BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS

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BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS

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A Must Have for Your Bathroom Remodel

<div style="text-align: center;">Unless you want to grow these......</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLii4Fe0FIb1Vp0s3kYZcdTXh3V4onM6Sqxu63Ixm15co3kJI11UcwzO-xq3AWaJ2ywriT7aLqClwkLyOn7q4q0uffVSUuDn9OTwgzo3c8em7TX1w0tWPXHadqaEMdIpBzipd2YHkhV4pJ/s1600/pink-orchids-photo-02265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLii4Fe0FIb1Vp0s3kYZcdTXh3V4onM6Sqxu63Ixm15co3kJI11UcwzO-xq3AWaJ2ywriT7aLqClwkLyOn7q4q0uffVSUuDn9OTwgzo3c8em7TX1w0tWPXHadqaEMdIpBzipd2YHkhV4pJ/s400/pink-orchids-photo-02265.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">or this.......</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxFjEKN_ez9_g1i2mVOTffcjhxvTJEaTFRgseSvkzQZ0aWNKUHugRvxByiK3tXH16O-wjUVxPkVS-trXWf3jtG8U-pFnK4lR29P3bXo6akEuw3ypidR8ebuARJ-O3lMliiJPSCOIUKZ_PU/s1600/shower-tile-mold-2_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxFjEKN_ez9_g1i2mVOTffcjhxvTJEaTFRgseSvkzQZ0aWNKUHugRvxByiK3tXH16O-wjUVxPkVS-trXWf3jtG8U-pFnK4lR29P3bXo6akEuw3ypidR8ebuARJ-O3lMliiJPSCOIUKZ_PU/s400/shower-tile-mold-2_resized.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">in your bathroom, remember to install one of these.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQm50tl6NdzXhRV-Qx6vOFykvaEjRC34DVALVqmWSGeT2uR5M1C9ZXH7cob5pOH3QCQngOO_79PBdelymaQddAXFRZUbO7bezinmnbylu7KHs-owNmtdURtWFtLzEiuEAjSKXLyBD_TLc/s1600/QTXEN-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQm50tl6NdzXhRV-Qx6vOFykvaEjRC34DVALVqmWSGeT2uR5M1C9ZXH7cob5pOH3QCQngOO_79PBdelymaQddAXFRZUbO7bezinmnbylu7KHs-owNmtdURtWFtLzEiuEAjSKXLyBD_TLc/s400/QTXEN-l.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nutone.com/product-detail.asp?ProductID=11025">Nutone QTXEN, Ultra Silent Series</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">OR</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTYYppnDrBA70_RpbIjyUBwj7znggv-H_431VymmQzlfWyiTT4XR6VBFWSHKNE5CwAuelDp8pl-nP_ecrLRCSXd6nCZL0XpBLZIrB72G6CqOnq9iRUA-bYwJ2gxjQZwmzijuo-eNYw7Ch/s1600/FV-13VKM3---WGreen400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTYYppnDrBA70_RpbIjyUBwj7znggv-H_431VymmQzlfWyiTT4XR6VBFWSHKNE5CwAuelDp8pl-nP_ecrLRCSXd6nCZL0XpBLZIrB72G6CqOnq9iRUA-bYwJ2gxjQZwmzijuo-eNYw7Ch/s320/FV-13VKM3---WGreen400.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/FV-13VKM3">Panasonic, WhisperGreen</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are quiet, require a 6" duct (you'll probably have to change it out from a 4" duct), can operate on a timer, and suck all the humidity out of the room after a nice, steamy, hot shower.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Trust me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They're worth it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These fans have all kinds of options and need to be sized to fit the room and your needs.  When you remodel, change that builder fan out.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />No money exchanged hands for this endorsement. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

A Must Have for Your Bathroom Remodel

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Sneak Peek

<div align="center">One of my job site visits was a real thrill for me today.  It's been a little over a week since I was there and the finishing touches are all going in to the <a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2012/01/design-plan-for-modern-bathroom.html">modern bathroom</a>.  I'm just going to give you a little tease because I think it deserves to be published somewhere bigger than my little blog.<br /><br />Construction progress visit along the way, <a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2012/03/checking-on-jobs.html">Here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXEy9Onh6Yu0yP3kzIuc6f2GHsI8I4aQHkTOjNnvZyjbpEA0-o6bLNeyirbotB3XUcCH_CF-viMvL-sk0BOorH9S6P4Ydh3Hjkn9NKoBhVFC0Y5OywRMdSvwmOW644S4BXgvjmbJEVCZd/s1600/DSCF1397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXEy9Onh6Yu0yP3kzIuc6f2GHsI8I4aQHkTOjNnvZyjbpEA0-o6bLNeyirbotB3XUcCH_CF-viMvL-sk0BOorH9S6P4Ydh3Hjkn9NKoBhVFC0Y5OywRMdSvwmOW644S4BXgvjmbJEVCZd/s640/DSCF1397.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEVK-Odc4HaR5QXoWOWM5CcOxdzAfiLpCGWnV7I8mJ4bqkEWzWIXM60VcoLjd4S_Y3IonP9hyYbcssG7WiCu-F96sPOFWco0c7QE_pHdfN86xZo9QhSUw5IWUDViL2umvOjlm5nxPO7tN/s1600/DSCF1400.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEVK-Odc4HaR5QXoWOWM5CcOxdzAfiLpCGWnV7I8mJ4bqkEWzWIXM60VcoLjd4S_Y3IonP9hyYbcssG7WiCu-F96sPOFWco0c7QE_pHdfN86xZo9QhSUw5IWUDViL2umvOjlm5nxPO7tN/s640/DSCF1400.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-opaTZCm-gnxi_MAGEoHgFZNr1UoKh0DHmjxGsZ_dtZDC10JaUWObd51CU8tCAoR-lWTBClY2it9FiCIsII_wW9ZqWXnT60jKXQ15ksKP3tPLenHj3iQ7FEqYqvlrcqNZNucYynRnzwB/s1600/DSCF1398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-opaTZCm-gnxi_MAGEoHgFZNr1UoKh0DHmjxGsZ_dtZDC10JaUWObd51CU8tCAoR-lWTBClY2it9FiCIsII_wW9ZqWXnT60jKXQ15ksKP3tPLenHj3iQ7FEqYqvlrcqNZNucYynRnzwB/s640/DSCF1398.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See?  It <strong><em>IS</em></strong> all about the tile!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you'd like a beautiful bathroom designed especially for you, <a href="mailto:astondesign@comcast.net">e-mail me</a> and let's get started!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be launching my <a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2012/04/e-design.html">E-Design Services</a> in about a month.</div></div>

