Kitchen of the Week: Midcentury Style, Chalkboard and Light

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This kitchen at Seattle’s Blue Ridge area was in dire need of a makeover, and the owners needed to maintain the feel of the midcentury home while adding storage, new appliances and a fresh appearance.

Geoff Piper, direct designer Stephanie Ingram along with the staff at Fivedot Design Build opened up the 100-square-foot kitchen into the adjacent rooms for a combined cooking, entertaining and living space. Ecofriendly cabinetry, salvaged chalkboard countertops and stainless steel appliances have been set up for a classic and practical appearance that blends with the remainder of the home’s layout.

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Three walls of windows open up the kitchen into natural light. Piper replaced the house’s first single-pane windows to assist the kitchen maintain a more constant temperature in Seattle’s cold winters.

At first, the window walls presented some challenges into the electrical function. The house’s midcentury roof structure meant there wasn’t any obvious means to run wiring to the ceiling, along with the windows prevented using the walls. “We had to do some very creative wiring and then use some exposed conduit to find the lights and switches at which we needed them,” says Piper.

Countertop and pub top: ReStore; pub stools: Modernica Case Study Dowel Barstool

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Using substances that are kind to the environment, and the household’s wellbeing, was important to Piper. The black countertop consists of repurposed school chalkboards from a local salvage source store. After being cut to size and their edges, they have been finished with mineral oil for an easy-to-clean surface.

Ecofriendly cabinetry made out of plywood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and formaldehyde-free glue is topped with a gorgeous walnut veneer. Piper had the cabinets completed with a UV-cured substance that eliminates most of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Vibrant turquoise and orange accents inside a few of the shelving include a playful touch without becoming overpowering.

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Cabinetry, shelving: Kerf Design; refrigerator: KitchenAid

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BEFORE: Outdated cabinetry took up visual space from the kitchen but did not provide enough storage to the household. Piper and his staff carefully planned the new space around the household storage and space needs.

“We spent quite a little time thinking about where each small thing goes, but ended up deciding that it had been better to look for a great, basic kitchen with storage that could be flexible,” says Piper. “Too many special storage options would have led to a small disjointed layout” Instead, the group chosen for large drawers that may be divided as needed.

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AFTER: Among the team’s major problems was figuring out the height location for the cabinetry within the counter. It needed to be reduced enough to be accessible, but if too low would obstruct the view into the kitchen. In the end, they put little-used and display items within this cabinet and left up it to fully open up the space.

Dishwasher: Bosch; array: Bluestar 36-inch; hood: Vent-A-Hood; dining table: proprietor

Photos courtesy of Kerf Design

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Texas Gardener: Things to Do in July

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By this period in a Texas summer, we are in the middle of 100-plus degree days, rain is irregular, and the atmosphere is heavy. Should you really feel like slipping under these conditions, your garden probably feels exactly the same. But we Texans (zones 8a, 8b, 9a) are a tough audience, and so are our gardens. Take a little extra attention, along with your summer garden may stay lush, green and fit throughout the growing season.

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Plant heat-loving flowers: there are lots of vibrant flowers that will take our Texas heat and laugh it off. To add a refreshing color to your summer garden, plant zinnias, ageratum, Blue daze, periwinkle, wax begonia, portulaca, purslane and torenia. Make sure you plant them in locations where they are going to get the appropriate quantity of sun or shade, and water them well after planting to get them established.

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Watch out for garden bugs: Summer is celebration season for many garden pests and diseases like spider mites, leaf rollers, aphids, chinch bugs, fleas, ticks, chiggers, grubs, scale, powdery mildew and webworms. Some ornamental crops, like roses, are particularly susceptible to aphids and powdery mildew, so keep ahead of these problems before they take their toll in your garden.

To manage pests, start with the least invasive methods possible — handpicking them or hitting them with a hard spray of water. If they are not causing too much harm, you might opt to make them, but if they start ravaging your berries or ruining your lawn, be sure you identify the pest or disease you are dealing with before you treat with any chemicals. The local county extension office or trustworthy nursery will have the ability to help you determine the problem and choose a suitable treatment.

