We have been blown away with how quickly things have been happening at the house these last few weeks. We are getting very excited. Our kitchen cabinets are now installed and they are gorgeous!
Monday, July 7, 2014
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Kitchen Appliances
We have been spending a lot of time at Standard TV and Appliance these days. After reading every online review three times, we have finally decided on our kitchen appliances.
This entire time, I was convinced we would buy a Bosch dishwasher. After hearing a presentation about Miele, our minds were changed. These dishwashers last 15-20 years! Are you kidding me? Miele makes all of their parts in house and dries better than the Bosch. It is 46 dBA where the Bosch was 44dBA. It was a tough call, but I think we made the right choice.
We knew we wanted a double oven, but did not have room in our kitchen for wall ovens.
Ta-Da! The next best thing - a slide in double oven range. There were only two ranges to chose from with gas burners and double oven. We decided on the GE Profile over the GE Cafe version.
The hood selection was easy. We hearVentahood is incredible. We liked the clean lines.
This entire time, I was convinced we would buy a Bosch dishwasher. After hearing a presentation about Miele, our minds were changed. These dishwashers last 15-20 years! Are you kidding me? Miele makes all of their parts in house and dries better than the Bosch. It is 46 dBA where the Bosch was 44dBA. It was a tough call, but I think we made the right choice.
Miele Dishwasher: G 4225 SC Futura Classic Series
www.mieleusa.com/Product/Details/699
We knew we wanted a double oven, but did not have room in our kitchen for wall ovens.
Ta-Da! The next best thing - a slide in double oven range. There were only two ranges to chose from with gas burners and double oven. We decided on the GE Profile over the GE Cafe version.
GE Profile™ Series 30" Slide-In Double Oven Gas Range
http://products.geappliances.com
The hood selection was easy. We hearVentahood is incredible. We liked the clean lines.
Ventahood PRH6-K Pro
http://www.ventahood.com
We bought our refrigerator from Sears on Black Friday 2013. It's been sitting patiently in a warehouse somewhere, waiting for us. It has been so long, I sometimes forget what it looks like. We are ready to get this puppy in our kitchen.
Kenmore Elite 31.0 cu. ft. French Door Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator
Stainless Steel. Model # 72053
www.sears.com/kenmore-elite-31.0-cu-ft-french-door-bottom
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Paint Colors on the Walls
We panicked a bit when we found out that the paint was already on the walls. We tried to change the colors in the final hour, but were too late. We rushed to the house Friday afternoon to see the first coat of paint and make sure we didn't hate it.
The bedroom is a little greener than we wanted, but once we get furniture in there, I think it will look great. It is sort of a neutral green / khaki color. And of course, the paint looks different on each wall and in different light.
We ended up being pretty happy with how things turned out. Now on to decorating!~
Master Bedroom
Lyndhurst Castle Sand in Master Bedroom (Above)
Vail in the Living Room
Pencil Point on the Accent Walls
Behr Natural Grey in second floor bedrooms (Above)
Friday, June 27, 2014
Interior Paint Colors - Selection Process
Valspar, Lyndhurst castle sand 5008-1C
Master bdrm, Guest rm on Main Floor
Valspar, Lyndhurst castle sand 5008-1C in a room.
Valspar, Frappé 6003-1B (did not use)
alternate for Master Bedroom, Guest Room on Main Floor
Frappé in a random person from the internet's home
(did not use)
Valspar, Allen+Roth, Vail AR 1217
Main Floor Walls, Hallways, Mudroom, Main Bath, Dining, Laundry
We also liked Valspar's Oatlands Subtle Taupe 6005-1B,
Shown here in a room. (Did not use)
Behr, Pencil Point PPU18-2
Two accent walls on the main floor
Behr, Natural Gray PPU18-10
Master Bath and Upstairs Guest Rooms
Behr, Painters White PPU 18-8.
Behr, stealth jet 780F-7
Behr, stealth jet is the color on the bottom.
It looks much darker here than the sample from the web.
We will be using this for the Main Floor Vanity
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Siding Installation
Siding installation has begun. The house is really starting to take shape. I love watching everything happen so quickly! Mikey and his crew have been working their tails off.
Siding Progress 6/24/14
Our Front Porch 6/24/14
Siding Progress 6/26/14
6/26/14
6/26/14
Drywall: Phase 2
We stopped by the house to see what our paint samples looked like in the actual space. The Drywall guys were there spraying a layer of paint /primer to smooth out the finish. The walls are starting to look like real walls in a real house! I had to take a few shots. Mikey said that kitchen cabinet installation and tile is scheduled for next week! Exciting stuff is happening!
Mikey and Dom - They love the camera
Front Entry
Living Room facing South
Living Room facing North
Looking into the Dining Room
Dining Room and Side Door
Kitchen
Door to Basement and Front Door
Kitchen
Guest Room #2
Closet and space for Built-In Bookshelf in Guest Room #2
Office/Small Guest Room #3
Master Bedroom, back to windows, facing Closet and Bath
Master Closet
Master Bath - Shower
Master Bedroom facing door and closet
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