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Bedroom and Bathroom Redo

<div style="text-align: center;"> This master bedroom and bath was for a returning client, whose kitchen I had done a few years prior.  I posted about that remodel <a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2012/02/before-and-after-kitchen.html">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This client wanted the same neutral palette that we had worked with in the kitchen. They had a very dark, navy color on the walls in both the bathroom and bedroom.  With such a spectacular view, I wanted to lighten the space up and give it a relaxed feel.  Nothing too dramatic to take away from this.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEa55nNZ5JHd7shcdToz81SrqqqMVwkbFPAHpCygkMO4KcWD_x0U09S6PJnGzDX9_ZlMXzjgYmsl4vSojh1T1ElDywK_WIo1GleH7e1cc9vMpz42AOKj4cTYMnJMqLjRtSsi9SXG7m0a1/s1600/bedroom+view.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEa55nNZ5JHd7shcdToz81SrqqqMVwkbFPAHpCygkMO4KcWD_x0U09S6PJnGzDX9_ZlMXzjgYmsl4vSojh1T1ElDywK_WIo1GleH7e1cc9vMpz42AOKj4cTYMnJMqLjRtSsi9SXG7m0a1/s640/bedroom+view.JPG" width="592" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>After</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">New textural sheer window treatments, upholstery, pillows, lamp, and paint that don't distract from the view.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuIBqgv5x8S3xVtU5bNKEBp3RyGdr2H5GH75NcN5mpcTvvMs7SV8Sv3jXKmu_67Sl4hZpEacuIBBgYz3aPBTE6ZZ8c8xvUoQklF6mHwK1SCdphdc88DEGyxvZG7GKN5o7qW9PW_ltrmXN/s1600/IMG_0451.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuIBqgv5x8S3xVtU5bNKEBp3RyGdr2H5GH75NcN5mpcTvvMs7SV8Sv3jXKmu_67Sl4hZpEacuIBBgYz3aPBTE6ZZ8c8xvUoQklF6mHwK1SCdphdc88DEGyxvZG7GKN5o7qW9PW_ltrmXN/s400/IMG_0451.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We reupholstered this chaise. Note the navy wall color beyond. This room was very dark.</div><br /><em><br /></em><br /><em><br /></em><br /><em><br /></em><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GR0uH_kFNNDe1ws2xRu49vlCjfTKlEnUrwUW1wYfNp-35AQ7h861CwKm2SMMX-63y8cJttRmhoMjnBgPIr3jgqlD1dJODmwYsmQRN5luTl3ELyWaDkHpoL81qm0iZCQrcAwKq0WmUG87/s1600/IMG_0450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GR0uH_kFNNDe1ws2xRu49vlCjfTKlEnUrwUW1wYfNp-35AQ7h861CwKm2SMMX-63y8cJttRmhoMjnBgPIr3jgqlD1dJODmwYsmQRN5luTl3ELyWaDkHpoL81qm0iZCQrcAwKq0WmUG87/s320/IMG_0450.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>bench - before</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20O_Lat6J-ChLwEkSA1EbwUwKjbW6c-LsEabxAA6IcmVeOuNzn1pI7-qw00Gmh6D6HgKeLA9N44SeA3NpC5oKFVJZ_PKtQ9p8wpYpRE0iV0DvXu8F_g_qrLJfriki9UxrNik9TRMzDyGt/s1600/CA+BW+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20O_Lat6J-ChLwEkSA1EbwUwKjbW6c-LsEabxAA6IcmVeOuNzn1pI7-qw00Gmh6D6HgKeLA9N44SeA3NpC5oKFVJZ_PKtQ9p8wpYpRE0iV0DvXu8F_g_qrLJfriki9UxrNik9TRMzDyGt/s640/CA+BW+2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>after</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We did new neutral bedding and a storage ottoman to add to her existing furnishings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9CS3H0vtEYMp0iUbEKuDySvWFkZXeNGpDc5h1ql9amVWL_kGXCmW9o1LjnebodM8-kj3H5ECJdvmqE40mmm6hqAqN2rxqb6euDmNrjK2xLec628QG21aHAk9Ua7K5KQC9oIKtuLIBp5f/s1600/DSCF9137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9CS3H0vtEYMp0iUbEKuDySvWFkZXeNGpDc5h1ql9amVWL_kGXCmW9o1LjnebodM8-kj3H5ECJdvmqE40mmm6hqAqN2rxqb6euDmNrjK2xLec628QG21aHAk9Ua7K5KQC9oIKtuLIBp5f/s400/DSCF9137.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Fireplace Before</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0M0qnW7brQcpq-LNMnhsR1wgszrOvkkMc5YeWG4rSMVW6PPcoAeasXh7RlYRKaNZ8_FGOK3x7NxB-o4esUCkiNR0pY2L3h43hGzXSog8iIywF1JL7s909Jyr6hM6LhV8cko2ziL3tS1pC/s1600/CA+BW+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0M0qnW7brQcpq-LNMnhsR1wgszrOvkkMc5YeWG4rSMVW6PPcoAeasXh7RlYRKaNZ8_FGOK3x7NxB-o4esUCkiNR0pY2L3h43hGzXSog8iIywF1JL7s909Jyr6hM6LhV8cko2ziL3tS1pC/s640/CA+BW+3.JPG" width="436" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Fireplace After</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />While most of the finishes are light, I wanted to keep some contrast in the room and add some richness.  My client loves a traditional look, so emphasizing the fireplace in a dark, contrasting finish added some drama.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The adjacent master bath had the same look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2zR67JiPTJ2Dxr-plAFmtG9A25CqyLSmKIhZzFu5-yENEWrRyXBqh2fDJ8kTZN-XmpHOvffRCYfMcszw91kkXt3f7Sc0Cp1IC69aPG4icgUWvIMik_CZnTMzlzfv5RQtdaYLG12fKAJHs/s1600/Before+vanity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2zR67JiPTJ2Dxr-plAFmtG9A25CqyLSmKIhZzFu5-yENEWrRyXBqh2fDJ8kTZN-XmpHOvffRCYfMcszw91kkXt3f7Sc0Cp1IC69aPG4icgUWvIMik_CZnTMzlzfv5RQtdaYLG12fKAJHs/s400/Before+vanity.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>before</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dated bathroom had navy vinyl wallpaper, navy tile counters, and dated fixtures.  That little tub below was squeezed in between the two vanities.  It looked almost child-sized.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBFQdNKi9giGrQnir8p8Tpg-f5_dkjaBKhpCE_Ny9jVjE3OoTdoXWUxnRhsX7OAgmeHAKPMWzaaE_Raj57lAKC9NMlSUsT2IJ4ADnmTwj7kGiRZXG22mmDalgp6fUORKQ-v3y-9TI09G-h/s1600/DSCF9134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBFQdNKi9giGrQnir8p8Tpg-f5_dkjaBKhpCE_Ny9jVjE3OoTdoXWUxnRhsX7OAgmeHAKPMWzaaE_Raj57lAKC9NMlSUsT2IJ4ADnmTwj7kGiRZXG22mmDalgp6fUORKQ-v3y-9TI09G-h/s400/DSCF9134.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>before</em></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">By turning the tub perpendicular to the window, we gave it some space and breathing room.  It makes for a more luxurious look.</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIPTTpKMmKmLxhNMAEgMdbbGgYW1jFM3iCd-6j3UkCctxeaDJ7SVkokdlr7kng-4RRUdFNREpKWyqFvF_R4dMl14jz4dS0kfCljY3Y4y9tjQKX7NsSvyYsL4f0GSOJzUQcfQuaNZOoMsVj/s1600/CA+BW+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIPTTpKMmKmLxhNMAEgMdbbGgYW1jFM3iCd-6j3UkCctxeaDJ7SVkokdlr7kng-4RRUdFNREpKWyqFvF_R4dMl14jz4dS0kfCljY3Y4y9tjQKX7NsSvyYsL4f0GSOJzUQcfQuaNZOoMsVj/s640/CA+BW+5.JPG" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>After</em></div><br /><div align="center">My client wanted a more traditional feel in this bathroom. The footed tub, paneled vanities, and shaded light fixtures helped bring about that look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJHQX4mKUEtTLygcBgzlPVqr_vUXAPNJyXFcocA3SJFiXTxrxSJyN8vFZ3NyqFJLCfM4B0i3qklU7NHKhdkqJrPbch30bG0fmi2m0cnISVK-u6bsVaC1ppe2dnzNE5PKcieKEESSG4wXf/s1600/CA+BW+8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJHQX4mKUEtTLygcBgzlPVqr_vUXAPNJyXFcocA3SJFiXTxrxSJyN8vFZ3NyqFJLCfM4B0i3qklU7NHKhdkqJrPbch30bG0fmi2m0cnISVK-u6bsVaC1ppe2dnzNE5PKcieKEESSG4wXf/s640/CA+BW+8.JPG" width="374" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>After </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved how the shower turned out and especially that chandelier from Hudson Valley Lighting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAlUBjbKua10ePmC74d8IQu1M_QPIlxH8pxOu_m8rh4sUUyiD2W15-z6-E5cqYWica6bF_Xg2NQPrCTCFd_1U1GGsosKWsr8-2ZpTIao9cXWX04DT0ExX_N8E96xf5aKRPIcsAPNfajwoT/s1600/CA+BW+7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAlUBjbKua10ePmC74d8IQu1M_QPIlxH8pxOu_m8rh4sUUyiD2W15-z6-E5cqYWica6bF_Xg2NQPrCTCFd_1U1GGsosKWsr8-2ZpTIao9cXWX04DT0ExX_N8E96xf5aKRPIcsAPNfajwoT/s640/CA+BW+7.JPG" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>After</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After images by Miro Dvorscak</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://asimplyklassichome.blogspot.com/2012/03/simply-klassic-sunday-link-party-and_31.html?showComment=1333303491293#c9169825820922334999">Simply Klassic Sundays on Simply Klassic Home</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2012/04/decorate-your-door-for-easter-welcome.html#more">Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bringingbeauty.blogspot.com/2012/04/beautify-it-monday-2.html">Beautify It Monday at Bringing Beauty</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/04/wow-us-wednesdays-60.html">Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style</a></div>

