At a Road Block
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Comments (20)Don't forget to consider rainwater and runoff drainage as you plan -- and do have a complete plan before you create any permanent feature. The quickest way to get to use your space is to build your raised patio floor and access to it first. You could also add a few raised areas within the planting area for large pots that would enable you to add plants that bloom but might not survive your winters. Unless you have a lot of shade solar lights might work -- at least to some degree. You might add a few on stakes or posts, at least until you get any wiring in place. The best way to ensure your plants survive is to use plants native to the area and suited to the climate. For electric lights, I'm guessing the wiring can be buried within the planting area and your husband already knows how he intends to access your power supply....See MoreL-shaped island counter with road block...
Comments (15)Ok, so the contractor came with some new holes confirmed it is not load bearing. All the electrical cables run upwards so I can move them to the other wall including thermostat without having to look at going through floor or basement ceiling. Thank you for all your comments and pictures. For the end wall portion I now have to decide between removing full wal,l adding a quartz waterfall edge and repair the floor. Or remove and converting the end to something like a wine rack to support the counter in order to cover the missing tiles and wood. or leave the half wall covered by quartz top and extend it out a little on bar stool side.. I will post the finished project when I do it! BTW I do have extra tiles left from previous owner. Not in my budget to replace full floor....See MoreHelp to design masculine home office
Comments (32)I want to really thank everyone for their input. I showed my husband all the comments and photos and he is NOW starting to hear what I've been saying for quite some time. We are going to step back a little and rethink this space. We were just throwing a bandaid on it, and it wasn't going to satisfy either of us. I will be back on with our other space that has been under renovation because I need help there for sure as well. What an amazing group. Thanks again....See MoreOutdoor Kitchen Buildout
Comments (2)You have an extremely large kitchen. Can't really read the drawings, but I don't think that "kits" would be a good option, unless there are various cabinet areas in between stucco/stone areas (e.g. under the grille, smoker, open shelves) where prefab would work. What other people have done DIY has nothing to do with your skillset. I imagine you won't be doing CMU, and metal studs would have a learning curve as it has less leeway than wood framing. Whether you can even accomplish this yourself in wood is unknown to us. As far as standing up over time and the finishes you have chosen, metal framing with cementious board would be best, but wood framing is good enough for most people....See More
6 years agoCurtains for sure, even if it's just panels on each side that may or may not cover the window when pulled shut. On the wall with multiple windows, just panels on the outer frame like this, they don't have to be functional, just softens the room:
Love the dogs! Great accessories.
- 6 years agoThanks! I was definitely thinking a nice rug and curtains. Just wasn’t sure of the color. I’m also thinking cowhide pillows and maybe a rug as well to soften up the room.
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No cowhide--not at all in harmony with your furniture and paint choices. To pull the room together you need a rug in white, blues, and grays, the lighter the better since your floors and walls are so dark. (Is it possible to repaint the ceiling so it's all white?)
phuninthesun's top rug would be wonderful. Moroccan style rugs are soft, and often come in whites/creams and grays. Also consider creating a cozier conversational grouping by putting your white chairs at the ends of the coffee table so they face one another.
Curtains:
Pillows:
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PRO6 years agowondering why you didn't opt for the inset blinds instead of hanging them on the 'outside' ? (or is it just the photo angle?) The way you have them, looks unfinished. If you are keeping those, then get some light, billowy white drapes
A rug is a must. put a tall plant in the corner to the right of the white chairs.
I'm thinking a longer coffee table,,
idea for rug and accessories.
6 years agoI could see a lighter rug with white curtains. Maybe you could do two coffee tables side by side? Larger table between the chairs.
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6 years agoJust need to fill it out a bit! Here are some more ideas:
^an animal skin could work, just maybe not the brown cow you showed earlier.
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