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Comments (2)Pics please... :-)...See MoreBuilding my 1st home - Family with 2 kids (and a dog)
Comments (4)We did a built in sound system when we did an extensive reno / addition, and we love it. (It has 5 zones and several sources for sound (iPod docks, CD, TV, etc.) Much easier to do this before the walls go up! It's great for parties. I don't know what stage you're at in your design, but assuming you have some flexibility... Definitely consider a large mudroom. It's one of the most used spaces in our house (2 middle school kids and one fairly large dog.) You'll want room for jackets, shoes, back packs, sports gear, supplies for possible future pets... I like having a sink in the mudroom (handy for coming in from working in the yard, emptying/refilling dog's water dish, etc.) I also really like having a powder room right near the back door. When you have a zillion kids running around in the back yard, it's nice if they can come in and use the bathroom without tromping through the house. Think about your outside access into the house (back door, front door, entry from garage), where kids and guests will enter, and your path from car to kitchen with bags of groceries. Consider the main paths and what kind of flooring will stand up to heavy traffic or kids who don't wipe their feet. (e.g., does the back door open right into the family room? You probably don't want carpet there.)...See MoreSatin Nickel Light Fixtures with Chrome Faucets?
Comments (2)I will have all chrome faucets, etc. and I think satin nickel will work with them b/c they are still "silver." At least. that is what I think. It is especially fine since you have satin nickel knobs....See MoreStarting new build! 1st of many questions. Tile decision...
Comments (0)I'm using the tile Avenza Bianco 12"x24" for the floor and shower walls in the Master bath. The accent tile is one choice, for an accent space on the shower wall, but still trying to decide. The designer felt that the accent piece needed to be this size and simple. Does anyone have any ideas of others accent tile or opinion on this accent tile? Thank you so much, Linda...See Moremojomom
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