Bedroom and Bathroom Redo

 This master bedroom and bath was for a returning client, whose kitchen I had done a few years prior.  I posted about that remodel HERE . Th...

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Master Bath Remodel - No Tub!

<div align="center">Clients are getting more adventurous these days I find.  If they are going to spend money on their remodels, they want them to fit their desires and personalities to a tee.  Not only that, they want good resale.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwNCLAZu814Sh8lo8hhjdRJpxpUUtz9JLXlUeBFyW1pE5UgJnDcsZDHMVxGlFzKOmaoFB3Z5Ml51NgbMAzTeRFmqAqLVCJrZgTfnvt2RvQKviL4UqolG1c_a6dYHvfQ0Jsu8QEXpwpLcR/s1600/Aston+Design+Studio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwNCLAZu814Sh8lo8hhjdRJpxpUUtz9JLXlUeBFyW1pE5UgJnDcsZDHMVxGlFzKOmaoFB3Z5Ml51NgbMAzTeRFmqAqLVCJrZgTfnvt2RvQKviL4UqolG1c_a6dYHvfQ0Jsu8QEXpwpLcR/s400/Aston+Design+Studio.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No tub!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I worked on this master bath remodel where the client did not use their tub and did not intend to ever do so. I totally understand this, I'm the same way and I'm finding many people have that preference too. With limited space available, we needed to expand the shower and make better use of the adjacent closet storage, yet not disturb the window that brought lots of light into the space and kept the exterior elevation intact.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9f-tMdy0wtxLM5QSDgNQBEmkl2b0RWADpJ_DcIE6ZF5K-t1QdmvPW30H4t8v1sXuMD88Tm84FKK8gH2eaFthR1kXKXby27zENagdnDQ-YXrn7MgmPLGY1SIF3Xqu8WJ6C83ZJBjONyK5/s1600/DSCF0716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9f-tMdy0wtxLM5QSDgNQBEmkl2b0RWADpJ_DcIE6ZF5K-t1QdmvPW30H4t8v1sXuMD88Tm84FKK8gH2eaFthR1kXKXby27zENagdnDQ-YXrn7MgmPLGY1SIF3Xqu8WJ6C83ZJBjONyK5/s400/DSCF0716.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Before</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6AAPNfIetVCGIYMzVougjbkv1cilOJSiaonVL0JR_2nWGz13NDJ2n8SFwM7BBNsdlH-ZxXFfxzTjrBdmqVLb-niRFW7zF1fy8EaOj4R8Mu32YfH4Me_LGgF2fpOq1dNW1pkxwQY4D76K/s1600/DSCF0717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6AAPNfIetVCGIYMzVougjbkv1cilOJSiaonVL0JR_2nWGz13NDJ2n8SFwM7BBNsdlH-ZxXFfxzTjrBdmqVLb-niRFW7zF1fy8EaOj4R8Mu32YfH4Me_LGgF2fpOq1dNW1pkxwQY4D76K/s400/DSCF0717.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Before</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sliding doors went bye-bye.  We could use some of that wall space for storage in the adjacent closet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGvKeoapNyH36YLpRfn951_aOBCt8X-kijkCGPYyO3Jjh3JWzV3HwxWccc4hxdn9UR2AiFzjXMHGpjH3rmlNplY8WZioIFOLNrMC-aJhyphenhyphenfeeWFOR8snxRazlGVuDGf5CUmRI3D7-OQWs4/s1600/DSCF0712.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGvKeoapNyH36YLpRfn951_aOBCt8X-kijkCGPYyO3Jjh3JWzV3HwxWccc4hxdn9UR2AiFzjXMHGpjH3rmlNplY8WZioIFOLNrMC-aJhyphenhyphenfeeWFOR8snxRazlGVuDGf5CUmRI3D7-OQWs4/s400/DSCF0712.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Before </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There was an odd open area above the closet, for accessories or fake plants I presume.  They could use that upper space for closet storage rather than decorative items catching dust.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_v6kMO8gELliXWYZXofxUocAJhwh8PUYYB8PYf7HEf-YdRdguemiYEA6eoBK0Dg9j9sFO1tdvJIV8ItS2OnqC6tat3jN9xgfzstFgO9V0zBkT7cBWrBqUwBF8UCGrn92jRQIdBv0b5Etq/s1600/DSCF0713.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_v6kMO8gELliXWYZXofxUocAJhwh8PUYYB8PYf7HEf-YdRdguemiYEA6eoBK0Dg9j9sFO1tdvJIV8ItS2OnqC6tat3jN9xgfzstFgO9V0zBkT7cBWrBqUwBF8UCGrn92jRQIdBv0b5Etq/s400/DSCF0713.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Before - small linen closet and shower beyond</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Storage built out of sheetrock walls takes up more space than storage built out of 3/4" plywood.  We eliminated the linen closet and built it in the bathroom in some cabinetry.  The small shower that was like a deep hole when you walked into the bathroom was made larger and opened up to the 10' ceiling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gYmkyhnkLcGfT2Jr80ZyngyON_mCXaxwpdRaXqm5ZILkZp8afIdNX3z9s6AUsGng3TT_DlX-LXx7x-aFGy6QHG6sKyBKyPyIWAG-8FvadzNtThwp44s6bUYEBp-Oi75R7OFSGIN9Mh4w/s1600/CCF03272012_00000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gYmkyhnkLcGfT2Jr80ZyngyON_mCXaxwpdRaXqm5ZILkZp8afIdNX3z9s6AUsGng3TT_DlX-LXx7x-aFGy6QHG6sKyBKyPyIWAG-8FvadzNtThwp44s6bUYEBp-Oi75R7OFSGIN9Mh4w/s640/CCF03272012_00000.