Let there be lights

The lights are in and it took all day Monday to install -- no, I didn't do it -- the lighting designer did. I must say, the lights are beautiful. There is now multiple layers of lights. Got new track lighting for that kitchen that really ligths up the cabinets, provide task lighting and also addresses the general lighting in the kitchen. The LED undercabinet lights are gorgeous and really bright and add another layer to the lighting scheme. I was surprised by how bright the LEDs were. The three glass pendants over the island are artisan glass and hand made and are pieces of art in their own right. They are beautiful even when not turned on.



The dining room got updated track heads and a new drum pendant over the dining table. Very classy in a black linen finish and a white diffuser. An unexpected outcome of all this is that I got updated wall swiches too. They are nice but I am not sure if I am going to spend the money to have all the switches in the house updated. Something to consider for the future -- far into the future.

Granite is here today

The granite is here today. I think I mentioned that I selected a slab called Tan Brown. Well, there's some red in it too -- that I am excited about. Setting it on the island and the countertop right now. New sink, faucet and backsplash also going in today. The sink I select from Home Depot -- seems like it is their exclusive line called Pegasus. It is a black composite granite sink. I love it. The workers will come back tomorrow to grout the backsplash and the project would be 80% done. New cabinet coming in early September and I think the lights too. Yay!