More cabinets and appliance number 1!

A few more cabinets went in today. There was one setback - the top cabinets were not up high enough to clear the fridge, so the mounting hardware had to be raised a few inches. But, at the end of the day we were further ahead. On the lower level are the sink cabinet (below the window) and a corner unit with a half-circle lazy susan. Next to the sink is a trash compactor. We hadn't really considered this until a friend sold me on it, and I am so glad she did! First of all, it eliminates the need for a free standing trashcan. Your trash is neatly tucked away behind the door of the compactor. Second, since it compacts you generate less trash volume and have to empty the trash less often. Third, it is foot activated so you can throw trash away while cooking without having to touch the can. Finally, it is relatively dog proof!

On the floor outlined in blue is a peninsula where the cooktop will be. There was originally a freestanding stove against the back wall, but we decided to relocate the cooktop so I could be more a part of the action while cooking.

Here are the upper cabinets, including a nice deep one over the fridge.