Trim Inspection Tuesday

I attended my trim inspection on Tuesday.  The good news is that none of my selections were mixed up.  Everything is there.  And Minto is ahead of schedule.  The hardwood floor was installed sometime over the last 5 weeks.  Jason, the builder rep, told me it is unusual to have the hardwood floor installed by the trim inspection.  And my carpet was also in.  One of the tradespeople was there when I arrived and he said the carpet had been installed sometime over the previous 2 days.  All of the fixtures are in, the plumbing is working and the furnace is keeping my home nice and warm.

Jason took me through at lightning speed.  But with only a 1/2 hour to check to make sure none of my selections or upgrades were missed, I didn’t get a lot of time to check things out … or take many pictures.  Here is what I have to share.

Kitchen

I am really happy with how my kitchen turned out.  I love the simple maple cabinets and the contrast the countertop provides.  I am really pleased with my tiles.  I knew after visiting model homes that my designer’s suggestion of the tile below was the right one.  I am so glad I chose it.  Thanks Suzanne!  And that white hood fan?  That will be replaced.  I refused to pay the builder to upgrade to a black one.

Kitchen View #1

Kitchen View #2

Kitchen Floor Tile

Master and Ensuite

Okay not much to see here.

Master Bedroom

More interesting things to look at in the ensuite.

Master Ensuite #1

Master Ensuite #2

The countertop looks more golden brown than I thought it would, which is a good thing.  When I first pulled it off the shelf at the design centre it looked very grey.  Hmmm, that faucet looks suspiciously like the ones my parents have.  Their faucets make it really difficult to simply rinse when brushing your teeth.  If this is the same one it will have to go.  Too bad because this actually is a decent standard faucet.

Master Ensuite #3

My dad saw this photo and asked if there was a window in my shower.  No, that’s just a reflection.  lol  No ceramic soap dishes!  Had those deleted at the design centre.  The overhead shower light makes these tiles look really yellow when they’re nothing of the sort.

Master Ensuite Shower Tiles

A much better representation of the shower tiles.  Brown, not yellow.

Bedroom #2

I think of this as bedroom number 2.

Bedroom #2

I still hate these closet doors but I couldn’t justify spending any of my upgrade money to change them.  If I feel like changing them at some point I will.  But for now I remind myself that these seem fairly standard in Ottawa and no one has died from having them in their house.  As far as I know …

Main Bath

When I made my choices for the main bath I had no doubts.  Good choices, I thought.

Main Bath

Then I saw this and the first thought I had was “I didn’t think that countertop would be so orange.”  And I like orange!  Yes, it is the correct one.  I’m just going to need some time to get used to it.  I chose a neutral tile with edges that look beveled.  I also went with a darker grout which is the opposite of the vinyl flooring which has a dark ’tile’ with a lighter ‘grout’.  Yep, definitely need time to get used to this.

Basement

Not much to see here.  I just love the fact that I have a fireplace and it isn’t gold.

Basement

Staircase

I absolutely love the staircase!

Staircase from Upstairs

I don’t know what I’m going to put in that niche.  My paintings are too big.

Maple Staircase

Love it!  And so will my cat.  Well, I’ll like it on her behalf.  She won’t be able to claw it like carpet and it will give her some exercise.

So, now on to finishing up my moving details.  I have to choose a mover this weekend now that I have quotes.  I have to set up gas, electricity and an account with the city.  Phone, cable and Internet are taken care of already.  And I have to cancel existing services at my condo.  Way too many change of address cards to mail out.  Too bad my cat can’t write.

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