Umm...is it too late to change this?

Surprisingly the answer to this question by almost every single one of our contractors has been, "Never, we can always fix it" - however, quickly adding "it just costs more the longer you wait." So, here we are with all the framing punch list, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC done, fireplace installed, and exterior doors installed....

Loving the french doors in the breakfast/dining area

Finished the last of the cedar posts on the patio

And then we decided it just needs ONE more thing before we start on the insulation and drywall...

 As Rob was researching how to install the fireplace (since the installer decided he would take off for spring break), I spotted a video he was watching that showed two fireplaces...back to back in the same framed opening....why didn't WE think of that? I mean, the giant back patio is just on the other side of the fireplace we have and it would be the perfect spot for one. The only problem is, the current opening isn't deep enough for both and the framing inspection can't be done until the 2nd fireplace is installed. We picked out the other fireplace Friday, just a simple one that doesn't require any venting up the chimney, so all we need the framer to do is adjust the box it'll sit in on the back porch out a few inches. He'll have to come back this week, hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday so we can get going with inspections. The low-voltage (security system/phone/cable/internet) wiring guys will be out tomorrow too so hopefully the fireplace won't hold us up too long. 

Fireplace installed! And the little triangle windows we've been missing

Won't it be perfect there?

 Looking forward to possibly seeing walls go up inside this week! Fingers crossed!