The hedge to hide the house and garden is going in- fun to look at before and after- so much of building is dreaming, planning, executing and looking at the results- did they meet, exceed or fall short of your initial dream
The before and after of the road & fence
One bed is in- its white oleanders- the grass is in we have the orchard, the next flower bed, the wisteria on the metal arbor, and the gravel to go
Cans are inexpensive and good lighting fixtures are expensive. Our solution has been to use fixtures sparingly.
We used Rakks for the counter tops and shelfs, a stand alone stainless steel sink, minimal cabinetary surrounding the stacked wahser dryer. It is economical, flexible and I think looks pretty good.
Who doesnt like Subzeros until you have to pay for them- We have found a great alternative that is much cheaper and I think pretty great- Frigidaire side by side frig/freezer
Closets are expensive if built by the cabinet shop and if not they often have that cheap feel- I am a big fan of RAKKS and their system- its clean and easy to install
Wall mounted towel heater- I think its a nice touch
Oil rubbed bronze floor mounted door stops
Exhaust hood that is as minimal as possible so it can be as unobstructive as poosible to the eye
Windows are out to be painted and it makes me think of having some non operable windows in the next house
The old standby 2″ by 2″ square DAL tile in white is going in all 3 bathrooms.
Grass and Olianders are in. Garden work underway. Still looks raw but it will come together over the next 2 weeks.
Plastering the pool.
I like the simplicity of the unfinished redwood fence and gate.
