Tuesday, September 28, 2010

When builders go wrong

What's wrong with this picture?!


• The faucet doesn't match the rest of the Leland Venetian Bronze hardware around the house
• There's 4" granite backsplash that we opted out because we plan on getting full backsplash down the road
• We asked for a FULL sink, not a 50/50

How about this photo?!

• 4" backsplash, again
• IT'S A FRIGGIN' ELECTRIC STOVE!!! >:O >:O >:O >:O
The design center idiot did not inform us the lower end was electric after letting us know our whole neighborhood is gas. You see, we planned on swapping the kitchen appliances out for a stainless steal upgrade since I wanted a double oven style that they did not offer. Luckily we spoke to the builder who is in charge of our place and received info that we can hire an outside contractor (after we close) through someone she knows to rig the fireplace or water heater gas to add lines to the oven area as well as to an outdoor grill. Apparently this has been done to a few homes already around the area. Problem solved.

Also, I don't really have a problem with electric stoves. I just prefer gas. Anywhoo here's a great article about how current electric stoves have outperformed many gas ones. It made me feel better about the our situation.
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-testing/reviews-tests/appliances-electronics/best-electric-ranges

Another UUUGHHHH...

Wainscotting is missing.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Interior update

Fireplace stone-age, cabinets, granite countertops, a little bit of flooring, trim, crown molding, fixtures and doors :)









Oh and mailbox!

Monday, August 30, 2010

Dry wall

This past weekend I went down to NC. Finally checked out mi casa in person since the start of the build. It's pretty awesome being able to pick the things you want and watching it all come together. Here is my street and current exterior.



Lower level - foyer, living room, breakfast turn into maybe a sunroom, kitchen (excited about the white cabinets) and lower level bathroom next to my humble little studio






Check out Tyler's man room coming along nicely


and my humble little studio

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Stoning UPDATED


I'm a teeny bit bummed on the exterior color selection. It looked good in my head at the time in the showroom but I'm not thrilled at the contrast so far... Can we say DULL. Very guy-ish to me. I guess it's fine but I feel like we should have gone with a lighter gray for the siding. Oh well Gargamel.

Actually it doesn't look so bad. I dig.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Friday, August 6, 2010

Roof, Door and Pocket Park




Looks like they're starting to work on the Pocket Park planned for across the street.