And then I forgot to show you the rest of the house!
Today I have the Wet Bar and a couple more vanities out of Bianco Romano granite.
The edge detail is a 2 1/2" Half Moon.
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Showing posts with label bathrooms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bathrooms. Show all posts
Monday, November 25, 2013
Bianco Romano Wet Bar & Vanities from MGS by Design
A few weeks ago I featured a home we that we did Bianco Romano in the kitchen and Blue Flower granite in the Master Bath and Laundry.
And then I forgot to show you the rest of the house!
Today I have the Wet Bar and a couple more vanities out of Bianco Romano granite.
The edge detail is a 2 1/2" Half Moon.
And then I forgot to show you the rest of the house!
Today I have the Wet Bar and a couple more vanities out of Bianco Romano granite.
The edge detail is a 2 1/2" Half Moon.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
5 Fun Kid's Baths
I personally am not a huge fan of the over-the-top themed Kid's Baths. You know, the bathroom that once the child is 16 he looks ridiculous showering in a rubber ducky tiled shower.
I guess if you have all the money and patience in the world to redo your bathroom every five years to keep up with the growing child that's fine.
Most people don't have that kind of money, time or patience though. I suggest designing the bathroom so that it can grow with the child. If you really want to get your rubber duckies in there maybe keep it with the shower curtain instead of the tile. :)
Below are 5 baths that I think would work great as Kid's Baths....or as Guest Baths once the kids are grown.
These flowers are vinyl and just stick on. They are from Pottery Barn Kids. I wonder how well they stick in a steamy shower though...
I guess if you have all the money and patience in the world to redo your bathroom every five years to keep up with the growing child that's fine.
Most people don't have that kind of money, time or patience though. I suggest designing the bathroom so that it can grow with the child. If you really want to get your rubber duckies in there maybe keep it with the shower curtain instead of the tile. :)
Below are 5 baths that I think would work great as Kid's Baths....or as Guest Baths once the kids are grown.
These flowers are vinyl and just stick on. They are from Pottery Barn Kids. I wonder how well they stick in a steamy shower though...
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| Photo: House of Turquoise |
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Whiteout Wednesday: 5 White Bathrooms with Marble
White kitchens and baths are definitely the hottest trend I am seeing
right now. It's also the subject I get asked about the most. From
white Carrara marble to white quartz there is a lot to consider when
using white countertops.
Whiteout Wednesday is a weekly feature where I show five kitchens and/ or baths that have used white in a beautiful way.
If you have a white kitchen or bath that you would like to see featured here please email me.
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Whiteout Wednesday is a weekly feature where I show five kitchens and/ or baths that have used white in a beautiful way.
If you have a white kitchen or bath that you would like to see featured here please email me.
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| Photo: Home Bunch |
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| Photo: decor pad |
Traditional Bathroom by Greenville Interior Designers & Decorators Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
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| Photo: P2 Design |
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| Photo: Mix and Chic |
Monday, November 4, 2013
Blue Flower Granite Master Bath & Laundry from MGS by Design
Last week I posted the Bianco Romano granite kitchen in this home that we did the countertops in. Today I have the beautiful Master vanity and Laundry room.
The homeowner chose a gorgeous slab of 2 cm Blue Flower granite for these areas.
Here's the Master Vanity.
The edge detail is a 2 1/2" Half Moon.
Here's the Master Vanity.
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And the Laundry Room....
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Sunday, November 3, 2013
Slab Sunday: Black Slate
You have probably seen Black Slate on a roof or on a floor, but have you seen it used as countertops?
Black Slate comes from quite a few places around the world. From New England in the U.S. to Spain and Brazil to England and of course Italy.
Slate isn't the most popular countertop material and it's surprising to me. It's actually a really durable and hard countertop surface.
The absorption rate on slate is even lower than it is on granite! Black Slate does need to be sealed, but I personally have never seen it stain.
Most people just keep a square edge detail on slate. We have done Mitered and Chiseled edges on slate countertops in the past, it just looks different (obviously) then the same edge on granite.
Black Slate comes from quite a few places around the world. From New England in the U.S. to Spain and Brazil to England and of course Italy.
The absorption rate on slate is even lower than it is on granite! Black Slate does need to be sealed, but I personally have never seen it stain.
Contemporary Kitchen by Shelter Island Architects & Designers SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.
Traditional Kitchen by Libertyville General Contractors Century Bay Builders
Slate is a whole different ballgame for countertops than granite. It scratches pretty easily.
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first time I ever saw slate countertops was years ago in a home that I
was in bidding some countertops. The slate was in the kitchen and I set
my metal tape measure on the countertop. I kind of slid it when I
picked it up and I look down and there is this white scratch. I totally
freaked out thinking I had ruined these countertops! The lady was
really nice and showed me how by getting it wet the scratch went away. Whew! ;)
Deep scratches can also be buffed out by the homeowner using steel wool.
Slate is not a smooth and shiny surface in the first place but you just need to know beforehand how soft it is.
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| Photo: Virginia Slate |
Black Slate is generally honed though it can be polished. It can also be oiled like a Soapstone for a glossier look.
Most people just keep a square edge detail on slate. We have done Mitered and Chiseled edges on slate countertops in the past, it just looks different (obviously) then the same edge on granite.
