Tiled Backsplash

Spent the past weekend tiling the backsplash. We decided on a polished 2"x8" Carrara Marble tiles. We liked the traditional look of marble, but with a longer tile it added a bit of modernism that we are trying to incorporate.

I will post more pictures shortly.

My Little Helper

Jack decided to help me install the sink and garbage disposal. He got a sweet new Craftsman tool bench and tools for X-mas. Now he follows me around wanting to "Fix it".

Countertops Installed

We finally had our countertops installed the week after Christmas. We decided on honed Granite - India Black Pearl to be exact.

I swallowed my DIY pride and hired professionals for this project. I found a great small installation shop, Distinctive Stone Interiors in St. Paul. They saved me some headaches in the future.

For instance, the under-mount sink came with a install kit, but the supports sat on top of the cabinets between the base cabinet and the granite. Kurt looked at it and mentioned if we ever cracked or chipped the sink we would never get it out. They had a nifty 3/4" plywood and 2 screw mounting system that allows me to remove my sink if ever needed.

I will post more pictures shortly.