MORE PROGRESS - Guest Bath and 80's Abolished

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />PROGRESS!!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCquvETiEZdPCDg_HuRTp5YHogzTfioL2oVkjL2a0dJ2wpOsys7VSk1Gec39kRqlSHoi31D_gLU7BDxbI36HCv0IXtX6EcHRh7a-mMCk2NLwuN-d1bJuORulD7ZO6Hzlt6W7pnFkJmFo_/s1600/249035054365101226_hV7oa83b_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCquvETiEZdPCDg_HuRTp5YHogzTfioL2oVkjL2a0dJ2wpOsys7VSk1Gec39kRqlSHoi31D_gLU7BDxbI36HCv0IXtX6EcHRh7a-mMCk2NLwuN-d1bJuORulD7ZO6Hzlt6W7pnFkJmFo_/s640/249035054365101226_hV7oa83b_c.jpg" width="422"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Entry and Staircase:</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Built in the late 80's - with little or no updates made</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />the windows were all basic tract home construction finish</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />you know - no sills, no moldings</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-progress-on-current-jobs.html#more">Read more »</a>

MORE PROGRESS - Guest Bath and 80's Abolished

PROGRESS!!! Entry and Staircase: Built in the late 80's - with little or no updates made the windows were all basic tract home construct...

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IN PROCESS: CURRENT PROJECTS

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />This year sped by at record pace.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I'm way behind in posting pictures of some of the projects I've been working on for clients.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhueZ6tqPzCIRr6bPl8pQ71cd8YR_xNnzIA3NbYkxjr_ZQbaAGM35M4wnLUZDUQDJVzlxFFRjrDVaeNUxmMBMvUqFqoycVoakvJ1MVMSpUDRY-DW9DH4xVhV9tXBuasrCps3sjxpBI4VIL1/s1600/decorpadbedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhueZ6tqPzCIRr6bPl8pQ71cd8YR_xNnzIA3NbYkxjr_ZQbaAGM35M4wnLUZDUQDJVzlxFFRjrDVaeNUxmMBMvUqFqoycVoakvJ1MVMSpUDRY-DW9DH4xVhV9tXBuasrCps3sjxpBI4VIL1/s640/decorpadbedroom.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MASTER BEDROOM/BATH REMODEL</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Before:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIdd0IafwbdJwqBDcq_NwZ0GfBOO214W5zPfLxHqXm4IbYBtWp8phm5YIC-XcXZ-gM6OIT1fXJkaX9yqfzpiKz1rTqieiJDDIsEoI30I8M4wvxXCAZclhObrEPovDH4yzfOKNw3HiMnU/s1600/IMG_2141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIdd0IafwbdJwqBDcq_NwZ0GfBOO214W5zPfLxHqXm4IbYBtWp8phm5YIC-XcXZ-gM6OIT1fXJkaX9yqfzpiKz1rTqieiJDDIsEoI30I8M4wvxXCAZclhObrEPovDH4yzfOKNw3HiMnU/s320/IMG_2141.JPG" width="240"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-process-current-projects.html#more">Read more »</a>

IN PROCESS: CURRENT PROJECTS

This year sped by at record pace. I'm way behind in posting pictures of some of the projects I've been working on for clients. MASTE...

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HOME DECOR: UPDATING A MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />My bedroom needs a facelift</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbaeuGkU0gjMmyov4wSd043X8lqmHn41JRbA4MoMS4TS6yQQ8Ck9QpSH2X8DxRdrYk777rcUyMMpxA2yJu4wf7gqxs7_a-VhHxaHWOcdxY0tEE8aVOQfIrWcJU6tTMj80fgmFNaAAy3qf/s1600/img6l1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbaeuGkU0gjMmyov4wSd043X8lqmHn41JRbA4MoMS4TS6yQQ8Ck9QpSH2X8DxRdrYk777rcUyMMpxA2yJu4wf7gqxs7_a-VhHxaHWOcdxY0tEE8aVOQfIrWcJU6tTMj80fgmFNaAAy3qf/s640/img6l1.jpg" width="534"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homebunch.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />It's funny how you can live in a room for years</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and not really see it</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />Suddenly, one day it hits you</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />this room is really outdated</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Its definitely a room that should be appealing.</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />it should be the first room in the house to be decorated</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />but is often the last</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/mix-it-up-little.html#more">Read more »</a>

HOME DECOR: UPDATING A MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

My bedroom needs a facelift via It's funny how you can live in a room for years and not really see it Suddenly, one day it hits you this...

