{"id":59829,"date":"2017-10-24T18:56:37","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T23:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=59829"},"modified":"2017-10-24T20:28:06","modified_gmt":"2017-10-25T01:28:06","slug":"bluff-diaries-chapter-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/24\/bluff-diaries-chapter-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Bluff Diaries Chapter 26"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good rainy evening from here in NY.\u00a0 This is not my normal posting time but I will be out of town for a few days so everything is being done in advance (fingers crossed).\u00a0 As we approach the finish line (within a few months) the progress week to week is especially exciting as this is the fun stage…the finishing stage. There is a lot to go over this week and from here on in, it’s going to be chock full of lots of decision making.<\/p>\n

The hardest part about doing this from afar is not being able to check in daily, as my husband and I are both very much\u00a0 “hands on” types of people. But I rely on the weekly pictures which I love getting from my builders office and hope to get down there in a few weeks. Lots of fantastic progress this week-<\/p>\n

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Back entrance flooring, from Francois and Co<\/p>\n

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Powder room off kitchen flooring<\/p>\n

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Laundry room<\/p>\n

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Great room mantle<\/p>\n

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Husbands bath<\/p>\n

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My bath<\/p>\n

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Staircase<\/p>\n

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Son’s bath<\/p>\n

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Every week I pick a subject to discuss. This week is all about seating in the kitchen and dining area (informal). I have started looking at barstools for kitchen ( we will use four) and a dining set. I have seen quite a few that I love so now it’s going to be a matter of narrowing things down.<\/p>\n

It always has to start with me with good looks (of course) but comfort and high quality is important too.\u00a0 There are a few companies that I find are consistently high quality matched with lots of customization options and things that won’t break the bank. Vanguard Furniture has turned out to be such a great resource for me so far, I ordered all the beds and many of the nightstand\u00a0 through them.<\/p>\n

Moving along to the dining space, I say space vs room because this is an open floor plan so the great room is our living room and dining room, it’s one great big room which I have to say I love and am looking forward to living in.<\/p>\n

I have always admired big, open spaces and excited that we get to now have one of our very own. I don’t want anything overly formal, it has to be casual but upscale and good looking. Here are some of the wonderful options I have found so far, really have to make a decision soon as it takes a good 10 weeks to get these in and we would love to have something to sit on when we take ownership.<\/p>\n

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Then I started thinking how I have always loved a banquette and the idea of having one in this house feels so fitting so came up with this concept (ignore the fabrics shown) this is just a concept-<\/p>\n

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Then I have to consider barstools…..all of these I think are beautiful and not sure quite yet which way to go but these are all contenders (all from Vanguard except last two are from Century furniture)<\/p>\n

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Speaking of kitchens the other decision I am have to make is lighting. For the island like so many islands, there will be room for two fixtures. Of course I love lanterns but feel you see them everywhere and I do\u00a0 mean everywhere<\/em> though they look great, I must admit.<\/p>\n

I don’t want to repeat belljars (though I will use a pair elsewhere) but I saw these from Visual Comfort and fell in love with them. I think they add a really nice softness to all the hard surfaces, the wood cabinets, wood floors, metal hood, etc…<\/p>\n

I found a white kitchen and went to my design board that I use for my edesign projects and\u00a0 added them along with some planters just to get a feel for how they would look and I must say I really really like them (bear in\u00a0 mind not totally to scale but it gives you the idea)!<\/p>\n

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When I\u00a0 started to\u00a0 look at lighting, I liked so many but eventually was able to narrow it down to these. Below are the four that are the contenders. Would love your opinion!<\/p>\n

CHOICE 1<\/p>\n

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CHOICE 2<\/p>\n

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CHOICE 3<\/p>\n

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CHOICE 4<\/p>\n

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