ideas for granite pieces?
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Comments (21)I googled across this post and since I'm a new member here, thought i'd post my 2 cents. I've recently been turned on to gorgeous scrap granite. I'm making some large slabs into an outdoor bar. But I wanna do a walk way. Been trying to see how to rough em up. What does it mean by a "flame finish"? I can't picture what a torch and water do? Sounds safer on the lungs and wallet than sanding with carbide. Also, had an idea to build a fireplace beside my deck. I'm not sure where to post about it for suggestions. I'm thinking of using concrete blocks as the "frame" of the fireplace and then seeing if I can mortar these granite scraps on every exposed surface. I'd have the whole outside, back, top, and the flame box insides all covered inn gorgeous granite chunks. I was thinking of flaring out the sides of the flame box so you get more fire reflection all the way across the width of the fireplace. It would sit on the ground beside the deck, but be built up to deck level. The only weight on the deck would be a granite "hearth" sticking out in front of the fireplace a couple feet, laying on the deck. Can you mortar these heavy chunks of granite on the sides of cement blocks? Not sure what mortar would hold them up long enough to dry. Was thinking varying size pieces, between hand size, and shoe box size....See MoreTwo pieces of bacon and the elusive perfect granite...(pic heavy)
Comments (36)I am not a decorator or have a very good eye for colour. However Neither of those things has stopped me from expressing an opinion. So here goes - I love the brick wall in combination with your cabinets. I am assuming that your wet bar will be the same cabinets as in the kitchen. (Maybe some glass uppers in the wet bar to lighten the area) The effect of the two of them is warm and elegant. The brick wall has pattern in it. It has the pattern of shape, small rectangular and the pattern of colour. When you stand back and look at it as a whole the colour pattern is large with its reds, oranges and golds. (maybe its my monitor but that's what it looks like). Your floor (I think the smaller tile is your floor) has the same tones in it and you have yet to mention plans for hardware, lighting fixtures or backsplash. The other patterns that you have going on is that of your sofa and armchair - unless they are being changed. The other thing is what is your focal point and I think you have already decided that it is going to be your cabinets/brick wall and I agree. I think that they are fabulous together. My point in bringing this all up is that I am afraid that if you choose any of the granites that you have suggested (except perhaps African Ivory or maybe Bordeaux Sienna) is that you are going to wind up with a riotous jumble of reds and oranges (perpetual Fall) and all sorts of pattern sizes with no cohesiveness to the area . The granite should support your focal point and not try to compete. As mentioned here several times as well - your eye needs somewhere to rest and I haven't seen where that would be. But maybe that is the plan for the backsplash. I would step back and think about what else you have planned for the space before making a final decision on the granite. My opinion for what it's worth....See MoreGranite vs cabinet trouble- any ideas?
Comments (6)Does this help? The post has to stay (load bearing- plus has all sorts of wiring). The light switch for kitchen and dining room are on the hidden side of the pony wall and according to DH can't be moved. I'm afraid any additional wall would become a crumb catcher for the curve edge on the counter... No clue on the tile I want yet for backsplash- everything I've seen I like is $$$, so I'm not really wanting to add more wall. I've gone so far over the insurance already- sort of moved into the whole house needing updating realm (new carpet in all bedrooms, redoing office back to bedroom, new furniture- ended up getting a new dw- idoits who did the water restoration broke my old Miele and refuse to pay- offered a whole $90. The service call alone is $150. I'll deal with them later) Since I have no idea how to post more than one photo at a time, I'll add a close up of the corner in my next post....See MoreNeed ideas for island countertop..the last piece of the puzzle!
Comments (41)Hey Scuzz....I'm with cluelessincolorado. You said your home is eclectic and the island is certainly large. Mix it up! Think about how you will use it; consider where you need what type of surface and use the existing tones to choose zones. Zinc or stainless would work well with the stainless/brushed nickel fittings- or- the kit could handle a little white- or - wood to warm it up. IF you do mix, use only two surfaces and make certain one is a solid (ie stainless & marble, white dekton & wood, the existing quartz color & zinc) Beautiful job, BTW. In both layout and decor, it's a room I'd love working and just spending time in....See Morelynne_melb
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