Countertops

The countertops were installed last week, and I love them! I can't wait to get in here and start using this kitchen!

 

Next I've got to decide on a backsplash tile. Here are a few alternatives I've found so far.

I really love that little one - American Olean Clear Skies. It has cobalt blue and white or clear. I think it would be a perfect transition between the white counters and the blue cabinets, but each little brick is very small. We'll see. Here's a close-up.

We worked for a few days cutting, painting and installing these shelves in the pantry. What a lot of time and expense for something that seems like it should be so simple.

A little more progress on the house

They've just about got the kitchen all installed. Cabinets are in. Appliances are here, but not in yet. Countertops are coming the day after tomorrow. Here is a picture of the progress so far.

 

The cabinet color is Sherwin Williams Commodore. My family thinks it's a little overboard on the blue, but I like it. The countertops should help break it up, and maybe someday a backsplash. I have some gift money I'm saving up for that. We had to wait 6 weeks for them to paint stock cabinets - I think it was worth the wait!

The yard was seeded yesterday. Here's the latest picture of the outside.