The cabinets have arrived! By far, outside of labor, they are the biggest expense of the kitchen. There's a feeling of excitement, then nausea wondering if they are the right style, right size and enough to fill the kitchen.
The driver noticed a damage box. After pulling it open there were some indentations on one of the door panels and he noted it in his paperwork. We will find out what if any other surprises when they are unboxed for installation. Until then, their secret is kept, not wanting to tempt fate or an unlucky mishap of moving stuff around.
Well, there certainly seems enough of everything. We can no longer park in our garage. The appliances are all delivered, too. Whew! I spent a lot of time picking out what would go in the kitchen. It had to be functional, good looking and highly rated by consumer reporting agencies AND have great user reviews. Not one line of appliance was best in all categories so the unifying factor is the stainless steel finish. There is a fabulous Samsung French door refrigerator with a drawer that converts to frig or freezer, GE gas cafe range with convection and double oven, kenmore corner washing dishwasher, and a kenmore convection over the range microwave. Each does double duty in one way or another. Can't wait to use them and this will hopefully all be done in time to try them out for Thanksgiving.
A light was added above the fireplace to highlight artwork. Obviously a star bulb is not the best one to do the job, but it was what was available and a good one to see the affect. One of the electrical outlets on the mantle was also made functional. The second outlet had to be covered with a plate and remain where it is for code reasons. Originally wired through the brick at the back of the fireplace with knob and tube, it was impossible to get to without tearing into the mantle. My Christmas lights will sparkle just the same, so exciting.
No comments:
Post a Comment