Countertop Review
This time last year I was packing up our house to prepare for our down-to-the-studs renovation in our kitchen, family room, and master bath as well as the addition of a screened porch. The family room wasn't originally part of the plan, but that's a post for another time. The kitchen was where I really had to plan and scheme, and, yes even fret, to stay in our footprint and budget and to get the function and look I wanted. I love a challenge like this, though, so despite some occasional frustration with my client (aka me! ), I enjoyed the process. A key "want" of mine was honed marble countertops. There are dozens--maybe hundreds--of blog posts, articles, and showroom sites that compare various types of countertop materials and their pros and cons. I read most of them and took notes from a lot of them in the months leading up to our start date. One of the most helpful things was visiting a sweet friend's kitchen, where I was able to ask questions about cleaning, a
It takes a long time to get used to a new home - I hope you come to love this space as much as the last one!
ReplyDeleteI just love what you have done with the deck. Really looking forward to 'decking' out our new place in AZ...ah the wonders of succulents and cacti, a long way from lupins, bluebells and daffs.
ReplyDeleteHave a stunning weekend.
Wonderful plants on your deck! We need to get a table and some chairs on ours... just been too lazy. We also have a Kimberly Queen Fern as it stands the test of lot of sunlight. It is stunning and looks just like the Boston Ferns on our front porch.
ReplyDeleteWe are at PI right now for Memorial Day Weekend, but I may get working on our deck a little more when we come home... Thanks!