Now that construction is well underway, the next step for us is to source appliances and materials for the project. When we met with the contractor, we negotiated up front as to what materials they will provide and what we will purchase. We agreed that Ian and I would purchase the appliances such as the stove, washer, dryer, cabinets, sink basins and faucets. Ian and I will also provide the tiling for the bathroom and paint for the interior and exterior as well. The contractors will be providing the basic stuff for construction, like nuts, bolts, insulation, shingles for roof, etc.
Although we are still a ways away from getting the appliances installed, we wanted to start window-shopping early and make sure we can find and purchase the items from the stores with the best deals. We are mostly shopping at big-box retailers like Lowes and Home Depot.
This is also another crucial step because we are forced to think about the aesthetic that we would like to go with for the ADU. We are planning on purchasing stainless steel appliances. We are also considering what color scheme to choose for the floors throughout the ADU and also cabinet colors for the kitchen. One thing we want to keep in mind is that we would like for the bathroom to be cohesive with the kitchen, so we definitely have to be mindful of that when sourcing for appliances and materials as well. This is a small project and we plan to keep things pretty basic but would still like to have everything matching and cohesive as much as possible!
We are noticing the pricing for items are very similar. Our home is located closest to a Lowes, so we will mostly be purchasing from this store out of convenience. Of course, the frustrating thing with shopping at big box retailers is getting assistance from associates, but when you do get a hold of a knowledgable associate, it makes all the difference!
