The kitchen is almost complete!

We are almost done with the backsplash and then the kitchen will be done!  It was a year ago last June we took it apart and sold our own kitchen on Craigslist.com, we have come a long way.  For the backsplash, we bought 12"x12" Silestone tiles in the same color as our counter tops.  Jeff cut them into long rectangles and then put them on the wall in a straight line grid pattern.  We used a dark grout similar in color to the kitchen cabinets.  It has been a difficult and messy process, much harder than the glass tile backsplash we did in the other two kitchens.  It has come out great, though!  More pictures to come of the completed kitchen (hopefully soon).

The Silestone is here!

They began installing our counter tops today!  They are going to have to take some pieces back to the shop, but we should have completed counters very soon.  We decided to go with Silestone in White Zeus Extreme.  Can't wait to have a functioning kitchen again!

Here are some reasons we chose to go with Silestone...

• Silestone® is the only counter top with built-in Microban® antimicrobial product protection to safely fight the growth of odor-causing bacteria 24/7 for the life of the product. As a result, Silestone is easier to clean and stays cleaner in between cleanings.
• The quartz in Silestone makes it naturally scratch-resistant. Only three other natural minerals - diamond, sapphire and topaz - are harder than quartz. Quartz is a seven on Mohs Hardness Scale (diamond is a 10).  
• Because it is non-porous, Silestone does not need to be sealed. Granite, marble and limestone, on the other hand, must be sealed on installation and resealed regularly to prevent staining. Silestone is a maintenance-free star compared to solid surfaces that may require rigorous maintenance to clean up tough stains, scratches and scorch marks.

View www.silestoneusa.com for more information!

I love me some samples!

The downstairs is coming along!  We have picked out a brazilian pecan hardwood floor, rift cut oak cabinets with an expresso stain, silestone countertops in white zeus, and a flocked foil wallpaper for the downstairs bath.  Having some difficulty picking out a true, light gray paint for all the walls, but hopefully I can make a decision soon without buying too many more samples.

Brazilian Pecan Flooring

Rift Cut Oak Cabinet, White Zeus Silestone

Flocked Foil Wallpaper

Lots of Gray Paint Samples