New Home Journals: Courtney Edition!
Hello! – Courtney here — to report back on the
changes and plans for our new home build.
Our foundation was poured today! YES!
Of course there was a few hold ups at the city... getting our permit.
But we are finally cleared and ready to begin.
This is the mess we are looking at ;-/
But it all means good things…things are moving along!!
Last week they routed for plumbing and prepped for the foundation —
That was when this pic above was taken.
Right now, as the subs are making a mess of our lot, we are in the process of finalizing the finishes and design for the interior of the home!
I wanted to share a few of my favorite pieces that we are incorporating:
FIRST: The linear stone fireplace:
*Concept Pic
Maybe one of the things I’m most excited about.
The vein cut “Mare Bianco Travertine” 12×24 Stone fireplace surround. I love the gray/white/cream linear lines in the tile and love
that it gives off a light and airy feeling:
(I’m still trying to decide whether to add a wrap around mantel or not… suggestions?!)
BUT We actually found a look-a-like at half the cost — see pic below!
Here is an installation pic of the stone being used in a flooring application:
SECOND: Our bold graphite and white bathroom.
Instead of going “light” in the bathroom– i went “bold“. With dark gray/graphite tile in the shower and painted charcoal cabinets, the lighter gray flooring will pop and the white quartz countertops will shine! (if i can keep them clean … ;-/)
*Concept Pic
The (impossible to clean) shower will look similar to this image —
THIRD: The Kitchen!
With white modified shaker style cabinetry and white granite countertops, I’ve decided to go with a light warm gray 2×12 glass tile backsplash —
to be laid on a straight lay!
*Concept Pic for colors – The actual backsplash tile will be
2″x12″ and not laid in a brick pattern.
*Concept Pic – Very similar to this backsplash without the gloss coating
FOURTH: The Vent Hood.
Also one of my most favorite things about the home.
This modern wall mount glass canopy vent hood from Frigidaire will be a perfect complement to the stainless steel appliances and light white kitchen.
Another plus — it has DISHWASHER safe filters! How easy is that?! You just pop them out and throw them in the dishwasher. That’s my kind of “cleaning.”
Stay tuned next week for more on Terra’s New House Journals!!