J. Peterson Garden Design

Plant vegetables and fruits: Strategy for your harvest garden by planting pumpkins and sweet potatoes from early to mid July, and planting corn, eggplant and peppers from mid to late July. If you are sowing seeds, be sure to check the back of the seed packet for advice regarding the number of times it takes for this particular plant to reach adulthood and start producing produce. Basil, oregano and thyme are bulletproof herbaceous plants to plant from 4-inch nursery transplants. Try a few more unusual varieties such as spicy globe basil, cinnamon basil, Thai basil, lemon thyme, coconut thyme, pink lemonade thyme, hot and hot lavender, and Greek oregano.

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Protect yourself from the heat: If you are planning to work outside in the garden, remember to protect yourself in the heat and sun. Drink a lot of water, apply sunscreen, wear gloves and don a wide-brimmed coat to shield your face and neck. Shades are also valuable in protecting your eyes from the Texas sun that is powerful.

J. Peterson Garden Design

Entire a garden project: Build an arbor for your garden entryway, build a trellis to showcase a climbing rose, lay a pathway to create walking through the garden easier or create some decorative plant markers. Have one long-term and many short-term jobs going to keep your energy and interest level high in July — your garden will thank you in the end of the season.

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Plan your fall garden: It is not too early to get a head start in your fall garden. Plot it out on graph paper, produce plant lists, remove perennial weeds prior to tilling the new bed, and include compost or fertilizer to enhance your soil. Step beyond the anticipated and mix your edible plants such as vegetables and herbs, along with your decorative crops and flowers.

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Practice great lawn maintenance: Mow your lawn in the suggested height for your grass type which you have, and never remove more than a third of the total height of your lawn in one mowing. Be sure your lawn mower blade is sharp so as to make clean cuts, and also keep your mower in good working condition throughout the season when it is used the maximum.

Water less frequently but more deeply to encourage deep grass roots; they will be convenient throughout our generally dry summers. Always stick to any water constraints or watering instructions for your area, but think about adding a rain detector to your automatic irrigation system. It is going to automatically turn your system off if you have had rain so your lawn is not overwatered.

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Feed the birds: And while you’re at it, home them and them, also. Add birdbaths to your garden, and make sure they are kept clean and full of clean water. Bird seed can be saved in feeders, and birdhouses are great places for birds to nest and raise their own young. If you have pets such as cats and dogs, keep an eye on them when they are outside in the yard to safeguard your garden birds’ security.

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Decorate With Intention: 12 Remodeling Sanity Savers

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It’s easy to get excited about a home job at the start, when the work looks theoretical and you hear yourself saying things like, “Oh, we could just knock each one these walls out, no problem!” Then reality sets in. The workers your budget is disregarded and you can’t locate your shoes under the pile of scrap wood and duct tape. It is time to take a deep breath and make a plan. Keep reading to get a dozen ways to stay sane when you are creating your dream home, no matter how long it takes.

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1. Have a strategy A … plus also a plan B and C too. Even when you set what seem like perfectly reasonable goals, things have a way of coming up suddenly to bulge your project end date further and further back. Having a backup plan (or 2) is key.

I find it helps immensely to think your target in three components. There is the perfect target — when everything went right and there were not any snafus, this is what you’d need done by a certain date. Then there’s your strategy B, where you pare down your list to the fundamentals. To earn a plan C, pick just 1 thing that if you have done would still make you feel somewhat accomplished.

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2. Take “before” photos. In fact, take lots of photos throughout the procedure. If you feel inspiration starting to falter, take a look at images from early in the procedure to remind yourself how far you have come.

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3. Start a site. Just like most diet and exercise programs advocate sharing your plans with supportive family and friends members, I advocate starting a site as a way of holding yourself accountable through the renovation procedure. After a rough day, when nothing went as planned, at least you can vent your frustrations in a blog post and receive kind words of support in return from subscribers all over the world.

