Must be nice to be so close to the finish. Looking great!

What's the ceiling that gives out that special effect?

And there appears to be a band in the floor that separates the kitchen. Any story there?

Sorry, had to ask since they caught my eye.

Prospect -- what knob/pull did you end up using for your microwave door?

Looking so nice...on to backsplash decisions, huh?

Great kitchen, and that's a really impressive cell phone camera!

Looks great! I think runnels are so awesome to look at. Thanks for sharing.

We used this pull for the microwave cabinet (per suggestion of Ferguson's in Columbus):
http://www.topknobs.com/ProductDetail.aspx?opt=prod&l1=0amp;l2=1&prod_id=TK102PC&prod_type=-1

None of the painting has been done. What you are seeing on the ceiling is a combination of the old-fashioned textured swirl pattern and the light pattern from the new light fixture. Kinda cool!

The line in the floor is where the old peninsula used to be. Current plan is that contractor will patch in vinyl. (Floor was redone a year ago after dogs peeled it and we have lots of leftover material). Or we will put in new vinyl.

Planning to meet with interior designer tomorrow to make decisions on backsplash and paint. Expecting that contractor will plumb sink and DW tomorrow. Range hood installation should be very soon. Pendants are here snd will be installed shortly. It's exciting!