Its All in the Details

I met with the Color Consultant at our local Porter Paints store the other day.  I didn't feel prepared AT ALL to pick out wall and trim colors for my entire house.  In fact, I was feeling pretty anxious about it.  I almost called to reschedule, but I found out from our builder that I didn't have as much time as I thought I did. So I put my big girl pants on and trudged down to the store not expecting to get much accomplished. The consultant had suggested that I bring tile, fabric, rug samples or any kind of color "inspiration" that I had.  So I brought my box of stuff and we used those to select our color scheme.  It was quite an interesting process and not as hard as I thought.  I had the PPG paint deck at home and had been stressing myself in thinking I had to do this alone.  It is so much easier when you have a professional to help you!!  The colors I picked are trim: White Umber, Interior walls:  Spiced Vinegar, Jute, Heavy Cream, Woodbridge, Tempered Steel and Phantom Hue.  Cannot wait to see them on the walls which should be soon!!


In other news, the gas line has been installed.  We will be having a gas range in the kitchen and a gas grill on the back porch.  No more half-cooked burgers/steaks when we run out of propane!!

I selected the stain for the tongue and groove wood ceiling for the front and back covered porches.  It is MinWax Provincial.  I think it will look great! 
The wood floors are being installed on the first floor and should be done this week. The fella has been working late into the evening!.  It is a #2 common white oak, 3 1/4" wide.  We will have it in all rooms and stairs on the first floor except for the bedrooms, baths and utility room.

The trim work has begun on the second floor and the interior doors are being installed.  We will also have a few pocket doors and those have been installed as well.  My 5 year old son thought those were cool!  Hope they're sturdy!!

Also, this week we should have our garage doors installed.  Our builder said he will probably put temporary locks on the exterior doors as well. 

My husband has purchased our grill for the outdoor kitchen.  It is a Napoleon gas grill and currently lives in my home office!!  It's a nice big box:)  Hopefully they can install it soon!

Well, that's all for now!  I'll try to take pictures this weekend but now need to start cleaning my house. We have a showing for a prospective buyer tomorrow!  Got my fingers crossed!  Hope everyone has a great week!!