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What an exciting phase...the final one! Finishing touches are being put on our new little house. Appliances are in and working, cabinets and vanities are completed and plumbing and electrical fixtures are in. There's very little left to do other than the cleaning.

We selected our appliances using energy efficiency as the #1 criterion. This is our Fisher Paykel dish drawer. We chose it because it's smaller and uses less water and power than other models. It's also mounted just below the counter which is more ergonomic. The dish drawer is about 3/4 of the size of a standard dish washer and allows for a cabinet drawer below. It's also very quiet.

We opted for standard white appliances to keep things simple. See our materials section for specifics on the appliances.

Evan has taken over for Steven (who has moved to Germany) with great energy and gusto! Here he is checking the wiring for the entertainment system. Our built-in entertainment center was custom designed and built by The Woodshop along with our cabinets. It's alder. Evan is sitting where the TV will go. The cabinets above are for the stereo. Below are 2 cd drawers and below that is a temporary panel that will be replaced with another perforated panel covering the bass speaker. Notice the small surround sound speakers above the cabinet.

Here's a view from the dining area toward the front door. The ceiling fan will help destratify and move air. We've installed our old front door that The Woodshop built for us 20 years ago. The bright spot of light above the door is coming from the skylight above.

From Jon's office you can see down the hall into the master bedroom. Shelves on the left will hold models. This is where Jon will meet with our clients.

It's difficult to photograph these smaller rooms, but here's an attempt at the hall bath. Because the walls are uneven with plaster, we had the mirror company scribe the mirror to the wall. The sink has a built in soap dispenser, saving space on the counter. This bathroom is unconventional in that it has a French door to transfer the south light from the hall into the north facing bathroom. We are covering the glass with hand made paper for privacy, while letting in light.

A view into Jon's office from the hall shows the south windows and the hall bathroom door. The far door leads to the garage.

Speaking of halls, here's a view toward the living room. The built-in shelves will store many books lit by west windows. On down the hall is the entry with half wall, then past that is the living room and entertainment center.