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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Thanks to Rodger Bivens at Standards of Excellence in Reno for always being my fountain of up-to-date information on appliances [...] Magazines are wonderful things. They expand our visual vocabulary and allow us to expand upon our own ideas. These are two of the inspirational magazine pictures that the client, Karen has brought to me. They may seem very different, but both homes have a simplicity that is appealing. The rusticity of the one can [...] The bathroom may not be big, but the tall ceiling with the over-size light fixture from Richard Ray, really gives the impression of spaciousness. Interesting light fixtures add personality throughout the house, avoiding recessed cans wherever possible. Every floor has a social spot and this den, on the uppermost level, is tucked in between two of the guest rooms. There are two steps down upon from the hall coming into this space and the bi-level entry adds to the cozy feeling. Figuring out how to fit the cabinetry in with the roofline [...] Going all the way down the stairs, the visitor is greeted by the fun colors and themes in the Game Room. Maybe it is the colors of the balls on the pool table that pull it all together, but we started with the great, distressed leather sofa with the American flag stenciled across the [...] 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 [...] The girls bunks have been primed and are being sanded, ready for paint. The color will be Pittsburg Paint Olive Sprig. The crown of the room and the window are all integrated with the bunks and so, all of the woodwork in this room will be painted the Olive Sprig Color. The electrical locations were [...] With all the wood in this house, I am glad that Mollie stood firm on the painted kitchen cabinets. She has always envisioned a cream color or a mossy green. We chose a green that I particularly like – Pittsburgh Paints Bamboo Screen – and used a soft, caramel color glaze on top. It is [...] |
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