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CWB Architects Save to Ideabook Email Photo If you have a great deal of photos or art to hang, you can save money by reusing frames you may already have, or buying readymade frames from your local frame shop or art supply store. Then have a professional framer switch out the paper mat to an acid-free rag mat.
Do you have different sized art but want them to fit in the same size of frame? No problem! Using the largest piece of art, find the right size mat and frame for it. Get enough of those frames for all the smaller art you want to hang. Then at a professional framing shop, get the framer to customize mats to fit the artwork in your frames.
SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C. Save to Ideabook Email Photo Don't skimp on the size of the mat. I think at least two inches of mat width work for artwork 11”x14” or smaller, creating good separation from the frame. For larger pieces, try a mat at least three inches wide. Even from far away, the large mat draws the eye toward the framed piece, and even toward a particular key element of the piece.
Guest bedroom
These solid wood, thinly milled planks have an adhesive backing, making them perfect for wall installations. The weathered wood option looks like it is made for a study or media room, to create a cozy, rustic-inspired space. Stikwood
Linda Burnside came up with a cool solution for this built-in cabinet. She added an outlet to the wall, then used a pigtail cord that runs through the unit and into this drawer for charging phones and iPads.
Other models hide in countertops and telescope up when needed.
This example of a plug mold shows how you can incorporate electronics and still have a streamlined look.
I have some really lovely old black and white photos of family for a hallway wall.
Items stored and plugged in where they will be used. I love garages for bathrooms too! Blow dryers and water piks are not display items.
Great design. We want our office to look cutting edge, but the treatment rooms to be nurturing.
How fabulous and interesting are these chairs.
Fire pit if we don't have a fireplace in the home. Ron is thinking about heat for the balconies so that would also satisfy this requirement and we would not need the firepit.
Colored and textured glass.
Serving pieces displayed with outlets where they will be used for company.
Interesting wood grains.
Glass staircases
Espalier gardening
A kitchen that looks as if it is an extension of the living room.
Indirect lighting
Wow, interesting shapes & design (this is a sink and counters).
Textures
Curves...we love curves and rounded edges.
The glass display case for antiques (not for daily dishes or cereal...I hate glass cabinets for those types of items).
Composite sink - streamlined, practical, clean, no seams, no grout
Touchless sinks are a plus
High privacy windows are nice.
Cabinets under sinks are a waste and a magnet for clutter. I like this practical, open solution. I also REALLY like hidden garbage in the cabinet with a round cutout to toss rubbish in.
Love high back banquettes.
It is shocking that I like this photo, because that is a lot of pink, but it is very soothing pink.
White frames the view, as if it is living artwork.
I love Tiffany blue.
What I like: elegant, inviting, textures on the wall, pastels (wall and flowers).
Love that long fireplace under the TV.
Painted ceilings and/or accent walls sometimes works very nicely.
I am boring and happen to like white walls, but would also consider soothing shades.
Hello "Old", meet "New"...I love when paradox and contradictions work harmoniously.
My style: layered and textured neutrals with splashes of color, elegant, clean lines that still are warm and inviting.
No formal window treatment for me. We may need black out shades in the bedroom, but other than that it is easy breezy sheers that billow in the wind for me.
I am not a beige or gray kind-of-gal. I am more black, white or greige (warm gray) for neutrals.
Different textures on floor especially if we go with cork. I love wood with interesting grains.
This one takes it to the next level. Add a grid of tape within the square to line things up properly.
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