Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Pictures!

I decided to snap a few pictures today while I was checking on things and thought the tile looked good enough and had enough light to show you.  In the bathrooms, since there is no electricity yet, it is very dark and you would not be able to see much. 



Well, as you can see here, the outside of the house is ALMOST done - there is just that one little section by the front door.  The stone looks fabulous and we are very happy with the colors.  The builder asked if we wanted to acid wash the brick.  I have never heard of acid washing new brick - just molded and older brick.  We politely refused. 


I don't think I ever took a shot of the shed since it was completed.  The roll door is a dream!  The RV fits nicely with a lot of room to spare.


They got the stone on the island which looks so good.  I took a side view of it so you could see the drawers!  Drawers everywhere!  I LOVE IT - these will probably hold some crafty things for my nephew on the bottom, and odds and ends for drinks - since the drink and ice station is right across from here.



This is the saltillo tile.  We went with the hexagon shape for a classic design.  I wish there was a little more color variation as was their original style, but this is lovely as well.   I am still really in love with this tile.



Our signature stone fireplace - this one with an actual hearth for sitting.  It will be a gas (propane) fireplace because we do not need a traditional one for heat.  This puts out a little heat, but not too much.

We are in awe of the mantle - it is very old - about 120 years old and has the old pegs and iron nails.  I cannot wait until we can unwrap the beams on the ceiling!

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  1. You've made good choices. I love it all. Could you take a closer picture of the hearth and mantel? I just want to see more.

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    1. Thank you - yes, I will get closer shots of them next time I go if they are clear. All of these things were planned over many years!

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  2. I love how it is all coming together for you! Absolutely beautiful!

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    1. Thank you - we are so excited to get countertops and floors in soon!

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  3. Very nice! The fireplace is similar to what we plan. Gas too. I like the part for the tv... but couple of quetions: what if you change size of tv later? and I like how the cords are in the wall, but where do people put their cable or satellite box when they have a tv up in fireplace like that? We'll be doing same, but I really don't want to put the box on the mantle. What color is the paint on your walls?

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    1. I am pretty sure it is Barcelona Beige by Sherwim-Williams. The TV size is 55" and that is the largest we will have and probably no less because we want to see it in the kitchen. We are cooking show freaks. We have the cords going to the shelves beside the fireplace. There is plastic over it right now, but I will show it is all when it is done. I don't like the boxes on the mantle either! We always put shelves next to the fireplace. Mine are now built in, but we put stand alones before.

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    2. And the hole for the TV is only about 15 x 20" - maybe - it might be smaller. It is really only for space to fit the back part of the TV that is a little bulky. You could probably go as small as a 27" and would be good.

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    3. oh, gotcha! thanks for the info. I'll have to think about shelving beside the fireplace

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