They did it : Sherry and John started their site Young House Love while they have been fixing up their first home, and it became a wildly popular and award-winning site that attracts many people every day. Realistically, most of us will not turn into the following Young House Love, however starting a blog can still be a worthwhile job and documentation of your home progress.

4. Focus on making it livable first. This may seem obvious, but it is so simple in the start of a job to take on a lot of. By conserving some of those cosmetic changes (such as decorative tilework) for later and opting to concentrate on essentials (such as pipes) now, you’ll make your life far easier.

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5. Schedule your renovation. During an extensive renovation, be smart about the sequence you work on matters if you are staying in the home at the same time. Work to finish bedrooms plus a bathroom, and that means you can have a cozy area to dwell in while other changes are moving on.

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6. Set a small, attainable target each week. Tasks such as setting up new home numbers, ordering whatever you need online, or patching holes in a wall do not take very long, yet being able to cross something off your record — and see visible improvement– can help you stay motivated.

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7. Help the experts by doing your project: Be critical. Yes, contractors, architects and designers can at times go beyond the first program, but every time you change your mind or put off key conclusions, know the procedure will require that much longer. The very best thing you can do to speed progress would be to keep a clear vision of what you need and convey it clearly to all those involved from the project.

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8. Stay busy during downtime. It is inevitable that there will be times it appears that nothing is occurring. Whether because of a small budget, workers vanishing midproject or simply a stretch of bad weather, it is crucial to keep your spirits up when work stalls out.

Try keeping a record of simple tasks that you can do anytime. Afterward, when you start feeling antsy, pull out your record and then get to work. Cleaning, organizing, decluttering and doing small repairs are good places to start.

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9. Pitch in and do some work yourself. Even in the event that you’ve hired experts to do the majority of your renovation, consider taking on a small DIY job of your own. Using your own hands to pitch in and improve your home can be incredibly satisfying.

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10. Make your bedroom a refuge. Even when outside your door is quite literally a disaster area, obtaining a serene, relaxing place to unwind and recharge can do wonders for your soul.

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11. Utilize your outdoor area. When the weather is great and your job is taking place indoors, setting up a comfortable outdoor living area is a fantastic way to get away from the noise and chaos of the renovation. I’ve heard of people setting up full outdoor kitchens to use while the indoor kitchen is being remodeled, and I think it’s an excellent idea.

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12. Remind yourself why you are doing this … Clicking through your inspiration photographs is a great way to get juiced up about your job around again. You can even try simply closing your eyes and visualizing your home project completed, vividly imagining every little detail, and how wonderful it will feel to have it all done.

… and know when to Escape town. Of course there are occasions when it is best to acknowledge it is time for a break. When the whole home in in complete disarray, taking a spontaneous weekend getaway can be just what the doctor ordered.

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Fluted

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Fluted architecture components have curved grooves cut vertically into them. Fluted things are typically wood or stone and include columns, pilasters and furniture. This detail began with the removal of tree bark from tree trunks, which left grooves at the back. The appearance was later simulated in rock to make thinner, taller-appearing columns.

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This is a round tapered and fluted column, broader at the bottom and narrower towards the top.

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These squared columns are fluted in the base to the capital.

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There’s a little part of fluting on the columns of this mantel, making it effortless to find the the ends are curved.

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The fluting at the center of this pilaster has a corbel (carved brace) and two arcades (the rectangular areas above and below).

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The fluting on those kitchen cabinets is made with a router, which is a tool with a spinning piece that can make exact tiny cuts.

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30 Dream Decks for Lounge Lovers

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I will never forget the first time my mother-in-law came to visit us at our new home in Sandy, Oregon. It was a beautiful, glowing week, and we had all kinds of plans for events and sightseeing in Portland. But we are blessed with a deck over the Sandy River with a fabulous view of rapids and a canopy of trees overhead. The afternoon after she came, we all sat out there using our coffee to enjoy the afternoon. Four days later we were still wearing our pajamas and all still sitting around the deck.

We call it”the deck impact .” It’s complete inertia caused by the realization that there just isn’t everywhere you’d rather be; it’s the complete inability to rip yourself away. What could be better than sitting there taking in the view, enjoying a soft breeze and pops up a little sun? Just being there is all the entertainment you need.

