Outlets, Switches, and Lights

Our main focus this weekend is to put in all the outlets, switches, and lights. Jeff and I have spent hours researching different types of light fixtures, trying to find the "perfect" one for each area. Wheh, talk about a lot of options! As you all know Jeff, he picked them out, I just gave the approval! It's quite overwhelming when you have the world at your finger tips. However, Jeff loves the multitude of options and enjoys the challenge (fun) of putting them altogether for the finished look!  If only a little of him could rub off on me!

 Today - nice storm coming in. The weather isn't quite as hot, but it sure is humid!  We turned on all the fans!

Installing Garage Lights

 

 

Garage Lights

Last night, the kids helped us line all the outlets, switches, and cover plates to each area in the house.  Jeff read off the blue prints so we put the correct switch in place.  There's so much detail!  3-way switch, GFCI outlet, dimmer switches, etc.  It's nice to be able to put everything exactly how we want it.  We have over 100 plugs in the house.  It took about 2 hours to go through the whole house.

 

 

Aspen was entertained by her Mr. Potato Head!

 

The "Communication Board"

Ed and his son, Luke, helped out today.  We love when they join us! 

 

 

Thank you boys!

 

 

 

And they're done!

Laundry room lights

 

Guest closet light

Dry Wall

WE HAVE DRY WALL!

(Sante Fe finish 90% smooth 10% texture)

It's amazing how dry wall makes a house look like a home.  Jeff worked really hard at designing special features throughout the house.  Now that the dry wall is up, these features stand out beautifully!

Front entry - notice the 3 open shelves.  They're mirrored on the opposite side too.

Great Room - Large windows show into the formal living room right behind it. 

Kitchen - Large skylights above add natural light.  The window in the back looks out to the backyard.  Our pantry is located through the door left of the ladder.

Master Bedroom - Offers a two-way fireplace from the master into the bathroom.  I also love the accent wall with the built in shelves. 

Computer Station - this is one of our favorite spots in the house!  The computer area sits across from the kitchen and looks out over the staircase.  It's out in the open, yet has it's own space.  As most of you know, we're not T.V. people, but we do sit at the computers all the time!

Main Floor Hallway - leads to the guest suite and the nursery.

Tandum Garage which connects with the two-car garage.

Oversized Two-Car Garage

FOR THE DOWNSTAIRS AREA... 

Basement Living Area

Staircase

Staircase

Doorway to the Theater Room

Spiral Staircase will take the place of the ladder which leads to the racquetball court.  The space behind the ladder is for our workout area.

1 of our 3 Kid Bedrooms (they're all the same)