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Comments (14)Nice to see someone resourceful and thrifty challenging themselves with such a fun project! Definitely for a small space it's a good idea to keep materials consistent to avoid a busy look and hence make it look smaller. THose smaller penny pavers (1'x1') are about a dollar each and with a maximum of 168 sq. ft. it only takes up half your budget if you covered the entire yard! With only two small areas to pave, you could build a simple 2 x 2 frame to hold the pavers inside at each location and another line leading to and from them. If HD doesn't deliver use that $40 to have someone delivery it for you. Cedar mulch is ok, cheap, lightweight and smells great! Use the natural colour or have fun with the colours (red, green, yellow, brown and even black). If cash is real tight I believe Japanese gardens often use pine needles for paths. You could collect that for free if there are pine trees in your neighbourhood. Another edging idea is using the cut ends of small logs. People are throwing out recently chopped trees and leaving cut up pieces on the curb. Bury a bunch of those leaving just a few inches and they would lend an Asian feel to it as well. Bigger pieces could be used to make coffee table legs if you throw an old door on top. You can make hanging tea lights with wire and jam jars. Use screws to fix your chairs instead of nails that is if you have a drill otherwise nails will do fine too. Have you thought about painting the chairs a bright colour if they're too far gone? How about hanging an old mirror on the fence for depth and interest? Maybe frame it with an old window? Anyway that's my 2 cents worth....See MoreHelp understanding role of architects/interior designers/builder!
Comments (6)I used both an architect and interior designer doing the design/planning phase and am so glad I did! Our architectural firm had 2 architects on our project. Together they developed the floorplan and exterior facades/elevations, based on our wishes and input. Once we were past that phase, the architects continued to develop detained plans, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc. One of the architects focused primarily on structural elements of the plan, such as the framing plan, foundation plan, etc. The other architect focused more on what I called the "looks" of the house, such as window sizes and placement. When I said that I wanted to include an interior designer, the "looks" architect was concerned, suggesting that "too many cooks spoil the broth". However, that's the direction we went. We had weekly meetings while the plans were being developed with the architect and designer. Early on, I had the designer prepare a furniture plan, laying out where nearly every piece of furniture we have would go. This proved invaluable in finalizing the size and placement of such architectural elements as windows. The designer and I shopped for appliances and figured out how the kitchen would work best, while the architect provided input as to how to minimize noise and control costs. The architect drew the interior elevation plans, with consultation with the interior designer. Understandably, the architect did not want to prepare elevations for approval by the designer (with potential re-work), so the two of them and we met to discuss and collaborate. The interior designer was responsible for selecting the paint colors, flooring, components such as stairway materials, cabinet door design, and the like. I thought the combination worked well, which is a testament to the architects' and Designer's willingness to listen to each other and avoid ego issues. Once the detailed plans were complete, we put the project out to bid. During the bid process we met with each of the three bidders and asked them to make any suggestions they would like regarding changes that might help to control costs and/or improve the project. They all had good ideas, which we were able to incorporate in a bid amendment. When we started the building process, the builder took center stage. We continued to work with the designer to choose light fixtures and design elements, and the architects have been available to assist in resolving whatever issues have arisen that needed their attention. this is just one way to arrange responsibilities. This has worked really well for us but it is very dependent on the personalities of the architect, designer and builder. Luckily, ours have been great to work with and they have displayed appreciation of each other's insights, suggestions and ideas!...See MoreHi! is there any interior designers that wouldn’t mind helping me out?
Comments (33)Stay calm! You have “buyer’s remorse” and it is not a death sentence! We have all had that new haircut that didn’t end up like the picture at the hairdresser’s and the the dress we bought and hated when we got home. But the haircut grew out and our “ someone special” told us the dress made us look younger and skinnier! Don’t do anything radical yet. Take a deep breath and stop for a few days (weeks, months?) before you rip out anything ( although I agree the “side splash” needs to go). It is heartbreaking to spend hard earned money and feel disappointment. It certainly doesn’t help when “pros” are rude and demeaning. And then, they come through with reasonable and elegant solutions to a problem. I certainly agree,from the vantage point of ownership of several houses, that it ripping out hardwoods is a bad idea-would you choose a cubic zirconia over a real diamond?...See MoreNeed help - computer design cabinet issue.
Comments (6)My scratchpad - bolded measurements are the size of shelf/cubbyhole/drawer starting off at the bottom super rough outline of a cabinet on wheels still sketching. top of cabinet router 18 or 16 Wx22D 10" high - one shelf cubby - with doors External portable @7 or 5 = 6.5HX 5DX3W - these can be turned into a stacked block - using reusable double-sided sticky tape that I used for the external DVDs. External Drive 5 Terrabytes - 1.75Hx7D X 5W -can be on a separate mini shelf below or above External Drives 10 Terrabytes - 7HX6D X 2W - can be next to - placed next to the above mini External Dvd Drive - 3.25H X 5.5Dx 5.75W - this can be placed next to the 10 terabytes drive this would give it an appx 15-17 width depth this can be two small doors. One 12 port USB hub 1" HX9"Dx2.25" W (hub count for this shelf - 2 drives are plugged into the router so not in the hub - 13 cords to 12 port hub - 1 power cord from hub to One 12 outlet Belkin surge protector and 1 cord from hub to the back of pc.) Earbuds can be sneaked into this space as well and included on cord count. 18 or 16 Wx22D X 18H - need to map out the cord count and ethernet cable modem - 2"Hx7.25"Dx7"W thin client - 7"Hx7.5"Dx2"W tower - 16.5"Hx16"DX7"W KVM switch to using one keyboard, mouse, monitor Belkin surge protector 1-inch space 18 or 16 Wx22D X 18H - monitor or just used as a writing desk or storage at a later date. mount swing arm for a monitor, swing-out for keyboard and mouse (this can be on a floating desk as well)or a heavy-duty drop-down door that can be used as a mini desk; then this section would need to be moved further down. 18 or 16 Wx22D X 7H - pen/pencil/junk drawer 1-inch space 18 or 16 Wx22D X 6H - Rollout Scanner Tray Epson v600 Photo Scanner - 5HX 19.5DX11W 1-inch space 18 or 16 Wx22D X 8H - Canon Printer Tray Canon Printer 6" Hx12"dx15"w - wireless 1 Power cord into Belkin surge protector 1-inch space 18 or 16 Wx22Dx12H hanging file drawer wheel casters...See MoreCurb Appeal Fixers Landscaping
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