At last! We are officially in the home stretch of our kitchen/family room/studio/dining room renovation project. Here's what has been happening recently . . .
Counter tops were installed. Although I originally wanted soapstone, John and I felt they would require too much upkeep. Our choice: engineered quartz by Caesarstone. Not only is it durable, it's stain, scratch and heat-resistant.
Next came the back splash. For the tile, I didn't want anything fussy that I might grow tired of. Our choice: handmade white subway tile. Clean, fresh and simple.
I spent a lot of time researching lighting for the kitchen. For the same reason I selected understated Shaker-style kitchen cabinets, I wanted the lights to feel like they belong in a 1925 cottage. Our choice: three pendents with classic schoolhouse globes by Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Company of Portland, Oregon.
And finally this week, the kitchen, family room, studio and dining room floors are getting sanded, stained and sealed. Our choice: a rich, mid-tone brown stain to match the floors throughout the rest of the house.
Our reno project has lasted just under four months. Soon we will be unpacking the remaining boxes and moving into the new rooms. Hallelujah!
Susan
It is all looking just wonderful, Susan. Loving the light shades!x
Posted by: Louise Houghton | January 29, 2014 at 12:21 PM
Wonderful news, Susan! You must be so excited!
xo
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | January 29, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Now that is a kitchen I could get excited about!
I love it.
Posted by: Ginene | January 29, 2014 at 01:56 PM
WOW! I love it!!! I know you are so excited and glad to have a real sink to wash dishes in...LOL. You will love the quartz, that is what I have on my island and I love it. Really easy to take care of. I love your lighting, the way you thought of what era you were working with. My hubby is a retired electrician and he had to take a look at them too. It all is looking so good. I can't wait to see how you decorate it.
Posted by: Elsie | January 29, 2014 at 09:53 PM
Looks great Susan. You and your family will enjoy your "new" home so much. But you already know that! I think expanding and updating our kitchen in NJ (years ago) was the most satisfying project we ever did.
Posted by: Christine | January 29, 2014 at 09:55 PM
Susan,
This is the perfect, and I mean Perfect, kitchen. You are living the dream, girl.
Ginene
Posted by: Ginene | February 14, 2014 at 03:13 PM
What color quartz did you select. In the picture it looks like a charcoal color.
Thank you much.
Posted by: Christina | June 15, 2015 at 05:12 PM