A Race to the Finish!

Here we are!  One short week to move-in!!!  A bit bittersweet as I do love the building process and the creating and making of something unique and beautiful out of nothing.  However, I am very ready to be moved in and living in my home.

Over the past week, lots of loose ends have been tied up.  All the subs came back and finished up with light fixtures, sinks, toilets and faucets.  The inside of the house is finished, except for carpeting, which has been delayed a short bit.  On the outside, decking was finished, wood ceilings were put up and trimmed out, all exterior trim was done and the siding is almost done too.  The guys have had some good weather to work in, which we're all grateful for!  All inspections are finished except for the final occupancy inspection and permit, which will be done after the carpet is laid.

The pictures below are a bit of a mish-mash, but I wanted to capture all the last-minute goings on.  At one point, there were 11 guys working in the house on one day - crazy!  I think I'll wait to post any more updates until Angi takes some final photos with her big camera.  We'll do some before and after move-in shots, so the last post should be fun.  Well, probably not the last post...because there's still landscaping, porch rails, etc., etc., when the weather breaks and the ground thaws.

Pantry doors.

Screened porch ceiling and lights.

The front is now red!!

So love these ceilings!

Bathroom vanity hardware.

Kitchen faucet.

Powder...the owner needs to pick out some mirrors ;)

Master tub.

Guest bath vanity lights.

Screened porch ceiling and trim.

Front porch.

Front entry lights.

Island hardware.

More hardware.

Island lights.

Basement...this is becoming one of my favorite spaces!

Cambria is Here!

We're almost done!!!  Countertops went in this past week and painting was finished.  Backsplash tile was finished and is so perfect.  The doors were hung and the hardware was started.  Closets built out.  I had a day of deliveries on Saturday: appliances and a bit of new furniture. 

This week, we're getting light fixtures installed, plumbing fixtures and faucets installed and the guys will get back outside.  The following week, the carpet comes and we'll look to get the occupancy permit - then: move in!  Fingers crossed, it will be March 15th.

Angi and I have been amazed that all of the things I've chosen (and we've chosen together) have all come together in such a beautiful way.  I can hardly wait until I can take photos of the 100% completed space.

I met with the landscaper today and he has lots of amazing ideas for the outside - I can hardly wait until it's time to get started with that. 

For now: here are the latest interior photos.

I love this sign!

That slab of stone was heavy!

But worth every ounce - I love it!

Perimeter Cambria...photo is a bit washed out, but it's the most gorgeous shade of charcoal....

Hardware started to go up.

Master bath vanity.

Guest bath vanity.

Backsplash!!  Love love love that penny tile.  THIS is the tile the house was built for ;)

The mudroom wainscoting is perfect!

This is the powder room door - love it AND the hardware!

 

 

Painting of the doors.

 

Gray paint, white trim.  So fresh.

Siding!

Big week this week, not only at the construction site, but for our family.  We've been blessed with the addition of Baby Eli - we're already so in love with him!

As for the house, siding started and it is SO beautiful!  It wouldn't be a normal week this winter if I didn't say we lost some time due to weather - and we did.  The guys had to deal with snow so heavy that the siding was completely covered with snow just from the time they measured to the time they got to the saw.  Once it rained, the ground was so icy, they just slid downhill when standing still.  Despite that, we're coming along well and the house is looking gorgeous.  Decking also got started when it was too slippery to side.  

Todd is almost finished with spraying the trim and it looks phenomenal!  And, most exciting: the countertops are getting installed on Wednesday!

It's been difficult to capture the siding color in photos, although this is close.  I do so love the color!

I'm so happy we went with the barn red...Countrylane Red to be exact - such a happy name.

Here's the start of the decking. 

The painted trim in the mudroom - love love the wainscoting!

Can't wait to get the painting done and surfaces installed to complete this picture!

Exterior Trim.

This was one of those weeks where lots was happening, although the inside look hasn't changed a huge amount.  Todd started prepping the space for painting.  I didn't take photos because everything is sealed and taped and not much fun to look at.  I think he'll actually spray the trim this coming Monday, then use the rest of the week to roll the final coat on the walls.  I really can't wait to see the finished trim!

Mark and his crew moved outside, as expected.  Another couple of days of sub-zero temps limited their work this week; however, all the snow did get cleared and the exterior trim was started.  Pictures are below of the back of the house which now has trim and soffit.  The front will be finished next week and...the siding will arrive on Monday.  So excited to see that red siding go up!

The garage floor has been prepped and the coating will be applied on Monday.  Once that's done, it needs 24 hours to cure, then Mark will trim out the garage and Todd will paint it.  Fancy.

Our lovely kitchen shop owners, Dan and Mark Scholten, have each mentioned putting this house in the Parade of Homes this year - WOW!  What a huge compliment!!  Mark and Angi and I have been talking about it and have lots to consider in that regard.  We're also thinking we may want to have an open house so friends, family and prospective clients could walk through and take a look.  I've had so much interest from blog followers, I think it would be a good way for everyone to be able to see the finished product after following the blog all these months!

Beautiful!

This is one of my all-time favorite places outside thus far.  This is the south side of the house and has giant pine trees edging the property.  They shade the house and also make a lovely spot at the foot of the rock wall on that side of the house.  The branches are high enough for the kids to tuck under and use it as a secret spot for a fort or reading...magical!