May 8: More progress on both the cabinet and tile installation. I have had discussions about the height of shower 'niche' (What would be the plural for those??) and consultations about the placement of the kitchen island... to be honest I was worried the island was not placed properly - that it was not relating to the ceiling lighting well. But I have been reassured all is good - thanks Lorin. This makes CJ happy, as moving the thing 1 or 2 inches would be a huge deal!!! The house designer, Russ Collins, visited the project today - it was so cool to show him how our collective vision is turning out; He seems pleased.
Rus Collins, lead designer at Zebra, and Pauline - love visitors to the build.
Upper cabinets with the laminate glass and teak trim doors.
Kitchen to date; CJ has wrapped the island in a protective cover so the cabinetry does not get marked.
Crown molding applied above the framing over the refrigerator. Bracing is required while it drys in place.
Pantry cabinets with crown molding drying.
Detail of the pantry molding.
The reclaimed fir that will make our mantel
Nail holes from the wood's previous life....
Details of the fir grain... I love this wood. The same wood will 'clad' the pillar in the great room.
Mudroom cabinets...final installation waiting for the flooring.
Powder room vanity - it seems low but there is a tall vessel sink going on this cabinet.
Den shower with stone accent. The same grey & black stone is going on the shower floor.
The shower floor is tested to assure if is water-tight before the floor tile is applied.
All the showers will have built in shelves or 'niche'. They are set in, sealed, and tiled.
Tile floor in the master ensuite - not yet extended into the shower.
Tile floor within the 'water closet'.
Ensuite shower - also had the wet-test and passed!
Linear drain in the walk-in shower.
Shower in the guest bathroom. This shower has single piece floor - no water testing needed.
Vanity installed in the guest bathroom.