Kitchen update

Yesterday we had D&D tile (The Mosaic Guys) install our tile backsplash. They are returning today to finish up the grout, and I can't wait to get home to see the finished product. Even though the pictures below show an unfinished product, it already looks pretty good. We stacked, opposed to staggered the matte white 2x4 subway tiles and accented the backsplash with semi-random lines of black/gray/charcoal glass tiles with little white swirlies. Pre-installation Jonathan was a little concerned that the glass tile accents were not going to work with the kitchen, but we both agree that they look fantastic. They help tie together the black/white theme of the kitchen and bring just enough pop to the design to catch your attention. Nothing too busy, just a little something extra.



One thing this remodel has taught me is how to be flexible. The near completion of the kitchen remodel has made us realize that our kitchen has definitely benefited from a few last minute detours from our original design plans. A few months back, following quite a bit of back and forth we had decided to have a white stone countertop installed in the kitchen. However, after learning of "additional installation costs" in excess of $700, which would top our already tight budget, we decided to go with our initial choice of butcher block, and it looks terrific. Not only did it save us about $2,500+ but the butcher block brings a great amount of natural warmth to the kitchen and has worked much better for the overall design than the cold white stone would have. In addition, the first range hood we ordered was stainless steel, but thanks to a shady online business and an order that was inexplicably delayed for months, we canceled the order and found an awesome matte black hood that works better with our kitchen design.

We still have some decisions to make about shelves and molding, but hopefully by the end of April we'll be able to consider the kitchen... completed!