Cased Openings Installed

Susan wanted to have some cased openings with leaded transoms, so of course that went on my to-do list.  Since the cased openings had to be special made, and because I once ran a mill-work shop I had to build'em.  Didn't matter that I was in my twenties when I worked there, I figured it was like riding a bike, "once you learned you never forgot".  Well, I hadn't forgotten how to build them, just how much I didn't like building them.  Well, they are built and up and now I need to start the transoms.  I really like the way they look as well.  I decided to use a flat casing with a back band like the old houses in our area used and we are pleased with the look.  Now I need to get started on those transom, right after 15 or 20 other things on my list.

           Looking from the front door to the back     

 from the Foyer in to the Dining room

         

     From Dining room through Butlers Pantry into Kitchen    

 The trim and back band detail   

The rock is finished, and the drywall, and the hardwood!

A lot of work was done in the last few weeks.  Below are the pictures.  The trim will be next and then paint.  Susan has looked at every paint color on earth and still can't find what she wants.  For me it's just the sixteen basic colors was used by the old Windows.  There was no peach, and mauve; and just what the heck color is taupe?  Off white or bone is fancy enough for me.
 

 Setting the stone on the front porch wall.

 The wall grouted and finished.

The finished job!

The drywall is finished and now you can see the ceiling features.

The barrel vault looking into the kitchen from the garage entry.

The tray ceiling in the dining room.

The coffer ceiling in the great room.

The hardwood is finished too!

The hardwood in the Foyer.  We put a walnut accent border.

The great room.

Looking out the front windows in the dining room.