As Summer ends, we are finally starting some of the finishes, inside and out. A retaining wall/planter is going up on the northwest side, built of split block.

Inside, its all about the trim: starting some tile, hanging and staining doors, finishing staircases and trimming out windows. First coat of painting has occurred throughout most of the house, but then the drywall retouching quickly goes over the colors to perfect the walls.

In the foyer, this is the entry way wall of tile, mimics the stone on the exterior.

One big exciting finish is this piece of wall art, 8′ x 8′, commissioned for us from an artist in Michigan, hanging on the top floor of the atrium. Staircase and wall inserts with glass block are also getting done.

Kitchen is also getting finished, the Ikea cabinets and light fixtures are in. The film is still on the cabinets, colors are light grey brown and gold accent cabinet. Island will be accent wall in red. Yep, we are into strong earth-tone colors.