Changes

I am so very excited about a few recent plan changes :)

Our exterior: originally planned for some stone and all vinyl siding. I never thought I would say this, but I decided I didn't want stone. Yes, part of me is still as shocked as you are. Stone usually adds so much character to a home!

But our house is going to be white, and I just felt that a minimalistic style would actually give our house more "character" than adding stone just like every other house in our neighborhood.

Above is just one home that was the inspiration. I just about lost my marbles when I saw the inside too (because the barn doors, living room, and other features were already things I want for our house) check out the blog here: http://micheleomega.typepad.com/work_in_progress/2012/05/details-resources-main-floor.html

So gone is the stone on our house. The other two exterior changes are the vertical siding (will now be hardi board, which is a cement board, instead of vinyl) and the cross braces in the eaves were added.

Our house is kind of cookie-cutter (something else I said I would never do!) since it is not a custom home and there are others pretty much just like it on our neighborhood. So I really wanted to do whatever I could, budget allowing, to change things up a little.

Another change is in the inside.

I changed the location of the sink. I am pretty sure some people will not approve of my decision, but I really wanted a big open counter space. Plus, I have fallen in love with sinks under open shelves .

How cute is that?! I don't do dishes at the sink at all costs, so I don't spend so much time there that I need "a view". 

Let's hope it all turns out! :D