Thanks for asking about an update. You are all too kind. I am still in love with my kitchen but, alas, still not finished. I did find my over the island fixture- and I love it, but its arrival has made me less in love with my sconces. I am now in the process of trying out replacements. So far one is sitting in my sunroom, deemed to large, one is en route from Schoolhouse Electric. I did do a Mostly Done post, which I updated this AM with pictures of the island light and I have linked it below Here is a link that might be useful: Localeater's Kitchen -Mostly Done post

Every region has its own unique building and budget experiences. It's hard to believe that all of the builders told you that a 2-story is more expensive to build than a 1-story, but, for them, I'm sure it must be true (and they would most certainly price it that way)! Everyone is different, so "farmhouse" means a lot of things to a lot of people. Classic and traditional farmhouses in the 20th century tend to be 2-stories. But as the photos above illustrate, there are a great many "vernacular" approaches for 1-story houses which are very appealing. The one thing I'd suggest as a high priority is that the rear of your property be south facing so that the main living areas can look out to the south and have a large amount of natural light and passive energy conservation potential. No other orientation has this potential, unless your property is in the southern hemisphere, in which case you will want the major living areas north facing! Good luck!

where's the large dining table that you want chairs? how can we suggest if we can't see it? what exactly in this kitchen is farmhouse? It's a nice space, but it looks more like a transitional white kitchen. Even the lights aren't 'farm' style. Are you doing something different in here? Where's the dining area and how 'farm-ish' is it? and take your pick for the island

Hi Maureen, Are you still interested? I didn't see your post until now. I was going to ask if you have an idea on what type of bar stool you're looking for? For example, swivel, non-swivel, arms, no arms, etc. You have a beautiful kitchen and I think a lot will work well.