After 5.5 months I have running water in the kitchen!!!!!

12 years ago

Am 5.5 months into what was supposed to be a 2 - 2.5 month remodel (you have heard about my issues previously, no need to detail again!) and..... today my gorgeous shaw sink was connected and i have running water!!!! the beautiful (replacement) marble counter went in last friday. the end is near!!!

also, a tidbit on another topic in case anyone is in need of this info. my juno 3200K LED recessed lights were too white/blue/harsh against my all white cabs. i asked the GC to get me a 2700K light to compare and it is MUCH better - warmer, cozy! am swapping them all out.

babushka cat demonstrating how well he matches the marble...

there is much feline intrigue with the new sink and running water...

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EcoBuzz
12 years ago
Oh my goodness!! It is stunning! Definitely worth the wait. Kitties give it a thumbs up too, I see.

Congratulations!
mpagmom (SW Ohio)
12 years ago
Congratulations! Can't wait to see more.
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mmhmmgood
12 years ago
Hooray for running water in the kitchen! That is indeed a milestone signalling the end is near! Congrats!
flwrs_n_co
12 years ago
Running water is definitely a great milestone! Congrats! Can't wait to see more pics with those cute kitties checking everything out.
aliris19
12 years ago
Ahhhhh... :)
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breezygirl
12 years ago
I never tire of seeing your gorgeous little man and his sister enjoying your kitchen. But water??!?! That's the bomb diggity! Congrats on hitting that milestone.

What's next? I see you have pulls. Good. What about the dreaded backsplash? Gone there yet?
bigjim24
12 years ago
Two paws up! Isn't running water just a plain miracle when you have to go without?! Can't wait to see more!!
gr8daygw
12 years ago
Hooray! Looks gr8! Kitties are definitely in agreement, running water is a wonderful thing..
rhome410
12 years ago
Cool... So happy for you! A huge milestone for you and the kitties. ;-)
User
12 years ago
Sweet...your kitties are just too cute...love that concentration...and the marble is just so so beautiful. And running water too...you are on a roll . c
katieob
12 years ago
Oh, that marble makes me swoon. Really gorgeous.
Congrats.
pricklypearcactus
12 years ago
Stunning kitchen and gorgeous kitties! That first picture makes me want to caress your marble and pet your cat all at once. Congratulations on finally having water! What an ordeal to be without water for 5.5 months.
lolonwood
12 years ago
Beautiful kitchen and beautiful kitties! I am on a similar time line. This weekend will mark month 5 of my supposedly 2 month project and I still don't have water. But I think I my sink is being installed next week and I am thrilled. Being without a kitchen and bath on the main floor of the house is getting pretty tiresome.
sombreuil_mongrel
12 years ago
You did better than I did; it took me 10 months to get a sink in, and with temporary counters at that. Finish counters were in at the 14 month mark. (All because of part time/weekend DIY-ing.)
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babushka_cat
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12 years ago
Thanks to you all for your support in this project. I have followed you and your progress very closely - this is an invaluble resource!

Breezy - Backsplash is next. Have not had much time to think about it yet, hoping for a simple white 3x6 subway. Guess I better read up on this forum re: the dreaded backsplash so I understand what I need to know!
cat_mom
12 years ago
Hooray for water--and hooray for the kitties!!!!! :-)

Lookin' good!
gsciencechick
12 years ago
The sink and the kitties are just gorgeous!
susanlynn2012
12 years ago
Babushka_cat, I love the marble, your white kitchen cabinets and your pretty Shaw Sink! The kitties are adorable! So glad you have running water again! Amazing how changing light bulbs makes such a huge difference. I changed my light bulbs and now I love the look of my new tiles that I can't wait to install.
erinct
12 years ago
That marble is amazing!!! Congrats on the running water :)
susanlynn2012
12 years ago
babushka_cat, I would love to see a picture of your beautiful kitchen when it is complete! I have a question about your kitchen cabinets. I read in another post that they are painted BM Simply White. I would like to know if the are a flush inset cabinet without the bead? I am trying to decide what I want. I have a list what I felt I must have but after getting prices, I am now seeing what I an live without and what is a must for me. I wanted the recessed panel inside the drawer but yours without it is beautiful also. I love your marble counters and your kitty cats!
blfenton
12 years ago
A picture of running water is so appropriate. Congratulations and the kitchen is looking great. Can't wait to see more.
I laughed when I saw your picture of running water and one of my cats jumped. I startled him.
babushka_cat
Original Author
12 years ago
hi all - i will be sure to post when it is complete. will be a bit longer -still deciding on backsplash, finished electrical, window treatments and breakfast nook furnishings.

the cabs are flush inset, no bead. here is another pic that may help. the top draw is slab but the ones below the top do have recessed panel. cab panels have an ogee edge to soften them, i felt the plain shaker door a bit too hard edged for my space.
taggie
12 years ago
Those cats are precious! It's been so long since we've had cats that I'd almost forgotten how funny and curious they are. Man oh man, now I almost want a couple of cats. My husband (and dogs) would kill me if I showed up with cats in arms ... but oh, oh, oh how cute they are! Must. Be. Strong.

Oh and hey, btw, your kitchen looks great too. :-)
babushka_cat
Original Author
12 years ago
thank you - i adore my babes! they are brother and sister, from the sonoma county animal shelter, found at 5 days old and bottle fed by a foster. you should not encourage me as there are an endless supply of cute pics. will just leave you with these two....
francoise47
12 years ago
Adorable!!!
susanlynn2012
12 years ago
Babushka_cat, I love the inset cabinets and that ogee edge does soften them, along with the hardware and gorgeous counters I adore them. The new backplash about to be installed is beautiful and I can't wait to see it installed with grout. I love the kitties so much and that is nice that you adopted both. One day I will have a kitten or cat again but for now I have 4 little dogs (smaller than most cats) with two very sick.

After 5.5 months I have running water in the kitchen!!!!!

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