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17. Fish-scale pattern backsplash. If you’ve grown bored of subway tile but still want something simple and classic, check out a scalloped or fish-scale pattern. The look offers more movement, and a bit more interest, than rectangular tile but is still versatile enough to work with almost any kitchen style.See more photos of fish-scale tile in design
Project: Install a glass door or screen (aka panel) on your tub-shower combo.It’s a good project for you if: You are remodeling your bathroom or want to replace your tub-shower curtain or door. It’s also for people who would like to make their bathroom look visually larger, want to show off the tile in their shower or are tired of having a shower curtain, says Michael Guttilla, president of Guttilla Contracting in New York.
This idea is a great one to consider for people who want to give cabinets a little update but not a complete overhaul. You can swap out a few drawers or doors and leave the remaining ones as is to get a unique mix.Alternately, if you have wood cabinets and want to freshen up the look without completely removing the wood, consider having some of the door or drawer fronts painted while leaving some wood elements remaining, to get the best of both worlds.Cabinets 101: How to Get the Storage You Want
4. Mesh inserts. Glass door cabinets and open shelves continue to be popular ways to make a kitchen seem more open and airy, but many homeowners prefer to keep their storage a bit more discrete behind closed doors.
Photos by Pooya Miri Kitchen at a GlanceWho lives here: A young couple with two growing boysLocation: Downtown TorontoSize: 214 square feet (19.8 square meters)Designers: Dena Labbaf and Azar Sabzvari of Tango Design StudioAlthough this home was old and outdated, it had the undeniable appeal of being by the water in downtown Toronto. The homeowners decided to stay put, rather than sell, and invest in a major reworking of the space. The main floor was gutted and walls were removed to create a large open kitchen and dining area. “This new design fit more usable living space into the same amount of square footage,” says designer Dena Labbaf.Cabinetry: KitchenCraft; Goodman pendant in Natural Paper: Visual Comfort; Madeleine backless stool: Restoration Hardware; refrigerator: KitchenAid
The windows are randomly spaced and variously sized. The team had planned to make them more regular but wasn’t allowed to do so. The authorities decreed that this is part of the beauty of the ancient facade. Zhdanova came up with the idea of installing a glass front door to allow more light into the space.
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