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HOME DECOR: A BATHROOM REMODEL

<div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;"><strong>As homeowners, it is important to make upgrades and improvements to our homes</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">this is especially true with bathrooms. </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Dated plumbing, tilework and fixtures will hamper the sale of an otherwise lovely home and lead buyers to believe the proper maintenance may not have been performed over the years. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In this bathroom remodel, my client wanted a furniture look to the vanity. We found this semi-custom model with a travertine marble top, but you can also use an actual piece of furniture, (new or vintage) have holes for the sinks cut and a piece of granite or marble made for the top. </div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTb7hPuZH1rRCmyFmSGq36eMqNEZXdQpJfuAXA-H5_PDjeMWRMxp_YpiYijQ9Ly6D6WTyHAffzM_fTztRlzgtfO-n28M3y1ZAV763Vgm-LicmlIoqBkb_LU8uh14t7qcPNumwUA-n71x8/s1600-h/upperbathvanity.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="463" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383816817532954962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTb7hPuZH1rRCmyFmSGq36eMqNEZXdQpJfuAXA-H5_PDjeMWRMxp_YpiYijQ9Ly6D6WTyHAffzM_fTztRlzgtfO-n28M3y1ZAV763Vgm-LicmlIoqBkb_LU8uh14t7qcPNumwUA-n71x8/s640/upperbathvanity.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0GKfNWpTAzEU0mvYr2MmWHvlIBn9Ta2bEp1KmbV4AMeTXGj-fmUBj-AU6PmykZzQOwg9mtZ-jVY8XzTkK7HprvfulKWcHUdjHtY9-_X-HkzHxvRNkMKb1xA0pa5iyCMvX-QEtTUUFAg/s1600-h/IMG_2381.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="512" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384413755736960210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0GKfNWpTAzEU0mvYr2MmWHvlIBn9Ta2bEp1KmbV4AMeTXGj-fmUBj-AU6PmykZzQOwg9mtZ-jVY8XzTkK7HprvfulKWcHUdjHtY9-_X-HkzHxvRNkMKb1xA0pa5iyCMvX-QEtTUUFAg/s640/IMG_2381.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />My clieint fell in love with this beautiful handmade tile by Sonoma Tilemakers. The handmade nature of these tiles creates a depth and variation in the glaze as well as slight imperfections in the tiles (they are not completely square or perfectly straight) which gives a slightly rustic feel to the otherwise elegant patterns. I had so much fun putting the patterns together to create this shower wall. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlbj7YO8u2FH5jTZtgBhSaigA3Ba0voGgJOIxSHjz5Mgo4GhL5SHaurMeKkqaM9ug5ACRSHM_FI8E4-OE4X2yk7Sg37qAOB_zdQtB6zpxdmVM3J7RTQ7LGvgSPWeI4sXdrorJ-hoJxn4/s1600-h/upperbathtilework.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383816805828101250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlbj7YO8u2FH5jTZtgBhSaigA3Ba0voGgJOIxSHjz5Mgo4GhL5SHaurMeKkqaM9ug5ACRSHM_FI8E4-OE4X2yk7Sg37qAOB_zdQtB6zpxdmVM3J7RTQ7LGvgSPWeI4sXdrorJ-hoJxn4/s640/upperbathtilework.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />We added a niche in the shower wall for easy access to shampoo or soap. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUntshEFxTXkVyoAzpP3S9wc1Z4UArzAH0FAcT4ke12FQZ77SbzOZt0tm6Iz8U9wL5DRI7UtRu6WZZAJSHj-4zsB_cpxvQM4NHsyMs7y3OEV_w8RTEVohZuh-z_5Qn1CAtM5MisF649so/s1600-h/upperbathtowelrack.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="321" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383816799720403106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUntshEFxTXkVyoAzpP3S9wc1Z4UArzAH0FAcT4ke12FQZ77SbzOZt0tm6Iz8U9wL5DRI7UtRu6WZZAJSHj-4zsB_cpxvQM4NHsyMs7y3OEV_w8RTEVohZuh-z_5Qn1CAtM5MisF649so/s640/upperbathtowelrack.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Brushed nickel fixtures and towel bars were selected </div><br /><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRdibfdKkYIssSe7Rpw2_fndyHwja4E0Kwbb2FR_ODpIjg2ViSEIWFJV7PplDr5PZ0mrLPMMxY1Q4hbk9619Mr7tw8cYOMMDtApye444oU_D7-AUdXz5XUdrF6EwWSWK04-7pvZkwdMc/s1600-h/upperbathsink.