A Home Reno: The Final Reveal Panorama

Comic Strip: WoBinna and Friends: A Home Reno: The Final Reveal Panorama
Illustrations and story by Dawn Palfreyman
Copyright 2010 © Wo-Built Inc.

WoBinna accompanies Micki to her Drafting class for Architecture to make a presentation of the renovation they have just completed. They had both talked to their teachers, (WoBinna's Shop teacher and Micki's Drafting teacher) and were told the presentation would get them extra credit for their final year.

They explained in detail, the planning stages, lists made for tools, materials and money needed to complete the project. They also talked about what the client wanted and what was the most important to them, like green materials, energy efficient appliances, colours and style desired.

Both of them were excited to talk about their final work and enjoyed explaining all that they had accomplished.

Top Panorama:

A view of the south end of the reno.

Middle Panel:

Micki (well deservedly proud of her drawings): "This is a view looking from the kitchen island toward the front of the house."

WoBinna (also proud of her work): "...and this is a view standing in the hallway looking towards the back!"

Bottom Panorama:

A view of the north end of the reno.

A Home Reno: Finishing Touches

Building & Construction Comic Strip: WoBinna and Friends: A Home Reno, Part 5
Illustrations and story by Dawn Palfreyman
Copyright 2010 © Wo-Built Inc.

Spaces Become Pieces of Art: Mondrian-Inspired Reno

Comic Strip: WoBinna and Friends: A Home Reno:
Inspired by Piet Mondrian, Panel 3
Illustrations and story by Dawn Palfreyman
Copyright 2010 © Wo-Built Inc.

Remember our last strip: A Home Reno: Inspired by Piet Mondrian, now a couple of comments about the artist and the idea of using art for inspiration.

Mondrian was a Dutch painter born in 1872. He was known in the early 1900's for his impressionistic or abstract paintings and best known for his works form - a form he evolved and which he termed Neo-Plasticism. The paintings have a field of white with thin vertical and horizontal black lines where some boxes are filled with primary colours.

Dawn

Using art as a basis for your design ideas is a great inspirer. In this case introducing colours in a seemingly random pattern provides the WOW affect that is so desirable in design. Here at Wo-Built we are always looking for the little extra that will provide a dramatic aspect in a space. WoBinna has matched the spirit perfectly.

We are proponents of simplicity and flexibility in both interior design and for our home additions. The best spaces are the ones which speak for themselves without the use of elaborate finishes. Spaces become pieces of art.

Martina

A Home Reno: Inspired by Piet Mondrian

Comic Strip: WoBinna and Friends: A Home Reno, Part 4 of 4
Illustrations and story by Dawn Palfreyman
Copyright 2010 © Wo-Built Inc.

After a great Hallowe'en party it's time to get back to business.

Panel 1

... and now back to renovating!!

WoBinna: (enjoying her power tools) You got that end? Cause I've got the push stick ready at this end.

Micki:(keepin' an eye on her end) Yep, we're good! Keep going!!

Panel 2

Liking the way things are going the girls are happy.

WoBinna: (getting some screws in place on the new wall unit the girls have designed) This is going to be just amazing!

Micki: (making sure the ladder isn't going anywhere says) Between your carpentry skills and my artsy background, we rock girl!

Panel 3

The girls high five after a job well done!

WoBinna: (excited with the finished product) Using Mondrian as your inspiration was a brilliant idea! This wall unit is awesome!

Micki: (thinking to the future adds a few words) Our firm will be for all those that want a unique outlook in building. "Design Chic!!"


links:
Wobinna & Friends: A Home Reno
Part 1: A Home Reno
http://tinyurl.com/wobinna14
Part 2: Time to Pull Out the Designs
http://tinyurl.com/wobinna15
Part 3: A Break from Renovating for a Big Hallowe’en Party!!!
http://tinyurl.com/wobinna16
Part 4: Inspired by Piet Mondrian
http://tinyurl.com/wobinna17

A Home Reno: A Break from Renovating for a Big Hallowe’en Party!!!

Comic Strip: WoBinna and Friends: A Home Reno, Part 3 of 4
Illustrations and story by Dawn Palfreyman
Copyright 2010 © Wo-Built Inc.

Part 3: A Break from Renovating for a Big Hallowe’en Bash!!!

Happy Hallowe'en!

link:
Wobinna & Friends: A Home Reno: A Break from Renovating for a Big Hallowe’en Party!!!
http://tinyurl.com/wobinna16

A Home Reno: Time to Pull Out the Designs

Comic Strip: WoBinna and Friends: A Home Reno, Part 2 of 4
Illustrations and story by Dawn Palfreyman
Copyright 2010 © Wo-Built Inc.

As we announced, WoBinna had her makeover and now Mom figures their house needs the same! Check the part 1 of Home Renovation where Mom, Dad, WoBinna, Micki, and Alex were busy to start a home makeover with creativity in the air.

Part 2: Time to Pull Out the Designs

Coming up next: A break from renovating for a big Hallowe’en bash!!


link:
Wobinna & Friends: A Home Reno: Time to Pull Out the Designs
http://tinyurl.com/wobinna15

A Home Reno

Comic Strip: WoBinna and Friends: A Home Reno, Part 1 of 4
Illustrations and story by Dawn Palfreyman
Copyright 2010 © Wo-Built Inc.

As we announced earlier this week, WoBinna had her makeover and now Mom figures their house needs the same!

Panel 1

WoBinna's Mom has something on her mind that she wants to talk to her daughter about, so why not during a quiet moment over some coffee and cookies.

Mom (all excited): You've inspired me WoBinna. I think it's time for a home makeover!!

WoBinna (intrigued by the idea): Ya! You, me and Micki can do it all!!

Panel 2

Creativity is in the air.

WoBinna (getting the ideas organized): Okay Mom, we're ready to start right?!! We've got all the plans here!

Mom (looking on curiously): Yes we are!! The permits are in place. Can't wait to see what you two came up with!

Micki (pointing out something she's rather proud of): If we go by the drawings you had me make, it'll rock Mrs. C !!

Panel 3

Now comes the Brawn!!

Mom (out of the picture speaking): Okay girls, Dad's moved all the appliances into the dining room. Go for it!!

WoBinna (a little ahead of her Mom and right at it): We're on it Mom!! WOO HOOOO!!! Having fun Alex?!

Micki (swinging like crazy): This is awesome!

Okay ladies & gentlemen!! Here we go again, Part 1 of 4, stay tuned!

link:
Wobinna & Friends: A Home Reno
http://tinyurl.com/wobinna14