White Beveled Arabesque In Our Kitchen? Bee's opinion please!
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Comments (16)kimiko, I think they will look great with what you are describing in your kitchen. The only tips I can give are: expect it to take longer than you think. We were probably too obsessed with making it perfect when laying them. We were trying to get the best fit possible and making them touch and interlock. But, if we realized that once you do get to the grouting stage, it doesn't matter if the space between them isn't perfect on the wall. Just check for level and plumb as you go along. You want to keep those horizontal and vertical lines straight. We did not install it the way you see tile usually installed, the first row all along the counter, then do the 2nd row all the way around, etc. This was more of a "pyramid" pattern to it. It was the best way to get the lines straight. Order a bit more than the 10% that you usually order for waste. Just because. We didn't make many (if any) cutting mistakes but maybe it's their shape...I don't know--just order extra. We piped the grout in using a piping bag (not the pastry bag, but similar, find it at the tile aisle in Lowe's or wherever). We used Permacolor by Laticrete for the grout, in bright white. This is a true white and it gives the desired result of having the grout really be the same color as the tile, and not a slightly off-white look that other bright whites have. Hope this helps!...See MoreGray Arabesques + Super White = ?
Comments (115)i think you can see from that photoshop that something dominatily white is the way to go, lets your chandy still be the eye candy in that room, and i still think a little sparkle fits your kitchen bee.....those hex might just fit the bill! i guess i was thinking of pips kitchen....her bs seems to have just a little sparkle to it, but if i remember correctly, she said its not that sparkly in person? you are on the right track, and like others have said, you have great taste. trust yourself!...See MoreSample Board: Arabesques with Gray Grout
Comments (123)One of your signature design accents seems to be a tasteful bit of bling. I'm wondering if you could do up a sample board with this bit of Spectralock Dazzle (perhaps the silver or the mother of pearl) added into a gray grout. Here's the clip from their site: http://www.laticrete.com/homeowners/technical_services/faq/planning_a_job/spectralock_grout.aspx "What is the LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout Dazzle component? LATICRETE SpectraLOCK Dazzle is an optional component for use with LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Premium Grout and LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout. LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Premium Grout and LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout are available in a range of 40 designer colors, but by blending in a LATICRETE SpectraLOCK Dazzle component, the color pallette expands to over 170 options! LATICRETE SpectraLOCK Dazzle is available in Gold, Silver, Copper, Mother-of-Pearl, and Glow-In-The-Dark. The LATICRETE SpectraLOCK Dazzle metallic flake powder replaces some of the standard LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout Part C filler powder to produce a unique, light-reflective grout joint that can enhance many tile applications. The LATICRETE Dazzle Glow-In-The-Dark will make your grout glow at night if the grout gets a sufficient charge of light during the day. NOTE:There is a limitation for the Gold, Silver, Copper, and Mother-of-Pearl Dazzle components which may tarnish from strong alkali and acidic cleaners so their use is typically limited to wall applications only. " Here is a link that might be useful: Dazzle in your grout...See MorePhotoshopped Arabesques ready for Reveal
Comments (61)I was undecided and didn't think you could go wrong either way, but still can't wait to see what you decided. So photographer is coming the 22 or 23rd? Then when is the install? Now that I know when the prom photos will be taken I need to know when the "dress fitting" is happening! :>) Did you decide how high you'll be taking the tile or is mum the word on that too for now? Bee I keep going back to your pics and notice more details each time. Can you tell me about the backsplash behind your range? Love how it reflects the sparkle of your chandelier. Not sure where one piece ends and another starts. Is it part of your range or hood or fabricated seperately? Can you please tell me how that look is achieved? Is it stainless and how do you care/clean it without scratching? Who makes the range, hood and piece inbetween? Thankks!...See MoreAboutToGetDusty
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