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Comments (17)jejvtr: Thanks for the complements on my bedroom, though it's still in the "getting the bones right" stage--as is the rest of my house. This forum has been so helpful--you cannot imagine! I can see a rug working in this room as well. I remember your lovely dining room drapes and I also like pinch pleats on a decorative rod. For so long I was thinking I had to use a double rod and I did not want 2 rows of rings--plus I do not like clips. However, a salesperson told me at RH that I can use loop rings (or simply remove the clips and use them as loop rings)--which then got me rethinking the rod setup. Then today I was looking at a website that mentioned a layered treatment with a traverse rod below and a decorative above--which again got me thinking as that way I won't have 2 layers of rings and I have much more choice of rods! Regarding the mirror, I don't think I will have room for both it and the TV, plus we also put in 2 mirrored closet doors in the room (not in the pics). What do you think of Les' suggestions for a vase and table lamp? I'm really not sure what would be better--center or off to the side. Hope some others chime in on that one--or perhaps squirrel will kindly do a few mock ups for me--pretty please....See MoreHalfway through Kitchen rejuvenation and would like some feedback
Comments (16)If you are DIYing the finish, then don't get maple. It's a challenging wood to work with even for pros. It can be very blotchy when stained, unless you undergo a laborious process to keep it from being so. For a DIYer, painted doors are the way to go. They are far easier to get a good final finish, and they are more forgiving visually for any minor errors in that finish. Of cuourse, if you are an accomplished refinisher fully versed in how to get maple wood to it's full beauty, you can disregard this advice. BTW, you are seeing grey, cream, yellow, green, and lots of other colors in painted cabinetry that isn't that "taste specific" simply because many people are tired of the sterility of poorly thought out redo's of white painted cabinets. White is great, it's just harder to do well than most people realize. Also, color is back! And in a big way! As long as the color isn't strong and in your face, (and that can work too, in the right setting with the right mix of finishes) any soft and not dark color will work as a "neutral" when used with more colorful fabrics and accents. For instance, the yellow I linked would work great with the white woodwork and subtle grey green walls that Martha shows, or it would look great with a very soft blue, or even tan wall color. Your banquette could be reupholstered with a subtle jacquard or stripe in the yellow and you could paint the wood either the same white as your woodwork or choose a slightly darker yellow to give it that tone on tone look emphasizing the fabric. Don't be afraid of being creative just because of the bugaboo of "resale". As long as it's done well, you will not negatively affect your home's value. Time after time, it's the kitchens with a bit of personality that get the most favorable comments rather than the ones who slavishly copy the current "non offensive blank slate of white"....See MoreGreenhouse Design Feedback
Comments (2)Hi, If you have a slope, I would go with raised beds, and infill with gravel. I would think that when it rains, the rain is going to flow toward your structure. If you have gravel laid down inside your greenhouse, the water will flow on through instead of being a problem. Also, if you place your raised beds under your trusses, you can run chicken wire up to the ceiling and have tomatoes or green beans or what-have-you. Will this pitch allow for snow load and shedding of same? This new houzz website, I can't tell where anybody is. I'm new here, liked the old site much better. You'll need a 36 inch door to accommodate your wheelbarrow and other implements. The wall closest to the solid frame could be made into your tool storage/work area. This is a picture of my 30x50 greenhouse, what you see outside the door in the distance is about 4 feet of snow. I am showing the truss design so you will have an idea of how to make it sturdy. It is designed to carry heavy snow loads and withstand 150 mph winds, like near a tornado or other crazy weather that we have nowadays. This is an "after" picture, looking East toward the same door. I put in raised beds and have started filling the paths with gravel. On the left side are tomato plants growing toward the ceiling. I ran a 2x4 across the bed every 4 feet under the trusses so I could attach the chicken wire. The 2x4 also helps to keep the bed from falling outward from the weight of the soil. On the right is my greens bed. It has row cover on it in this picture, but under the row cover is a 2x4 square with wire fencing running across it to grow miniature peas on....See MoreNew build plan would like some feedback
Comments (32)We signed a contract and paid 50% up front, but I will not stop until I get a decent plan. My husband is desperate and wants to start building, he is not very happy that I am starting over again. I never liked the plan, one of the reasons I posted is to show him that I was not alone in disliking the plan. this is a rough draft of lot. 2 acres but is near the lake and there is an easement. This sketch was used just to apply for the septic, but It gives you an idea of the size....See MoreMark Bischak, Architect
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