A quick update…
Right after the test fit, one of the flange pieces on the Domsjo broke. I got that sink at the “as-is” section of IKEA for $50, so I wasn’t too broken up about it.
Here’s the down side… IKEA ran out of the Domsjo double bowl, and couldn’t get any more due to a manufacturing issue, so they’ve been out of stock for over a month. They finally got more in the store this week, so I picked up a new one and popped it in.
I’ve got the guys from Meier Plumbing coming over on Tuesday to hook up the faucet, dishwasher, and fridge. Very exciting!
After the sink is hooked up, all I need to do is connect the wiring up for the oven and cook top, and the kitchen is functional. Then there’s just a few cosmetic things that I need to take care of, including a back splash.
Pics to come later… Almost done!!!
I am pleased to report that the concrete counter tops are finished, and they came out pretty good. If I had to do it all over again, I would just try and get more of the air bubbles out (vibrate it a little more). I wanted a little bit of that look, but the slurry didn’t quite cover up as much as I’d like.
Overall shot of the kitchen. Don’t mind the clamps – I’m just letting the adhesive to set so the counter top doesn’t nudge at all.
A closer shot of the peninsula piece. Freshly polished and waxed.
I really like how the cooktop sits almost flush with the concrete. Gives it an awesome look.
Another shot of the peninsula/cooktop.
Still waiting for the sink to arrive. As soon as it shows up, I will hook up the faucet and dishwasher/fridge.
Closer at the sink location.
I started taking pictures late in the game this day, but whatever… You get the point 
Cabinetry is taking shape…
Cabinetry is mostly in…
Next day… Breakfast.
Applying the sub-tops…
Doggy door test-fit
Took 30 minutes out of yesterday and surprised my wife with some closet doors in our bedroom. We’ve been without closet doors in our room for over a year. It’s weird how just a little thing like that can make a room feel complete.
December 27th, 2008
Miles
Stage 2 – Cabinetry
I rolled the fridge out and took another picture for posterity.
I’m kind of a nerd cause I’m excited about the plumbing the most. My plumber came in and removed all the old, crappily done lines and re-did the copper hot/cold lines and re-did the sewer line.
The cabinetry is all built… It’s staged in the garage until I get rid of the funky door and lay the flooring in the kitchen. Those will happen this weekend most likely, and the cabinetry installation will begin Monday.
