Let there be light!

Hi everyone! This will be another relatively short blog as there’s getting less to show you and less to write about. We both had busy work weeks so didn’t get a lot done during the week. But what we did accomplish looks fantastic!

There were a few big accomplishments this week. First and foremost, I managed to somehow get a delivery slot of next week for the last of our doors and drawer fronts we were missing. Woo hoo! They all suddenly were in stock and a small miracle happened with one slot open for delivery next week, otherwise it would have been early November. So now we have the light at the end of the Ikea cabinet tunnel! In a couple of weeks I’ll be able to show you the final product.

We have also approved our granite slabs and they have started fabrication. I’m really hoping they’ll be ready and installed in the next couple of weeks.

We also took delivery of our dishwasher and the disposal that cannot come fast enough for me (I hate emptying the little drainer thing it is so gross). But those won’t be installed until our counters are in.

Now, on to the current kitchen status and a few pics. We put on the last few doors and drawer fronts and installed filler pieces in the gaps where the side walls meet the back wall. We installed the last of the hardware for all of that as well. So now we just wait on those last 7 doors/drawer fronts and the cabinets will be DONE! Keith also put in a light over the sink and two in the kitchen so now it’s a lot easier to see while cooking. He really does spoil me ;)!

Here are a few pics of the lights. Nothing exciting but super functional.

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And now a couple of broader pictures of the kitchen. It’s pretty obvious where we’re missing the doors and the one drawer front!

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In case you are worried that my blogs will stop soon, have no fear! We still have a lot to do. They may be spaced a little further out but we’ll still share as often as there’s something to write about. Short term, we still need to finish up the last 7 boards on the ceiling where we ran short, and finish up all of the trim along the baseboard and ceiling. We need to trim out the sides of our pantries where they end so there’s not a gap along the wall. Once the countertops are in, we will trim out the window above the sink and we’ll install a backsplash. Since we have dark countertops, we’ll be putting in a white beadboard backsplash. We’ve done one at my mom’s house and at my aunt and uncle’s house and it looks great. It’s also inexpensive and easy to do, so that’s a big plus. If you paint it with semigloss paint and properly caulk it, it’s an easy and durable backsplash.

Since we don’t have as much to do in the house, we’re able to have a little fun now. Keith was able to bring out his inner pyromanic a couple of times this week and we even made s’mores!

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And we were able to take a lovely hike yesterday. It’s nice to be able to enjoy our gorgeous surroundings!

Well, that’s it for now! I probably won’t have an update next week but will be back with you as soon as we get the rest of the doors/drawer fronts and counters! Have a great week!