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><em>My sketch of the floor plan and how we would modify it.</em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRDzyVOeifHHY81pnq6g66mYGq4L5NFcL4DzmltRW049sL516trEBW64eI9ytAyR-Bu2lKQ2cpeNvPtXpK-o67N2Ubde1B8kWT5Dh3Z4gddQzuBeT6guHUueVlob3N6myEJHYgmQhXOi1o/s1600/color+scheme.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRDzyVOeifHHY81pnq6g66mYGq4L5NFcL4DzmltRW049sL516trEBW64eI9ytAyR-Bu2lKQ2cpeNvPtXpK-o67N2Ubde1B8kWT5Dh3Z4gddQzuBeT6guHUueVlob3N6myEJHYgmQhXOi1o/s400/color+scheme.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Most everything was kept light and neutral to open up the space, but the coral/terra cotta color was pulled from the homeowner's existing bedding and window treatments.  Don't you love that Schumacher fabric?</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrhXyP8vFS3_-1Xr7QxkAmNpWNzCDNrbgb2i8jNQLLHIAsUfEpvqNs8HW7vCz2poEgwIeJRkXK_cQY9fqeqw7xdcjAGchTZlGU9WWrpcsDm0Ulgz710zQAKJEGAI_oa4H3NDtscgS5PIcS/s1600/elevations.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrhXyP8vFS3_-1Xr7QxkAmNpWNzCDNrbgb2i8jNQLLHIAsUfEpvqNs8HW7vCz2poEgwIeJRkXK_cQY9fqeqw7xdcjAGchTZlGU9WWrpcsDm0Ulgz710zQAKJEGAI_oa4H3NDtscgS5PIcS/s640/elevations.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">My sketch of the elevations with a small window seat in the corner under the window.  Since we couldn't change the size or shape of the window, it still needed to remain purposeful and not look as if the tub was MIA. The window seat was the solution, also a nice place to introduce some color with fabric.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-nkcAYG_yGI30-cPvmSDKkGhDS334LgFdIaFVmL_17hYSPwOYvX4s5i9DjO2DgiRWlhKCjO7Nrde5W_Oh6ilxhIQOr6cO-MbGbSklJ0gsJytWJMl4VX-ffS4hymhaD4RFTM3E_HUDGzH/s1600/CCF03272012_00001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-nkcAYG_yGI30-cPvmSDKkGhDS334LgFdIaFVmL_17hYSPwOYvX4s5i9DjO2DgiRWlhKCjO7Nrde5W_Oh6ilxhIQOr6cO-MbGbSklJ0gsJytWJMl4VX-ffS4hymhaD4RFTM3E_HUDGzH/s640/CCF03272012_00001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div align="center">I do love a <a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2012/03/loving-curvy-backsplash.html">curved backsplash</a>!<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4ZyRpePEoKm99BooWJnhxtNLgIqmeUdFxdaxjsDSc0pBAQyBCno1Djr2MmCYoHCI6vJHHzx8xMz9unOMoBA9i1usvxXSoPDtHL_-GI7jcW7DH4W6Xl-6QPWQT22ukvT_v8rvcEdl_IOW/s1600/CA+2012+F+015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4ZyRpePEoKm99BooWJnhxtNLgIqmeUdFxdaxjsDSc0pBAQyBCno1Djr2MmCYoHCI6vJHHzx8xMz9unOMoBA9i1usvxXSoPDtHL_-GI7jcW7DH4W6Xl-6QPWQT22ukvT_v8rvcEdl_IOW/s640/CA+2012+F+015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><em>After</em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZbvki9nZgcjHIFBklg-MVg5UxxHtmuXpF0imZxnSjJG4E_xMTEueBOZebOhTA2gRK1O-NSGkRp-BdcOaBudeAkS_tbMYzQpBKbmB9iS12nsWkxMc4XZt48H-vlozU4f4RjjQmY3CUCwJp/s1600/CA+2012+F+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZbvki9nZgcjHIFBklg-MVg5UxxHtmuXpF0imZxnSjJG4E_xMTEueBOZebOhTA2gRK1O-NSGkRp-BdcOaBudeAkS_tbMYzQpBKbmB9iS12nsWkxMc4XZt48H-vlozU4f4RjjQmY3CUCwJp/s640/CA+2012+F+014.jpg" width="467" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Tile to the ceiling in a bigger shower</em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Making a small space seem large and luxurious, without a tub that would just catch dust!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><em>After photos by Miro Dvorscak</em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Linking to:</div><div align="center"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/03/wow-us-wednesdays-59-and-winner.html">Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style</a><br /><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2012/03/open-house-party_28.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20NoMinimalistHere%20(No%20Minimalist%20Here)">Open House Party at No Minimalist Here</a><br /><a href="http://www.simplyklassichome.com/2012/04/simply-klassic-sunday-and-few-features.html">Simply Klassic Sundays at Simply Klassic Home</a><br /><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2012/04/beautiful-front-porch-renovation.html">Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch</a><br /><br />Please consider becoming a follower if you haven't already!<br />Thanks!</div>

Master Bath Remodel - No Tub!

