Another New House Project
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Last one for now.
Remember that curved staircase? Well, here it is with the walls painted and the light fixtures up. Still missing the iron spindles and the treads need to be finished.
That's about it for the construction photos. If anyone's interested I can take some of the finished product and post them when I get time.
I hope this gives some of you that are building or thinking about building some ideas, or you just enjoy looking at what others are up to.
Thanks for letting me share.
Steve
Remember that curved staircase? Well, here it is with the walls painted and the light fixtures up. Still missing the iron spindles and the treads need to be finished.
That's about it for the construction photos. If anyone's interested I can take some of the finished product and post them when I get time.
I hope this gives some of you that are building or thinking about building some ideas, or you just enjoy looking at what others are up to.
Thanks for letting me share.
Steve
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Sigarms
Super Member
Ok, I have to ask, what do you referee in?
Great looking place, somthing to call home for sure!
Great looking place, somthing to call home for sure!
rox
Veteran Member
Steve,
Yeah I was waiting for more staircase photos, it is such a gracefull staircase, thanks for posting. How many square feet did you build BTW? Your house is really really pretty, I know you and your wife must be very proud. If you can find the time I would love to see more finished photos. Especially the Master Bedroom and Bath, and a few more of the kitchen, if you find time.
Question, the pantry must be wider than the door right? I mean it would be a pretty tight squeeze if it was only as wide as the door. Kudo's to your architect, that 7ft pantry, how s/he snuggled it into the plan, is really unique.
Yeah I was waiting for more staircase photos, it is such a gracefull staircase, thanks for posting. How many square feet did you build BTW? Your house is really really pretty, I know you and your wife must be very proud. If you can find the time I would love to see more finished photos. Especially the Master Bedroom and Bath, and a few more of the kitchen, if you find time.
Question, the pantry must be wider than the door right? I mean it would be a pretty tight squeeze if it was only as wide as the door. Kudo's to your architect, that 7ft pantry, how s/he snuggled it into the plan, is really unique.
bmac
Veteran Member
Spectacular!
I, too, would like to see more photos of the finished project. Great home!
BTW, how much dust coated those beautifully painted walls / moldings after the floors were sanded?
I, too, would like to see more photos of the finished project. Great home!
BTW, how much dust coated those beautifully painted walls / moldings after the floors were sanded?
EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
Very NICE !!!!!
You've done an amazing job. The whole place has a great feel to it and the trim detail is amazing.
There's no way you can leave us hanging and not show the finished pics. Her's a few I'd like to see.
Kitchen
Stairs
Master Bath
Fireplace
Enclosed Porch
Front Exterior
Rear Exterior
Thanks,
Eddie
PS Seriously, what type of referee are you?????
You've done an amazing job. The whole place has a great feel to it and the trim detail is amazing.
There's no way you can leave us hanging and not show the finished pics. Her's a few I'd like to see.
Kitchen
Stairs
Master Bath
Fireplace
Enclosed Porch
Front Exterior
Rear Exterior
Thanks,
Eddie
PS Seriously, what type of referee are you?????
Rox,
The house totals about 3,700 SF. There's about 2,400 on the first floor including the master BR. The upstairs has three bedrooms and two baths.
You're correct on the pantry width. There is basically an "aisle" that is a little wider than the door opening - then there are shelves on both sides and on the end. Gee, you guys pay attention to detail! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
bmac,
Yes, there was a pretty good coat of dust after the floors were finished. We ran into some scheduling issues at the end. We had told the builder all along that we weren't in a hurry and to do things right. We waited until the end was in sight to put our other house on the market. Well it sold quicker than we expected and they wanted possession sooner than we expected. So everyone was rushing to get things completed. They didn't go in quite the sequence that I wanted but I understand everyone has schedules. Anyway, it turned out fine. The builder had a great clean-up crew that wiped everything down. We were pleasantly surprised as we thought it would be a problem.
The wood floors are 3" white oak, which is a little harder than the normal red oak that you usually see. Still, we had concern about damage to the floors during the final stages. They actually sanded off over 1/16" so that took off all of the scratches and paint. Turned out great. I assume they will do the same with your pine floors?
