bathroom

curtain

A linen curtain on a stainless steel rod separates the sleeping alcove from the living space.

Ipe decking

Andrew is installing the sustainably harvested Ipe decking with concealed fasteners.

finally a floor plan

The kitchen (top middle) and bedroom alcove (bottom right) are open to the living/dining area. The entry (top right) can double as a home office or extra sleeping space.  The total footprint is 782 square feet.  The space feels much larger due to the open plan and many windows.

solar evaluation

Danielle and Joe of GroSolar use their solar site selector to determine the best place for pole mounted pv panels.

finish grading and shower tile

The fiberglass window in the shower will withstand moisture.  The jambs around the window are stone to match the limestone tile.

lighting

East and south facing windows bring in lots of light.  So much light comes in from the windows on all sides that electric light is not necessary during the day.  The suspended ceiling fixture casts light down and up where it is reflected off the wood ceiling.

wood stove

Earlier this year we selected a wood stove that we liked the looks of; it also fit our budget.  The price at the time reflected the fact that the stove was discontinued and would no longer be available in the U.S.  After much looking we have found what we were told is the last one in the country.  We look forward to installing the Scan 60 wood stove soon.

control joints

We cut control joints in the concrete slab at predetermined locations and at doorways  to eliminate cracking in other areas of the floor.  The close-up photos also show the variation in color.

kitchen cabinets

The kitchen cabinets are installed and awaiting appliances. The 30" under counter refrigerator/freezer will be located on the right, the 24" range and hood on the left.  The post and beam frame the kitchen alcove and echo the posts and beams at the porch on the exterior. 

concrete color

concrete floor

This morning Mike Frost of Vermont Eco Floors worked his magic with stain on the concrete floors.  Yesterday he ground and polished the concrete.

trim

Both the interior and exterior window trim are narrow.  The ash trim on the inside frames the pine windows.  The red cedar trim on the outside frames the fiberglass cladding on the windows and together with the siding and roof overhang creates interesting shadows.  One interior wall will be clad in ash with a profile that mimics the exterior siding.