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5 Tips for Choosing Flooring For An Open Plan House

<div align="center">This is one of a few posts about flooring I'll be doing over the next few months. I think great floors are the backbone of an interior.  Whether it's wood, stone, concrete, tile, carpet, whatever....flooring definitely makes a big impact in a space.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfmugTNKHoQ1Xi3C5dZFnQwVbevKaKzlNVSK-5b_xCnBoho8OvZFjNRXyR7qmZeHb7pOpIaHoTJuR_S1wWDCEQtAFKFnDnfOZmrqReXStsTxSPHjcpQv4NB7ETMrwpZkxlbHd6G6I9FH2v/s1600/Arctic-Plank3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfmugTNKHoQ1Xi3C5dZFnQwVbevKaKzlNVSK-5b_xCnBoho8OvZFjNRXyR7qmZeHb7pOpIaHoTJuR_S1wWDCEQtAFKFnDnfOZmrqReXStsTxSPHjcpQv4NB7ETMrwpZkxlbHd6G6I9FH2v/s400/Arctic-Plank3.jpg" width="332" yda="true" /></a></div><em><a href="http://www.jetsongreen.com/2011/09/arctic-plank-upcycled-pallet-wood-floor.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+jetson_green+%28Jetson+Green%29">Jetson Green </a></em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I find myself repeating the same things to clients over and over again....sort of a set of rules about what type of flooring to use in certain spaces.  Obviously it depends greatly on style of the home, functionality, and budget, but there are some things I feel pretty strongly about.  </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>#1</strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Try to use as much of one material as possible in open areas.</strong>  Where there are cased openings, it is okay to switch materials, but if the openings are big, like 8' across, the space will still read as one big open room.  It's best not to transition if you can help it at all.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSJ7yaSR-Mz9xjdXeNnRAOp58hwIdaiwCPL2MyR9ehwgDm-7Aze6AFNjm31C57QHB8B64dkOeclRJxP1Mcr1pxdrwheAdIpOHbJzlHBiHRJi-606orqOUghQ3jbmt9kqfDcTBkywTml_9/s1600/DSCF9321.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSJ7yaSR-Mz9xjdXeNnRAOp58hwIdaiwCPL2MyR9ehwgDm-7Aze6AFNjm31C57QHB8B64dkOeclRJxP1Mcr1pxdrwheAdIpOHbJzlHBiHRJi-606orqOUghQ3jbmt9kqfDcTBkywTml_9/s400/DSCF9321.JPG" width="300" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>This would've been better as all one material instead of wood and tile.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBejVUhutzLrMzwn1kSR37IUFsLTaR9-Ieb5gzXMTDr0wnkGEWkz9RaGuzPXfBPXIGOuJg4w9DR6g_RQeHfYB5gaLlA_4Db5mvGmqTh22O8Z0e_7nPfCF_wC4WVgnSVC5RvzHXRsPt6jJC/s1600/DSCF9319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBejVUhutzLrMzwn1kSR37IUFsLTaR9-Ieb5gzXMTDr0wnkGEWkz9RaGuzPXfBPXIGOuJg4w9DR6g_RQeHfYB5gaLlA_4Db5mvGmqTh22O8Z0e_7nPfCF_wC4WVgnSVC5RvzHXRsPt6jJC/s320/DSCF9319.JPG" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><em>These spaces are just chopped up with the various floor materials.</em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDTgU5Fr4svoOIW3zIv-Krsn75Tn9HTU1qDevs2Z_xD02oz4z6HgGGyTyWE2dFaWBCSo3fK_VGNOeQaDH1DZgV_1XhRKUxtnK7zyrKgiGo06GXZQ0RtDW3D1l-RRYsscCNqrYSx3NTBcA/s1600/DSCF0148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDTgU5Fr4svoOIW3zIv-Krsn75Tn9HTU1qDevs2Z_xD02oz4z6HgGGyTyWE2dFaWBCSo3fK_VGNOeQaDH1DZgV_1XhRKUxtnK7zyrKgiGo06GXZQ0RtDW3D1l-RRYsscCNqrYSx3NTBcA/s400/DSCF0148.JPG" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixu6ag945WblxhTdUlFBBCNqIDJtMwcxZSmQZRurQU11WkncnXiuWYqyEfDMMEKwGdUAk8XCSJ6fgCdXVdX7NAVWEL6_UIqWrw_7i6CX7yoiEXEBRpe9yVuaRbhb7QhtMAN2p7X9K8j-5h/s1600/CA+2012+F+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixu6ag945WblxhTdUlFBBCNqIDJtMwcxZSmQZRurQU11WkncnXiuWYqyEfDMMEKwGdUAk8XCSJ6fgCdXVdX7NAVWEL6_UIqWrw_7i6CX7yoiEXEBRpe9yVuaRbhb7QhtMAN2p7X9K8j-5h/s640/CA+2012+F+005.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><em>Continuous flooring is good for open plan houses like <a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2012/03/before-and-after-remodel.html">this one</a>.</em></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>#2</strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Tile is used a lot in warmer climates like we have here in Houston.<strong> If you need the durability of porcelain tile in your kitchen, because of dogs, children, heavy use, etc., don't spread it into the family room.  </strong> I really dislike porcelain tile in a living space.  I see it a lot around here. I think it looks cheap and cold, like you can hose it down after the dog runs through.  I don't think a living space should feel that way.  </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksAG4KXOZX9BO6UIf3dcb5DkySwk56H9Y20vk_T9jv4fpZOBCCmolNm9hN8r3A9W1WWptUVoTFvHohhr_CvK0WcJ2F60U1cT-lK2GgUiFc8bNzmm52wT8QLNuFVmA7wDePsHMe28g_2ee/s1600/285339132005_29778372005_1060_0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksAG4KXOZX9BO6UIf3dcb5DkySwk56H9Y20vk_T9jv4fpZOBCCmolNm9hN8r3A9W1WWptUVoTFvHohhr_CvK0WcJ2F60U1cT-lK2GgUiFc8bNzmm52wT8QLNuFVmA7wDePsHMe28g_2ee/s320/285339132005_29778372005_1060_0003.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>tile floor in family room</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGgHbZOonAonce61tpdkxQWO79PTqhGWQFIxG7Nbm0P6k7y6T1nZN4Sj5qndjbu3Q8VzEXH2THC65ZzuKDvErOCcu7zy-VoPUTLWWMcZB2D20L3lTUjREca20xP1LG7TrlAzuGR_EUAixn/s1600/IMG_0526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGgHbZOonAonce61tpdkxQWO79PTqhGWQFIxG7Nbm0P6k7y6T1nZN4Sj5qndjbu3Q8VzEXH2THC65ZzuKDvErOCcu7zy-VoPUTLWWMcZB2D20L3lTUjREca20xP1LG7TrlAzuGR_EUAixn/s400/IMG_0526.JPG" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>tile in family room</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center">Many times a kitchen is open to the family room so that stopping the tile at the kitchen can be awkward.  </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCU4AZ_eEByZyhkOzxjtWuRDgEowSzgoN8xlmMoc-vn2DV7AUusWNm2p9tD4cjRo3od68mR9-DifdOnYlY0PJ4A9NPUNhFtn5BkVTmBsXiqrz9QEr-YvVd3CqkgmPoyQY8MYFF6Yp4gdN/s1600/Before+-+kitchen+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCU4AZ_eEByZyhkOzxjtWuRDgEowSzgoN8xlmMoc-vn2DV7AUusWNm2p9tD4cjRo3od68mR9-DifdOnYlY0PJ4A9NPUNhFtn5BkVTmBsXiqrz9QEr-YvVd3CqkgmPoyQY8MYFF6Yp4gdN/s400/Before+-+kitchen+1.JPG" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>tile and wood butting up together in an open space</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center">If you really need tile in the kitchen and have an open plan space like the one above, use a <strong><em>natural stone tile throughout </em></strong>of some kind.  It will give you the warmth and high quality look in your family room space and the wearability you need for the kitchen.  You will have to reseal it once a year, but the natural variation and quality appearance it provides will bring much more value to your home.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQxZ_ihnGfb3vDwyNqMrFNK6tXhjVrFD5J9PEiXQlBGkWKTM93r3rqTcMD3DpOdsqiO-C7I1K4wl6gQvfrJCb3-IqlCgNAc4mkBg8e8bB-u462PRA0YgXRFdSH_fvlP4YLyAGrb6VYJcr/s1600/_CRP0044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQxZ_ihnGfb3vDwyNqMrFNK6tXhjVrFD5J9PEiXQlBGkWKTM93r3rqTcMD3DpOdsqiO-C7I1K4wl6gQvfrJCb3-IqlCgNAc4mkBg8e8bB-u462PRA0YgXRFdSH_fvlP4YLyAGrb6VYJcr/s640/_CRP0044.