Don't look for me to be signing on to another big house project anytime soon, however.
The project got under way in July and the last official act was the carpeting which was installed last week. Really, I wanted the project left in 2011 so the New Year could start off on a more calm note. Many folks have observed that I am precisely the wrong personality type for this kind of project: The disruption, the delays, the typical contractor-owner-back-and-forth, etc. That's probably true.
And I learned a lot and am better prepared should I ever take on another one of these... I will be the next contractor's worst nightmare... Performance clauses and deadlines will be the rule.
But the addition is a beauty and we are very pleased with the results. Mary's mom gave a big thumbs up when she was here last month even before the project was completed.
So, here are some photos of the new digs:
Here is the kitchen shot from the living room. The table was placed there to give it some perspective. The kitchen is tiled and the carpet and hallway are carpeted.
Here is a closeup of the Kenmore appliances in the kitchen and the walnut cabinets and veneer counters.
Here s a view looking from the kitchen toward the living room. The hanging light gave me fits shooting that direction.
Right off of the living room is the laundry room featuring a new washer and dryer – and even a specially ordered washtub.
This is the hallway that leads to the bathroom and the bedroom.
The tiled bathroom is quite roomy and features a good-sized vanity and a walk-in shower with a seat.
Even the shower fixture is cool!
Across the hall from the bathroom is the bedroom which features two excellent windows and will easily house a queen bed, nightstands, dresser, etc.
And, of course a big closet!
Behind the bedroom is a mudroom that adjoins our basement and provides storage and even a freezer!
It's about 800 square feet in all and we'll be glad when this journey is complete and Mary's mom moves in later this year!
More later,
Mark
