The kitchen takes shape!

This is the moment I've been waiting for - the plywood is going up and
it looks awesome. Blake and Connor, carpenters from North Andover,
have begun installing 2x8 sheets of 1/4" oak plywood. The pieces are
staggered like bricks and will cover the entire wall and ceiling.

We began assembling the ikea cabinets as well, they're black stained
oak which looks nice against the blonde wood. That's the slide-in
range we scored from craigslist. After we have a height for the
counter, we'll cut out the plywood at the backsplash and add the red
tiles.

We bought a stainless fridge, just need a dishwasher... In Black Or
Stainless. Butcher block countertops will be in next week. It's
getting there!