So I put some in I think they look sweet even though I basically did a bad job
Did you though? Looks like you nailed it me!
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I don't see any nails.
Yeah, this kind of job they probably screwed them in from the bottom.
It doesn't look like they screwed up.
I don't see counter sink holes on the surface, so they probably screwed up a lot.
I have that exact same sink and faucet.
Holy fucking shit that view
Great excuse to show off that beautiful view
Everyone is talking about the view, meanwhile you got la llorona chilling staring at your house...
This would be one of those few times when a red circle would not be useless.
Left side, close to the bottom, I ~~think~~ hope it's actually a tree
Damn, I would have circled the wash cloth on the sponge cup
Left side close to the bottom is a dishwasher.
Is that the name of a rock dragon? Cause wtf is going on here?
Absolutely lovely. Just a warning. I did this a few months back and got a good dent in mine dropping something from a height. The scuffs and dents I think add to its character, but keeping around a bit of the right color stain is a must.
Great tip that I hadn't thought about thank you!
Gorgeous old farmhouse. Reminds me of home. You did alright.
It's an 1862, I love this house and will die here but old house problems 😅
All the time, right? Drafty AF. Looks like you've done some floors. NGL, even though they're a pita, I love the original window. I remember as a kid being fascinated with the rope-pulley mechanism (no idea what that's actually called). I love the shiplap. And I know of the issues, but arsenic-treated lumber lasts a long time. I'm glad you're okay with it and hope you can stay on top of repairs. Thank you for good memories of a home overflowing with kinfolk, good, homegrown and home-cooked food, always too much to do and realizing it enough to sit on the porch and do nothing, when needed.
I remember as a kid being fascinated with the rope-pulley mechanism
And they’re always covered in paint and don’t work anymore.
It's worth it, I love old houses. You can't get that kind of old growth wood anymore.
Having spent my life living in old farmhouses, the one I grew up in was half log cabin, all bets are off when it comes to remodeling. You do what you gotta do things the way you gotta do it. So there is no "bad job" here. You should be proud!
Nice work! Going to add a backsplash?
I am, there is a huge gap between the wall and the top 😂
Looks amazing from here! What are the tops made of?
They're espresso stained acacia that I got at Lowe's, I got a discount with my pro membership so that slaps
Just a tip, buy another sealed pint of the stain for repairs. You'd be surprised how often lowes will discontinue wood stains or change suppliers all together. It's also a lot harder for them to match a stain than it is for them to match paint.
Depending on what you use to seal it, you're bound to get damage to the sealer and stain eventually. I have a kitchen bar that I made, you would be surprised how much damage you can do over time. I've tried a couple different seals on it over the years, they all have their ups and downs. In the end I think a French Polish with shellac is really nice for the kitchen mainly because it's easy to repair.
That's awesome! It's gorgeous.
What did you use to seal those counters?
acacia, my love
very jealous rn
Having also just installed, and then reinstalled, a sink just like that - I feel your pain.
I have to fix the hole, real tedious work
Nice thing about installing wood countertops yourself, of you did a bad job can always tweak it in the future. Looks good.
I pray that whoever shares that house with you will at least try to keep that nice. Mine looks like this after I got it new...
Id be so mad. Wow
Don't put yourself down, you did great.
I have that exact sink. 😍 What kind of faucet is that?
I think it looks great! The wood adds a warmth you can't get with anything else. Protect them and they'll last a long time too.
well done
It's beautiful, congrats!
Are those the ikea off the shelf counters?
In the thumbnail I thought this was a confusing perspective and they were the floor.
Floor is next!
Butcher blocks are nice. I used one with epoxy for my bathroom counter and an island in the kitchen.
Dont like it. The black cabinets look dated and dismal. Could improve it 1000% by painting those cabinets white
Damn I should have consulted you when I started
Ya snooze ya lose!
I don’t know that I would choose it for my own kitchen but I also wouldn’t feel a need to change them. It almost reminds me of a cigar shop or something. Very warm and welcoming even if a bit dark. I bet they would grow on me pretty quick and I like non cookie cutter stuff generally. More importantly though, I think you did a great job. I get how it goes tho, I’ve remodeled and installed cabinets and counters in a couple kitchens and it can get frustrating and almost impossible to not notice or remember every mistake or area that you feel you would do better or different next time. Looks awesome. I’d love to see a wider shot from farther away but also understand if that’s not easily feasible. Great job and thank you for sharing!
My kitchen sucks it's really small this is pretty much what you get lol sorry!
Our vibe is "dark academia" but the house was "rustic farmhouse" when we got it, which we felt like was really overdone. It's coming though, slowly but surely.
I love it. White is dated and tough to keep clean. "Millennial grey" needs to die.