The Dark Side... of the Kitchen Island

It's been a whirlwind since we last wrote!  The floors were refinished again and we were very pleased.  The gentlemen at Total Floors in Alexandria were so professional and timely that we decided to get a quote from them to replace our lower level with either hardwood or laminate.  It's becoming a big decision because although laminate is cheaper, the resell value is lower.  They just measured today so we are looking forward to the quote shortly.

The kitchen cabinets were installed; however, what was supposed to be the highlight of the renovation didn't go as planned.  The kitchen island was intended to be a very dark "kona" color and it turned out very brown.  This was a miscommunication between us and the contractor that handled the kitchen.  He originally showed us a black sample; however, it had no wood grain showing.  We stated we loved the color but wanted the wood grain. He asked us to go on his website that night and pick out the type of wood grain we liked from the collection.  We assumed the dark stain would be applied to it.  However, he assumed we were picking an entirely new color because we wanted the wood grain.  Long story short, we are going to have pay around $3,000 extra to have the island refaced.   

We are very happy to have cabinets though and can't wait to get the appliances installed tomorrow!!  The sink which is farmhouse style and cooktop can't be set until the countertops arrive.

The white cabinets turned out great! 

The sink will go here after counterops are installed

Island is definitely not dark enough!  Love the design though!

One room that came together nicely was the upstairs guest room.  I was looking to keep the room fresh but vintage.  I found these great bird paintings and pillow that I immediately fell in love with.  The buttoned headboard was also a great find! 

LOVE this pillow

Couldn't pass these up!

Guest bedroom coming together. I just need to find a white vintage dresser now.

One room we are very pleased with is our master bathroom!  There are still some finishing touches like baseboards, drywall patching, and new mirrors for the vanities but it came together nicely.  We went for a clean, crisp, serene feel and definitely accomplished it. 

I'm loving the little details

The shower turned out great!  We just need to order the glass shower door now.

So happy we have double vanities!! Mirrors on order.  These are temporary.

Our master bedroom is also coming together but we have most of the furniture arriving on Thursday so your sneak peek is below...

I love a lot of pillows!

 Most of our furniture is being delivered on Thursday so we will have updates to the living room soon.  Also, now that the kitchen cabinets are out of my office we can complete that room very quickly.  I just need to order the flooring and it will be next on our priority list. 

I can't wait to get my desk, storage, and some organization back in my life!