Is floor tile going out of style? Does all LVP off-gas?
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Does your kitchen go with your house age, style?
Comments (42)I like to think that what we're doing "references" our home's age and style, but we're definitely not purists. As I type, my butler's pantry oak window frame is being painted white. Gasp! Our house's kitchen was originally about 15x9. It had a free standing farmhouse sink, a large stove, and possibly a hutch-like cabinet on one wall. There was a single light, probably hanging over a work table in the middle of the room. There was a pass-through pantry connecting the kitchen to the dining room, and a second butler's pantry behind the porch, and both pantries had a couple of built-ins. The "laundry room" was a three-basin soapstone sink in the basement and a clothes line in the backyard. I have thought a lot about what it would be like to be the "woman of the house" in 1910 and making due with what was available. I am convinced that Mrs. Original Homeowner would think I was crazy if I tried to recreate anything much like that first set-up with so many great new options available. Still, we tried to pick materials and finishes that were in use in homes at the time - wood (painted and stained), marble, soapstone, slate, subway tile. We had our cabinets built to look similar to the originals, and we are using the blueprints to replicate one of two missing china cabinets in the dining room. We are installing push-button switches and some period-appropriate lighting, and we repurposed a sewing room as our new pantry (which is right behind and very similar to the original pantry). In short, we have a grand old house that had a tiny, dismal, minimally functional kitchen. I like to think that if our house had a choice, it would pick the one it's getting! ;)...See MoreReplacing all Floors with LVP and Carpet - Please Help!
Comments (7)Renovations can certainly be stressful when you’re not sure where to turn! Here are few recommendations from our team that identify the best flooring for the space. 1 & 2. We love a nice plush carpet, but if you are looking to carpet your entire upstairs we wouldn’t recommend a plush option. Although great for the bedroom, extra plush carpet wouldn’t be as ideal in the office – where you may want to roll an office chair – or for the walkway and stairs – which is more of a high-traffic area. And we wouldn’t recommend mixing and matching carpet that butt up to each other from a design standpoint. Therefore, we would suggest our Anso Colorwall - Gold Texture – as it is a smart choice for higher traffic areas. LVP is growing exponentially in popularity. If you’re looking at luxury vinyl plank options for the main floor you may want to check out Floorté, which is our enhanced vinyl plank. The collection boasts highly authentic hardwood and tile looks with products that are strong, durable, flexible and waterproof. Vinyl flooring is resistant to water, mildew and stains so it's a great flooring choice to handle all the activity of the main level. If you are set on having a glue-down, our locally made Uptown Now collection has many lovely designs. Hope this information helps as you make many decisions in the coming weeks!...See MoreColor of Bed to go w/ Red “Trail” Oak LVP Floors & Golden Oak Closests
Comments (8)I cannot fully explain how truly beautiful the bed is...I love the concept of using the rubber wood and to see the Japanese joinery in action is something else. My husband was very surprised at how easily and quickly this bed was assembled, and the price was much lower than other beds I had considered. As for the storage beds, we bought one for my son and it has almost negated his closet. I considered one for us and actually was pretty set on it until we made some upgrades to our closets and bought a better dresser. In the end, I felt the storage bed would make the room feel "heavier" and I decided against it. I'm glad I did because we love the Thuma bed. Good luck! Your closets are beautiful....See MoreLVP flooring next to gas fireplace?
Comments (6)Actually, many gas fireplaces do NOT require a non-combustible hearth and can even have carpet installed right up to them. That's not the case for all gas fireplaces though, so you need to check the installation manual to see what is required. If you do not have the manual handy, Google brand and model number of your fireplace and see if you can locate it online in a .pdf file. Another consideration is that traditionally, a fireplace will have a hearth, so in my humble opinion, I think a fireplace looks very odd when there is no hearth....See MoreLindsay K
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2 years agoHave you considered linoleum? It is a natural product that has been around for decades. Look at the choices with Marmoleum, one prominent brand, which comes in sheets, click tiles and regular tile.
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