Here are 30 decks guaranteed to provide you with a serious case of the deck effect.

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The deck does not need to be large. The view makes you feel like you have all the room on earth. This infinity-edge pool in Turks and Caicos looks as part of the ocean. I believe that you would feel like you’re floating over the water with hardly any deck to interrupt your view.

Whitten Architects

Framed by beautiful molding around the entrance, this lake is picture perfect. A simple dining table and chairs create a great picnic spot.

Gary Hutton Design

This deck hovers just over the lagoon’s surface. With no railing to block the view, it lets you feel the full expansiveness of the atmosphere.

Gary Hutton Design

Another deck at the exact same home is a little higher up and still gives unobstructed views via metal-framed glass railings. The minimalist styling of the chairs and table keeps the view the middle of attention.

Camens Architectural Group, LLC

This covered deck with architectural columns runs across the front of this home, forming an entryway flanked by living places. It contributes to an infinity pool that overlooks a marsh. A totally stunning view!

Siemasko + Verbridge

A simple rocking chair is a great selection for whiling away the hours gazing at the sea.

Integration Design Studio, Landscape Architects

The sleek lines of this modern deck and lounge chairs are a serene complement into the endless blue of the sky and remote ocean.

Robert Granoff

Since decks do not sit on the ground like patios do, they can be constructed high up to soar over the trees. This one does this admirably, featuring a bird’s-eye view high above the jungle in Belize. I believe I need to go there.

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

This deck overlooks Lake Fairlee in Vermont. It takes me back to happy thoughts of summer camp. I can almost hear the squawking of the bluejays and the lapping of the water around the shore. Makes me want to roll up the bottoms of my jeans and go back.

Dan Forer, Photographer

The rustic twig design of the railing is a wonderful touch around this deck with a lake view in North Carolina. Multiple groupings of chairs encourage quiet discussions or provide places to consider in your as the river rolls .

D-CRAIN Design and Construction

This contemporary multilevel deck has lights hanging over it at multiple levels. It seems to follow the varying heights of the trees, giving glimpses of their water from up high or down closer to the water.

McClellan Architects

This huge patio in Seattle provides lots of space to get a seating area and a dining table with a view of the lake.

Summerour Architects

This dramatic deck provides Mediterranean style and a luscious view of water via a gorgeous, mature tree.

This wraparound deck provides constant views of the mountains and the lake. I believe this must have been where they have the point about”purple mountain majesties” from the song”America the Beautiful.”

Whitten Architects

This is 1 part of a system of multicolored decks that join the cabins within this camp. I love the view of the forest with all the lake shining through the trees.

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Rocking chairs and a ceiling fan offer lots of comfort for somebody enjoying the view that goes for miles from Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Urrutia Design

A deck built around a big, sprawling tree provides color, and the tree provides the focal point.

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I have a soft spot in my heart for decks that preserve trees and are constructed around them. This is unusual because the stairs are also constructed around a tree. What a beautiful spot to enjoy the view of the swimming pool from.

Koch Architects, Inc.. Joanne Koch

I particularly enjoy the alternating squares of this decking, and I enjoy that you can see the view all the way throughout the home also.

Eva Hinds

This minimalist deck wraps a beautiful pool and gives a spot to walk across it and also delight in the giant palm trees. There’s a pleasant, broad seat, but sitting on the edge of the deck to dangle your toes in the water would not be a terrible idea.

Dumican Mosey Architects

If you do not have a view, then make your own. The architecture of the home, the ball sculptures as well as the pool are absolutely beautiful surroundings with this easy deck at a courtyard-style home.

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

The distinctive rolling hills of San Luis Obispo, California, will be the background for your bay. This deck provides loads of built-in chairs and a dining area. The flame is nice, also, if you’re able to tear your eyes away from your view.

DNM Architect

An opinion of a marina is a great selection for boat fans having an early-morning coffee prior to setting sail. Can’t you just hear the seagulls?

