The refurbishment is finally getting into the re-building and decorating stage. Earlier last week was a bit depressing; all I saw was dust and destruction, but things are finally shaping up.
Now the wall in the reception room and ceiling in the bathroom are reconstructed. It takes a little getting used to not seeing a doorway to a tiny kitchen from the reception room that I used to have. Initially, I felt the room much smaller without it, but I realized it has to do with the construction materials half occupying the room.
As the project is delayed for about 1 week, Tomek, the site leader, and 2 guys came in on Saturday, working on a quiet decorating work, ie; painting. The ceiling in the reception room and bedroom walls are painted...and I love the color I've chosen (Dulux Vanilla Mist 4). The room looks absolutely different, much cozy and welcoming than what it used to be. Well worth the pain going through 10 color samples.
I've heard a lot about Polish workers in the UK, and now I see why the country can't live without them. They have been real troopers working on Saturdays, and with very thorough work. With every street in London literally going through refurbishments and building works, I see why they are so needed here.
Last week was probably the slowest in terms of visual progress, but now that the electric re-wiring is completed, things should start to look different. Plumbings still need to be done, but once completed, it's all decorative work.
All materials that I've ordered the past few weeks should be delivered in the next few days, nice and spanking new. The fun starts from here.
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