We received the first draft of our kitchen layout today. Pretty impressive but I have a few questions with regards to the refrigerator door opening up into a doorway as well as the kitchen sink being under a “window” that is nonexistent. Never thought that I would, but I actually bought the most recent copy of Kitchen and Bath Ideas on the way home from work, hope this isn’t a prelude as to what’s to come of me.
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Appliances ain’t Cheap
So we went looking at appliances today for a few hours and I was amazed at the advancements that have been made over the last several years. Pretty fancy and so many choices and brands; Thermador, Viking, Wolf, Bosch. Tip, never look at the high-end stuff first, it’s like going from a Bentley to a Chevy. We either need to adjust our budget or our taste.
Appliances
We were just informed today that we need to have our appliances selected within the next 30 days so that they can have the proper dimensions to be able to accurately layout the kitchen. That’s a lot to decide in such a short period of time. Julie traditionally goes for the aesthetics however I want something that’s going to last and standup to the rigors of 2 boys – my hope is that we’ll find a happy middle ground. So much to do; just subscribed to Consumer Reports and we’re planning to visit Builder Specialties as well as Ferguson‘s this weekend.
A Little Anxious
Ok, I’m probably overreacting but I’m feeling a little anxious. We’re 3 1/2 months away from the projected move-in date and a hammer hasn’t even been swung yet.
So I asked our GC for a schedule and I was quickly informed that they don’t do that in residential construction, it was as if he found it funny that I would even ask. He even stated that “he hasn’t lost a house yet” and that there are way too many variables. That goes totally against my wife and my personality but what can you do? He’s calm, the designers calm, they’ve done this before – Julie and I will have to be more disciplined with our patience. But I still can’t help but think “what comes next”?
Demo is Almost Done
Our GC sent us an email this morning letting us know that the first stage of demo will be completed today and that his crew will start grading for the foundation tomorrow. He hasn’t yet been able to nail down when they’ll dig for the footings – had to look that one up www.finehomebuilding.com – great site for those that don’t know (me included). Moving forward though, we seem to be a little behind schedule but he says we can easily make that up, depending upon the weather.
Demo Begins
Yeah!! Our GC just informed us that his crew is planning on demo’ing the old detached garage
as well as the deck and back of the house where the addition will be added.
Next up grading, foundation, framing, etc… Can’t express the excitement we’re feeling and knowing that in just a few short months this “structure” will be transformed into our home.
Here We Go
Our GC just informed us that he’s meeting with the silt fence guy as well as the foundation sub tomorrow to discuss everything – wish that they had done so while we were waiting on the permit but nonetheless we’re excited to get this going!! Big question is what do we do next? So much to do and decide in 5 months but thankfully our GC feels confident that all can be accomplished – thankful for his laid-back attitude.
Yes!! Approval
Our GC has now submitted everything to the city and it is all cleared up – he said that he’ll pick up the plans tomorrow. Let’s get it going, can’t wait for work to start back up!!
Morningside Renovation 