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Comments (46)My goodness, it was very interesting to look back and see what's here and what's now gone. Yesterday I dug out the overgrown spiderworts and replaced them with echinaceas. I always have loads of echinaceas reseeding so they're a big fill in when I'm ripping out. The bed with the yuccas is full of some weeds--it must get a major redo this fall. For the most part it all looks the same except things have filled in and gotten bigger. I probably have two dozen crepe myrtles here, all grown from seed I traded for on the forums. I took seeds from all around the country and mixed them together. The seeds were WS (probably in late January) and they germinated well in mid spring. The seedlings were kept in a holding be their first year--I was surprise to see some lavender blooms. The second year they were transferred to a back fence border where they were another year, after that I started moving them about the garden. I now have two crepe myrtle hedges and some extras still in the back fence border. Crepe Myrtles have a varied hardiness, usually to zone seven but some species can do zone six quite well. If you want to increase your crepe myrtles then trade for seeds from around the country and WS them all together. After a couple of years you will know which of them are hardy for your garden. It's three years time between sowing and seeing a blooming and prunable hedge from your crepe myrtle seeds--for me it was a grand experiment to see if I could succesfully germinate them with WS here in zone seven; I am absolutely delighted with my crepes. They're just about to start blooming too so that's really nice to see. T Here is a link that might be useful: Crepe Myrtle Seeds (nice hardiness data)...See MoreApproaching final design - Need advice on a couple of things, ple
Comments (12)Thank you ALL so much for the input. I had sort of hit a brick wall having stared at this layout it for a few months (and that's just this plan, it's been over two years with the previous plans!), and with your help I feel like I'm moving along! I thank you! As much as I would love to ditch all of the upper cabinets for more windows, I just can't - I need the space, and I'm really hesitant to give up that space by the range even if I can achieve balance with a hood alone. While the kitchen will be a good size, the layout does not maximize storage, it max's functionality/work flow, and I need those uppers. However, I totally see the point about the hood.. so, what about this... I have ditched the stainless hood for a wood encased hood. Again, my software limits me on creative options here, so instead of the hood being something really captivating in this picture, it is just cabinets, but I think it gets the feel across. My first reaction is good - I think it helps balance those upper cabinets to the left and fits into the rhythm of windows nicely. Or am I nuts? What do you think? And the view from off to the side: As someone mentioned, the range wall is going to be a focal point. I was originally imagining the backsplash would be the main component, but perhaps I make that the cabinets and hood design instead. And I totally agree about the architectural interest aspect Live Wire mentioned. It has been gnawing at me, and the hood could really help there. I'm considering Neil Kelly cabinets - they have many styles that really have some architectural punch and that would work well with a wood hood. And the comment about clerestory windows got me thinking... my ceilings are only 8' (in fact they are a couple inches less than 8'), and don't give me room for the transoms that I would like to have, but given I'm reframing anyway, maybe that wouldn't be such a big deal to do? Having windows to the ceiling is very appealing, assuming it won't double the cost. Did some playing and here's what it looks like... Windows to the ceiling: Ok, I really like that. These windows face SE. I don't plan on putting any window coverings on. Winter mornings will have the sun at the most intrusive angle, and here in Seattle, the sun, uh, doesn't show itself regularly enough in the winter to be a problem. =) And it is shining through some evergreen and deciduous trees, so it is filtered. Here's our view in the winter from the upstairs (yes, it has been crazy snowy here!): Here's my thinking on swapping cleanup and prep - - I really want the baking on the penninsula so I have that 3' deep space to work on. That's the one activity I really crave a deeper counter for. - I don't want my cleanup on the penninsula - that's the first thing you see when you walk into the room and I want it to be pretty tidy as a matter of course. Our cleanup area generally is not. - I really want to keep my cleanup, DW and dishes right next to the dining room and the outdoor cooking/eating space we'll have off it. - It would be nice if I could move the ovens down to that end, but the space isn't deep enough along the pantry wall and I don't want them undercounter. I don't mind much if they aren't right next to the baking area. - And finally, I want my stovetop cook flow to go right to left, so: food/veg out of frig to penninsula, to prep sink, to chopping board left of prep sink, to cooktop. I prefer that over the left to right direction. The last time I remodeled a kitchen it was pretty small, and I remember thinking, if only I had more space I wouldn't have to make all the trade-offs. WRONG! =) Dining room cabinets - Yep, there is a "floating" cabinet there. I have a couple options for that, but neither one is reflected in that layout drawing. We'll be rebuilding part of the wall and can put in some extra studs for mounting if we need to. That drawer box you refer to, lascatx, I think I am going to do exactly what you suggest, make it a shallow cabinet that opens into passageway instead of a drawer opening into the dining room. The side of the cabinet in the kitchen will be finished with a panel to match. Ok, I've gone on for ages and it really time to get some sleep! Thanks again!...See MoreHelp please with staging house for pro pics - images included
Comments (50)We are looking at houses today, including the one that we had previously placed an offer on. Oddly enough, they wouldn't counter our offer, but they have already lowered the price 10K. But I have already talked myself out of it for issues such as the easement and the street that it is on. I don't know if this was a self protection, my way of dealing with disappointment, or if these things are still really valid and need to be strongly taken into consideration. I'll see what my reactions are to it this time around! Check out this beauty of a room at the house I loved but my husband didn't. This is a master bedroom with gorgeous wall and ceiling moldings and bay window nook. I can just picture it with a vintage chandelier in place. We are revisiting this one today to see if the second impression is different (for either of us) and bringing a friend who is a contractor to tell us about the feasibility of remodeling the bathrooms (vintage yellow and black tile that is probably fabulous but has my husband running away screaming) and the dining This post was edited by kellienoelle on Sun, Jan 13, 13 at 11:14...See MoreIs too much brown a bad or good thing? Need opinions
Comments (23)I KNOW I had updated pictures of our Cowboy Chic den but can't for the life of me find them. The 24x26 room isn't a brown brown, more of a orangy brown. Walls and sectional pretty much the same color. The carpet is an antelope print (that's what it's called but it's really an axis deer print, same as the skin on the coffee table)with brown in it. My punches of color are the pillows on the sectional. They're all the same style pillow in brick red, sage green, brownish green, orange, dark brown and gold. Even the tile is close in color and dark brown wood coffee table and end tables. This is the only picture I can find...oh, AND the ceiling in this large room is wood too. I think it's a personal preference whether or not you think it's too much of the same color. We've got a 10 foot long white Austin Chopped stone fireplace (goes all the way to the ceiling) that breaks up the color and plenty of other accessories on the walls (plus 10 windows). Monotone-ish den Vaulted ceiling Couch. We've had THREE couches in this den in 9 years :o The first leather sectional broke (handle) and was replaced under an extended warranty. The second leather set, I never liked. It was uncomfortable and too formal looking for our room. The third time was the charm and it's NOT leather. It's our favorite by far! We have two grandchildren that are here as often as they can talk their momma into letting them come over LOL At least 3 days a week. Even tho food and drink isn't allowed in there and shoes are supposed to come off at the door, stuff happens. Hands don't get wiped or they'll sneak a leaky sippy cup in there while I'm not looking. This is some kind of microfiber that at first glance and especially at a distance, looks like leather. A wipe with a damp microfiber cloth is all it takes to clean it. It's definitely a miracle fabric :) And the baby on the couch...he's the best accessory :)...See More- 12 days ago
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