I see the LIGHT...

We have a solution for our exterior dilemma. My mason, Jason, found a granite veneer that is 2" thick and is in geometric shapes!!  I have to just drive to Athens GA to look at it live!  We will probably head down there Sunday - nice road trip...too bad there isn't a college game going on!

We have 2 pics now - we photo shop edited the pics and added arches.  So we are down to a stone front because we can not find ANY brick, but now we need to decide on the arch detail and the column base detail to the right.  Now again, you have to use yoru imagination to see that the arches are kind of jimmy-rigged but it gives you an idea of what it could look like...Tell me what you think...

 All stone with a brick arch.  It is a tiny detail but adds a bit of a connection to the base. 

All stone with a stone arch (not exactly how it would be but the general idea). I am thinking with this option, the column base to the right need to be in brick.  Just not sure if I will have enough brick so we have to be prepared to leave it stone.

Weigh in - all feedback is welcome.

Once we get this done this week there will be sooo much more to report - cabinets, countertops, tile, paint colors....it will go quickly.  Ruben is coming tomorrow to put my subfloor down - REMEMBER glue, and screw to avoid the squeaks!!  He will also add blocking, some final framing touches and repair the exterior trim that got a bit messed up by the electrician (it can happen).  Ruben is also replacing rotted wood around existing windows.  THIS is such an inexpensive fix with GREAT results, so have your contractors be aware of rotted wood and have them let you know how much it will be to fix.  It makes a HUGE difference in curb appeal. Then it is on to all  INTERIOR work!!