Ceiling Fans and Boy's Bedrooms

When we were at the design stage for this build, I tried to incorporate as many natural and eco-friendly options for both ventilation and cooling as I could. Ceiling fans were planned for seven rooms; all bedrooms, the playroom and study.

I've chosen the 'Airspace' model by Omega in white.

It is simple, whisper quiet and has the option of remotes which we have purchased for the bedroom installations. There are no lights on the model chosen; I dislike any movement from a lighting source! Downlights provide ample illumination. Now, I just need to get them installed in the completed rooms!

This is a picture of my son's bedroom - to - be. He's camping in what will be the study at the moment! Because the roof is pitched above this room we decided to have a sloped ceiling that allowed space for a secret, tiny loft play area. Underneath will be his robe and a small built - in desk. We still have a long way to go but below are some of my motivating inspirations! It's been hard to think of appropriate decorating as my son in nine. Not a little boy, but not a teenager yet and I don't want the decor to be outgrown too soon nor be too old for him now! Major Dilemma! Has anyone else got ideas or have experience with this same problem?

The picture above is of his current bed linen. It looks crisp and I've red cushions on the bed too. We have purchased him a queen bed which he loves and is excellent for before bed story telling! He has SOOOO many books! I like the idea of floor to ceiling book / display areas and although the picture below is very dodgy in quality, I love the concept.

I adore the quilt above and will purchase it soon I think. I worry about the zillions of things I have in storage but am also consumed with fear about a product I've chosen being discontinued. This quilt is from Pony Rider. I just LOVE their products and have bought a few cushions already!

KL

Guest Bed

My darling eldest daughter and BF decided to cancel their trip to Japan and now have lots of moolah to play with in terms of other ideas for travel. I'm fairly limited in this area. I was born in and revisited Papua New Guinea, traveled with work to Thailand and otherwise have stayed within Australia.
Any suggestions for a couple of inexperienced travelers? (Don't quote me, as I'll be shot down in flames; he's been to France & she's been to Japan - but as chaperoned school students)

I also need ideas with bedheads / beds. We will have a guest bedroom with ensuite and until our bedroom is ready upstairs, we are using this. My problem is that it looks so... dull.(See pic above.) I think it needs a bed head. Our king ensemble will stay in this room if finances allow us to buy a new one. It's a super comfy bed for me but hubby needs something firmer- we'll upgrade as we move upstairs! I was thinking upholstered linen. Any thoughts? I'd prefer to get rid of the ensemble bottom and have a matching upholstered bed base. Any ideas or recommendations? Below are some pictures that are far more interesting!

Exciting New Arrival!

Well my new laptop has come sooner than expected.  AAAAnd it has working 'AAAAA's!!!!!
Yee Ha!!!!
My eldest daughter's BF is so very computer-clever and set it up for me and my ever patient hubby has transferred my beloved photographs and downloaded pics to the new machine. I can't believe how much quicker it is!

This is the playroom. So far it has only the one coat of paint and since this picture was taken the skirting boards have been added. I had to wait until the decision was made between carpet or floorboards. The former has won.  I'm worried that the wall colour may be too light in tone but will wait till it's finished before I decide.The colour is Dulux 'Silver Illusion'. The contrast of white skirting and dark charcoal carpet should help.What do you think?

The hall to be lower bedrooms is painted too. It is Dulux 'Domino' and I love it. The skirting can't be installed till the marble tiles are laid, but I can still hang my artwork! I painted this for the last house and it looks good against the dark backdrop. "Warrior" is (like most of our stuff), temporarily residing inside until landscaping is done and a home is found for him!

The main bathroom is complete with the exception of the vanity / mirror and some fancy wall lights. For the life of me I cannot source dedicated fluro or LED contemporary / minimal wall lights! The marble is 'Crema Perla' and it is stunning! Ivory with taupe and grey veining. This same marble in a larger 600 mm square format will be laid throughout the downstairs areas. Eventually! LOL!
x KL

More Bromley and other stuff

I have learnt the hard way that this blogging thing isn't as easy as it looks. I have renewed respect for all the persons whose blogs I follow and enjoy!.
Firstly, you need regular time free to devote to this world. I don't know exactly what I do, but I'm busy doing it endlessly! Secondly, you need good IT skills and / or patience. I don't know how many times I've 'commented' or attempted to post something only to loose it at the end!
Oh, and a computer that works well is another given!. Currently my 'a's have gone awol. Every 'a' i type is cut & pasted! God help me! So bring on June end when my new laptop arrives!

Much more excitingly I have bought another Bromley throw. I don't quite know where this will reside but knew it belonged with me.

You would laugh if you saw our place. Typical builder's home. SOOOO unfinished! and my darling hubby cannot fathom the NEED to purchase interior decor before flashings, gyprock and carpet.
Sometimes I agree, othertimes, well... I know if  a purchase is a one off opportunity and I go for it!
am I alone in this ????

KL

Water spouts & unexpected happiness!

These are some of the freakish water spouts we've seen in my 'backyard' this week. apparently there were 4 in total. What an amazing sight!

What else is amazing to me is that somebody was quick enough to snap these photographs. Skillfully too! I particularly love the one directly above taken by a very clever local at Wamberal.

I received this week my second shipment from the US using a postal forwarding service to save on delivery charges. This Dora-Maar Bowl from Johnathan Adler arrived safe and sound. I love her but have put her into storage for when the house is complete. I'm now addicted to US shopping, saving money and excitedly waiting for the postie! My hubby though disagrees with the 'saving bit' when I'm buying stuff I couldn't obtain or afford normally here in australia!

My other exciting purchase this week was a David Bromley throw. I don't know how I missed their release in april but when I heard about them I was quick to act. The one I chose was this one with Butterflies. I really love his nudes but I felt the throw medium didn't showcase the painting as well as this design. Can't wait for it to arrive! I had always known an original Bromley was beyond my financial means but this was very do-able! I'll hang it like an artwork on a wall!