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The Golden Gate Bridge is one of my all-time favorite views in regards to man-made attractiveness. Together with the bridge as a background, what better color than orange to the lounge seats? I adore the green railing and snowy places against the shade of the bay.

The town view here just barely noticed from this angle is Chicago. The deck has wonderful lighting for nighttime, which is, in my opinion, the ideal time to enjoy a town view.

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This deck just amazes me. It is constructed directly above a koi pond, with bridges letting you see down into the pond from several vantage points.

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The pointed shape of this deck feels like the prow of a ship. Adirondack chairs are hard to beat for a couple hours of deck time.

Blue Sky Building Company

Imagine how great it is to have an entire day just to look at this scenery.

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Many decks take advantage of spectacular all-natural settings. If you do not have this, then you can create the spectacular all-natural atmosphere with giant planter boxes such as this and fully mature trees. In any event, you get a superb place to unwind and enjoy the surroundings.

Colors Of Green Landscape Architecture

This deck enjoys the seclusion of trees as well as the beauty of contemporary landscaping. Such a serene spot for relaxing.

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Clerestory Windows Are Tops at Ushering in Light

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My husband and I recently moved in the apartment which got no direct daylight into an apartment which has direct daylight for at least half the day, if not more. The difference is routine if not life altering.

Now I’m getting up with the sun early in the morning, obviously (no alarm clock), and that will help me go to bed at a decent hour. It’s also no more depressing to operate from home — we’re saving money by taking fewer trips to Starbucks just to escape the flat.

And although I have not noticed a new utility bill, I’m convinced we’re going to be saving money by using less electricity for lighting.

The advantages of organic lighting simply cannot be overstated, and there are lots of methods to get it in to your home. For one, CalFinder, a nationally remodeling company, states that if you put in enough clerestory windows — these shallow panes of glass near the top of a wall — your home might not require electricity during the day. And you may require less central air conditioning, especially in temperate climates which cool down in the evening.

Like all new or renovation construction jobs, it is very good to speak to the professionals prior to making any big conclusions, but here are a few examples of how clerestory windows work to get you started.

FINNE Architects

When you are considering incorporating clerestory windows for more natural daylight, then also consider how much warmth you want to include. Clerestory windows on the side of your house will create more heat from the sun in winter.

The clerestory windows with this escape by Finne Architects in the Cascade Mountains in southern Washington not just add light and warmth during the snowy season, but also visually raise the roof. This prevents the building from looking too top heavy, especially when it’s piled with snow.

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A low-emissivity coating to also will reduce heat loss.

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If you want to reduce heat, do the reverse: Install clerestory windows on the north side of your home, which will allow natural light in through the cooler part of the day. You could even set up them wherever tree shade will filter direct sunlight.

Consider installing clerestory windows in unexpected locations for optimum natural daylight. For example, the clerestory windows on this garden shed by BMF Construction reduce the shed’s reliance on electrical light.

Furman + Keil Architects

Think about adding windows between rooms. Within this endeavor by Furman + Keil Architects, the windows move daylight from the bedroom to the adjacent room.

Tracy Stone AIA

Clerestory windows in a toilet can be installed rather than (or in addition to) tubular daylighting devices as a means to bring natural lighting in.

As just 1 part of a whole-house daylighting strategy, clerestory windows can save 75 percent of the electricity used for lighting.

RWA Architects

Clerestory windows set high on the walls are often protected by roof overhangs, which let sunlight in but protect the home from summer-sun warmth.

Retractable awnings can supply the best of both worlds, ” indicates the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors: When they’re retracted, the home receives more heat and light during the winter; whenever they’re out they protect the home from summer sun.

Bud Dietrich, AIA

With no windows, this kitchen would be dark, regardless of the white cupboards. Cabinet space would be lost if windows were inserted. Clerestory windows are the perfect solution here.

And when windows such as these are operable, they’re also able to save cooling costs in the summer by allowing hot air to rise and escape.

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Highlights In the 2012 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

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From a new, drop-in-style apron sink into an interchangeable backsplash layout, prepare for hundreds of exciting products coming soon to the local kitchen and bath center.

