We are adding some bold color to the kitchen area by painting the side and back of the kitchen bar.  It is the same red oxide we are putting on the exposed steel arches and a nice contrast to the neutral wood tone of the counters.

Next project this weekend was to attach the sink and stove counters and hook up the plumbing. We are grateful to our friends Paul & Prudy, who gave us a great stainless steel sink and faucet.

We now have hot and cold running water in the kitchen.  HOORAY!  Jeff and I are really pleased with how the kitchen layout is coming together. It’s a wonderful open plan. We will have so much more counter area than we have ever had with lots of space for multiple chefs.