I have to say, the last 15% was the worst! I thought we would never make it! But now that we are in, we are starting to feel like its worth it! Best wishes to all of you still in progress and thanks for your help. You may remember that we asked for advice on our island placement. We moved it 4 inches and now it works great!

What are the dimensions of your mudroom.

Do you know what you paid for that transom over the cabinets in the Kitchen? We plan on going to contract soon with a similar kitchen plan and I have light concerns because we have a covered deck right off the kitchen and only one window in the kitchen directly - which is enclosed by the screened porch).

Is your house a specific plan or based on one, or custom? I actually love your colorful table, lol.

Buildinva-our house was a local builders plan that we modified. So semi-custom I guess.

Especially the warm woodsy heart of the home in the kitchen/dining/family room.

The clerestory window in the kitchen is a great touch. I also like the bold designs and colours in just the right proportion throughout.

So glad the kitchen island issue worked out so well. I didn't remember your login name but recognized the island and that gorgeous flooring immediately. So I was delighted to see your son sitting at the counter with room enough behind him to easily access the fridge.

So wish you hadn't told us that the last 15% was the worst tho.... I still have that ahead of me.

So glad that the island worked out! The stools you chose look just perfect, too.

The rest of the house looks great, too. You have a fun design sense with the pops of color everywhere.

Congratulations!

Jill

I love your red island and the high window -- very creative way to add light in the kitchen. Love your boldness with color!

Now enjoy adding the special touches . . . Like Bevangel, we're probably at the last 15% and hope things finish out as nicely as yours did!

THANKS!

What did you use on your counter tops?.....goes to show that you don't have to use granite to have a beautiful kitchen~~~~ Where did you get your lights?...what wood is your cabinets?....what is your back-splash? Glad your island worked out...and really liked it painted red. You have a good taste of color....too many people are afraid to use it...but can sure see that you aren't. GOOD JOB!

Arewethereyet - Glad we could help...I don't miss your stage, all those decisions are terrible! Honestly I think if all your cabinets matched it would be boring! We did different colors and even different style doors in each room. You'll get there...I have learned though to go with my gut, not what people suggest. You are the only one that knows your style and that will help it to feel that its your house.
Best wishes!

I recommend something that I just put on my chairs (about two years too late) after having felt bottoms wear out and scratch my hardwood floors. They are floor protectors and even the most rowdy kid can't scratch the floor moving the chairs around. The product is called "slipstick feet" if I remember right. It has to be screwed into the bottom of each leg.

You did a great job--I love your house and especially your mud room.

The master bath is my favorite room I think! :)

Amy

Thanks for the compliments. My daughters room was fun to do. After two boys, its fun to have a girl! Feel free to send me a quilt if you get inspired!! :)

Texas weather sounds good to us about now!

You should be very proud, you've created such a beautiful and welcoming home for your family!

Thanks and so very sorry to hear that...I did not hear about that tornado. Hopefully with your good insurance you can build the same kitchen that you loved and even tweek it to be better!

I would also love to know the colors you used. They look great. We have hit the seven-year itch with our house and need to give it a refresh - and I have to hand it to you, your home is sooooooo refreshing. I love it. You have a real knack for color. It looks great without being too busy! Are the vertical lines in the toy room paint or wallpaper? Love the blue in the mudroom. Please post the colors and I will try to see if the local paint store can match them.

Again, congrats on making your house a lovely home...

The wood floors are hardwood maple. I posted a link that may be helpful.

Thanks for the compliments!