Butcher block counters to be installed this weekend. That's the easy part. Modifying the uppers over the range to become 6" wider, should be a challenge, then, of course, we have hood venting! Ouch. Not fun. Plumbing in the new kitchen sink needs a wider trap. Must make custom. Should be a long weekend. Backsplashes will be primed pine with brass finish washers for easy removal. Dumpster coming as well for basement & garage clean out.
After months of deep reflection & part-time design on the 2nd floor, the best solution came to me while neck-deep in procrastination on another project. The new plan is, most-importantly, economical regarding what we'll be gaining with relatively little work (no bearing walls removal, etc.). Best of all, the wife thinks it's a home run!
Our side entrance door has to be deadbolted to remain closed due to not having a strike plate. After a 4+ month exhaustive search, I've decided to stop playing games + go custom.
I'm hoping these blinds are going to be worth their weight in gold this summer by reducing the solar gain on this side of the house (which is hard to think about when it's so cold right now). My wife picked the blind colors, and I think they're perfect for the space.
On a separate note, something about this photo (couch color?) reminds me of a Crate & Barrel catalog.....in a bad way.
Touch up painting around new fridge, then butcher block kitchen counters next.
