This is what the kitchen looks like as of today's date. Some appliances in, and others waiting for water and gas hookup. There is no island, as of now, but one day, perhaps, there will be when the funds are available. 

It is perhaps too soon to see but I am going with contemporary arts and crafts, yet also an industrial look which comes from the stainless steel appliances, the brush nickel ceiling and pendant lights, and also the rookwood reddish duct work connecting the half bath and oven vents to the outside, yet to be installed. 

The cabinets in.

This is the palette: coppers, golds, very warm but vibrant. 

The LVL beam will be scabbed over with a nice wood and stained. And yet, I do like the color as it is currently and when installed.