May 1, 2008
The medicine cabinet finally arrived and is installed above the basin in the new toilet.

The medicine cabinet finally arrived and is installed above the basin in the new toilet.

The bedroom doors have new door handles.

The bedroom doors have new door handles.

April 30, 2008
Here they are up close. They sit in the same fixtures usually filled by halogen spots (the light is crisper and the power usage miniscule in comparison).

Here they are up close. They sit in the same fixtures usually filled by halogen spots (the light is crisper and the power usage miniscule in comparison).

LED lights right above the spot where the bench seat will eventually go. Probably the best place in the house.

LED lights right above the spot where the bench seat will eventually go. Probably the best place in the house.

Black-and-white snap of the master bedroom light-shade on a dongly thing.

Black-and-white snap of the master bedroom light-shade on a dongly thing.

And the girl’s flowery shade in an appropriate colour.

And the girl’s flowery shade in an appropriate colour.

Here’s the boy’s beetle lightshade.

Here’s the boy’s beetle lightshade.

An example of minimalist deco buttons which can be found in the hallways, new toilet and lounge #2.

An example of minimalist deco buttons which can be found in the hallways, new toilet and lounge #2.

Stylish little number above the laundry. Originally designated for the shower but changed our minds at the last minute.

Stylish little number above the laundry. Originally designated for the shower but changed our minds at the last minute.

This one is above the new toilet in the old toilet spot.

This one is above the new toilet in the old toilet spot.

Okay the lighting fittings are done. This first one is in the bathroom.

Okay the lighting fittings are done. This first one is in the bathroom.

April 27, 2008
The dual, asymmetrical sphinx basins are installed with the lovely minimalist Methven mixers (both functional) and shiny bottle-traps. The basins are slightly higher than usual so that I don’t have to bend so much (if at all). Thanks Reuben.

The dual, asymmetrical sphinx basins are installed with the lovely minimalist Methven mixers (both functional) and shiny bottle-traps. The basins are slightly higher than usual so that I don’t have to bend so much (if at all). Thanks Reuben.

April 26, 2008
The second toilet is partially assembled also. This was the original location of the old toilet (now a garden ornament).

The second toilet is partially assembled also. This was the original location of the old toilet (now a garden ornament).

The bath is very close to being usable. The kids can’t wait!

The bath is very close to being usable. The kids can’t wait!

April 25, 2008
One of the alcoves in the new lounge. We’ve almost decided on shelving configurations.

One of the alcoves in the new lounge. We’ve almost decided on shelving configurations.