I Like Big Backsides to My House

Last week there was a lot of finishing work done. The roof on the addition was installed along with the skylights, and the windows were installed. Our new windows are in! The dryer and bathroom vent pipes New standing seam metal roof and skylights - view from the twins' room. View from Saha's room Moving back down, some images of the living room and kitchen. Looking from the living room through to the addition.  See all that great north-facing light from the addition?! The North wall of the kitchen. The pass-through window is behind that plywood Looking back toward the living room. New vent opening in the floor that will feed through the bottom of a cabinet. New windows from the inside. The view the next day (when the contractor's weren't there) So much great light. The pass-through window and where the new banquette seating will be. Looking down to the mudroom landing Our n...

This whole thing got a lot closer to looking done this week! Are you ready for it...... DRYWALL!!!! The walls got enclosed the end of last week and this week so far they've been mainly mudding and taping. But I'm going to tease you a little first.... The backyard. Nothing really new, but it's fun to start with this shot. Living room. Can't wait to have recessed lights! Holes in the ceiling for the wiring and the lights. Looking from the other direction.  AND......now for the beautiful, glorious, so happy to see it.... Wait for it. here it comes.... scroll just a little bit further.. little more.... The new kitchen!!!!!! The wall that will be our "office" space with built-in cabinets and a countertop. Also great for serving during parties. The north wall.  Main kitchen wall. Wait...where did that stair go?! It's completely gone now! Right there in the middle will be our coffee b...