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383816428621842178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRdibfdKkYIssSe7Rpw2_fndyHwja4E0Kwbb2FR_ODpIjg2ViSEIWFJV7PplDr5PZ0mrLPMMxY1Q4hbk9619Mr7tw8cYOMMDtApye444oU_D7-AUdXz5XUdrF6EwWSWK04-7pvZkwdMc/s640/upperbathsink.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Here is a close up of the sink with the backsplash detail behind. <br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_4xnPf_-pQKxwqtO5aYmIdTBSIDEWA2ofob3YiGw4ELcNfqhdhhAhsCmKrycwz43oMgseK5bKkgJ89jF8qM6WMDJVryXgTZaoB0F3RcXaR4HgLeMljHWzmkCgMZQ759vQawI-4C2oys/s1600-h/upperbathshower2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383816416734129890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_4xnPf_-pQKxwqtO5aYmIdTBSIDEWA2ofob3YiGw4ELcNfqhdhhAhsCmKrycwz43oMgseK5bKkgJ89jF8qM6WMDJVryXgTZaoB0F3RcXaR4HgLeMljHWzmkCgMZQ759vQawI-4C2oys/s640/upperbathshower2.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><br />When you are doing a bathroom remodel on plumbing that is over a few years old (in this case over 20), always open the wall and check the plumbing out. A preventative check now will save tearing out new tilework later. <br /><br /><br /><br />New shower fixtures usually require the installation of a new thermostat or valve, so you will already have access inside the wall. In this case, we also raised the height of the shower head to accomodate the 6'2" husband. <br /><br /></div><div>A beautiful new frameless glass shower enclosure keeps the water in without obscuring the beautiful tile work.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNekN0kkOe7N8Oj-QziiOb0byCjBhPgMhZApKu_8A8jR-HYtsbivVFbit8C1ufnDstMazY0fB801WPHtzIkFSsuCXsfMrgqxs-1yzrYtoiJixAfiAnPBHNjciRHkGKG17xURRkhN8UnY/s1600-h/upperbathshower.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383816119209367650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNekN0kkOe7N8Oj-QziiOb0byCjBhPgMhZApKu_8A8jR-HYtsbivVFbit8C1ufnDstMazY0fB801WPHtzIkFSsuCXsfMrgqxs-1yzrYtoiJixAfiAnPBHNjciRHkGKG17xURRkhN8UnY/s640/upperbathshower.jpg" width="454" /></a></div>  <br /><br />We also took the tilework all the way to the ceiling. </div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qyk2EchYTOZWP8ETiqM2bpS7F0nq420oHcS7qzeZguwUzhb52ouTUmiNnO7Bc7OvZlggRi5Pa-GVzWlDQTBFpPAPpTj_VeAemvWQxZZcOJw40c0BTHHwOJuFMxQyVuGhuMO_LLGo5vY/s1600-h/upperbathglass.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383816112603616386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qyk2EchYTOZWP8ETiqM2bpS7F0nq420oHcS7qzeZguwUzhb52ouTUmiNnO7Bc7OvZlggRi5Pa-GVzWlDQTBFpPAPpTj_VeAemvWQxZZcOJw40c0BTHHwOJuFMxQyVuGhuMO_LLGo5vY/s640/upperbathglass.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><br />And wrapped the window with tile as well. The frameless glass shower door opens in or out for easy access. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOJo9v0ub-n3YTfitKAtLzhmssqMBuj-MdKI-8DW1F6nC0z-GhY0HcpEG-3GI-9g1kzsLWsnPeiy3UBbg3ai6Vg5qolXOL-6quzuYzbc4NABWho-5AoPE4ue-8qSR1-CV3LfR4J_gmm8/s1600-h/IMG_2380.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="554" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384413745984637282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOJo9v0ub-n3YTfitKAtLzhmssqMBuj-MdKI-8DW1F6nC0z-GhY0HcpEG-3GI-9g1kzsLWsnPeiy3UBbg3ai6Vg5qolXOL-6quzuYzbc4NABWho-5AoPE4ue-8qSR1-CV3LfR4J_gmm8/s640/IMG_2380.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The floor was covered in a sturdy porcelain tile resembling travertine. We layed it very tightly together, with minimal grout lines like stone. The insets are actual etched travertine. The result is a wonderful old world look, exactly what the client wanted! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit15oNu8E5DErrYqrCLEkLCBns8o_QoKMusSokvwAycSBJmq08c_U8Uvb6Py6siiC_AfDsfCY3tnca-pwZ5R2cgexl2ro91At-vx_XTK1ozQJmVF3UxTVQFKYc3_tTJQJ8t8GlViKPuuE/s1600-h/upperbathart2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383816102498349650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit15oNu8E5DErrYqrCLEkLCBns8o_QoKMusSokvwAycSBJmq08c_U8Uvb6Py6siiC_AfDsfCY3tnca-pwZ5R2cgexl2ro91At-vx_XTK1ozQJmVF3UxTVQFKYc3_tTJQJ8t8GlViKPuuE/s640/upperbathart2.