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><em>Same slate floor used throughout in <a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2011/09/what-to-do-with-oak-cabinets.html">this remodel</a> - much better than wood and tile butting together at the family room/kitchen transition.  This client now has a beautiful rug in the family room to help soften the seating area.</em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Better a natural stone tile in a kitchen/family room combination than a porcelain one.  Slate, travertine, limestone, even an antiqued marble tile would work.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>#3</strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I do like porcelain tile in many situations in kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, etc.  It's durability is the best. <strong>One rule I have about porcelain tile is that it should LOOK like porcelain tile and not be a "stone" look imitation.</strong>  Those faux stone tiles don't fool anyone.  When choosing a porcelain tile, I look for something that has an interesting pattern like a strie or something that looks like concrete.  <strong><em>Your materials should not apologize for being what they are.</em></strong>  I like using tiles with rectified edges to get a very small grout joint.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLbFeqPBTTuAzerdhQDBI-wI6Hgm_RjRcOl0Y647Rj_RQvGT51mrkbSxOD3bgUzj23sjxT2BRfFkVkPU8ZhtRVuFlor9c63KX5wFWRD9tKNt1Hmd-ICI__tMe6v4-oT7lwavOodL8a1ds/s1600/CA+Bluff+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLbFeqPBTTuAzerdhQDBI-wI6Hgm_RjRcOl0Y647Rj_RQvGT51mrkbSxOD3bgUzj23sjxT2BRfFkVkPU8ZhtRVuFlor9c63KX5wFWRD9tKNt1Hmd-ICI__tMe6v4-oT7lwavOodL8a1ds/s400/CA+Bluff+1.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><em>Simple basketweave patterned tile for a <a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2011/06/one-more-bathroom-remodel.html">modern, spa-like bathroom remodel</a></em><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXias2jkbRPutC7UrneQJyg5MbStnCuq_WSIcHJEFRluuR6B0HPA-3-9uLMYShjhl5UrEHle6fgu4AX2xs7IiRBXMowVjDJQbKwxniKqGu5dXmiEZG1cR-OK3EysDFCvnYFIStPUR9-e3L/s1600/DT_P321_12X24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXias2jkbRPutC7UrneQJyg5MbStnCuq_WSIcHJEFRluuR6B0HPA-3-9uLMYShjhl5UrEHle6fgu4AX2xs7IiRBXMowVjDJQbKwxniKqGu5dXmiEZG1cR-OK3EysDFCvnYFIStPUR9-e3L/s400/DT_P321_12X24.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Daltile product, Kimono Silk above</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotRJaq1A2t99wmsSvJd1-U8f8aGcyIA9sIexsl1kFVHN5T_6LJ2jRVrz6QYvoR2rawnczis3XNlzS4ry1ESU54wWslEPuzW4r_ZCxCFVtImi40kE8-LWm5MMALXDixnSLF4Bkh2_Jlfit/s1600/DP_DT_CY04_12X12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotRJaq1A2t99wmsSvJd1-U8f8aGcyIA9sIexsl1kFVHN5T_6LJ2jRVrz6QYvoR2rawnczis3XNlzS4ry1ESU54wWslEPuzW4r_ZCxCFVtImi40kE8-LWm5MMALXDixnSLF4Bkh2_Jlfit/s320/DP_DT_CY04_12X12.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><em>Daltile, Cityview, a concrete look porcelain tile</em></div><div align="center">  </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>#4</strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">You've decided to use <strong>natural stone</strong> for your entry, family room, and kitchen because the spaces all flow together.  How far should you go with it into adjacent spaces?  <br /><br />Don't take it into the study.  Use wood in there.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83TvF2yKFK1PvlrsYL4PS9IORQqNAcdaWWQjZgohx0FIH-vk1DBq16VEjJEQpQ8ni8MVtMHkDxNGyjsLLlFkEtZjp0vNh097vS9QBvAw0qyIxcup43wS2mq-QtXvfLNBgrZ6nTkLeyn0Q/s1600/CA+2012+F+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83TvF2yKFK1PvlrsYL4PS9IORQqNAcdaWWQjZgohx0FIH-vk1DBq16VEjJEQpQ8ni8MVtMHkDxNGyjsLLlFkEtZjp0vNh097vS9QBvAw0qyIxcup43wS2mq-QtXvfLNBgrZ6nTkLeyn0Q/s400/CA+2012+F+001.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>I can't imagine doing stone tile in a study like<a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2012/03/before-and-after-remodel.html"> this one</a>.  I think wood is so appropriate for this type of room.</em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"> Dining room could go either way, it totally depends on the floor plan and how enclosed it is.  Only wood or carpet in the master bedroom, no tile.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>#5</strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">You've decided to go with <strong>wood flooring</strong> in your entry, living/family room, dining, and study.  What about the kitchen?  If it is really open to the family room,  just all one big room, I would put wood throughout.  If it has a smaller framed opening between the kitchen and family room and a logical place to stop and start the flooring, you could change to a more durable material for the floors, porcelain or natural stone tile.  In that case I would definitely choose a material that is the same color tone as the wood, so that it is not a high contrast transition.  It won't draw your eye to the change.  Also, try to get installers to do it without the raised transition strip, so that the materials butt together seamlessly for a smoother transition.  </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutFm9ojcViJEr_1EcbZYJoIVl7yXiqOUVWDLDB5oXgBdOuItZyA2l05JTPGPOSsatkDzhSJpEdD5p4lYTPsOblPBqEKK0jlaVHg4eg8qM_IdWyRo41MUrDXSiWYxqh7LrgUl6XRJYjuDD/s1600/IMG_4537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutFm9ojcViJEr_1EcbZYJoIVl7yXiqOUVWDLDB5oXgBdOuItZyA2l05JTPGPOSsatkDzhSJpEdD5p4lYTPsOblPBqEKK0jlaVHg4eg8qM_IdWyRo41MUrDXSiWYxqh7LrgUl6XRJYjuDD/s400/IMG_4537.JPG" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>bad transition - high contrast and the strip</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9S37NU2XJyGv7c9pT34TFXrq0-ClUQtgBcBbOAGUjbR0dZw517VumA0lTrl8uuUz5jiExU7hYmqvEpWHcE1Q_rHihcuccKQ0HltaRdTIVKbTgE5Vr2lOotK1_jN7eLATsJeN6BJAXKhWy/s1600/p_101232410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9S37NU2XJyGv7c9pT34TFXrq0-ClUQtgBcBbOAGUjbR0dZw517VumA0lTrl8uuUz5jiExU7hYmqvEpWHcE1Q_rHihcuccKQ0HltaRdTIVKbTgE5Vr2lOotK1_jN7eLATsJeN6BJAXKhWy/s400/p_101232410.jpg" width="360" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>more high contrast and the strip in an open area....better to have one type of flooring throughout or at least flooring of the same color and value</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's amazing how seamless just going with two different materials of the same color and value can appear!</div><br /></div><div align="center">Flooring is always a big portion of a construction budget and it can add a lot of value to your home. Every situation is different and usually in a remodel, homeowners are trying to keep some of the flooring somewhere to save money or trouble. Using these guidelines can help put your home improvement dollars in the appropriate places.  Whether a remodel or new home construction, I'm all about getting the floors right.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />Design consultations are available via e-mail on an hourly basis.  <a href="mailto:carla@astondesignstudio.com">Contact me</a> if you need help figuring out where your flooring should transition!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

