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Monday, February 27, 2006

Phase 132,329,445 Of House Remodel





So here's a few pictures of the new countertops. Now, mind you, these pictures don't really do them justice. In these pictures, the counters look almost solid black, but they aren't at all. I should've tried to get a close-up of all the different colors in it, but most likely no one cares for that much detail.

Clearly, from the look of the walls and other details, the job isn't done. But this was one of the most rewarding phases of all. I still walk in the kitchen and feel surprised when I see "real" counters instead of melamine. What a concept!! They turned out so nice.

(If you'll notice, my faucet also doubles as a weapon.)

(And in case you're wondering, that is NOT the new floor! It's always been my most hated part of the house and it'll be about the last thing that goes. And boy, I can't wait! I'm gonna miss that floor like a sharp stick in the eye.)

9 Comments:

Blogger Michelle said...

OOOooo i am so jealous, when do you want me over for dinner?!

3:46 AM, February 28, 2006

 
Blogger Crystal said...

omg! is that floor green? if so, my grandmother had that same linoleum in her kitchen. it's probably going to be all "in" next year and you'll be missing it.

also, beautiful countertops and i love the faucet! that thing is HUGE!

8:18 AM, February 28, 2006

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

wow, how beautiful! makes you want to get in there & cook up a storm, right? :)

seriously -- how nice it's turned out so far. i'm glad that you're making noticeable progress.

9:48 AM, February 28, 2006

 
Blogger jay are said...

no, the floor isn't green---it's a disgusting yellow. Yellow! Who wants yellow floors?? When we moved in, the floors were yellow (um, still seem to be too), the dishwasher was avocado green. The cupboards were yucky brown. The counters and all appliances were pink. Yes, pink. Now, the pink appliances were a nice soft pink and actually probably ARE the rage right now in some styles. Just not mine.

10:53 AM, February 28, 2006

 
Blogger Sonia Wetzel Photography said...

LOVE THEM! Here I am, turning green......I covet thy coutertops Jay Are!

11:55 AM, February 28, 2006

 
Blogger Meow (aka Connie) said...

That is one beautiful kitchen ... very classy. The faucet is huge ... you could almost have a shower under it !!!

3:21 PM, February 28, 2006

 
Blogger jay are said...

hah! We actually joked that the kitchen faucet could, in fact, double as a shower if that became necessary! :) Let's hope it doesn't.

3:35 PM, February 28, 2006

 
Blogger Kari said...

we're doing the floors in our house. the kitchen had wood...and under it? 2 layers of vinyl and 2 layers of plywood. We're almost done taking it all off.

10:29 PM, February 28, 2006

 
Blogger Morgan said...

I'm having new countertops, sink, faucet installed today. Alas, no granite anywhere.

6:06 AM, March 15, 2006

 

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