Decision on KITCHEN CABINETS and COUNTERTOPS

Each countertop was tested for durability and the following two did NOT pass.

MARBLE etched......

LMESTONE etched....

And this countertop is most likely to be selected for the color, pattern and durability [no etching].



Cabinets with the countertop.

Madre Perla or Mother of Pearl Quartzite in the shop.



ROOF IS ON! STAIRS TO ATTIC ARE IN! AND KITCHEN IS OPEN CONCEPT.

New slate roof on the addition.

Stairs to attic!  Finally.  Per code, the window needs to be tempered glass and half the size.



View of stairs from attic.

The wall has been removed between the kitchen and family room. View from kitchen.

View from family room.

COUNTERTOPS

A few of the countertops currently under consideration:

1. CARRERA MARBLE:  We all know what that could look like.

2.  LIMESTONE: Lagos Azul from Portugal

Lagos Azul

3. Silver or Gray Quartzite from Italy.

PHOTO UPDATE EARLY DECEMBER

The work has begun again in earnest!

Framing changes include:
-  the second floor closets in bedroom #1
-  master shower area
- the kitchen back wall to allow for insulation

The only real disappointment is that the kitchen is now 12 feet instead of 12 1/2 feet by 22. This should be a good tradeoff for the insulation. 

Framing will continue with the attic bathroom.  Also, the A/C vents and radiators are being installed. Warmboard corporate is involved and is preparing the underfloor heating plan.  After HVAC, we have electricity and plumbing.  Then insulation and drywall.

Here are some photos from the past week:



The interior of the exterior wall on the north side of the house.  Some sort of ceramic bricks with plaster residue.



Last view of the exterior wall from the old dining room.
This will be a 6 foot opening from the new large kitchen into the new family room.

Kitchen is now framed to accomodate insulation.



Bedroom #1 closets with alcove.  One of the best ideas yet.




Attic windows.  Window seat to be installed.




Balcony doors in the attic bedroom





Fabulous view of the sunset from the attic/third floor/crow's nest.



PHOTO UPDATE NOVEMBER.

View from the front.  Trim and windows are IN.

View from the backyard.

View of the entertainment center.

PHOTO UPDATE OCTOBER 2012

 New Family Room

Windows to the back of the house.  Entertainment center will be on the right wall.  Access to the kitchen on the left wall.

Kitchen - Doubled in Size

Removed the wall between the old dining room and kitchen.  Check out the vintage kitchen wallpaper.

Vintage Wallpaper

New Attic Bedroom

Adding pocket doors.  Wall t the left has patio doors to access the balcony.

New Windows [Jeld-wen Siteline]

 

 

 

PHOTO UPDATE FROM AUGUST 2012

Updated photos [from August 2012]