From Dirt to Dream Home (sort of)...the process of building a place I can call home: Design Center appointment #2 (mo' money, mo' money, mo' money!)

Today was the second of our three design center appointments and we focused on narrowing down the bathroom choices, and making kitchen and plumbing choices. O-M-G! Who would have thought that plumbing options would be so freakin' expensive?! I do not plan on going into detail often about the price of options, but I need to vent.

To upgrade from

cost $1,364!!!

Now, there are differences in the base sink and the upgraded sink but come on! Despite my whining and ranting I went for the upgraded sink for a very good reason. This is one of those things that is not easily changed later in time. Since the sink will be an undermount sink, to change it later would require removing the countertop. No one feels like all that extra work. I also like having the ability to wash larger pans in my kitchen sink so...

SECONDARY BATHS

I decided to choose different countertops and shower tile in all the secondary bathrooms to make my home feel more custom. I stayed with base cabinets, granite and tile for the floor and shower, but decided to use accent tiles to add pops of color and interest to the bathrooms. Here are some of the looks we came up with...

Bath #3: Oldest son's bathroom/common area bathroom for upstairs
Counters: Granite in Rocky Taupe
Accent tile: Shimmer Blends Gloss Mosaic

Bath #4: Downstairs Guest bath
Counters: Granite in Rustic Gold
Accent tile: Stone Radiance Random Mosaic with
Butternut Emperador Blend

Jack & Jill bath
Counters: Granite in Venice Gold
Accent tile: can't remember :-)

KITCHEN EXTRAS

For the kitchen we chose the sink (see above), cabinet crown molding, appliances (except for the refrigerator), cabinet options, and other decorative options. We chose to do 'bump up and outs' which is where some cabinets have more height than others. We also chose to add drawers under the cooktop instead of the standard cabinets - mainly because I'm sick of getting on the floor to find pots and pans. We added corbels to the island, chose a decorative vent hood and upgraded the cooktop and dishwasher. Whew! As part of the Toll Brothers National Sales Event we will receive credit for part of the appliance upgrades. And of course, pics...