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My client fell in love with this image by Montserrat Masdeu of a Tuscany or Provence building and garden. Because we were placing it in a potentially damp area (this one over the toilet, next to the shower)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I had it mounted on a foamcore board and I gel coated it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This process not only protects the print, but when done correctly with brush strokes that mimic the painting, it actually looks like an oil painting. No glass is necessary. </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmeX8RX_rmDLl4F3oCdI6Qj6QmjCHO3YSfY89xPnVmO4ui08G7SN7T0fSi-coZnuyyiB7rSaqz04ltq7vgUH8EwK1FnZ1nORU3L6RUOcnntxJwIBIlwgEKE7sqAwLE019fpqT-966cmAg/s1600-h/IMG_2384.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="500" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384413767251796114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmeX8RX_rmDLl4F3oCdI6Qj6QmjCHO3YSfY89xPnVmO4ui08G7SN7T0fSi-coZnuyyiB7rSaqz04ltq7vgUH8EwK1FnZ1nORU3L6RUOcnntxJwIBIlwgEKE7sqAwLE019fpqT-966cmAg/s640/IMG_2384.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my favorite images, this is the companion piece to go in the sink/dressing area. You can see some of the brush strokes on the left side if you look carefully. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOV2P8YnSwi82QkmU1XUVaj-4cOiThj4ILRBVcL1pKkm8JgKM9v_SZFKQmujCZPW_KnvGiUUYJVyg5v13QOx61Hh4yhmxJa2Byz3iRWBP1nQd46djYT0QrwMm6CchVdaDX9kNKhvtyEs/s1600-h/upperbath.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383816089015191954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOV2P8YnSwi82QkmU1XUVaj-4cOiThj4ILRBVcL1pKkm8JgKM9v_SZFKQmujCZPW_KnvGiUUYJVyg5v13QOx61Hh4yhmxJa2Byz3iRWBP1nQd46djYT0QrwMm6CchVdaDX9kNKhvtyEs/s640/upperbath.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div>We painted the rooms a soft gold which contrasts beautifully with the dark wood and blends with the tilework. We added crown molding, a new baseboard and a wider door molding for architectural detail. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuf7PhHdsWZkqa9vi2gtSXHIcp32Y78cL_9s1qMLnicYp2zQLwlPd0p1O4i25dnNSHc5A6sP7KSxV01hayxpNC9AQX7okew5ZrRPonGA1zQFhRMx-JwZ0V47g4zfAi_xWgRBxYySyaog/s1600-h/IMG_2383.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="367" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384413758837059682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuf7PhHdsWZkqa9vi2gtSXHIcp32Y78cL_9s1qMLnicYp2zQLwlPd0p1O4i25dnNSHc5A6sP7KSxV01hayxpNC9AQX7okew5ZrRPonGA1zQFhRMx-JwZ0V47g4zfAi_xWgRBxYySyaog/s400/IMG_2383.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnCXGvZn3E2MP78sJ1HBiaQeEEIxsmo939aPwJvNQAs6U2VBFR7fMytVTxDVIyohVAVXoWs4oj94SkK3E6bprcfSyvEAbDO9MAaL3MZCMvDTUt2pkE8UuEFyAF_KeiNuDTbHr-6_ofD7M/s1600-h/upperbathart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="616" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383816082157299826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnCXGvZn3E2MP78sJ1HBiaQeEEIxsmo939aPwJvNQAs6U2VBFR7fMytVTxDVIyohVAVXoWs4oj94SkK3E6bprcfSyvEAbDO9MAaL3MZCMvDTUt2pkE8UuEFyAF_KeiNuDTbHr-6_ofD7M/s640/upperbathart.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>We removed the construction grade mirror and added a wider and larger mirror - taking it to the ceiling and expanding its width to both walls. On installation of the mirror, we had a hole cut and installed the vanity light directly over the glass. This not only looks great, but reflects more light into the room. <br /><br />Last of all we added the artwork (by the same artist) <br /><br /><br /><br />The color has been off a little in this post.  There are not actually any pink doors in this room - and the walls are not lemon yellow - but hopefully you get the idea and feel correct!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>

