Christmas is just around the corner, but we have not had much time to think about that! Our new home is closing on December 30th. Everyone has been frantically finishing up last-minute details, and our punch list is a mile long still. In total, we love our house and have a new home update! We love the grey and knowing we picked every detail makes it so special. First, a question we get asked a lot:
Would we recommend building a home? We would answer with “it depends”. We had to pick out products and learn so much! We were on the phone with our builder almost everyday and had tons of surprise meetings. With a custom home, you can hire a designer to help, but if you want to save a little cash, prepare to spend a lot time. Know what you like but prepare to change your mind. A lot of things I loved were just too expensive in total.
If you choose a spec home, it is a lot easier, but you can not be as picky. You have a lot of things to choose, and you are done. The building process is smoother. We were going to go this route at first, but our neighborhood would not allow it, and I already had a vision that I did not want to compromise.
After a year, here is a quick new home update before we close. If you would like to see the building process, please click here, and for more tips, please click here.
Foyer
Wall and Trim Color : Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray 7641
Lighting: Progressive Lighting
Floor Stain: Minwax Classic Grey
This light was one of our first choices. We love it!
Dining
Wall and trim color : Sherwin Williams Alabaster 7008
Lighting: Restoration Hardware
Butler’s Pantry
Wall color- Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray 7641
Countertop- LG Minuet Quartz
Backsplash – Cararra Marble
Cabinets and Hardware- Peachtree Cabinets
Kitchen
Wall and Trim Color: Sherwin Williams Alabaster 7008
Lighting: Progressive
Countertop: LG Minuet Quartz
Cabinets: Peachtree Cabinets
Oven: Kitchen Aid
Stove: Kitchen Aid
Dishwasher: Kitchen Aid
Microwave: Sharp
Faucet: Home Depot
Farm Sink: Koehler
Breakfast Nook
Wall and trim color: Sherwin Williams Alabaster 7008
Lighting: Progressive
Laundry
To save money, we DIY the lap board. We plan on adding grey glaze to give it more texture and add a pendant light.
Living
We are definitely still working on the living room. I plan on adding Cremone Bolts and knobs to the cabinets. I love the arches. By far, my favorite decision! They still have a few more things to do so please pardon all the shoe prints.
Master Bedroom
Elizabeth Bixler says
Great Question! I tried thinking of a way to describe it that wouldn’t be super confusing.. ha. I will send pictures via email tomorrow when I am at home 🙂
Mrs. M says
In rooms where you paint the trim the same color of the wall… how to do paint the arch trim in a connecting room with different trim/wall color? For example, the arch that connects your dining room/entry. Love your paint choices!
Elizabeth Bixler says
Hello! Thanks for checking out the blog 🙂 Our doors are painted SW 7018 Dovetail Gray and Ceiling is SW 7008 Alabaster. Thanks!
Melanie says
Love your home! What color are your interior doors painted and your ceiling?
Elizabeth Bixler says
Hello and thanks for checking out the blog Jennifer! The cabinets are Bright White with a very light application of brushed grey glaze and the island is Creekstone with brushed brown glaze. Peachtree Cabinetry in Georgia did our cabinets. The backsplash is 3×6 Carrera Marble.
Jennifer Vandiver says
Hey! Your kitchen is beautiful! My dream kitchen. What color are the cabinets? And what color is the island painted? Do you know the name of the backsplash?
Elizabeth Bixler says
Hey Erin! The hardwood floors are red oak. Thanks!
ErinHeiing says
what are the hardwood floors? style? engineered? color?
katie says
Looking lovely! Can’t wait to see the way you decorate to bring it to life! You know that dining room light is my fave 🙂