A reputable upholstery shop thats been in the business for 15 years and longer and has a good following can help you with this. They run into people like you everyday. Usually they will have a large assortment and will guide down the right path. Basically a heavy tight woven blend of natural and synthetics should last many years if maintained properly.

Hmm. Read through the contract 3 times and not one word price changes pursuant to anything. Guess I'll have to see how it shakes out and deal with something if it arises. I was just wanting to educate myself a bit in advance. Thanks, jakuvall. Oops. Just found an email written by me that I had forgotten about. Guess I covered my bases last month after all? I put my questions in quotes and his answers are directly below each question. > Hi (KD name), > > Thanks for the quote. I do have a few questions: > > 1. "In which group is the Formica Luna Sand solid surface top?" Group C color, price would be $2922.92 plus tax for perimeter countertops > 2. "Does your estimate include installation of the plant on style splash?" Installation of all solid surface materials is included > 3. "I understand the full height up charge is the additional amount for the material only; or is that additional amount including installation?" T price includes installation > > 4."Where would a counter/splash of the same specs fall cost-wise in Wilsonart Antique White color? I am now also considering that as an option." It would be a group B color, the lowest price that I quoted you before ( $2516.28 + 209.43 for the full height splash) > > 5. "Is all of this 1/2" or is some of it 1/4" as we discussed?" It is all 1/2" as formica does not make a 1/4" panel in your color > > 6. "When I decide, how does payment proceed?" We request 1/2 down and balance upon installation completion > > 7. "What is the time frame for delivery of the slabs after ordering?" They would template and it would be about 2 weeks after that when the tops would be ready for installation > > "I think that's what I need to know at this point in time. > > > Looking forward to your reply, >(me)" > > This post was edited by deedles on Sat, Mar 1, 14 at 9:40

I have seen a front porch style that is more common in the south especially New Orleans. It is a two story full size front porch extending the entire length of the front of the house on both levels. You can walk out from front rooms upstairs and down. Can anyone tell me if there is a special name for this type of porch? I have googled it but no luck. We have a "4 over 4" colonial style house and I am considering this type of porch. Thanks, Lisa

Mary, can you post a picture of the room, with the pieces that the chair will be going with? Since the fabrics are so disparate, I don't feel that I can say go for one or the other without seeing the room and its furniture and accessories. I am 'leaning' toward the 'word' fabric, but it's only because I am not a contemporary person, and the bold fabric doesn't do anything for me. But I love gsciencechick's fabric just above! I search for fabric for projects almost every day, and the 'word' or script fabric is still very popular and comes in many forms and colors. I don't think we can say how long either will be popular, though. Here is a link that might be useful: See many script fabrics on Etsy here