More Siding on the Left Side . .

Left side of the house almost complete - Siding

It looks like 2 different colors of siding, but that is just the shadows . .I love the look and the color.

Siding is going up . .

I never wanted siding, but it was our only option. I hope I like the final look - this should change the entire look of the house.

Front Door is in! and Some other final framing shots

The front door and side lights went in today. I love the way it feels. So much more solid than the last one. I cannot wait to use the new key!

I took shots from almost every angle and many hallway shots.

MudRoom Entry - Cabinet Ideas

entry design by boston kitchen and bath Venegas and Company

Barn Lights

Stairs and Rear French Door are in . .

The Stairs went in last night along with the Family Room French Door and side lights. It's so nice to be able to go up and down the stairs.

Media guy is there today to wire the speakers, TV, Stereo, Computers, etc which is important before all the walls are framed in.

More Ideas

Here is an additional idea for the laundry room:

traditional laundry room design by grand rapids architect Visbeen Associates, Inc.

Basement Hallway with Lockers for kids:

traditional hall design by grand rapids architect Visbeen Associates, Inc.

Ideas . . landscape, kitchen and study

Some more images for inspiration, here is an image of how I would like to see the right side of the house.

traditional landscape design by boston landscape architect Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC

Desk and book shelves in Study:

contemporary family room design by san francisco interior designer tineke triggs

Dining Room Ceiling - simple farmhouse style:

contemporary dining room design by san francisco interior designer tineke triggs

Kitchen Appliances - Sub Zero Fridge handles:

traditional kitchen design by chicago general contractor Oakley Home Builders

Glass Cabinet in Kitchen, with drawers under glass upper cabinets:

traditional kitchen design by chicago general contractor Oakley Home Builders

No work today, but some more ideas

We are in the week of mechanical approvals and ordering the siding - so not much going on until those are complete.  But I found a few more inspiring ideas.

Front Windows Cut and Study Doorways

I just got back from 4th of July vacation in Wisconsin and this is the progress that was made.

All the windows were put in, meaning the 2 front windows were cut out and made bigger.  The front door was also cut out, but has not arrived yet.

Then they cut both the doorways into the study, from the dining room.

Then they cut the window in the new stairs.

Lastly they cleaned up the old basement hallway and are getting it ready for drywall. The also added the basement french doors and side enterance door.