HOME DECOR: A BATHROOM REMODEL

As homeowners, it is important to make upgrades and improvements to our homes this is especially true with bathrooms. Dated plumbing, tilewo...

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HOME DECOR: Spa-Like Master Bath

Barbara's master bathroom hadn't been touched since the 80's when her beach-close home was built. While she and her husband had made beautiful changes to most of the rest of their home, the bathroom remained locked in a time warp. <br /><br /><br /><br />Navajo white with 1980's brass fixtures, white cultured marble countertops and a roman tub with white tile surround. Barbara's style was dark woods, minimal decoration, clean lines, and contemporary european style cabinetry. <br /><br /><br /><br />There were changes to be made! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEGfR8Sew6F1AZVtXf_TumyRxx_XYyH2KCF7fOhtzy_OgziUIKHMVPv1KmG1RDYjSqkLm2GCCUOawAJR3BByFPBrjWEWhUPJ2ehXNcgSPEQKnQlG-l2QN2ZgH1ACNYZaumvlXduGhRss/s1600-h/Master+bath+5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334820156396779186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEGfR8Sew6F1AZVtXf_TumyRxx_XYyH2KCF7fOhtzy_OgziUIKHMVPv1KmG1RDYjSqkLm2GCCUOawAJR3BByFPBrjWEWhUPJ2ehXNcgSPEQKnQlG-l2QN2ZgH1ACNYZaumvlXduGhRss/s640/Master+bath+5.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a> We did away with the 80's vanity, replaced it with custom cabinetry, raising the height and extending the cabinetry to the floor to maximize storage. The before photo here shows the dated style vanity, cultured marble counter top, contractor's standard glued-to-the-wall miror and white tile floor. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn2pnvQvQG3gd990cRNrEDDkbAE7rQfl8EqzaifmWXnHKSvvKRUftVRmgIdpJTVaSMdqMPmM1wIMdy5vKa3YHCU3ZN43lb-BnLTce4KUrFvsuBRdUR8fyMw0RweOFX2V43616nKhFnUNM/s1600-h/IMG_3216.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334820152932605266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn2pnvQvQG3gd990cRNrEDDkbAE7rQfl8EqzaifmWXnHKSvvKRUftVRmgIdpJTVaSMdqMPmM1wIMdy5vKa3YHCU3ZN43lb-BnLTce4KUrFvsuBRdUR8fyMw0RweOFX2V43616nKhFnUNM/s640/IMG_3216.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a> A beautiful difference! We chose dark chocolate (a custom color stain) european style custom cabinetry with brushed nickel contemporary handles.  The countertop is a solid travertine slab and the floor is 18 inch noce travertine tiles. We chose an opaque lustre glass tile backsplash in tones of honey, gold and brown. Brushed nickel single arm faucets continued the contemporary spa-like feel . <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN8_jz01w4dIwtpYPKSv79zALxUQy_-hhfQ-8qKUQ6TEpXE9k9IhazjtGiGpRxb6kmEQPEAkLjVSWmZGrYUahHTfdnO7IzKTqRGsfW1aExmPZRprU2AYCqkVTYM1ICUQkT3d1e3aY_G70/s1600-h/IMG_2944.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334819824860936418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN8_jz01w4dIwtpYPKSv79zALxUQy_-hhfQ-8qKUQ6TEpXE9k9IhazjtGiGpRxb6kmEQPEAkLjVSWmZGrYUahHTfdnO7IzKTqRGsfW1aExmPZRprU2AYCqkVTYM1ICUQkT3d1e3aY_G70/s640/IMG_2944.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Barbara loved her roman tub, and since it was in excellent shape, decided to keep it. The brass faucets had to go, as did the dated mini blinds.  However, privacy was an issue with the oversized picture window and neighboring homes just a few feet away. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlhDVzUhb5fWbelYnsRh4brfRmgZH22LM1F-4W6W4PVshrKobg-C2GdmO5adzLLpLTb4UTjPmYiz22aumN1BX_AVWdcZLGjXaSIep0gujWkV3eb8oQGELUt2-XhHcjg66R1XfO3N7X4c/s1600-h/IMG_3218.