SNAGGING LISTS

I’m sure tradespeople must hate OCD clients like me who insist on micro-managing their projects by leaving daily post-its and snagging lists filled with detailed instructions that then largely get ignored. In their shoes I’d be screwing up that note and flicking it behind the kick-boards, treating it with the same feeling of contempt generally reserved for punters who insist on chomping their way through a bag of Walkers during a performance of Shakespeare or other theatrical piece. (Food should not be allowed in auditoriums!!!)

Snagging and other lists, however, are a vital part of my existence and now that our project is coming to a close then it’s only fair I should expect perfection in even the smallest detail hence the daily list left on the worktop each morning for our builder’s perusal. (He must think I’m bonkers).

With only a day to go before our project ends, the kitchen has already more than exceeded my wildest expectations and this is all thanks to our marvellous (and extremely patient) builders. They plucked our dreams and schemes out of thin air then magically shaped them into this wonderful room. It’s amazing!

Almost finished and already looking amazing

The room looks longer and wider than before

Just look at the way they’ve cleverly disguised all those awful pipes around the gas boiler, converting an ugly looking corner into a more stylish, visibly pleasing area.

The 'undressed' boiler corner

Same corner after a makeover

And with a bit of coir matting edged in chrome, the untiled floor space in front of the new French doors has been given a new lease of life without the need to find matching tiles.

Coir matting to disguise missing floor tiles

Polished chrome sockets, gunmetal trims and the jade metro tiles have helped to give the kitchen a slightly retro feel but with a modern twist.

Hob area with lovely retro feel

A large vintage style clock and some industrial style hanging lights will complete the picture. I’m already on the look-out for these which means plenty of visits to my favourite store – TKMaxx.

Left hand side of the kitchen

Right hand side of the kitchen

Strangely feeling a sense of disappointment thinking about coming home from work next week but having no more kitchen ‘surprises’ to look forward to. Yet, at the same time, there’s an immense sense of relief at the thought of moving all the clutter out of the dining room back into the kitchen and getting life back on a culinary track. To celebrate, a tasty weekend meal is planned along with some of our home grown veggies.

Carrots have gone mad this year

Fat and round on the outside

But short and stubby on the inside