Which Chandelier would look better?
Jill M
2 months ago
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2 options for new lounge suit. Which would work better? (pics incl)
Comments (1)Go with the most comfortable but leather will last longer and wear better. Take a look at Omnia or Palliser for similar styles to the microfiber one you like. Omnia is all top grain and Palliser offers all leather or a leather/vinyl option. By the look of your empty room you can go with most anything....See MoreWhich marble would work better?
Comments (3)Townlake, I agree. Was just looking at it again and I do think it is more similar. I am kind of trying to match to a certain extent... Ugh. Trying to "refresh" without totally redoing is a pain. As my contractor said, it is like pulling a thread on a sweater--the whole thing unravels. Thanks to both of you for weighing in! Kalenangel, I kind of agree, but then I change my mind and like the less busy one. I go back and forth....See MoreWhich flooring color would work better for the bedrooms in this house?
Comments (2)Thanks Patricia because that is not an option we had considered. And actually, none of the flooring companies we talked to mentioned it as an option. I just googled "unfinished engineered hardwood" and some options came up. So thank you! I am seeing options from Home Depot at $3.99/sq ft - so I'll have to look into how much the refinish would cost. I think we are torn spending the money and not doing anything with the floors in the main area. And because we would likely do something different in the main area - more of a brown, or even a light color (we were considering a light not because it would be our preference but because a couple of people mentioned to me how it's what people envision when they think "Florida", and so we were thinking would help with resale). Anyway - I think we just have to be OK with doing just the bedrooms. I am hoping that repainting the kitchen area and doing other cosmetic things will make a nice difference....See MoreWhich kitchen layout would you like better?
Comments (20)From your other thread. You live in the northeast, family of 4 with 2 elementary age kids, and you plan to stay in the house a long time. 2 acre lot that slopes generally from the southeast corner down to the northwest. You plan to build on the higher part of the lot towards the back of the lot, and the garage will be detached to the right side. I'm encouraging you to build the house that best fits your needs, and is a pleasant place to raise your family and to be comfortable for many years. Unfortunately, the topography of the lot is less than ideal. You also seem focused on being able to watch young kids playing outside, when those kids will probably be at least 2 years older when you move in. How much longer will you feel a need to keep an eye on them? People often underestimate the power of sunlight, especially over the winter. I think mostly because our houses -- the houses we have lived in, were not designed and built with this in mind. I know its more favorable to have southern light for passive heating, but wouldn’t it increase the amount of a/c needed in the summer? Currently that is our larger expense as we prefer a cooler temperature in the house. It more the light than the heat. In the summer the sun shines generally overhead (on the roof), rising in the east and setting in the west. The east, and especially west parts of the house get the most sun. Your house has a large western exposure, so in the summer it may be warmer and take additional cooling. In a 2 story house, the upper floor will always be warmer than the lower. In winter when the sun rises later and sets sooner, the sun is lower in the southern sky allowing light to enter south facing windows, providing light and a bit of warmth. Generally, a house that is oriented along an east/west axis with minimal western exposure will be the most comfortable. Think rectangle with the long sides facing north and south. Rooms with windows on multiple sides are also nice. Utility spaces like a garage work well on the west acting as a buffer. A 3D model showing the house in place on the lot can be really helpful. You can see shadows for various times of day and year, and just see what the house will look like as built....See MoreJill M
2 months agoI want to replace the chairs and chandelier. Chair options are…
any input is welcome!
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2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoJill M
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The multi-angled glass surface. Think gemstone cuts; the multiangle cuts on gemstones are referred to as 'facets'.The light that shines through won't be even. There will be odd shadows & shading.
May not bother you; since it is from Amazon, you can easily return it if the shading bothers you.
The cut glass look on the shades doesn't seem like it belongs on a Sputnik style lamp to me...stylistic mismatch, IMO.
wishiwereintheup
2 months agoJean
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoKeep the chairs, change the mirror to a much larger colorful print. Different chandelier.
Blank canvas (in case others want to mock up ideas)
And an example with some art (just picked something random with red accents). See the difference? Adds life.
Jill M
2 months agowdccruise
2 months agolast modified: 2 months ago@Jill M: I am selling a Flos Frisbi Pendant which would look great over your dining room table and only minimally block any art work you hung on the walls. (I replaced the Frisbi with a fan.) Message me if you're interested in buying it.
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