Week 3 of the kitchen remodeling project

We've been waiting for plaster to dry as the jib stopper has completed the kitchen ceiling. Wouldn't you know it would be cold and rainy? We finally had to turn on the furnace and put a fan on it to speed it along. We also had to postpone the floor refinishing until next week. So, since there is not much progress to show, other than a beautiful ceiling, here are a few photos of some of the features in our kitchen. This first is showing the double silverware drawer.



The rug we have in the dining room has been rolled up in the hallway since the project started.



Plates, glasses, bowls all go in drawers.



Speaking of drawers. Here's a shot of our double dish drawer. This is a kiwi version of a dishwasher.



The dining room table and fridge have migrated to our multi-purpose sun room ready for the floor to be sanded and refinished. The sun room has been a lounge, Jamie's bedroom, my office, and now a makeshift dining room.



Ah, the toaster drawer. The electrician wasn't too sure about this, but it works. The power is shut off when the drawer is closed. That toaster is a gem. You should see it do bagels!



Looking back over our new counter at the dining room, all cleared and ready to be sanded.



How about this for a cook surface? This gas hob has 5 burners! Karen loves the big center one.



What we've been waiting on--the ceiling. It is certainly a much better job than I could have done. No signs of a seam anywhere.



One last look at the kitchen to date. We're gradually working out the best location for things. I put the microwave in myself. Then I couldn't figure out how to turn it on until I read the manual!