of the build to date as a lot of work needed to be put to one side until it was in place.

At the moment the plasterboards are being fitted upstairs, the 'artex' finish is being applied to the stairwell and chimney breast, prior to painting, and the fireplace is being finished off Hopefully I will be able to post pictures of these completed things in about a fortnight. In the meantime I'm going to get busy with paint and roller!

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Data dodania: 2010-02-18 13:05:59
You see a good builder or any handyman are always in demand and it's you or me who have to wait for them. It never really happens they can do anything for you straight away, but i personally think if they promise they should do it on time. I really happy you finally received you stairs. I have had few bad experiences on my bilding site and i never take any builder's word. I need a contract in every case as i do not want to be dissapointed any more.I am going to have the steps made of oak. What about yours? What are they made of? Hope you can upload some pictures of the staircase as i am really interested how it looks like.Enjoy the painting!!!
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Kuchnia - The kitchen

Blog:  szkocka
Data dodania: 2010-02-11
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As you can see I left two windows in the kitchen as I like having plenty of light in it. I also enjoy looking out of the windows and seeing what's going on in the world when I'm cooking.

An important consideration for me when designing this kitchen was to have a lot of surface area to work on, and the layout of the kitchen in an 'n' shape lends itself to that

I'm also very fond of black as it lends itself to change very easily. In this kitchen there is plenty of light so black, shiny, units look fine. Add to this a splash of colour with red, glass fronted units and you stamp your individuality onto it.

When, and if, you get fed up of the red, then you can change those three doors to any colour that you like!

To keep the black theme going I will have black rails bought from Ikea to fix onto the walls and hooks from these to hang some cups and kitchen utensils.The windows will feature red Roman blinds to add a little more colour and warmth.

 

A second view of the kitchen showing the red, glass doors fitted to give that strong impact.

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The zebrano worktop with induction hob above and pull-out breakfast eating area below.

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Another view of the main cooking area below with the silver splash-back below the cupboards. Three spacious drawers can be found below the induction hob.

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In the photo you can see the built-in-oven, with a small fridge/freezer below, seperated by a small drawer.

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In the photo below, you can see the very practical corner storage baskets that can be accessed easily. Really handy, but a relatively expensive system from Blum,

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A standard corner fitment in the second corner was a much cheaper option.

