These are photos from the 15th day of work on the new kitchen (Wednesday 7/11/07).The granite is installed, the sink design is down the drain, and a blood sacrifice!
The granite people finally arrived. Based on our experiences with them (they never call us and seem surprised when we discuss our job with them as if they don't recall it) we were concerned that SOMETHING would be wrong with the work.
Turned out they got the double-bowl sink reversed. The small basin was supposed to be on the right and they cut the opening for the reverse configuration. We agreed to their conce$$ion as an alternative to having to get another slab, wait for the cut and finish, and go through the installation again.
As you can see in the pictures, the final result is GORGEOUS.
From the dining room. There will be counter stools in front of the island
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The range top fits snugly into the island counter. The new faucet is in the box on the floor.
The big double-well sink - reversed.
Island Paradise.
The view coming into the kitchen from the living room.
The blood sacrifice occurred while putting the overhang counter top on the island. Our general contractor/electrician was using a power planer to level the pitch on the support wall when he sliced into his index finger, cutting through the nail and along the side of the finger. Off to the hospital. He and his co-worker were overseeing the granite installation and running the down-draft duct work under the range and out of the house.
After everything was cleaned up and the contractors and installers were gone, we went to Home Depot and picked out the faucet for the sink. The plumber is supposed to be coming Thursday to do the sink, faucet, disposal, dishwasher, toe-kick heater, and outside faucet. If the electrician is back, he will be installing the blower for the down-draft, the under cabinet task lights, the GFCI outlets, and a few other finish items.
You can see some of the original kitchen in this old posting.
Stay tuned for Kitchening - Part XV: All Done?
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We had the pre-delivery consult with the Vascular Anomalies group at Childrens' yesterday too. No surprises - all looks good. Joni has an OB appointment next week and we also have another diagnostic ultrasound visit.
Last night we also went to look at a replacement vehicle for me. The 9 year old Protege is just not going to cut it as a good kid-hauling vehicle now that we are going to be 4. Stay tuned for the previews of . . . the MAZDA5!!
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