Painted finishes with glazes fogged over, painted finishes that are rubbed through to stain beneath, lacquer finishes for tabletops, a flat catalyzed lacquer for the reclaimed wood and different levels of distressing – all required [...]
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I just returned from the ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) show in New York City, where I saw this fabulous rug. Truly a new take on the traditional Oriental Rug, which I think could be great in the Iantuono’s rustic/contemporary home. Scraps from oriental rugs are dyed in a consistent colorway, such as [...] Before ordering the tile for the master bathroom, I wanted to see the Walker Zanger Sobu tile grouted. I thought the grout could really change the way it looks. Since this will be a wainscot all the way around the room, it will be a strong element. I had Richard Baldassi, the tile contractor, order a [...] The carpenters are taking care of the last details this week. They are installing the door and cabinet hardware and hanging all of the bathroom mirrors, so I am making frequent trips to check that placement is correct. We chose to use framed mirrors for almost the entire house. In several baths, I chose the moulding [...] The saying that ‘God is in the Details’ is something I truly understand, but, there is a lot of agony that goes along with working through all of the details. Take something as simple as installing this faucet, an act that required the input of several people. When Martin, from Southland Marble came to install the [...] We thought the shower enclosure decisions were made, but, things happen. Now that the tile is finished, Rick from Perry’s Glass came to do a final measure and immediately called both me and Jeff, the contractor. The compact nature of some of the bathrooms does not allow for a glass door to open into [...] |
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