Adding Character
I'd say we're officially in the 'finishing' stage. It's definitely the fun part for me--my purchases and design choices are being incorporated. And I'm beginning to see if the visions I had are going to work out as planned and look the way I've imagined. One marble fireplace is in, and parts for the others are at the house. Dressers and tables, to be adapted into vanities, are on site. Countertops are trickling in. Bathroom and backsplash tiles are ready to go. Painting and wallpapering has begun. And an old Portland street light globe, made into a pendant, is the first light fixture to be hung. Everything being installed is not unique. But even commercial choices reflect the tastes of the homeowner. Here are a few construction touches that also make the house distinct. The breezeway is supposed to have an indoor-outdoor, mudroom feel--with a brick floor, skylights above and double doors at each end for the 'breeze...