At 5290: Final Stretch, Part 2 - November 2018

Our first home: 5290 Project

We're down to TWO months before closing. 

A LOT has been happening in this final stretch, which warrants two, separate posts, as we finish up this 5290 Project by December 2018.

Here is our November 2018:

• Back door built-in closet nook
• MASTER BEDROOM has closets
• Wardrobe lighting
• Fan
• New front door
• Kitchen deco lighting
• A couch, a TV, a chandelier ... oh MY!

Back door built-in closet nook

Sam's ingenious design for extra closet and storage space for the back entryway! 

We MOVE IN to the Master Bedroom!

Sam installed these gorgeous closets in the master bedroom, and set up the bed. 

We have a new bedroom!

 

Added wardrobe lighting to the closets:

And, a fan!

 

New front door

OLD

NEW

Deco lighting in bar and kitchen

Bar: in-cabinet and underneath

Kitchen: motion-sensored, under cabinet lighting

 

Couch, TV, chandelier

Waiting for the couch to be delivered ... there it is!

 

Testing for comfort and fit: 

The pup approves.

A TV! Our first TV purchase!

Watchin the Vikings game on our new TV :) Big W over the Packers!

A light above our dining table:

That's all for now :)

Plenty more items on the 5290 Project Checklist, but we're at the end of our construction loan timeline.

I am unbelievably impressed and humbled by Sam's work, capabilities, patience and craftsmanship. Thank you for creating this beautiful home for us, Sam. You amaze me.

Thank you to the many, many people who helped us with this home: our parents, siblings, old and new friends. Your support is so appreciated!

At 5290: Final Stretch, Part 1 - October 2018

Our first home: 5290 Project

We're down to TWO months before closing. 

A LOT has been happening in this final stretch, which warrants two, separate posts, as we finish up this 5290 Project by December 2018.

Here is our October 2018:

• Kitchen
• Floor tile
• Countertops!
• APPLIANCES :)
• Counter stools for island
• Backsplash
• Lights!!
• Finish up Master Bathroom
• Vanity, countertop and toilet
• Wall tile
• Mirror!
• 10.26.18 CARPET Day

Kitchen

What an adventure it is to tile a kitchen floor... we tiled from 5:30PM until 1:30AM.

Here's the quick version in pictures.

It took a bit, but we powered through and are really happy with the results!

A few before and afters:

Oh, our lovely countertops!

Sam and Doug set and installed the walnut butcher block on the kitchen island:

 Then, we had the quartz countertops set for the bar and the rest of the kitchen surface.

Before and after - and close-ups.

Bar

Kitchen countertops:

 As of 10.30.2018, we have a FULLY functioning kitchen!

Here are our beautiful appliances:

Fridge and microwave

Stove/Oven

Dishwasher

We finally agreed on counter stools for the island within our price point. 

Sorry to replace the makeshift stools previously in operation (not sorry).

A welcome sight from the delivery guy!

Before.

After.

Mary's dad finished up the kitchen lighting (and other electrical work!). Thanks, Ron!

Kitchen backsplash installed:

Huge progress on the kitchen this month!

Master Bathroom

Vanity and countertop installed:

Walls tiled

Curbless shower, complete with shaving station!
Just awaiting our pane of glass to separate the toilet and shower.

Toilet

Fun mirror :)

Carpet day: 10.26.2018

Cleaning up to prepare for carpet day!

Start with the living room. Here are a few before and after shots:

Living room: After!

Now, the master bedroom. Before and after:

We did remove the fridge from the master bathroom.

After!

Our final month is just as full of excitement, including:

• Exterior - replaced and painted siding
• Back entry closet nook
• We move in to the master bedroom!
• Fun, deco lighting for the kitchen and bar
• New front door
• A couch, a chandelier, a fan

Stay tuned :)