Stunning it may be (or not). But if you are concerned with privacy why would anyone do this? There are solutions to let light in, have a view of who's at the front door, and still maintain privacy. These solutions involve transom lights, side lights and door lights above eye level. Another option is to use partial or full height glazing and install movable wood louver panels on the inside, which can be open in the day time and closed at night as may be desired by the occupants.

Yes, @Patricia Colwell they do several 2x2 stain samples on the sanded floor. If I understand correctly, even no stain with just clear coat will enhance the color of the wood and I should take rugs into consideration. Years ago, I painted a bedroom with 2 light green walls (north and west) and 2 white walls. The white picked up the green which was very unintended and unexpected.

"ashes the contractor to remove all if this. So how the mirror tiles are installed correctly?" "I did but didn’t pay attention to this" They appear exactly how I would expect mirror tile to look. You did not do your due diligence and know what you hired him to do, not his fault. Pay him to tear it out and reinstall what you want. Unfair to expect him to do it for nothing because you did not understand what you asked him to do.

Love everything! Sorry if you already shared this info, but what color are your uppers and are the glass cabinet inserts clear glass or ? I’m trying to finalize choices. Sure wish I could get mine done for $40K. Thanks for any input and enjoy your beautiful kitchen!