Though it's been a month since I wrote, it has not been slow at our home. We are officially in the "finishes" stage which means the elements that we see and use are being installed. It began with a trip to one of our local tile manufacturers where the shower, floor and vanity tile were selected for the bathroom. Our exterior doors were installed shortly after that, and the hardwoods received the first of three coats of water-based, high traffic clear sealer. We liked the lightness of the floors because it continued to open up the rooms, verses a darker shade that would make this house seem smaller. Chad and I saw our beautiful floors for a few days before they were covered to install cabinets, add base boards and begin the painting process.
Color update - we selected Martha Stewart's "Sisal" for walls, doors and cabinets. Our ceiling will be designer white, and the two window walls in the guest room will be Martha's "Tea Olong." The summer heat and drought has been tough on our yard so Chad and I have been spending weekends watering (and trying to keep ourselves cool). We cleaned the attic of debris to get ready for the cocoon insulation, and Chad has continued adding to our photography archive. Don't be surprised if you see a before and after slide show one day; it will be impressive!
back shower wall with glass tiles:
clear stain on the hardwood floors in dining and living:
Sisal on the living room walls:
our new kitchen cabinets:
kitchen island and pantry:
Tea Olong in the guest room:
