I’m not sure why it’s so hard to find a decently priced contemporary vanity. Similar styles can be found at Room & Board and Wayfair for $1K plus. We found this vanity at Home Depot for $899: This Moen faucet $367 is simple and sleek: Lamps Plus is more than just lamps. We found a… Continue reading Bathroom Parts List
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Bathroom Renovation
After months of procrastinating, we finally got around to renovating our guest bathroom! The old bathroom was a mix of old and older finishes – beige walls, beige vinyl tile, and painted over vanity with louvered doors: Here is a rough Photoshop image of what we were going for: I could tell by the threshold… Continue reading Bathroom Renovation
Fireplace Door Refresh
Step 1: Materials – Painters Tape – Newspaper – Fine Grit Sandpaper – Palm Sander (optional) – Rustoleum High Heat Spray Paint – Drop cloth – Work Gloves Step 2: Preparation Remove fireplace doors by unfastening four screws in each inside corner. Mine had thumbscrews, so it was easy to do without any tools. Cut… Continue reading Fireplace Door Refresh
Drapery Pocket
It’s always a mystery trying to figure out why a previous homeowner made certain renovation decisions. When we moved in, our basement had a bulkhead that butted right up to the top of the trim around the sliding glass doors: This made it impossible to add any type of window coverings and privacy was a… Continue reading Drapery Pocket
Blueprint Art
I have to admit that most of the walls in our house are bare. I believe that artwork for the home should be personal and representative of its dwellers. It takes me forever to find the right subject matter to represent the family and also fit our design aesthetic. Having a background in architecture and… Continue reading Blueprint Art
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