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="623" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334819823566493202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlhDVzUhb5fWbelYnsRh4brfRmgZH22LM1F-4W6W4PVshrKobg-C2GdmO5adzLLpLTb4UTjPmYiz22aumN1BX_AVWdcZLGjXaSIep0gujWkV3eb8oQGELUt2-XhHcjg66R1XfO3N7X4c/s640/IMG_3218.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> So we put in a new vinyl window with opaque glass for privacy. We carried the mirror and the backsplash wall to wall to open up the space. The tub surround was tiled in 12 inch noce travertine, which we carried up to backsplash height and partially framed the window. To change things up a little, we selected an oil rubbed bronze contemporary faucet (not an easy thing to find - oil rubbed bronze in contemporary style) for the roman tub - an idea that Barbara had seen and liked in an upscale hotel. The old plumbing resisted being removed and I was afraid we would have to replace the roman tub because I was certain it was going to crack before they got the old faucet off. In the end, we had to saw the old faucet off, and managed to do so without destroying the tub. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vUk7ojySXUELYvEYU2FykVcGmCdL6SjflgW7vnY78n7rt92JXp0IGwuFKnqi1mDrunh99JR3LzbL_K0AcKnVs3fMLGSxqvZ22vOxKsf1KpDTM5_oLmBJzQi9MXazxf_HINmAnUANZJ8/s1600-h/IMG_2946.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334819821925376258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vUk7ojySXUELYvEYU2FykVcGmCdL6SjflgW7vnY78n7rt92JXp0IGwuFKnqi1mDrunh99JR3LzbL_K0AcKnVs3fMLGSxqvZ22vOxKsf1KpDTM5_oLmBJzQi9MXazxf_HINmAnUANZJ8/s640/IMG_2946.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Here is another view of the roman tub as it appeared before the renovation. <br /><br /><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsWWz4cBdbZoM12i51SLJy4iulcCTt21GaRqc7xdv3H4HJeCve6egxe5XNcPm8zlz9vzIHmlzzxGSqdUDNQFItYLCUnFn05nQ32rScA_9rY5muezBOQn2Ue1-o-fs_7ScoY7WimVbPwLE/s1600-h/IMG_3223.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="464" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334819817066420274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsWWz4cBdbZoM12i51SLJy4iulcCTt21GaRqc7xdv3H4HJeCve6egxe5XNcPm8zlz9vzIHmlzzxGSqdUDNQFItYLCUnFn05nQ32rScA_9rY5muezBOQn2Ue1-o-fs_7ScoY7WimVbPwLE/s640/IMG_3223.JPG" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Note how the area - sink, tub and shower - is unified with the backsplash and carrying the backsplash into the roman tub area, and eventually into the shower. </div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8aPcaXW-AfMfa_ZbxYuXG3VKb3D1xndKt3y3Q-0JKHq9HRN4sC-CXHz4RFNnGirrUUdqmpTxLiUogJWFW0YqJaG6fEIO9M1yUE_Lx1X3HSbV8xMS6GznAJ_qrcVFE__A09i6GkhMjCo/s1600-h/IMG_3220.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="451" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334819810389401538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8aPcaXW-AfMfa_ZbxYuXG3VKb3D1xndKt3y3Q-0JKHq9HRN4sC-CXHz4RFNnGirrUUdqmpTxLiUogJWFW0YqJaG6fEIO9M1yUE_Lx1X3HSbV8xMS6GznAJ_qrcVFE__A09i6GkhMjCo/s640/IMG_3220.JPG" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> The room is full of light, but warm - not sterile.</div></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8zWy_P-p97f-9a91g6edZAF8eo0xLkq8futtuL2Oz2qME5m3_GPojQA48jtqY2btUGlhF2U9nDcsU12dZqiavzmsN_f5YNuqu5ewPYcTfVIdrsFtO_0TWQMfaMIkSKq3kQL-XmXedZg/s1600/IMG_2945.