Details Up the Wazoo
We mentioned in our last post that aside from preparing documents for permitting, our on-going task is to flesh out the architectural details and finishes that are going to make our house shine.
Recently, we started to tackle one part of this list by focusing on hardware, which includes everything from hinges, screws, faucets, and drain covers. The list is exhaustive.
Normally, decisions such as what hinges to use on our doors would be left to our contractor. Well, like all architects, Stan is a control freak. He’ll sweat and fuss over every part of the project with zero relativism. For him, an unfortunately placed screw is just as big a deal as the color of the doors or the number of bedrooms.
So, we are now sweating over it all. As you can see from this partial list, it’s all a bit overwhelming. Just looking at it makes us tired.
- 8 Broom hooks
- 3 Toilet roll holders
- 22 Door handles (salvaged)
- 31 Screen door handles (salvaged)
- 11 Deadbolts and locks (salvaged)
- 20 Kitchen cabinet door handles (salvaged)
- 60 Colonial door hinges (salvaged)
- 8 Pairs of wooden hammock hooks (salvaged)
- 5 Bathroom basins and taps
- 2 Kitchen basins
- 2 Service room basins
- 10 Floor-to-ceiling door bolts (bespoke)
- 2 Tankless water heaters
- 1 Reverse osmosis water filtration system
- 2 Large bath towel rails
- 4 Hand towel rails
- 3 Towel hooks
- 12 Window hinges (salvaged)
- 15 Non-colonial door hinges
- 30 Kitchen cabinet door hinges
- 3 Mirrors
- 35 Electrical outlets
- 28 Light switches and dimmers
- 4 Ethernet ports
- 1 Doorbell
- etc.
- etc.
- etc.