5 Tips for Choosing Flooring For An Open Plan House

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Before and After Remodel

<div align="center">More photos of one of my remodels.  We went back to shoot a second day, I posted the first day's photos of the kitchen, family room, and master bath <a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2011/11/project-reveal.html">HERE</a>.  <br /><br />Flooring made a huge difference in the feel of these spaces.  It was a big job, we did a sand and finish on site, but it was worth it.  The homeowner is loving her updated home.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdeESdti5Ux5hkAnXaulAeVyNWZ1LZNogFb1PBoQGd-LV_sRw0-GhDK4Q9DLl81jB46-T4nYbxOxge_vyygn1nCwOA6rRlCoHbeHbW2HIkvDTOAzKME-EG2HiPxhtRRGlZ2yYpQxMe1AE/s1600/CA+2012+F+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdeESdti5Ux5hkAnXaulAeVyNWZ1LZNogFb1PBoQGd-LV_sRw0-GhDK4Q9DLl81jB46-T4nYbxOxge_vyygn1nCwOA6rRlCoHbeHbW2HIkvDTOAzKME-EG2HiPxhtRRGlZ2yYpQxMe1AE/s640/CA+2012+F+006.jpg" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><em>After</em></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdy55IBm0DYpl9L9aLt4bz-9LLJqfmjlYaQBqRCvIPdXs6v06pxDSFwXgTBPfdWTi6EIy_1QTuVS3cy7oTr-Roy7ZJKmcvUnhJ0NOogXAUJaACm_7jk5_4D1YeO_tOX0p3ux5kmUVWvgIG/s1600/before+dining.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdy55IBm0DYpl9L9aLt4bz-9LLJqfmjlYaQBqRCvIPdXs6v06pxDSFwXgTBPfdWTi6EIy_1QTuVS3cy7oTr-Roy7ZJKmcvUnhJ0NOogXAUJaACm_7jk5_4D1YeO_tOX0p3ux5kmUVWvgIG/s400/before+dining.jpg" uda="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Before</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She hated the "path" created by the tile floor.  It cuts the space in half and made you feel like all the furniture needed to stay on the carpet.  There was no chandelier over the dining table, I felt adding one would give importance to the dining area.  We added new white linen slips on the chairs, she liked the red velvet, but it needed a fresher look and the slips make the chairs look heftier.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyzp053YHoOKm0TwjlANiuxGUoPGaPKcqIaXz8VChzh_VInmrtAbYfp6WN-lbFH6vbEev1Ml2ANRcVWYhs2bQRH7UziEpYOI5CBFolFDZW1OtlW8qFSOCnrF-XkmBkoKilUQpQo2FmHGQ/s1600/CA+2012+F+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyzp053YHoOKm0TwjlANiuxGUoPGaPKcqIaXz8VChzh_VInmrtAbYfp6WN-lbFH6vbEev1Ml2ANRcVWYhs2bQRH7UziEpYOI5CBFolFDZW1OtlW8qFSOCnrF-XkmBkoKilUQpQo2FmHGQ/s640/CA+2012+F+005.jpg" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>After</em><br /><em></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The house has lots of angles and the flooring was run straight at the front door, as the house turns the floor stays laid the same way.  It appears that we angled the floor boards, but they are run the same way in the whole house, with the exception of two enclosed rooms.</div><div align="center">We did some updates to two of the smaller bathrooms as well.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDfQCAbUAHSJu3N7ldnZANYWj0YU-mRKrtnkxK8hz7vVnBtRTRETsZSYXPqYO6DrcEZ8z9O4Ey3kU0fjzRV-Bm4aem5BSC4HV0iuia5w1OVVDCiN2u2WbYflqN8q2Gbg3jzKcRpJ3351t/s1600/408919994005_135465640005_1060_0020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDfQCAbUAHSJu3N7ldnZANYWj0YU-mRKrtnkxK8hz7vVnBtRTRETsZSYXPqYO6DrcEZ8z9O4Ey3kU0fjzRV-Bm4aem5BSC4HV0iuia5w1OVVDCiN2u2WbYflqN8q2Gbg3jzKcRpJ3351t/s400/408919994005_135465640005_1060_0020.jpg" uda="true" width="300" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Before</em></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Your basic white builder bathroom from the 90's.  Cultured marble counters, slab mirror and dated fixtures.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSRgUPGSbBqB7OzpQpVLOaEi3oy_RM0XabGmVoIuDMffdk-CQ4Iix1Fkn6D-bM6Ku05SQU40C8vy2Gans3MV-Y8acnqb-UsJmv8wNEPJapRSF154fIR_SAkFNPKDtSmX_fdbTl1yDoQ0D/s1600/408919995005_135465641005_1060_0021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSRgUPGSbBqB7OzpQpVLOaEi3oy_RM0XabGmVoIuDMffdk-CQ4Iix1Fkn6D-bM6Ku05SQU40C8vy2Gans3MV-Y8acnqb-UsJmv8wNEPJapRSF154fIR_SAkFNPKDtSmX_fdbTl1yDoQ0D/s400/408919995005_135465641005_1060_0021.jpg" uda="true" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"><em>Before</em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXg1A5zDHvC_xDdY-Hp_JYvzIJPyxvgGwnTBI3psbxp7T-vvLs-z-ODjwjKedYKzgkSW54xS_hdoThE5rnhuKIMY7VoUwE_glcUweBdak23vHxICEGPtgagint3NhBPVydnB7CJQZ0p1l/s1600/CA+2012+F+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXg1A5zDHvC_xDdY-Hp_JYvzIJPyxvgGwnTBI3psbxp7T-vvLs-z-ODjwjKedYKzgkSW54xS_hdoThE5rnhuKIMY7VoUwE_glcUweBdak23vHxICEGPtgagint3NhBPVydnB7CJQZ0p1l/s640/CA+2012+F+008.jpg" uda="true" width="440" /></a></div><div align="center"><em>After</em><br /><br /><em></em>We refinished the existing cabinets here and added new counter and backsplash.  The finishing was done by Phyllis Palmer of Transformations by Phyllis. The mirror, found by the homeowner, was the inspiration for the finishes in this bathroom.  Love the pillowed limestone tiles on the floor from <a href="http://www.mcasystems.com/">MCA Systems</a>.  I used limestone in different forms all through this house.  Texture was the story here and limestone provides such nice textural interest.  