"Does the result equal one happy wife? (Or is happy wife an oxy-moron?)."
the result = a VERY happy wife = agreeing to go to Paso = one VERY happy 968er!
"That looks very nice, I like how much difference the improvements in the lighting has made. Did you cut out the wall behind the stove prior to the 'before' picture? I like the backsplashes as well.. tile?"
In my early 20's I was an electrician for several years, so lighting is my specialty.
I did cut out the wall behind the stove. It has a sliding pocket door to the left of the stove, which I eliminated as well as the upper wall behind the stove and counter. As a result we had to go with the ceiling hung exhaust fan, which is a fantastic unit.
Backsplash is tile in pre-arranged sheets (bought @ Costco - great quality). Floor is travertine (imported from Turkey - bought @ Home Depot). The porous properties of travertine absorb the coloured grout well, but in a kitchen apllication, three coats of sealer is highly recommended!
"Great job. I could use a larger kitchen. Any interest? Lol"
I think I'm "done" for awhile. My children think that dad will help them out in the near future as they begin to acquire their houses, so I think that I will stick to the "consultant" role.