Eddie,
Because we were really scrambling at the end to get moved in, I neglected the picture taking of the final stages. I'll try to take some in the next few days of the finished product and I'll try to get the shots you are asking for.
Sigarms & Eddie,
I guess the "referee" thing was my feeble attempt at a little humor. I'd actually forgot about it and didn't know what Sigarms was asking. Then when Eddie asked also, I gave it some thought and remembered my profile.
Actually I work for a company in management. I'm in charge of the operations side of the business - engineering, manufacturing and field installation. It seems like I spend most of my time trying to resolve disputes and finger pointing between departments. Hence the "referee" reference. Sorry for the confusion.
The house totals about 3,700 SF. There's about 2,400 on the first floor including the master BR. The upstairs has three bedrooms and two baths.
You're correct on the pantry width. There is basically an "aisle" that is a little wider than the door opening - then there are shelves on both sides and on the end. Gee, you guys pay attention to detail! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
bmac,
Yes, there was a pretty good coat of dust after the floors were finished. We ran into some scheduling issues at the end. We had told the builder all along that we weren't in a hurry and to do things right. We waited until the end was in sight to put our other house on the market. Well it sold quicker than we expected and they wanted possession sooner than we expected. So everyone was rushing to get things completed. They didn't go in quite the sequence that I wanted but I understand everyone has schedules. Anyway, it turned out fine. The builder had a great clean-up crew that wiped everything down. We were pleasantly surprised as we thought it would be a problem.
The wood floors are 3" white oak, which is a little harder than the normal red oak that you usually see. Still, we had concern about damage to the floors during the final stages. They actually sanded off over 1/16" so that took off all of the scratches and paint. Turned out great. I assume they will do the same with your pine floors?
Eddie,
Because we were really scrambling at the end to get moved in, I neglected the picture taking of the final stages. I'll try to take some in the next few days of the finished product and I'll try to get the shots you are asking for.
Sigarms & Eddie,
I guess the "referee" thing was my feeble attempt at a little humor. I'd actually forgot about it and didn't know what Sigarms was asking. Then when Eddie asked also, I gave it some thought and remembered my profile.
Actually I work for a company in management. I'm in charge of the operations side of the business - engineering, manufacturing and field installation. It seems like I spend most of my time trying to resolve disputes and finger pointing between departments. Hence the "referee" reference. Sorry for the confusion.
bmac
Veteran Member
One other comment / question about the kitchen cabinets. When I saw the first photo, I assumed they were finished with what I have known to be called "pickled" finish. Then, the subsequent phot showed them stained a darker color. I think ours will closely resemble your finished product.
Now, I was surprised to see that the cabinets were finished on site. We, too, are going with a stain/glaze combination but I think our cabinet man will be applying the finish in his shop. I may be wrong. However, assuming I am right on this, is there an advantage of doing it one way over the other (shop vs site)? Off hand, I would think that finishing it on site would prevent getting surface problems from the transportaton / installation of the cabinets. However, I would think that shop finishing would allow the stain / glaze to be applied in a more controlled environment, possibly controlling dust better. Don't know. What are your thoughts?
Now, I was surprised to see that the cabinets were finished on site. We, too, are going with a stain/glaze combination but I think our cabinet man will be applying the finish in his shop. I may be wrong. However, assuming I am right on this, is there an advantage of doing it one way over the other (shop vs site)? Off hand, I would think that finishing it on site would prevent getting surface problems from the transportaton / installation of the cabinets. However, I would think that shop finishing would allow the stain / glaze to be applied in a more controlled environment, possibly controlling dust better. Don't know. What are your thoughts?
EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
bmac,
Sounds like they do things different in your area. I've never come across a cabinet shop that finished their work. It's either your painter or a specialist who only does cabinets.
Eddie
Sounds like they do things different in your area. I've never come across a cabinet shop that finished their work. It's either your painter or a specialist who only does cabinets.
Eddie
