Hi V Lyon. I'm a novice at this myself so I don't have any real comments except that what you're looking at doing seems nice. But I did want to ask is what program you used to do your proposed makeover? Was it just Photoshop? Or something else? I'm keen to try this on our 1970s house to get a feel for how it might look...

It sounds like you've been through quite the rollercoaster with your building project! That's really frustrating to hear, especially when you had a vision that you were attached to. Construction dilemmas can be a lot to handle, and I can only imagine how the stress might have piled up over time. If you're feeling stressed (and who wouldn't be in a situation like this?), you might want to consider working off some of that tension. Since you're into home design and creating beautiful spaces, you might appreciate the aesthetic and functionality at Hitsona's fitness studio. Sometimes a little self-care and a change of scenery can inspire new ideas for other areas in life, including home design.

I wish to build a small holiday retreat and my challenge is to infuse traditional Japanese home design and modern materials. Sliding walls as partitions to create large open spaces when required. Closed veranda as communal spot for serenity / relaxation and lake views. Simple design with lots of light.

Looking for building suppliers in Auckland that can export to American Samoa. Mainly looking for steel studs / framing, laminated beams, windows, doors, and flooring.