Can I get a Hallelujah for shopping around?!
We got a second quote today on the bathroom/kitchen stuff and it came in at $4,300. I have a feeling the first place gives kickbacks to the builders which is why they point you in their direction.
Just a feeling.
We did change a few things, like went with chrome fixtures in the kids/downstairs bathrooms and didn't do all the spa spray heads and nifty shower things in the ensuite.
Here's what we ended up getting:
Kitchen:
that's a pot filler for behind the stove. Totally unnecessary, but totally cool
Kitchen faucets and sprayer.
Farmhouse sink.
Powder room on main floor:
The above sink with a faucet like this:
and Gorgeous George is going to build a cabinet for it a little something this:
Ensuite:
The sink is similar to the powder room sink, but wider and deeper and the faucet will be the same.
We're having a seperate tub/shower in the ensuite and for the tub filler we chose these:
And here is our house as of this morning:
As for the daily photo?
Pretty lame, but the kids are in bed and I am determined to get that lens.
I actually took my camera off automatic and played with it in semi-manual mode. I'm trying to learn about depth of field and am slowly kind of figuring it out.
I love it all! But, the sinks, they take my breath away! Really. I have always wanted giant farmhouse sinks. And the cabinet in the bathroom, is exactly what I want when we redo ours. It is going to be so beautiful, Cheryl. When is the target for finishing?
Posted by: Heather | March 10, 2007 at 01:18 AM
You're really good at keeping secrets! But I'm sure not EVERYONE has access to the internet. Can't wait for those farmhouse sinks...getting back to the good 'ol days where you stayed at home barefoot and baked and appeased my every desire!! ahhh!(that's a sigh not a little scream!)
Posted by: Gorgeous George | March 10, 2007 at 09:24 AM
Hallelujah!
The second quote is much more do-able... I'm glad for you! Looks great!
PS: Have you spoken to GG about the above expectations????
Posted by: Tara | March 10, 2007 at 09:40 AM
So is there a room (or at least bathroom) for me to come & live? I would happily sleep in that farmhouse sink although it's the powder room one that I really covet...
Posted by: Fern | March 10, 2007 at 10:27 AM
I didn't know you guys were going to have a farm! Cool!
(Costco has new rubber boots and overalls.)
Posted by: Dawn Kern | March 10, 2007 at 11:56 AM
Whoa! I'm not one to get excited about bathroom fixtures, but those are VERY cool. I'm so coming to stay with you once the new house is finished. :)
Posted by: Libby | March 13, 2007 at 04:03 AM
holy gorgeousness!! i've always wanted a farmhouse sink but wonder how one washes AND dries in a sink with only one bowl ...? the serious questions of life are obviously someone else's territory. maybe you just enjoy the beauty of an amazing sink and say screw the dishes.
by the way - good for you on the mary jane crocs. the best, right?? ha HA!!
Posted by: michele | March 18, 2007 at 08:08 PM
Congrats on the building of your house. My husband and I are also building. I was admiring the pot filler and the farmhouse sink. Where did you find that pot filler and the farmhouse sink? I am looking for a hammered copper farmhouse sink? Have any bargin shopping ideas?
Posted by: April | February 11, 2008 at 05:24 PM