Kitchen Appliances

The kitchen appliances are installed--I went with Jenn Air throughout. I think it's the best intersection of quality and price. Also, it's one of the few American brands with more contemporary styling. I was concerned about finding a range that would fit the specs--dual fuel with a down draft vent due to the window.

Kitchen looking toward the backyard

Kitchen looking through to the dining room and living room

Counter depth refrigerator with trimmed out cabinets

Dual fuel (gas range with electric oven) range with down draft vent

Kitchen cabinets

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

The original floors are solid 2 1/2" red pine throughout the house. There were a few areas that needed to be replaced or repaired with new wood. My builder was able to find new flooring made from old red pine boards that matches perfectly. The replacement wood is very expensive though, so it wouldn't be practical to install this style of floor in a new home.

Master bedroom floor after sanding. The discolorations are piles of sawdust.

This area was repaired with new/old red pine planks. The discoloration is wood putty, which will be sanded prior to staining the floor.

Master bedroom red pine floor refinishing

Bedroom red pine floor refinishing

Staircase after considerable sanding.

Upstairs hall with sanded red pine floors and several replacement planks

Original condition of the floors throughout the home

Color swatches for floor stain on red pine. I'll go with the lower left.

Living room floor

Dining room floor

Master bedroom floor

Upstairs hall floor, satin finish

Back bedroom floor - this room had significant water damage, but the floors turned out fine after a lot of sanding, stain and finish.

Kitchen and Bathroom Countertops

I went with granite for the kitchen and master bathroom. The small area in the kitchen on the wall opposite the kitchen sink was originally planned as a island, but space didn't permit. I was worried that the dark granite along with the dark tile wouldn't be bright enough, but it turned out great.

Master bathroom granite countertop -- dark gray

Kitchen granite countertop

Kitchen countertop (this was originally the island)

Kitchen cabinets and countertop

Bathroom fixtures

The bathroom fixtures are starting to go in--one of many finishing touches around the property.

Upstairs hall bath

Upstairs hall bath

Master bath