Day 65 - Backsplash and Faucet

More tile arrived so they were able to finish the backsplash. The right faucet finally arrived (first one that was too tall, then one that was the wrong finish) and was installed so I now have running water in the kitchen! One more hook-up needed for the dishwasher and I will be able to start using it!

Day 64 - Backsplash and More Hardware

They began installing the backsplash tile in the kitchen, but unfortunately I didn't order enough to finish. More should be coming soon though.

And a few more hardware items in the bathroom were installed.

Day 63 - Hardware

I apologize that there has not been to much to report the last few days, but things are almost done now, so only a few finishing touches to show you. And that includes hardware that was installed in the bathroom....

(I personally installed the door knobs - the one thing I have actually done.)

...and on the kitchen cabinets.

Day 56 - Counter and Sink

Meet my new baby. Against almost everyone telling me I am crazy, I went with a white marble counter. It was installed today (along with the sink) and looks beautiful. Since it is more delicate and stains easier than other surfaces, I will be obsessed with cleaning and protecting it (I may only wipe it with a diaper). The stainless steel sink looks good, too.

They also came to fix part of my floors that had become exposed because my new kitchen isn't as deep as the old. It should dry to the same color as the rest of the floor - I hope!

Day 49 - Oven and Hood

The new oven and hood were installed today. The old gas line was outdated and not compatible with the new range so it had to be replaced - another unforseen setback (and expense!) - but it looks great.

Day 48 - Cabinet Doors, Recessed Lights

All of the cabinets are in, with their doors on, but still waiting on hardware. Holes have been cut in the soffit and wiring completed for three recessed lights. I also decided to have a panel run along the top and left side of the kitchen to encase the space in the same wood as the cabinets.

Day 45 - More Kitchen Cabinets

More kitchen cabinets have been installed and the dishwasher and refrigerator are in place. I decided to face the appliances in the cabinet wood so they would blend in and the whole kitchen would look like one built-in set of cabinets.




















I also added a recessed pantry around the corner (in the hallway) for additional storage.

Day 42 - Kitchen Cabinets

They installed the first of the new kitchen cabinets today - really exciting! I went with a very dark, plain, flat-panel style in oak (so they would have a bit of texture). But the darkness makes it hard to see the detail in this picture.

Day 41 - Kitchen Demolition

They tore out the kitchen today and the old appliances have been moved to the patio awaiting salvage pick-up.

Day 40 - Kitchen (To be)

Those are the kitchen cabinets hanging out on the patio; safely protected.