Kitchen Update...

I can't imagine a busier week than last week but this week might top it. We are nearing the end of our kitchen remodel. We picked out the granite last Friday and it will be installed mid week and the wood countertop for the island comes tomorrow. We have the plumber and electrician coming out this week. We should have a functioning kitchen by the end of the week. Here are a few snapshots of the kitchen up to date.

As you can see, the flooring was not yet refinished. Below, you can see the finished hardwood. We ended up having to stain the new hardwood in the kitchen to try and match it up. It turned out really nice. The painters were here all day yesterday and the ceiling, walls, and trimwork in the living room and upstairs hallway received final coats.

The columns and kneewalls turned out fabulous.

Here's the kitchen after the hardwood was installed. Below, you can see the installed cabinets. I'm going to do the second coat of paint a shade lighter. The carpenter is going to install the last of the crown in the kitchen and dining room tomorrow and then the painters will finish up this week.

We loaded up the pantry yesterday. It was so nice to get all our food out of the hall closet downstairs. I never thought organizing a pantry could be so thrilling. I think Mike even enjoyed helping out.