Wall décor can help coordinate the color scheme. Some time ago I ran across this image of a multi-color wall made up of scrap wood. Something about its rustic nature and sense of imperfection resonated with me. The random layout has a modern vibe while the individual (salvaged?) boards painted in various shades had me [...]
Archive | July, 2010
Damask Tile Kitchen
Dramatic lighting and patterned tile provide a definite wow! factor The designer’s maxim about dark colors is that they advance visually, which makes surfaces or objects look closer or more imposing. That’s why a large kitchen with dark cabinets and a ton of wall pattern — like this one in a grand log villa on [...]
Library Ladder Luxury
Steps can be pushed flat against the wall, then tilted out to 80 degrees for climbing. Ladders that roll on tracks across a tall expanse of a bookcase or entertainment center are an elegant luxury. They are also practical since they allow access to top shelves close to very high ceilings. Ladders can be metal [...]
Wall-Mount Sink Faucets
A round up of wall-mounted faucets reveals a variety of brands and styles. For some time I’ve been saving photos of these two utility room sinks – one designed for handling laundry and the other for potting and gardening chores. What they have in common is wall-mounted faucets — an old-fashioned fixture currently making a [...]
Calacatta Contemporary Kitchen
A favored Italian marble shines as a multi-surface focal point Calacatta d’oro is a choice kitchen marble, one sought-after for its highly recognizable, richly figured caramel and grey veining. With its price at a premium — and manufacturers knocking off the look in porcelain tile – leveraging the lofty cost by using this lovely stone [...]
