Final Design Meeting

On Monday went went back to Studio M, the design studio, to finalize all of our design options! The design studio is down the street from the Echelon building, which was struck by a plane last week.  It was very strange to drive by the building and see the huge hole in person.

First, we met with Sable Electric regarding all things electrical in our home.  After our initial meeting, we had determined that we need to have Cat5 wiring installed in our home in addition to cable.  While we plan on using wireless internet, we want to ensure that our house can transition as technology changes over time.  To further provide flexibility, we are also getting an On-Q box, which allows us to determine the functionality of all the wiring.  Beyond that, we added a bunch of cable outlets (one in every room), some under-cabinet lights, security system, an exterior outlet for Christmas lights, porch lights, and pre-wiring for landscape lighting.  

Then, we met with Rachel, our consultant, regarding all the fun stuff.  We confirmed our selection for the exterior colors.  

In the kitchen we will have golden light granite, espresso cabinets, and 18x18 pebble beach colored tile (the darker tile in the photo below). 

The backsplash will be made wit tumbled travertine laid in a herringbone pattern.

The tile will extend from the entry way to the powder room, utility room, through the kitchen and into the breakfast room.  In the rest of the house we will have winter garden colored carpet.

The bathrooms will have matte cultured marble countertops, and the lighter tile (color: canvas) on the floors and in the showers.  The walls will be a  lulled beige, and the trim is windmill.