OMG Love

I'm thinking we may actually have some livable space by the time we intend to move in, in less than 2 weeks.

First of three coats to refinish the floors. We opted for the clear coat and I'm pleased with the choice!

A little bit of chaos, but here you can see: wall oven, microwave, dishwasher, faucet, hardware - installed!

Close up on the back splash. I am in love. It was a risk, but it works. Bold, but a great choice for Santa Barbara living.

Here's the bead board back splash to make this look like furniture. Kind of thinking it needs bead board above the shelf, too...

More chaos. there's a cook top under there.

An alternate shot of the sink, etc.

a little less stuff cluttering the view...

Just more pics

Master bath. Walls look more blue than they really are.

Master bath shower stall. Still needs a glass door.

There's actually a shelf now installed in the middle. We're doing beadboard "back splash" to make it look like furniture. My inspiration can be seen here: http://www.houzz.com/photos/101168/Buffet-traditional-kitchen-minneapolis

Framed

So that's the family room up there.  Ceiling joists in and laundry room (and/or future potential half bath) framed. Look at all that ceiling height we're gaining!

Guest/boys' bathroom. Yay for indoor plumbing! I am in love with the floor tile. You can't tell, but it's a pale gray with an almost linen-like texture. Very interesting stuff.

Our contractor very generously offered to center the sink, no extra charge. I had it nestled against the wall in the plans, but it just doesn't look quite right. Unfortunately, what you can't tell from these photos is how nice the sink top is. It's a sparkly white quartz - very cool.

I think the kitchen counter tops will actually get installed tomorrow! I need to figure out the back splash....