Kitchen Island Set Back

The kitchen island is now painted and I was all ready for the contractor to install the bamboo plywood.





The contractor brought the plywood to his shop and here are just some of the things he found on the wood.






Fabulous. The wood was packaged between 2 large MDF boards so I thought it was safe from getting any kind of damage. Apparently this damaged happened before the wood was packaged. Soooo I requested my money back on the product which the company obliged to. I think the wood has potential and would be a beautiful piece if it wasn't so damaged. I'm hoping to find another use for it.

On to plan B for the counter top. The contractor suggested other wood suppliers in the area where I could get a similar look and the wood would be better quality, thicker, and for about the same price as the bamboo. I decided to go with a black walnut. This week the contractor is scheduled to come in and complete the task.

It seems like I've waited FOR-EVA for this to be done!

Island Progress

The kitchen island is well underway. I removed the drawers and cabinet doors and sanded everything down with my orbital sander and 220 grit sandpaper.



Over the Labor Day weekend I got crackin' with painting the island white.

Day1:
Prime the island and cabinets


I used Kilz primer.



I had to put up a dog barrier so no wagging tails touched the island.



Day 2:
Painted the first coat of paint using Valspar semi-gloss latex paint in a creamy white. I applied the paint using a foam roller and paint brush to get into some of the smaller areas.


Dog barrier was in full effect.





Day3:
Painted a 2nd coat of paint on the cabinets. The paint is still uneven and it looks as though there is a texture to the cabinets so I will lightly sand the island and paint a 3rd coat of paint.






For the table legs I purchased unfinished stair newel posts at Lowes for $25/each. These willl be turned upside down and attached to the countertop to resemble table legs. The posts were primed and painted with 2 coats of paint.



Now all I need is the contractor to cut down the chocolate bamboo to size and install the countertop. I can't wait to see the finished product!!

Island Dreaming

I saw this kitchen island picture on HGTV's Rate My Space, it was love at first sight! The butcher block counter top is AWESOME. I have never seen a dark butcher block counter before. I went on the hunt for one but couldn't seem to find any that matched this picture.






Then came Kirei. I found this site after watching an episode of Carter Can where he uses Kirei board to cover the walls. It looked awesome so I had to Google Kirei and I found their other green building products. Low and behold they just came out with a new product...

Chocolate Bamboo



LOVE IT!

I would like to take my current kitchen island




and extend it out by 30" to provide table seating. It would look something like this lovely island I found at myhomeideas.com



I can't decide whether to paint the island cabinets white or leave them as is. Hmmmmm...

Home Tour

I'm attending a Home Tour Party hosted by Transforming Home


Welcome to Home-EE's Home Tour!

Front Room
First room you enter when you come through the front door. Accessorized with my lab, Lucy and her kennel. I'm on the hunt for the perfect rug to go in this room as well as a nice storage ottoman.


Dining Room
Faux painted the walls with a rag on technique. I've lived with it for a few years,and I'm thinking the walls need a different paint color.




Family Room
Decorated with many family photos! Who doesn't love a great photo wall?


Kitchen
I love the layout of the kitchen but one day home to extend out my island for extra seating, install quartz countertops, and put in a backsplash. One day....



Downstairs/Main Bathroom
This bathroom got a big makeover with painted walls, new mirror (purchased on Craigslist for $30), new lighting fixture and tile. Next is to replace the faucet with a chrome 2 handle faucet which I've purchased but haven't installed yet.



Guest Bedroom
This room is furnished by Craigslist. The headboard was a DIY project. The end tables (which were painted cream) and lamps were purchased as a set for $40.


Jack and Jill Bathroom
The glued on wall mirror was ripped out and replaced with the 2 framed mirrors and 2 new lighting fixtures with the help of free labor from good ol' Dad. Next up is to replace the faucets and tile over the vinyl flooring.



My Home Office
This room doubles as a guest bedroom and is another Craigslist furnished room. Futon was $50 and desk was $25. The large wall art over the futon was inspired from this Myles of Style episode.



Master Bedroom and Bathroom
I love the layout of our bedroom and bathroom. I framed the mirrors in the bathroom with trim board and installed 2 new light fixtures. I'm in the process of getting estimates to have tile installed on the floors and replace the tile in the shower and tub, which is very builder beige blah! I would love to tile the fireplace as well.
As for the bedroom, I'm still looking for the perfect art piece(s) to place over the bed and maybe new nightstands.