Queen of Elegance, update please.
Moses, Pittsburgh, W. PA., zone 5/6, USA
11 months ago
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BenT (NorCal 9B Sunset 14)
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Comments (25)I agree that none of the above is the answer. The trellises all seem too clean and too geometric to work with the rug, and the ikat is ....I'm not sure, maybe too large. Plus none of the sample colors seem to work well with the carpet either. They seem to provide too much contrast. About the curtains, I think you need them. The room has a definite formal look, and to my eyes, the window as it is now looks unfinished, but not in an intentional way. What you do with the window might depend on how you feel about pattern. If you want to limit patterns to the carpet and chairs, then one possibility might be curtains in as close to the color of wall as possible. If you want more pattern, then how about the colors in the carpet? I don't think white, ivory, or cream curtains would work. I think they would give the effect of three walls in that interesting gray (?) color and then one big white wall. That would be too modern for your look. I also think you do need curtains rather than a valence or swag. Reasoning? There is a large expanse of white blind, and the blinds look contemporary. If there were an array of other contemporary elements in the room, I think they'd work, but there is a soothing "stillness" that comes from your furniture, accessories, and color choices. So the blinds look jarring and out of place. I think they need the softening effect of full-length curtains. Sigh. It's always so much easier to give a critique of other people's spaces than to finish any of the rooms here!...See MorePlease help with updating cabinets!
Comments (25)This should not be too bad. I was in a similar position to you. My doors were very similar. Not sure how sturdy they are, but we had builder grade doors that felt flimsy to me. I did a complete rebuild as I wanted nicer and wider appliances. I was able to keep my same floor as I did not change the toe kick layout - I just changed the cabinets which sit on top of a toe kick ladder. But I think you can easily order new doors/drawer fronts without a complete rebuild. To give you an idea, I ordered paint grade maple doors and drawer fronts for around $2,700. I had them all predrilled for concealed hinges and also routed with finger pulls (overkill, but I think the finger pulls give the doors a nice rounded look). I think I spent another $1000 on hardware - clip hinges/slow close mechanisms, and knobs/pulls. My kitchen is a similar layout but wider - so, hope you might be able to get the doors cheaper. I'll echo the paint - I think that might be the easier route than a reface. You are probably going to need a good two coats of primer. We hired a painter (I hate painting and it hates me, lol) But, if you DIY'd the paint, it'll will be time consuming but much much cheaper. I would say not more than $4-5K to change the look completely (not including your countertops or changes to appliances) Below is a link to my kitchen before and after. We did a swiss coffee finish with ORB fixtures. Best of luck to you, Eric Here is a link that might be useful: DIY Kitchen Reveal...See MorePlease help me create an elegant foyer!
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Comments (9)Maybe try soil with better drainage? Where I live the soil is GARBAGE. It's basically sand however cuttings love it!. The only cuttings I have ever rooted have been using outdoor soil. I just stick them in dirt with a bit of rooting hormone, treat them like plants and they root like magic. Make sure the soil isn't waterlogged in the pot your have your rose in. Plant it deep so that it gets a firm hold in the soil. A trimming might be good to thicken up bush but not too much. For own root bushes like the one you have the rule is "first year they sleep, second year they creep, third year they leap!" You will have a great bush in a few years. It will probably be even more healthy than usual because it will be own root!...See Morerifis (zone 6b-7a NJ)
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11 months agoBenT (NorCal 9B Sunset 14)
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KJ (9B, San Jose CA)
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judijunebugarizonazn8
11 months agoMy Queen of Elegance has definitely been living up to her name this year. She gets plenty of water and fertilizer but she isn’t in the best spot up against a stucco wall and in bright afternoon sun. Fortunately, our spring has not been as hot as some years and she has been splendid. I’ve never sprayed her with anything.
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rosecanadian
10 months ago
KrystalW 9b SoCal
10 months agoI just got this rose this year as well. Her first flush has begun and i love her already! She’s in a large pot. Her coloring is unique and she is loaded with buds. Fragrance is strong! Foliage is very healthy and she’s next to Yves Piaget who has been struggling with powdery mildew with our wetter than avg. spring.
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10 months agoKrystalW 9b SoCal
10 months ago
Christian
10 months agoThis year her flowers are producing an ”artificial” color to my eyes kind of like other color changing roses like life of the party.
Im hoping its due to the odd weather we have had and she doesnt continue this.
rosecanadian
10 months ago
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