Jim did indeed finish installing the finish woodwork on Friday, and Ben and I had our walk through. The punch list is being worked on this week. Also, caulking and filling the nail holes on the woodwork continues. The cleaners are due in tomorrow to do the final cleaning. Inspections are ongoing this week. We have to pass a plumbing and a mechanical inspection, and then the final. Ben is hard at work on these to make sure everything passes.
We had another issue with the granite. When it was installed the second time there was too much overhang at one end - like about 5" too much. So the granite installers have to come out and cut it back and do whatever it takes to make it look right. That is suppose to happen today. Getting it right has been a challenge for those people. Ben is staying on them, though.
Scott is gearing up for the open house on Saturday. It will be from 9 - 5. It is our intention to at least set up our bedroom once the open house has ended, so we can sleep in the house Saturday night. It will be so nice to sleep in a real bed again. Not that the bed in the fifth-wheel isn't "real." But it is short and the covers constantly slide off and when you get out of the bed you have to step down a step to the floor, and we only have to do this four more nights!
So I have some new pictures. Keep in mind the house needs to be cleaned. But here is the finished product so far.
Welcome to our home! The gravel in the opening will be removed and I will plants some shrubs and flowers.You can kind of see the house numbers we put up the other day.
This is the great room looking from the nook towards the front door. That is my office to the right of the door. The other opening leads to the master bedroom.
Here is the kitchen with all of the granite and all of the appliances. The overhang that is too long is on the right. I brought a couple of our bar stools in to see if they work with the height of the counter. Check out the pendant lights. So sweet! Down that hallway is the utility room - first door on the right, bedroom - second on right, hall bathroom - first on left, broom closet - second on left, bedroom (which will be used for Jeff's office) - third on left. The door at the end of the hall is a linen closet that I intend to use as a pantry.
Another view down the hallway. You can see the additional counter space in the nook. I think this is intended as a work area, but because Jeff and I will both have an office, we are going to use it for extra seating for the grandkids.
Another view of the kitchen. You can see the dishwasher in this one, and it gives a better idea of the expanse of the island. Notice the American flag across the room. I went to the home show Saturday. Elmer's Flag and Banner was there and I couldn't resist. We put the bracket up Sunday and my flag is flying.
Powder room off of the entry and across from my office.
Another view of my office cabinets. With all the trim finished, they really do look lovely.
This is the master bedroom looking toward the door to the great room. Master bath to the right. Notice the little door - our finish carpenter was kind enough to install a built-in ironing board for me. I purchased it at Lowes.
Master bathroom looking from the closet to the bedroom. In the original plans the half wall was a full wall with the stool enclosed in its own room, and the bathtub was smaller. We like the openness of this better.
Hall bathroom. Toilet and bathtub is in a separate room.
This will be our guest room. We call it "Fay and Bill's room" because we expect my sister and her husband who live in Texas to be frequent guests! Note the door in the hallway. That's the broom closet. I love that little door.
Here is the white room. This is Jeff's office. Remember, he wanted it white. Maybe I'll like it better when he gets some pictures up. He loves it.
Utility room. This is my least favorite thing about the house - that the laundry room looks so mechanical. But, hey. I have a washer and dryer again! And the room is quite large. So, no complaints.
Well, that's about it. I hope you enjoyed the tour. Moving day is right around the corner. I'll keep you posted as I find the time.
Your house looks very nice. Thank you for the pictures and the step by step walk through. I am considering building an Adair home in Redding, CA. If you don't mind, please contact me at my email address. I'd just like to pick your brain and get your recommmendation now that you've lived in your house for a couple of years. Thank you! Brian
Posted by: Brian | 04/19/2012 at 09:11 AM