Kitchen Tile

 I will be so happy when all the tile has been selected, paid for, shipped, and installed.

There are almost an unlimited number of tile patterns, shapes, and colors. And many of these would be appropriate for this house. I am not even the person most responsible for this selection, (that would be Doreen) but I still see visions of tiles in my head when I sleep.

The good news is that we are very very close to the tile selection for the kitchen.

It will look something like this:

That is about 16" on a side.

"So Dan", you ask, "What will this look like on the floor?"

Good question!

I used Microsoft Co-pilot to help visualize that very thing.

Of course, since these tiles are small (the big ones and 2" square, but you knew that) the detail won't show up when I lay the tile on the images I have.

So I cheated a little and made them bigger, just for visualization. 

This is an isometric view looking down from the east. You can see the island, the wall in the back with the refrigerator and the ovens, the cooktop on the right. You can't really see the main sink. And as I mentioned those tiles are much bigger than they are in real life.

This is closer, but you lose the color detail:

Looking the other way (but the tile is too big)

Sort of cool, though.

The project is progressing. I am simply remiss in posting

Doreen is in Milwaukee even as I post this.

She is documenting plumbing and electrical while the walls are open:

as well as making sure that everything else is proceeding apace. 

This is where the ice box door used to be

This is where the milk chute used to be

The kitchen radiator

I believe that the tile should be finalized soon. I hope to get some layouts to post here.

That is it for now. I hope we can have construction images next

Happy New Year, and sharing an old tradition

Happy New Year!

Every year I have asked a broad group of friends, family and strangers to let me know what interesting things they have read, watched, played, or listened to last year.

I know that there are not many subscribers to this blog, but if you are interested, drop a note in the comments and we will find a way to get together.

Anyway, here is last year's list for your enjoyment!