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The Zooped Up Chav Flat Project Developments...

Well the new reasonably priced curtain pole of £33.95 from Dunelm has been fitted by Paul Snr. he has done a marvellous job. It is way straighter and very much more secure than the the old curtain pole that was very much so on it's last legs. The acorn finials are looking great!



These were the curtains I chose from Orla Kiely, they are a Sycamore design which does'nt match the Oak trees outside. But the colour matches my feature wall so I don't mind and I like the design. I'll be happy when they go back up because the Living Room is really nice at night with them drawn. I chipped in a couple of cushions with the order.



This is the Bathroom which I am currently happy with. It does need maintanance though of which I am getting used to. Paul Snr and mum re tiled it after or around the time I painted, but I have had to re grout and seal from time to time. They fitted a new wooden shelf, so that also had to be re painted, and the shower head has been replaced as well. Most recently I learned how to use a sealant gun. Iveta my best mate helps me sometimes, and she has recently invested in her own place; I said I would help her with a makeover for it. I've got tonnes of DIY experience now!



Fed up with digital scales and batteries, I invested in mechanical scales for both the bathroom and kitchen.



Here is the list sans a small chip off with my last purchase, of the curtains for the Living Room:



This is the hallway after the paintwork, I'd really like a Bali wood console to put under the mirror here. Iveta and Jams got these kitchen scales for my birthday, I haven't tried using them yet but I'm sure they will be just fine.



Here are some pictures of the two bedrooms, mine is the double and my Flatmate has taken the single room. As you will see from the list we need new wardrobe doors, so I didn't paint the old ones.


SINGLE CURRENTLY RENTED ROOM



DOUBLE OCCUPIED ROOM



The Sofa's are still not axed from the plan, there were some talks over second hand furniture but Iveta thinks I should go for new as we have staked them out and done the research. At the moment it's a bit of a pipe dream though.



The new lamp has arrived which you can see below in the living room which is currently a WIP.



Then the kitchen which also needs work. After the recent fridge debacle this new one purchased in April 2024 is cool. I want to replace the chrome sink with a creamic one and some oldy worldy taps. The small oven needs replacing with a bigger one to fit the space and new roller blinds. Then I just need to find a cover for the fitted cooker hood.


The washing machine is pretty new and I believe still under it's 5 year care plan, as is the diswasher. The smaller oven was bought at the same time, so is new, I just made a mistake with the size.


All three of my bins are Brabantia, the main big black kitchen bin, the recycling and even the bathroom small bin. I would recommend these, they are good domestic bins.


The Brita kettle is awesome there is not much need for limescale removal and the water jug comes in handy when you run out of bottled water. I still drink plastic bottled water as I found the paper carton water did'nt hold up well and plastic you can buy from Costco in larger quantities. The water here in some parts of Woking has an aquired taste, lol!



This is a walk through that I made before my first housemate of the second phase moved in; whilst I was living alone for two years and after I painted. At the time the small bedroom was my studio/ office but seeing as times are hard what with Film Industry strikes and recession, change of government and so on I will continue on with renters. It is actually big enough to enjoy the company and I am happy to share. The video helps to get an idea of the scale of the Flat, which other people who live in the block share as couples or families. Happily it is pretty good sustainable living as the Flats are solely run on electricity, I have a smart meter which helps with bills. Also I have a loft which mum and Paul Snr put a new boiler in so hot water is plentiful and additional storage space is good to have.



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