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Data dodania: 2010-02-11 19:01:23
Hi, I love the kitchen you've bought. My style is exactly the same. I will have a very similar one, just diffrent colour, white shiny fronts. I can see you have made a lot of things in the house recently .Also i love the compartments inside of the units. May I know where the kitchen is bought from please? Congratulations and i am waiting for your respond. Thanks
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szkocka  
Data dodania: 2010-02-11 21:14:03
The kitchen
Thank you for your kind comments. The kitchen was made to order and had 'Blum' fittments with soft closing doors and drawers. A lot of units and fittings for 13500PLN. The firm's name was 'Solid' and they undertake a lot of work round Torun.
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Data dodania: 2010-02-11 22:55:27
the kitchen
Thanks a lot for the information. Unfortunately i am going to live 700km from Torun so it won't be possible to get the kitchen from them as it's far too far. I hope i'll find someone else in my area to do that design of the kitchen for us. All the best and i will be waiting for more pictures of the interiors from your beaufifull house. regards
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Data dodania: 2010-02-11 23:03:14
I like your modern kitchen very much! The worktop is fantastic (zebrano pattern is amazing). Blum's fittments are expensive but worth the money - I have been using them for 6 months and I am really pleased. They cannot be compared to the ordinary ones ;) The magic corner is one of my favourite units in the kitchen - as you have written, it's really handy :D Shiny cupboards are impressive but unfortunately single fingerprint is visible :/ Sometimes I feel like swearing when I have to clean them again and again...you know...two boys at home ;) I hope you have a helpful 'hand' to do it ;P
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Data dodania: 2010-02-12 01:39:18
What can I say more? You have beautiful kitchen - for sure you will enjoy it:)
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msz-n  
Data dodania: 2010-02-12 12:00:21
szkocka: The pull-out breakfast eating... wow... very good idea. I'll think about something like this... but for my sister :-) m.m.alabaster: 700km to rzeczywiście trochę... obecna kuchnia jechała do nas 370km (z Kalisza) a wymiary były robione przeze mnie. Kwestia zaufania do Wykonawcy i dobrego kontaktu.
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szkocka  
Data dodania: 2010-02-12 19:36:09
m.m.alabaster Don't worry you'll find some great tradesmen in your own area. Tell them what you want in terms of drawers or cupboards, and what kind of look you want. I chose a look that used a lot of drawers for storage. I wanted all the cupboard and drawer handles to be the same, running in the same direction to give an uncluttered, clean look. I suggest you get some local tradesmen who have photographs of their previous work, and maybe they could point you to some satisfied customers, They should be able to give you an idea how your kitchen will look by doing a 3-D presentation on a computer. You'll be able to see if they have tackled a modern look before, and judge them on the quality of finish. ALWATS go for a contract with your chosen firm, as you can expect the kitchen to be fitted on time. A deposit will be necessary but no more money should be paid until it's finished and you're happy with it!
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szkocka  
Data dodania: 2010-02-12 19:50:31
magnoliaOjoaska Dziękuje bardzo za o cenne! I wanted a granite worktop, but it was going to be too expensive. The 'zebrano' design works well with the shiny blavk used in this kitchen. As far as fingermarks are concerned, don't go for shiny kitchens if you have lots of children. They look fabulous on illustrations in magazines where they are photographed un-touched! I am lucky because I had a similar kitchen fitted to my flat in Scotland, so I could judge it and see if I could live with all the cleaning. It's not a problem for me as I am the only person using this kitchen and I am retired. I enjoy cooking and enjoy having a good environment round me.
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szkocka  
Data dodania: 2010-02-12 20:00:00
kasiaros Bardzo dziękuje. Jestem zadowolony że Pani się podoba. To rzecz gustu, i dla niektórych osób może być za bardzo czarne! Dla mnie czarny jest super kolor bo można zmienić wygląd kuchni z dodatkami. Białe kuchnie mają to też do siebie.
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Data dodania: 2010-02-12 20:07:03
the kitchen
Thanks for your advice. I will centainly make sure that they are profesionals before they start. With our experience (bad in the past when we started the house) i know the contract is the most important thing at the very beggining. At least there won't be any surprise later on. Hovewer it won't be earlier than 2012 as this is the time when we are planning to move in. I hope. Unfortunately for us it ia a very long time, but.... it's life. It would be too beautifull to get everything straight away. Thanks and looking forward to see more pics from the house. Take care Also magnolia0joaska, dzieki za namiary na blaty robocze. Zaraz wchodze na stronke, bo faktycznie granit to pewnie jakas kosmiczna cena.Pozdrawiam
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szkocka  
Data dodania: 2010-02-12 20:08:43
MSz-N Chciałem miejsce gdzie można wypić kawę z druga osoba, i udało się wykombinować taki wsuwany stół. Fajnie wygląda bo jest nie widoczny jak jest zamknięty. Przyda się tez do prasowania!!!
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szkocka  
Data dodania: 2010-02-12 20:22:45
m.m.alabaster Wiem jak to jest..... buduje ten dom i też zabrakło na wykończenie. Najważniejsze jest solidna, szczelna budowa,a pomalutku można dojść do wykończenia. Granit jest pienny, ale się naprawdę nie opłaca.....można zawsze zmienić blat jak się znudzi za nie wielkie pieniądze!!! Miałem z granitu blat i niektóre rzeczy go psują....na przykład różne kwasy.
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Data dodania: 2010-02-12 22:11:31
Coming back to the shiny surfaces - if you are the only person, it's ok :DD I don't have lots of children - only a 16-year-old 'baby' and a bit older :P husband, but it's enough to make me crazy :) On the other hand ... I can always have a 'reasonable reason' when I want to get at them :PP Granite worktops are nice indeed but their price...is not so nice... I wanted a conglomerate worktop (mixture of resin and granite) but it was also bloody expensive. When I'm fed up with mine, I can always change it. If I had an expensive one, I wouldn't dare to it :) Szkocka! Ironing on this awesome pull-out table???? Don't even think about it! :)))))))))))
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Data dodania: 2010-02-12 22:13:29
Ups
I ate a word (high time for supper): "I wouldn't dare to DO it"
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szkocka  
Data dodania: 2010-02-13 11:13:28
magnoliaOjoaska Your english is excellent. I make typing mistakes all the time but the system does not allow for corrections in the comment section:( By the way....ALL men are not the same!!! I am a man and am messy... but if there is no other person in the house doing the cleaning, then I have to clear up at least once a month!!!:) I know how much women like to clean and polish, and how house proud they are, so if I have female friends round I can always provide the dusters!!!! :D I'm not being serious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Data dodania: 2010-02-13 15:44:46
Thank you very much for your kind words :) The system is not perfect... but to tell you the truth it's spiteful too! :P It's ridiculous for me that I hadn't been able to spot the missing word before I uploaded my comment :D You are right - even men can clean if there's no other person to do it :) I am unlucky because I won a casting to be a professional cleaning-service at my home :)) I love your sense of humour and the idea of female friends :DD I think it's really kind of you...even generous ;) your friends can be given a duster when they come round :DDDDD I wish my female friends fancied using a duster when they visit me :))) Hmm...or maybe I should consider my male friends? :PP
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msz-n  
Data dodania: 2010-02-15 12:56:31
Re: szkocka
Nie tylko do prasowania. Szkoda, że u mnie zabraknie miejsca, bo pomysł jest super :-(
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It's beem a long time.....

