Cabinets, countertops, and more...

Just got back from the house---they were busy today!

flooring-this picture was taken Friday but I haven't had a chance to post 

kitchen

countertops

fireplace

master bath 

Just a few notes:  

1) I thought I would be disappointed with the "standard" vanities in the bathrooms.  While they are not my first choice, I think they're manageable.  Definitely not on the list of immediate projects.  

2) All of our doors were hung.  They are more like an off-white than a white....do they get painted? They looked funny.  I guess I just assumed they would be ready to go before they were hung..?

3) I am VERY disappointed in the kitchen sink.  I know I have read the same in a few blogs, but I didn't remember there being an option to upgrade the depth of the sink.  That will definitely need to be quickly replaced.....sooo shallow! 

4) While we would have loved to get the granite countertops, we didn't because of money.  However I REALLY like the laminate that we got--butterum granite.  I know some of the other bloggers have the same and I've seen all of your pics, but it was so much more reassuring to see them in person! 

5) In a previous post I mentioned the knobs for the cabinets.  After looking at them today, we decided we are going to have the knobs installed.  I really do like them and I think they just add a little bit more character to the cabinets. 

We are now down to 21 days until close! (Wow actually counting that in my head gave me a little bit of butterflies in my stomach...it is so soon!!)

Easy fix

I spoke to our PM this morning, he figured out that there was a coding error when our final paperwork got submitted.  Even though our paperwork said "side fireplace", the code was for a "rear fireplace".  They are immediately fixing it.  Thank goodness we live close and we were able to catch that before it got too far! He said it shouldn't delay anything, so I'm looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings!

Looking like a house!

This is what we found when we went to the house yesterday....

I was so surprised how much they got done in ONE day! Unfortunately, we may have hit a problem.  Right before we left, I went around to the back of the house and saw that it appears they are building the fireplace back there.  I am assuming that is what the hole and ledge is between the two window holes---

The fireplace is supposed to be on the side of the house, so we immediately called our PM to get things straightened out.  Unfortunately, his baby had to have surgery this week so he had been off work and we think he comes back on Monday.....hoping he calls and we can get things fixed before it's too late!