Sconces are Visual Comfort from <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/">Circa Lighting</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeBXCa5tsbjwLVeIV5EE3djcd9-5ECJPeHmmPF74M5H_jHR1OCslPiNiDp8i-rAQYU7EFuaxLo6Lw9Yun1TpXpsSJhZ_KXbaL76R5T3FUNsUY6xBclL7OmSCW-mlJG26wL3DJhvWXpucD/s1600/pillowed+tile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeBXCa5tsbjwLVeIV5EE3djcd9-5ECJPeHmmPF74M5H_jHR1OCslPiNiDp8i-rAQYU7EFuaxLo6Lw9Yun1TpXpsSJhZ_KXbaL76R5T3FUNsUY6xBclL7OmSCW-mlJG26wL3DJhvWXpucD/s320/pillowed+tile.jpg" uda="true" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Here was that pillowed limestone tile going in.  It added such interest in this small bathroom. </div><div align="center">Next is the powder bath/pool bath.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSR_bPk2azZktLwU-4l5D_QTIwC6h4KgbMIcyGQ0KPPafZczInvSMi5zhjqx8b2TELDBiUcLIYAD0si8pkdHSFlWtwpkoWrT9YLhCAz1l-XCC7rtrAEeD2BV3hOFUAJ00dsuAO3OXm-i3F/s1600/408919991005_135465626005_1060_0017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSR_bPk2azZktLwU-4l5D_QTIwC6h4KgbMIcyGQ0KPPafZczInvSMi5zhjqx8b2TELDBiUcLIYAD0si8pkdHSFlWtwpkoWrT9YLhCAz1l-XCC7rtrAEeD2BV3hOFUAJ00dsuAO3OXm-i3F/s400/408919991005_135465626005_1060_0017.jpg" uda="true" width="300" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  I know this is a dark before photo!  This was actually a white bathroom. We did new cabinets here at the vanity.  No need for that tall upper to the left of the sink.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOp943uvtq1fLT4kWZxWPEGgyU6nxAkDhPmtTzT_yVohNSGEujI2V9oOgQsh69mQoqJe-lJdW_i46-l-Dp14JYDaSLbgRNoEhHg9ztdKghJtisTAjCzQB0Qy7Lm3aAWupkg531u57nVZX/s1600/CA+2012+F+016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOp943uvtq1fLT4kWZxWPEGgyU6nxAkDhPmtTzT_yVohNSGEujI2V9oOgQsh69mQoqJe-lJdW_i46-l-Dp14JYDaSLbgRNoEhHg9ztdKghJtisTAjCzQB0Qy7Lm3aAWupkg531u57nVZX/s640/CA+2012+F+016.jpg" uda="true" width="569" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>After</em></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More limestone here, but one with a linear grain.  I wanted it to travel up and over the sink.  The mirror and sconces are the star here...mirror made by the carpenter, finished by Transformations, and sconces from Visual Comfort through<a href="http://www.circalighting.com/"> Circa</a> in Houston. I love those knobs on the doors.  Nice and chunky with a great finish that works with the faucet that is one of my favorites.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2svm1PGp7ABNPmYbBTsNYHQd4DuX29AyTs-Ju12uQStQIH4bj2r14ibUnWtRIhQtMTDj87YRKFq1CZ-NVN2ZlYK0lrqqVbZSy7z4nhDBmpwrrYrU_taeJnuaGRXGIZrk-xUFyvgjIfLv/s1600/before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2svm1PGp7ABNPmYbBTsNYHQd4DuX29AyTs-Ju12uQStQIH4bj2r14ibUnWtRIhQtMTDj87YRKFq1CZ-NVN2ZlYK0lrqqVbZSy7z4nhDBmpwrrYrU_taeJnuaGRXGIZrk-xUFyvgjIfLv/s400/before.jpg" uda="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Before - Study</em></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTvRcDH1eGVapZDKXn4iEmlU8hq_DTj-OuPGvBGHyyLY1PM-Dv-U4LQnBpXu7V4EznN2mv2Y7ZdTqhNoiZylLHjE8a0KIA5IB8fsba5NUlETrLcnB0eYkekjV9fTp07u-gsYylrT6JDzh/s1600/CA+2012+F+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTvRcDH1eGVapZDKXn4iEmlU8hq_DTj-OuPGvBGHyyLY1PM-Dv-U4LQnBpXu7V4EznN2mv2Y7ZdTqhNoiZylLHjE8a0KIA5IB8fsba5NUlETrLcnB0eYkekjV9fTp07u-gsYylrT6JDzh/s640/CA+2012+F+002.jpg" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>After</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center">Mr. Kitty is ruling the house from his desk.  </div><div align="center">This study turned out great with new floors, paint, and a new wood countertop.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGE0S7ZaBWZPhnkq0cMoTHn4vhKeZ5wsuppoEUMAUuAZLYc21MqHcA-pXIBFgeOU9XEWcy-TPHUC1sAsZObk_99le4E5INYNHIsHVQLeX9UaCRK5j88GbhBW8Ai0w8dFGcWk6z1fF_fPq9/s1600/CA+2012+F+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGE0S7ZaBWZPhnkq0cMoTHn4vhKeZ5wsuppoEUMAUuAZLYc21MqHcA-pXIBFgeOU9XEWcy-TPHUC1sAsZObk_99le4E5INYNHIsHVQLeX9UaCRK5j88GbhBW8Ai0w8dFGcWk6z1fF_fPq9/s640/CA+2012+F+007.jpg" uda="true" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We went back for an evening shot of the master bath.  I just had to get an image of some of that pattern on the ceiling!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I'm so happy to have this large remodel project in my portfolio.  Although these jobs are very disruptive, expensive, and lots of trouble, if you love your location and the bones of your house, they are so worth it in the end. The homeowner is so pleased with the results and is very happy here.  It's amazing just how warm and solid the house feels now.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">If you need help with your big, amazing remodel, <a href="mailto:carla@astondesignstudio.com">contact me</a> for an initial consultation! And check out my new blog, <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/" target="_blank">Designed w/Carla Aston</a>. See you there!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><em>After photos by Miro Dvorscak</em><br /><br /><br /><em>Participating in a link party at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2012/02/open-house-party_29.html">No Minimalist Here</a></em><br /><em>Join me for <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/03/wow-us-wednesdays-56.html">Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style</a></em></div>

Before and After Remodel

More photos of one of my remodels.  We went back to shoot a second day, I posted the first day's photos of the kitchen, family room, and...

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