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porch swing bed by rustics and stones
solid hammered copper firepit by plow and hearth
glass mason jar solar string lights by plow and hearth
You can't go wrong with hex tile in white; it's a classic choice for the bath
Solid butcher block countertops add a warm, homey note to the kitchen.
ivanhoe sinclair pendant An enameled porcelain pendant would be charming hung over a chunky farmhouse table in the kitchen.
inudstrial twist cord warehouse pendant from barn light electric co ($142!) Barn lights in galvanized metal have a rustic charm that would be right at home in the kitchen. If you are on a tight budget, try checking out a farm store — you may be able to score the real deal for less.
PB essentials drape rod
While coastal interiors aren't known for shine and shimmer, a few carefully chosen accents can help to diffuse light even further. Consider a mirror mounted opposite a window or a glass-topped table in a sunny breakfast nook. Just be sure not to bring in so many high-gloss notes that you lose the cozy ambience.
two of the most important elements of coastal design style: natural light and plenty of white, which spread and boost sunlight. But repeated lines, abundant angles and handpicked abstract, geometric art drive the point home: The house is unapologetically contemporary in its architectural bones.
like hood over stove and glassfront cabinets to mix things up - consider those above desk?
The existing cherry cabinets in the kitchen got a coat of glossy white paint as a budget-friendly alternative to replacing them altogether. The new paint also highlights the stainless steel appliances. Blackband added the subway tile Calacatta marble backsplash in a bricklayer pattern. Countertops: Slab Caesarstone in Cinder; cabinet paint color: White (DEW 380), Dunn-Edwards
column and detailing on side of island
Contemporary coastal style is defined by clean lines and natural materials and textures — so go bold but stick to simple lines and basic finishes. Create a neutral backdrop with smooth steel, timber and woven materials. Add interest with statement art and furniture, but keep the look uncluttered otherwise. Use deep shades of turquoise, coral, orange and blue for bright accents. Scale up your print sizes and make your stripes bold. Light is vital in the contemporary coastal look — keep things bright and airy, like in an art gallery.
Scandia surf. This is what Clarke deems "the new Nordic style at the beach." Drawing from Scandinavian modern style, it brings in a light and airy palette, highlights natural materials and celebrates clean lines, good proportions and uncluttered spaces. However, the look is not strictly minimalist. As you can see in this space, fun beach finds and artwork create a pleasing composition on the wall, and even incorporate the aforementioned driftwood and kitschy mini ship wheels.
clear chairs are clever; love windows
The old ceiling used to hang about as low as the bottom of the new coffers, which conceal two large structural beams. The coffers fit the scale of the large, open room and create continuity between the kitchen space and the family room space.
like windows, beam, cabinets (modern w/farmhouse flavor?)
This includes not boxing up family memorabilia and storing it away. "If something doesn’t have a utilitarian use or personal resonance, it’s not for us. I don’t store things,” says Cari.
very simple columns hold the portico
The laundry room counter is made of reclaimed slate, bought for less than $100. Tile: Frostbitten slate, American Slate
doorless shower
A sliding farm door opens to reveal the master bathroom and Cari's walk-in closet.
columns on top of stone - nice for portico and for trellis?
this makes me want to do the fireplace!
how will we orient people toward front door with ipe decking?? can't create path? use plants?
is there a way to make our portico wide enough to accomodate a rocking chair? or add a few columns going to the right so it gives illusion of covered porch?
on street side of garage?
this minus "handles" could be look on side of our carport/garage?
ceiling, skylight, windows, doors
tray ceiling is a skylight
ceiling, cabinets, windows
ceiling
coffered ceiling with skylights - consider frosted so dirt doesn't show?
make sure our fireplace can actually kick off heat? an overhead heater as shown here, never hurts either. :)
desk more cozy and inviting than ours - i like it -esp under cabinet lighting. also love the pocket door with glass...
In addition to bathrooms, they're good for closets or as connections between the two areas. Cladding the pocket door panel with a mirror for such applications further justifies the choice.
The pocket door is an ideal solution for a tight bathroom where the wall space simply isn't there to accommodate a full swinging door.
Louver doors are ideal for laundry rooms, where air exchange is preferred.
A closet with double doors is such a luxury, especially with custom-made louver doors.; consider for girls' closets? this louver style allows air to flow in/out
white subway tiles, plain cabinets like ours put different pulls (patching our awkward sz pull distance could be hard?)
To quote Lindsey M. Roberts from her ideabook specifically on the subject, TDDs "are reflective cylinders or pipes installed between the roof and ceiling, with a clear plastic dome. The bottoms of the tubes are diffused or glazed to prevent glaring beams of light and to ensure a soft glow."
Some people told me that for renting and resale, you must have a tub for dogs and babies, but I had lived in a house with a bathtub and a shower stall with a bench in it when my daughter was a baby," she says. "I found it was much easier on my knees to sit on the bench and bathe her in a blow-up baby tub in the bottom of the shower with the handheld showerhead
could we do a version of this?
could we add this sort of almost flat dormer to add to LR view?
i keep craving a nook like this in kitchen - where kids can hang out in the early morning hours while i prepare breakfasts/lunches before school...LR seems a tad too far away from me and kitchen stools are hard on sleepy bodies...
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