Utilities already??!?

Just got a note that we need to schedule plumbing, electrical and HVAC walkthroughs for week after next. Holy moly! 

Full meal deal

The full footprint is finally starting to take shape, and without counting the front porch and back deck, this is the rough shape of the house as we will know it. 

A second floor wall and beams of steel

'Nuff said. 

Stairway to whatnow?

The walls are closing in and we can now walk upstairs. Not much up there but the view is pretty nice for the moment. 

Details, details

We have finally settled on our appliances, which really means our dishwasher and oven, and the centerpiece is the 36" American Range performer:

Since the second story starts next week it's time to start talking cabinets, which is ideal since our new dishwasher, while quiet as a mouse, can also be hidden behind a cabinet door. It's the little things...

I'm looking through you

WE HAVE ROOMS, PEOPLE!

Hallway from garage:

Media room:

Laundry nook:

Den/guest room:

Entryway:

and the beginnings of stairs to the second floor, next to where the piano will go:

Drawn and Quartered

The house is definitely starting to take shape now. Still waiting for the garage to they started but I can imagine the rooms in my mind's eye. 

Great room door to the back deck:

Dining room:

Media room:

and Den:

I'm betting we will see the second floor by next week.