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8zWy_P-p97f-9a91g6edZAF8eo0xLkq8futtuL2Oz2qME5m3_GPojQA48jtqY2btUGlhF2U9nDcsU12dZqiavzmsN_f5YNuqu5ewPYcTfVIdrsFtO_0TWQMfaMIkSKq3kQL-XmXedZg/s640/IMG_2945.JPG" width="420" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The shower was white 6 inch tile with brass framed sliding glass doors. The shower head came to the neck of anyone of normal height. We demolished the entire shower and to our surprise found that the subfloor beneath had not been waterproofed. We hot mopped the shower pan and waterproofed the shower. Since we had the wall open, we checked the 20+ year old plumbing and made any repairs needed. (A wise thing to do when redoing a shower - can you imagine putting in all that wonderful tile or stone and THEN having a leak in the pipes?) </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrcJAxaKAaoCkMS9LJjCGQlImG5p0VZtB1cw7KVt-eCFdGLVcDu4cBehhgijgdbnc4VkD3Fxl3RBGtRvuQyI-WrJJ6vQbvD_a3yxF2EmzHA7OyOUwZUgbJyA-59rV05U7REZralrPf4U/s1600-h/IMG_3221.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334818673101879138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrcJAxaKAaoCkMS9LJjCGQlImG5p0VZtB1cw7KVt-eCFdGLVcDu4cBehhgijgdbnc4VkD3Fxl3RBGtRvuQyI-WrJJ6vQbvD_a3yxF2EmzHA7OyOUwZUgbJyA-59rV05U7REZralrPf4U/s640/IMG_3221.JPG" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="425" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We created a shower nook for soap and shampoo and used the opaque lustre glass tile inside the nook and as a border in the shower. The walls are tiled in 12 inch noce travertine, the floor in a 4 inch version. New shower head, thermostat and a separate hand spray in brushed nickel were installed. We raised the height of the shower head, so that washing hair didn't require a stoop. </div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Frameless glass shower doors allow the beauty of the tile to shine through. The door swings inward or outward and the glass was customized to wrap the tub surround. Unseen in these photos is a built in seat inside the shower. </div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3fHUb1hlQj1aOHGm1lN6X5mXI2N0p2w-P8vEWDxGL9ZWi1h3EncY8u_KFStjssfz9kjqvdYJzWpMP1oKfnuk1i2ROcIOFJMRL5Zp8gJaT5Pr1QDr3OrLsiZ6hDNzKwYCe8b-1jGE98s/s1600/IMG_2943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3fHUb1hlQj1aOHGm1lN6X5mXI2N0p2w-P8vEWDxGL9ZWi1h3EncY8u_KFStjssfz9kjqvdYJzWpMP1oKfnuk1i2ROcIOFJMRL5Zp8gJaT5Pr1QDr3OrLsiZ6hDNzKwYCe8b-1jGE98s/s640/IMG_2943.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">At the entry to the bath, white painted linen cabinets and counterspace were demolished and custom cabinetry and drawers in dark chocolate installed in their place.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7a93HuezUlK-YItGoB83lrmCXJSGUY0hnoS6cTUoT9FsD22lZcWojfqTVllRTwR77wp141FXp9ma_Hv6WwHPDUsO1D8N8gkkUT7VDwWIFcbsnlI0QOR_lckE7R0l5FFWeQU0e763o8I/s1600/IMG_3217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7a93HuezUlK-YItGoB83lrmCXJSGUY0hnoS6cTUoT9FsD22lZcWojfqTVllRTwR77wp141FXp9ma_Hv6WwHPDUsO1D8N8gkkUT7VDwWIFcbsnlI0QOR_lckE7R0l5FFWeQU0e763o8I/s640/IMG_3217.JPG" width="308" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The same european slab front cabinets and drawers make a rich toned statement with brushed nickel pulls. We also added valuable storage here by installing drawers and doing away with the countertop. </div><div><div><div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div><div><div>The photos here are devoid of the finishing accessories, added after I took the photos, but I think you can see how beautiful the project turned out. </div><div></div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

HOME DECOR: Spa-Like Master Bath

Barbara's master bathroom hadn't been touched since the 80's when her beach-close home was built. While she and her husband had ...

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