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| Photo: Cultivate |
Black Slate is available in 2 cm and 3 cm slabs.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Whiteout Wednesday: Five White Powder Bathrooms
White kitchens and baths are definitely the hottest trend I am seeing right now. It's also the subject I get asked about the most. From white Carrara marble to white quartz there is a lot to consider when using white countertops.
Whiteout Wednesday is a weekly feature where I show five kitchens and/ or baths that have used white in a beautiful way.
If you have a white kitchen or bath that you would like to see featured here please email me.
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Usually on Whiteout Wednesday I show white kitchens and sometimes I show white bathrooms (which are usually master bathrooms). This week I'm changing it up a bit and am featuring five beautifully white Powder Bathrooms.
I love how people went bold with the walls in all five of these baths, whether it was the wallpaper, black trim or Carrara marble.
Enjoy!
Whiteout Wednesday is a weekly feature where I show five kitchens and/ or baths that have used white in a beautiful way.
If you have a white kitchen or bath that you would like to see featured here please email me.
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Usually on Whiteout Wednesday I show white kitchens and sometimes I show white bathrooms (which are usually master bathrooms). This week I'm changing it up a bit and am featuring five beautifully white Powder Bathrooms.
I love how people went bold with the walls in all five of these baths, whether it was the wallpaper, black trim or Carrara marble.
Enjoy!
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| Photo: House Beautiful |
modern powder room design by austin architect Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects
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| Photo: Design Chat with Kim Lemmon |
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Does the Bathtub Belong in the Middle of the Room?
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| Julianne Moore's home in New York. Photo: www.home-designing.com |
I was showing her the photo as inspiration for colors and that this bathroom doesn't look too bathroom-y. (Yes, that's a word, I just decided).
Anyway, her first question was "Does a bathtub belong in the middle of a room?"
Even though there's no way we'd put her bathtub in the middle of her bathroom (because her room doesn't have the layout for it), we proceeded to look at pictures of bathrooms with bathtubs in the middle for 30 minutes.
In the end I convinced her that yes, a bathtub could go in the middle of a room!
Here are a four of our favorite photos that we came across....
So tell me, would you design a bathroom so that the tub was in the middle? Do you like this layout or hate it?
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Behind the Scenes on Instagram
We've been on Instagram for about 6 months now and we're loving it!
It's been so fun to "meet" people from around the world that are a part of the stone industry. Everyone from stone masons, stone quarry owners, kitchen designers, stone fabricators and more. I love seeing other people's amazing work!
I also really love following diy-ers, other interior designers and local businesses. I'm kind of addicted. :)
I like to share our "behind the scenes" photos on Instagram.
I share LOTS of shop photos....
I think it's fun to see our work in progress...
I'm always taking pictures of beautiful slabs, whether they are in our shop or out at the slab yards...
And, because I'm one of "those people", I also occassionally share pictures of my adorable dogs... :)
It's been so fun to "meet" people from around the world that are a part of the stone industry. Everyone from stone masons, stone quarry owners, kitchen designers, stone fabricators and more. I love seeing other people's amazing work!
I also really love following diy-ers, other interior designers and local businesses. I'm kind of addicted. :)
I like to share our "behind the scenes" photos on Instagram.
I share LOTS of shop photos....
I think it's fun to see our work in progress...
I'm always taking pictures of beautiful slabs, whether they are in our shop or out at the slab yards...
And, because I'm one of "those people", I also occassionally share pictures of my adorable dogs... :)
If you are on Instagram please follow us!
Monday, September 23, 2013
Chroma: More Than a Unique Countertop Material
Chroma by 3Form is a solid translucent surface that is available in more than 10,000 colors. This monolithic material contains 40% pre-consumer recycled materials. The options are endless with this material.
Chroma is...
•Durable - solid and sturdy for a variety of horizontal or vertical applications
•Formable - can be shaped to accommodate radius curves
•Renewable - surface can be renewed after years of use
•Structural - thick and stable for engineered load bearing applications
•Translucent - amazing clarity for unrivaled light transmission
Chroma is engineered to be resurfaced and re-colored multiple times, qualifying it for the company’s Reclaim Program, keeping it out of landfills when it reaches end of life.
It can be coordinated with other 3form materials, such as Varia Ecoresin and Pressed Glass, through the C3 color-matching system. Chroma is available in 1/2", 1", and 2" thicknesses
We have worked with Chroma a couple of times as countertops. It's been fairly easy to work with and it always looks so great when it's all finished.
Also, Chroma is manufactured right here in Salt Lake City! So if you are looking for a locally made countertop, Chroma is a fantastic choice!
All info from 3Form's website.
Chroma is...
•Durable - solid and sturdy for a variety of horizontal or vertical applications
•Formable - can be shaped to accommodate radius curves
•Renewable - surface can be renewed after years of use
•Structural - thick and stable for engineered load bearing applications
•Translucent - amazing clarity for unrivaled light transmission
It can be coordinated with other 3form materials, such as Varia Ecoresin and Pressed Glass, through the C3 color-matching system. Chroma is available in 1/2", 1", and 2" thicknesses
We have worked with Chroma a couple of times as countertops. It's been fairly easy to work with and it always looks so great when it's all finished.
Also, Chroma is manufactured right here in Salt Lake City! So if you are looking for a locally made countertop, Chroma is a fantastic choice!
All info from 3Form's website.
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