testing...one...two...three...

I got a price a few weeks ago from a guy who holds a LOT of certifications...but doesn't really know what to do with them..on testing asbestos tiles...$350 so yeah...I'd think you got a deal. btw in the mold testing I do I only charge costs charged to me for testing..too many folks ripping off homeowners IMO. best of luck

Hello - nice to see your progress report! I agree that possibility of the fixed pattern (not a random pattern) not matching across the windows will be a problem. As I understand your description, the pattern is horizontal diamond shapes. If that’s correct, I agree it will be noticable if the diamond shapes don’t flow in a pretty straight line across both windows when shades are fully closed in down position. That would drive me crazy too & I'd be thinking about that issue every single time I looked at the shades! I also think 2 shades inside mount are a better option for these windows over the sink than a single outside mount shade. And, it sounds like your ability to reach a manual pull cord across the counter would be an issue & that's really a big deal too. Have you explored ability to order these shades, with this fabric, through a local Blinds comapny - one that has a store or comes to home to do measuring & bring samples? I don't know if that would add to cost but would certainly be worth it if they would guarantee a pattern match. On the one hand, it seems any blind company should be cutting length of fabric in logical place so the design showing on shades isn't cut off in odd spot - but, it's concerning that they won't guarantee that when ordering shades that will hang right next to each other. If thers's no other option to buy this pattern with a guarantee of match, maybe your only option is to continue your fabric search. Tough call, I know!

Your bathroom has a lovely base. It’s also natural to hyperventilate and have doubts/regret when you’re at this stage; it’s not decorated/done. You will nit-pick over things now that you won’t care about or remember in 6mo; it happens. I honestly don’t see a reason to fire a designer. For me, two things stand out: Unlike the inspiration pic, someone chose standard shower glass rather than low iron glass. That choice is perfectly fine, but it alters the aesthetic when you have light colored shower tile. I’m surprised there’s no tile or beadboard tub surround. I guarantee there will be some wall splashes…even when careful. Here’s my new bathroom (no designer - just me). I love it, but I freaked out over the initial plainness, over my floors being “too white”, etc, etc, until I brought in texture and color. (Photos taken with dusky / overcast natural light. Porcelain marble-look tile and low-iron glass.) Go back to the ”feel” you wanted to achieve. Reflect on the color(s) that speak to you. You can do this.