$2000 Eames Office chair...gulp
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Comments (28)Have you considered IKEA cabs? They are very good quality for the money (excellent mechanicals, interior fittings and low VOC - to EU standards - materials). Their lower cost and essentially interchangeable drawer and door styles make future change-outs easy. Also being DIY (or you can hire someone to do that part) means you may have more of a budget to devote to countertops and appliances if those need updating, too. If you find an IKEA door style you like then they can be a very satisfactory, no-fuss choice. They don't come in as many size increments as other lines, though to some extent that can be hacked. Many people here have also purchased their really low-cost boxes and interior fittings and then ordered (from a third party) custom finished doors and drawer fronts in a variety of styles, woods and finishes. (You can get pretty much anything you want, in this case.) One door-making company, Scherr's, has templates and will pre-drill the door hinge pockets to match IKEA hardware, making installation a breeze. Custom, non-IKEA, doors make it easier to hack the standard IKEA cab to non-standard dimensions, as well. I plan to do something like this, though without using much of the IKEA interior fittings since I am hacking the width of the cabs as well as the depths. Where I can use IKEA standard interior stuff, I will, though, because it is well-designed, high quality and very well-priced. My door and drawer fronts will be custom-made to fit my design choices and the weird sizes I need. I plan to paint them myself as I admire the handpainted look and it goes well in my mid-1800s house. HTH, L....See MoreIs copper the new stainless?
Comments (43)I think copper will only trend if the mftrs decide on something interchangeable, so that you could mix your appliance mftrs like you can for stainless, white and black. So long as each is doing their own thing, it won't get widespead acceptance. We know that the same mftr that makes a great stove oftentimes doesn't make a DW you would want, even when they try to incentivize you to buy an entire kitchen by the same mftr. I think that the chances of the mftrs agreeing on a copper color is just about zero. I really wish that stoves had a panel front like some DWs and fridges so that you could just do your kitchen in the color or pattern that you wanted....now that would be a nice trend....See MoreHelp rethinking vintage condo
Comments (33)What an exciting project. I am a designer and have managed many construction and redevelopment projects. I agree with everyone who suggested taking some time to live in the space first to get familiar with how you will use the space. There are so many design options that you could spend a lifetime looking at images and getting input. Retrofitting a space is always more complicated and expensive than building new - there is so much existing infrastructure to work around, a lot of time goes into problem solving.. A fireplace needs to be vented to the outside, unless it's electric or ethanol, a much less expensive option, but not nearly as cosy. as gas or wood. Changing your kitchen to open up the walls means possibly moving your gas oven. Basically moving plumbing, gas or hvac is more invasive and more expensive than moving electrical items. Supporting walls are also very expensive to remove, but a contractor will be able to tell you if the walls you want to remove will require additional support; beams or posts or both in some cases. dchall_san_antonio did comment on the walls not going all the way to the floor - this is nothing to worry about - it looks like someone has notched out the doorway trim to lay flooring, the 'step' they mentioned appears to be the transition between the previous carpeting and the kitchen floor, a carpenter can fix these small issues very easily. I would suggest getting an architect involved. A school of architecture may even take on your project for free and students often come up with some very creative solutions. Good luck with your project, get lots of quotes and references before choosing a contractor - they vary greatly in price, expertise, integrity and experience and there's nothing less fun than dealing with the deficiencies of poor workmanship. My contractor always helps with selecting product, making sure that the building materials are viable before he picks them up and gives guidance on finishing materials. He never up-charges on his contractor discount and lets me pay the building store directly, he also never asks for a penny for his work until the job is done, he responds to all of my calls/emails and calls me every time when he's on his way. That kind of integrity is very hard to find, but if you can find it you will appreciate it - it will save you a lot of money and wasted time in the long run....See MoreFirst Home—Need Basically Everything!
Comments (56)I'm loving your mood boards. You have such a playful eye and a great sense of humor to your design. The pillows are stellar. I agree you can't just paint one room in your space and it would be expensive to do the whole space, but you've found a great way of working with the blue to make it dynamic. I'd call a Rowe dealer to get more specific about the prices. The Rowe I purchased was not $2,000 for sure. I'd also consider what the durability is of other less expensive sofas and how much it would cost to replace them more quickly if they are less durable. Less expensive sofas often use thinner inner foam in the cushions, cheaper quality engineered wood frames and joinery techniques, and lesser quality stitching. This can result in sagging cushions, wobbly arms, feet that can fall off easily, seams and welting that shift, and buttons that pop. Before you order your sofa, make sure you get lots of feedback on discussion boards and online from people who have owned the sofa for five years or more. Some people are used to buying a new sofa every three to five years, which I think can get more expensive than purchasing a sofa that is $400-$500 more to begin with. Also, don't be afraid to ask stores if they anticipate sales coming up. There are plenty of online tools that let you draft floor plans and move furniture around in all kinds of configurations. I adore living rooms with two sofas, but you want to make sure it is not overkill for the size of your space. Also, do you intend to watch TV in this room? Do you have an idea of what you want the layout to look like? Where would the two sofas go? Lastly, I had a friend who drove 6 hours to Ikea and didn't regret it! No way I would do that. Just saying......See Moremtnrdredux_gw
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