Thursday, October 9, 2014

Construction Update

Things are really moving now-- electrical, plumbing and HVAC are nearly complete.  Windows come this week, bathtubs have arrived and we have made a ton of small, yet important decisions.  

Things you would never think about unless building a house: 
-vent size and number for AC
-number of recessed lights in each space
-electrical outlets installed horizontally instead of vertically
-where you want extra outlets and why
-what height light switches should be at (we stuck with the traditional chest area rather than lower by hand height when arms are down)

We chose hardwood floor material for next month (#1white oak quarter sawn) with what will be some variation on ebony stain.  

What added a cabinet and art focal area outside the master bedroom (Alex's brilliant idea for use of space).  Our builder is incredible agreeable to these kinds of mid-build changes.  We also extended out the wall for the parlor to make it more effective as a TV room.  

We have our first round of cabinet layout for the kitchen... imagine a kitchen island 110" long by 40" wide with a solid surface-- it's going to be amazing.  

Appliances are getting finalized by mid-week next week-- get ready for the announcement!  

Finally, some new pics below to show some of work.  Happy to answer questions or give tours-- it's getting fun now.


Front of House

View from Guest Bedroom to Courtyard (Margaret the Tree)

Guest Bedroom Bathroom with Transom Windows

Dining Room

Great Room with Windows and Sliding Glass Doors to Courtyard

Great Room with view towards Parlor and Front Door

Alex Climbing the Stairs

Kitchen with Transom Windows

Fireplace in Great Room 
Ceiling above Kitchen (tangled mess of HVAC and Electric)