May 31: Great weekend had by all - Sean, Renée and Amanda were visiting - the ladies are dedicated athletes who were participating in the Shawnigan Lake Triathlon (Amazing!). They all gave their seal of approval to the build - I love the fact that my son and his significant other like what we are doing.....
Today was all about cabinets. CJ and Ray have installed the third piece of the fireplace facade - no small job. On the South side of the fireplace at the top is a grill that allows for fresh air return and venting the large linear fireplace. Hobson's cabinets are currently making a bespoke piece to cover the opening that will be flush with the rest of the cabinet. Lovely. The unique cabinet fronts for the den bathrooms are here and they are beautiful; crafting of teak with maple accents. Laminate countertops are going into the pantry, as well as the kitchenette and laundry room. Unfortunately there was a problem with the kitchenette countertop, so it was sent back. The cabinet installers are perfectionists! (love that).
Other stuff going on around the house include hanging closet and interior doors, re-locating the electrical access for the patio heaters and continued installation of cedar siding outside. Also, I was informed by my brother (and husband) that although there was a gas meter installed beside the house, the gas was not actually 'hooked up'. This was rectified yesterday, and I was told the plumbers actually had the suite fireplace working. This means the floors will be warming up later this week, in preparation for installation of the hardwood.
Finally - the third piece of the fireplace covering....
View from above.
The South side of the fireplace with venting.
With the scaffolding removed, the fireplace is commanding some presence!!
I am looking forward to the tile installation in a week or so.
The front of the powder room and den floating cabinets is a teak veneer with maple inserts.
I love this cabinet - we are installing the cabinet pulls so they will be virtually invisible.
The laminate countertops in the pantry are set, but need adjusting to complete installation.
I was surprised as to how much counter space a 12" cabinet can afford - Awesome!
Random image of our front door - almost exposed!!
First of the interior doors - this one from the sitting room to one of the guest bedrooms.
Solid closet doors in the guest bedroom.
Closet doors in the other guest bedroom.
This is the paint ready door for the 'water closet' in the master ensuite. It has a laminate glass insert, currently covered....
Pete, from Amped electric, has re-located the electrical access for the patio heaters... looks much better, and will be complete once the carpenters fix the soffit.
A much cleaner look.
Working on the siding above the garage.
Siding almost to the roof!!
I am assured the gas is now hooked up! Yeah.... all utilities in.