Prestart

With prestart almost a week ago everything seems to be moving along.
Meeting with a interior designer beforehand was great. We organized our own interior designer because 101 residential in house interior designer only works Monday to Friday. This seemed ridiculous, surely most people building would have jobs meaning this was not possible, but 101 residential maintain that is all they do. And definitely no chance of a credit. It seems to be a great marketing ploy, offer something and rely on very few actually bring able to use it.
Jenny from topshelf interior design was incredible. She happily accommodated our thoughts, and offered great advice on where to spend extra, and got our colors and patterns working together. For what was really quite a small cost it has made the world of difference. I would happily recommend Jenny to everyone.
Prestart began at 10am with a detailed review of the drawings, which continued until almost 1pm, not that there was errors in the drawings, but we wanted everything to be right. After running to the local lunch bar for lunch it was back into it for the fun selections of colours, handles taps and the like. Megan came to the fore here, making great decisions.
A couple of days later we get the variation through, as well known the prices for some items were excessive, such as vinyl wrapped cupboards, blinds and painting, but it seems 101 residential are happy to remove these from their contract.

Contracts

Received contracts through, pretty close to being right. A good effort from 101 residential. 

More playing around with our walk in robe, we have a idea now that seems to work well, will see how it goes at pre start. 

101 residential

Prior to our previous builder parting ways I had spoken to 101 residential. The sales rep was very adamant that he could come up with a better design, and with some apprehension I let him try. Extremely glad I did, he made great changes and our house went from being a average house to something that looks a bit special. Great with realizing what we wanted, when even we didn't really know, we happily gave them the go ahead.

Our new design still focuses on the living area and alfresco at the rear to make the most of the parks, but also incorporates a double height entry and scullery. A gas heater detail in the rear wall should keep it all nice and cosy, whilst doors out to the alfresco will allow for a open entertaining area.