Turning Point

I think we are at a turning point.  I think the pictures I post from here on out will be getting progressively better.  No more exposed studs, walls will be gradually painted, dust will eventually start to clear, counters and appliances will start to fill the empty space.  It started last week with the drywall going up (and us passing all our inspections!) and will continue tomorrow with the installation of the kitchen cabinets.  Here's what the kitchen looked like yesterday morning. 

I love this picture - Grant and the glow of the morning light pouring through the bay window. 
Feels like home looking at this shot.

We slid the existing pantry down about 2 feet to create a larger space for cabinetry
(and lost the utility sink from the laundry room to do that).

We widened the doorway to the dining room from the kitchen seen here by about a foot.

To the average eye, this kitchen probably looks pretty dire!  But to me, it is spectacular.  Seeing the walls up made such a huge difference.  And the morning light pouring through the bay windows just warmed the space and allowed me to envision it as the heart of our home.

I'll post pictures after the cabinets and appliances go in (Wednesday through Friday of this week).