We have been working hard trying to get the kitchen finished before moving on to any other projects. We have finished: tile, appliances, cabinets, counter tops, sink and faucet. Now I am working to get the breakfast bar with shelves built.
The shelf has started off with a few issues. I am having a hard time getting my brain back into building mode again. I have felt very defeated the last couple of days because of this shelf, it has been very frustrating. I forced myself to walk away from the project for a few days because I feel like I am trying to rush the project just to get it done. I need to slow down and look it over more. Luckily, I am forced to stop for a bit until some items I ordered come in. It is probably a good thing, I am now forced to reconsider some of my decisions. I rushed installing the base pipe supports and definitely paid for it. Garrett and I got them installed fairly quick and I was so excited to have it finished. I placed a random board on it to make sure it was level and this happened...
We forgot about the outlet and did a perfect job of splitting it in two. I have considered lowering the shelf (Geoff says no), raising the shelf (I don't really want that) and finally notching out the shelf for access. We will most likely be doing the third option.
While we kill time waiting on the shelf pieces I have been working on other small but important items for the kitchen. I can now focus on the finishing touches that will make the kitchen unique and feel complete. Garrett and I removed the center of one of the old cabinet doors, that way we can have glass cabinet doors for two of the upper cabinets. I am pretty excited to get these done.
As you can see here, I still need to sand it down a bit and stain the frame to match the cabinetry. Additionally, I need to route out the back for the glass to sit in. I really feel like this will add some character to the kitchen, well at least some visual interest.