Blog:  szkocka
Data dodania: 2010-02-11
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It's been a long time since I went on here to post anything, but I have been busy with getting things organised for my life here in Poland. The paperwork has always been a majpr factor in this country and nothing has changed over the years in that respect.

The work has been ongoing, but since Christmas very little could be done outside with the severe frosts.

My underfloor heating has been screeded and is fully operational. Cosy and warm within a house that has not been completed...and that's what it's like set at 18C!

The major changes revolve round tiling areas such as the large garage and boiler/wash room, the entrance corridor, downstairs bathroom and the kitchen floor.

Apart frpom that I looked around for a kitchen supplier and did not find anything that I liked or suited my pocket. At the end of the day I took about five quotes and chose a father-and-son outfit from Torun. They were not the cheapest, but were by far the most professional in the way they carried out their business.

I obtained a number of quotes from them depending on the quality of finish that I was looking at, as well as planning the kitchen out to take account of the new appliances I had ordered.

I am pleased with the results as well as the standard of finish and materials used. Unfortunately the photographs do not do the kitchen justice as light conditions were poor and building and painting work were ongoing.

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Ogrzewanie - The Heating

Blog:  szkocka
Data dodania: 2009-09-24
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For the last two days, the most important part of my investment in this house has been ongoing. The underfloor central heating was being laid along with all the controls.

First a layer of polystyrene was laid and then a metalic film onto which the plastic pipework was secured.

Below are a few photographs.

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The main living room prepared for laying the underfloor pipework

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A view of one of the two bedrooms with the chimney

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A view of the second bedroom facing the front of the house

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This shows the other side of this bedroom.

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The hall upstairs with its large skylight.

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The view of the hall in the opposite direction. The stairs will be the next thing to be made from seasoned ash.

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The bathroom prepared for a 'wet' shower area and two windows opposite to the hand basin area.

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gosc
Data dodania: 2009-09-24 02:57:33
The Progress so Far
Well I see that you have the web masters' touch now. Very nicely done with very nice angled shots of the progress so far. The page editing has been solved and put to good use. Super. Ludwik
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Data dodania: 2009-11-05 06:54:47
Great !
Opalek looks great ! In addition, it is interesting to read your blog. Regard from sunny California !
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Data dodania: 2010-01-31 01:09:13
I wasn't here for a long time and I see now big progress:) Congratulations!
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Nie daleko......ale jesen

Blog:  szkocka
Data dodania: 2009-09-23
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W szkocji to naprawde tylko brakuje pogody bo uroda jest!

 

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gosc
Data dodania: 2009-09-24 03:22:51
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Hi again Marek, This is a great collection of shots, nicely edited(again)and presented. What a truely wonderfull place and you were blessed with such a fine day as well. I'm sure it was a pleasure for the whole gang. I still find amazing that these pictures came from your moblie. Sony Ericsson have a hit with this one. Your skills at blogging are rapidly improving to the point where you may have to change jobs or add another to pile. Cheers from Canada
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