FINAL FINISHING

FINAL FINISHING......

living room ceiling fixtures.......edison bulbs will be added.

Anticipation is building.....well...at least mine is...as we head into the final stretch of finishing up this renovation project.  Some of the remaining light fixtures which were on back order arrived and were installed.   The bathroom vanity tops, plumbing fixtures  and toilet room accessories have been installed. 

first floor bathroom

The interior stair has been stained and the wall hung handrail installed.  We used a stained oak tread with a painted riser.  At the base of the first floor stair run, a metal and wood capped handrail will be installed to finish this off.  


 

Glass / metal kitchen wall cabinets create a visual contrast and to the wood base cabinets and provide additional storage.  Stainless appliances arrived this week and have been installed. White subway tile is used for the backsplash creating a clean backdrop.   White corian type counters will go in this week.  Painting of the wall mounted open storage shelves will complete the kitchen.  

kitchen backsplash with subway tile

This week the outside projects will be completed -- siding, stucco, trim and concrete pavers.  We will do some interior staging this week and schedule the photographer.


This renovated Portage Park single family home with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms will be on the mls and  ready for viewing by the end of next week.....I think it might be warm by then.....please spread the word to anyone who might be interested.

COUNTDOWN TO COMPLETION AND SPRING......

COUNTDOWN TO COMPLETION AND SPRING.......

living room fireplace and built-in shelving

The Living room with a linear gas fireplace, mosaic tile surround, built-in bench and recessed shelving trimmed in re-claimed wood siding.    Black tile will be incorporated into the bench seat area.  Completing this feature will be a wood mantle installed at the top of the fireplace. 

carbonized bamboo floor

The carbonized bamboo floors are installed on the first floor and second floor hallway.  Tile work in all three bathrooms and the mudroom floor is complete.   Glass shower doors and bathroom accessories will be installed this week.  The birch doors with dark bronze hardware have been installed.  Window casing and base trim is complete.   Final painting  of the interior walls to be completed this week. 



master bathroom shower tile and bench

The electrician has installed the light fixtures, pulled his wire and installed a new 200 amp electrical service.  The plumber will install the faucets and shower fixtures this week.

kitchen pendants

Next week the exterior stucco, trim and painting will be completed.   A front walk way of large concrete paving stones and river rock will lead from the city sidewalk to the new front porch.  Final project wrap-up should be completed by the end of next week. Interior staging will begin next week which will be followed by the photographer. The house should be listed on the MLS in a couple of weeks.
 
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