Pottery Barn makes their furniture so that no other cushions will fit, fyi. So, down the road you end up buying cushions that don't exactly fit because Pottery Barn discontinued your style of patio couch and cushions.

I'd try Amazon or Costco.

There are many stores on line that can suit your fancy for good outdoor comfort, quality and style furniture. Just takes a little time to search.

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You don’t need him to remove the side splash - @joseph_corlett - right?

I understand about being hesitant to say something - I had a tile setter pack up his stuff at lunch time when I questioned his use of MASTIC while installing Carrara marble on my shower walls (even though the bucket CLEARY provided that it couldn’t be used with translucent stone or over a surface waterproof membrane - and I had both). Plus, there were bags of premium white thinset sitting right there with all of the materials he purchased for the bathroom renovation.

But he was NOT HAPPY - bc I was being ”difficult” - again.

FYI - I had previously questioned the flat pvc liner on the subfloor = no pre slope. Those were the only questions I had - and I was extremely nice/polite about both (plus, asked questions vs. accusing him of wrongdoing) + offered to pay more $ to have them fixed.

it’s difficult to find a new contractor to jump in to complete a renovation. So, if the rest of his work has been of good quality - I understand why you don’t want to lose him.

HOWEVER, if there are other issues - that could change my mind.

@ dani_m0 TY--I feel you know where I'm coming from

Barring anymore shipping delays everything but the door between the bathroom & my bedroom was supposed to be done this week, shower door, electrical work & some finishing type touchups. Shower door came in yesterday which he installed & changed the side splash to the one in the picture which i brought.(as i said it was a bit of a battle).

As I said I could handle the back orders but it was some of his inconsistencies in what he was telling me on Monday that was frustrating me the most. Last week multiple times he told the electricians were coming on Tuesday the 2nd, so that meant everything but the door between the bedroom & bath would be done. When I asked on Monday what time they were going to be at my place on Tuesday, that was when he told me several times they were coming on the 6th. Finally I said the 6th, that's Sunday. As I said above, things just starting falling apart more so I went down stairs instead of exploding.

Personally I do not care much for rod pocket drapes. They are too country style for me so my go to choice is either back tab, clip rings or grommets. If you go grommet make sure you have fuller pleating. That is why I always purchase more sets and sew them together. This makes for more than the standard four folds. I do this for most off-the-shelf drapery panels. No matter what style you choose, the drapery fullness is what makes them luxurious. Plus you dont see the gromets much, and they are easy to adjust. To get the best look, I love a soft linen that drapes beautifully. My favorite are from Crate and Barrel, Lindstrom, which I modify by adding drapery clips.

So IMO grommets are still a good look if done right.

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Thanks, Chckie01! 😘

I have the real thing, not the original. Yes it costs more upfront but will retain its value. There is the Nuguchi signature on the glass to indicate it is authentic authorized {Vitra}, and bottom of base and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Mine is Walnut. My parents owned the 1948 original in Cherry.

Difference from my discerning eye, Glass is thicker, Base has sinuous curves that are more delicate.

Really, if you have one made by the company, it is an original, it's still authentic. It's just not vintage. Some collectors are specifically interested in earlier production models but for the most part an authentic Noguchi table, or authentic Risom stools or whatever are still "authentic" if they are made in 2024 or 1984 or 1964. My womb chairs are not a pair, one is from 1955 and one is from the mid 1960s. But their value is roughly equal. Neither has the value of one from 1946, but they still have a retained retail value, and it doesn't make much difference that one is older than the other. And one from 2024 will retain a certain value as well, whereas a knock-off at some fraction of the price of the original from 2024 will just be a piece of used furniture of even less value in 2025, maybe almost no resale value at all.

People may think it's dumb that one piece of mass produced furniture costs a lot more and retains a lot more of it's value and something else mass produced that looks like it does not. But's that's just how it works. I agree with trying to find things on the vintage or resale market.

Mine are 36" and filled with heavy pots and pans. You'll be fine...and happy!

The issue with a corner sink is accessibility for more than one person at a time.

As a former kitchen designer, I am a big fan of large drawers. One thing you might consider looking at on Amazon, is spring loaded drawer dividers. The ones made of bamboo seem to work quite well and help organize everything in the drawers - especially the large top drawers. I use them in my home and find them to be very helpful.

I know you said no redo, but I would seriously consider replacing the bottom and sides of the nixhe with your wall tile, so that the black tile is only an accent on the back of the niche. This would enable you to use solid pieces with no grout lines. It also makes it easy to slope the bottom towards the front. It's really not that hard to redo this, assuming they used some sort of liquid waterproofing that can be reapplied. The Schluter could also be fixed to face the front, but this would require using something to build the niche in, making it a bit smaller so that you can use Schluter to cover the exposed edge of the niche tile. Maybe find someone you trust to fix this? It should take less than a half day.

Lol, I thought this section was to share ideas and experience with products or designs even if design choices were already made. Others do benefit from seeing the product in use and seriously helps a person make a decision if they are timid to make a bold or unique choice. Many of these dilemmas/advice questions are months and even years old , but the posts still exist and garner interest from others facing or seeking similar advice. I rarely look to designers because I find designers are "safe''. In any case, I enjoy the real life experience from those who have been there and appreciate them sharing their photos no matter how old. There are fabulous ideas, advice and talent out there.

Thanks everyone! I agree it never hurts to hear other peoples opinions and experiences. Food for thought for future renovations!

For me it’s maximalism. Lovely in a quirky cafe or boutique hotel but at home it would give me a headache. I like a restful house and so yes quite a lot of it is grey! Not battleship grey or anthracite but bluey or greeny greys.

Concrete floors. Depressing, cold, ecologically not great, look unfinished.

Plants very high up. How do you water them?

Walk in wardrobes even if it means the bedroom becomes tiny. I’d rather have a bigger bedroom with wardrobes in it, than dress and sleep in tiny spaces.

Uber industrial. There’s a reason we usually hide cables, conduits, vent ducts...because they are ugly.

Buying new furniture and accessories very often to have an “up to date“ look. I see all these instagram pictures with everything brass, mid century, wood, rattan, green (today’s trends) and I wonder what has happened to all their grey, painted, silver, shabby chic items from 5/10 years ago. And what will they do with today’s items when the look swings round again...

LOL I bought a house with 'cultured marble' plastic bathroom counters - yeah, they're considered outdated but I love the easy care - no hidden dirt/grime buildup around undercounter sinks. Same with my kitchen, stuck to the traditional stainless sink. Didn't change out to stone counters either, my LH was noisy enough. So for me, it's the easier and more practical answers... I'm definitely not the person targeted in marketing tho LOL. I do hate grey however as i grew up with it. have neck problems and hate TVs over fireplace, don't want to have sit in a recliner in order to watch anything! I guess getting older makes some decisions easier.