doors and windows

I met with the electrician and the cabinet finishing guys today and was surprised to see that the windows and doors had been installed.  Yippee.  I could even camp out in my own house now if I wanted.  Things are really moving now.  I'm being asked to make all kinds of decisions that I am too mystified to make.  I need to know what stackable washer/dryer I'm getting so the electrician can wire at the correct height--add a trip to Sears to look at appliances to the growing list along with selecting paint colors, flooring, and bathroom and lightening fixtures.

 I feel design-challenged.    I think most people find this stage the fun stage, but I'm daunted and it doesn't feel fun!  And sure wish my designer pal Jean hadn't moved away or that my interior designer sister-in-law, Carolyn, would make a speedy trip to Kentucky to help me.  The kitchen cabinets will be white--who knew there were so many shades of white.   In the next day or two I have to go select flooring.  I know I'm going to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices.  I've narrowed it by going with laminate, but still need to choose a color and also tile.   Any advice from you who have done this before?

It's a good thing the builder constructed the porch for a swing.  I'm going to need it!  The photo below shows the rafters studded out with additional support!  Should I be insulted or go on a diet instead?  Don't answer that haha.