Cabinet Surprise

It was Saturday, February 25, and I couldn't take it any longer. I wasn't sure what Sunday would bring or if we'd be able to get out to see the house, so at 2:30 I made Mark take me out to check on the progress. To our surprise, they had finished the painting and even made it 3-tone for me. They also had put in all the cabinets bases. All the doors were on in the bathrooms and laundry, but none in the kitchen.
The kitchen cabinets are select cherry with a dark glaze. I think once the doors are put on and the granite is installed the island color will come together with the cabinets - at least that's my hope. The laundry and bathrooms are knotty alder. It was so crazy to actually have the island to walk around and get a feel for what it will be like in our new kitchen. I cannot wait! I used some of my birthday money and bought a new broom and kitchen towels. I know it sounds pretty lame, but I am one happy lady!

With the second coat of paint, I decided I am pretty happy with the paint color. Up in the bonus rooms it is quite the contrast with all the strange angles in the roof lines. I didn't get any pictures of that for some reason.

Here's my attempt at trying to label in Photoshop. I realized the other day that I can't remember much of anything in Photoshop and need a refresher course! You'll have to click on the photo to see the kitchen layout better.


Kitchen


Laundry


Master bath


Upstairs bath - other than the master, all the other bathrooms have the same cabinets/countertops.

I was told that the lighting package was supposed to be delivered yesterday and that the counter tops were getting installed today. They worked on the kitchen and would be finishing up the bathrooms and laundry tomorrow. That's another story!! We are just hoping the coloring is good on this stock of granite. We didn't get in to see what is was looking like prior to installation and Mark had a dream the other night that it was installed and the granite was just ugly. Let's hope that's one dream that doesn't come true!

Our mantel guy is scheduled to be our there tomorrow to work on that and then they can put up the stone surround. Now all I need is some nice family to come rent our current home! We had a family come last night for a showing. They seemed to like the place. Who knows?!

This last picture is for my mom and anyone else who is willing to help me. This is a terrible photo, but work with me. This is our dinning area/breakfast nook. It has 4 windows and 1 door. The windows and the door are different heights. What I need are some suggestions on how to dress these windows. I would love your ideas.



And finally, this is me getting really excited about a garage door of all things!!

Moving in, busting in, and all the rest

Just trying to catch up on some of the latest out at the Erda house...

A few weeks ago Mark and I stepped out on the front porch to see how things looked out there and heard a strange sound above us. I just knew it was going to be a cat, because I hate them. To our surprise, it was a beautiful owl. It was just sitting there up in the rafters, where they had yet to put up the soffit and fascia.



On February 4, I got a call from Nancy that there were three kids trying to break into our house. Fortunately she scared them off before they got in or did any more damage. Long story short: I hope they realize what they have been doing is totally wrong and change their ways. And I hope we get a new door and door jam, they messed it up pretty badly.



Things are moving along pretty well. I keep wondering exactly how long before we are able to move in. Still not sure. It seems to get pushed back easily. If everyone had as large of a crew as the finish guys, they could get it done in no time. Apparently they came in with 5 guys and hung all the doors and put up all the baseboards, trim, and closets in two days.


Here's a look at the interior doors - two panel flat with an arched top.


French doors in the front living room. I think we'll place the piano in this room.


The stairs have wood endcaps on them. The railing is iron - two twists and one basket.


Shelving in the master closet.

The tile looks good. I really like the glass tile they used in the showers and tub surrounds - would love to have more glass tile backsplash in the kitchen. Maybe I can talk Mark into that after a while. Everything is rather dusty and dirty. Hard to see the actual color.


Master shower


Kitchen tile


Main bath and tub surround

I am hoping they are painting right now and then be able to get started on the cabinets. My lighting package is almost all here, and I am excited about what we ordered. Other than the ordinary bathroom and closet lighting, we were able to order some pretty fixtures. The carpet has been a headache and last night I had a heartattack that the color we ordered isn't the right one. I am not sure what to think anymore. Guess I'll be surprised to see what Dale the carpet guy installs and just be happy to have carpet, right?!


Septic tank is in the ground. It still needs to be connected to the pipes inside the house. And the electricity is seems to be running on the permanent line now.



I bought a small can of paint color to test on the Hardy board for the exterior. I think it will look okay with the brick. The trim will be painted to match the windows. This pic shows my sample painted piece and the small sample color of the windows and trim. Let's hope when it all comes together that my roof doens't look so green anymore.



Paint colors (I tried to place the actually colors here, but was struggling and I need to get back to my jobs - mom, you'll have to follow the links.)

Interior walls: Universal Khaki - went the cheap route and didn't pay to have different colors in different rooms. Did pay for the 3-tone paint though.

Interior trim: Creamy

Exterior Siding: Superior Bronze

Exterior Trim: Sandy Ridge