I had the opportunity to pop into the 2012 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show last week in Chicago. The screens dazzled me hours, and I found particularly interesting the innovations that may easily be integrated into existing houses.

My pick of this show: the U-Socket, bringing sequence — and USB charging stations — into an electrical outlet near you. Read on for more.

First up, Kohler’s new Top-Mount Self-Trimming Apron Front Sink. It can easily be retrofitted into existing cabinetry and countertops, providing a genuine farmhouse-style sink with minimal disruption. Most apron sinks require a special base cabinet built to sink specifications, so the cost savings to bring this specialty sink is likely important.

Tired of the clutter caused by AC adapters clogging up all available wall outlets? The genius U-Socket AC Receptacle with built in USB ports simplifies the issue of too many chargers and not enough wall sockets.

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U-Socket – $24.95

Designed to decrease energy prices dramatically, the U-Socket includes a five-star energy-efficient layout that automatically senses the necessary wattage and outputs full power just if a thing is connected. It’s made in the USA and may be set up by do-it-yourselfers.

Ever wonder exactly what happens to all of that glass you painstakingly recycle? Glass Recycled, for one, converts recycled ceramic and glass bound for the landfill into elegant, sustainable and ecological hard surfaces to the kitchen and bathroom.

Comparable to granite in durability, easily resisting household stains and sporting like iron, this product requires practically no maintenance. No waxing or sealing is necessary and the colour options are endless. Pigmented epoxy resin forms the foundation and numerous aggregates are inserted to generate a product as distinctive as the kitchen.

Laminate counters also have come quite a way. Witness the 180fx Collection of Formica. With exotic granite and quartzite patterns in either a softly polished or a high-gloss complete, ease of maintenance and affordability are just part of the attraction.

A new treatment that removes horizontal advantages and brown pits, dubbed IdealEdge, duplicates the bullnose and ogee edges generally found in costlier options.

This display by Moen stood out to me as a fun alternative for a family bath, making a step stool unnecessary. It features the favorite Weymouth taps with ceramic inlays and “Hot” and “Cold” written in English or French script on the handles.

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Kitchen Palette Interchangeable Backsplash

Ever thought about changing out your backsplash? Kitchen Palette has come up with a synonymous option that suits behind a normal cooktop or range; it’s a printed palette which may be changed out on a whim. Watch for new designs coming soon.

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Sourcebook: Industrial Style

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Professional style is all of the rage at the moment. It used to take searching around antique shops and sales to locate industrial pieces, but today many breeding things are available at retail locations (and costs). Below are some of my favourite readily available pieces.

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Industrial style can be a mixture of mill bits, farm pieces, even school-style pieces. You don’t have to select only one. In fact, a mixture is more intriguing.

For authentic classic pieces, check out garage sales, the Craigslist listings on the city’s industrial neighborhood, a college or university surplus shop and junk shops. Figure out if your city has a Habitat for Humanity ReStore — the inventory changes all of the time.

Search conditions: “Industrial,” “farm,” “schoolhouse,” “rustic,” “rusty” and “science”

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Princeton Senior – $199

Because good lighting is so crucial in schools and factories, industrial design has a ton of great lighting choices. Look for metal lamps, pendants and adjustable-arm pieces.

Resources
• Find this one and a number of other classic school inspired pieces at Schoolhouse Electric.
• Hudson Goods
• Shades of Light has plentiful worker-style cage lights.

West Elm

Short Industrial Metal Bath Cabinet – $249

Few matters are more industrial than alloy furniture. A piece such as this was created for the tub, but that says you couldn’t use it from your living room?

Resources
• Find this one at West Elm.
• that I love the Tolix design for practicality; locate it at Design Within Reach.
• Invest in a unique piece like this particular table out of Deskur + Deskur Design Collective.

Industrial Wood and Metal Aiden Coffee Table – $289.99

Wood, metal and a lot of brakes are features of industrial pieces.

Resources
• Find this coffee table (along with other pieces in this group, such as shelving and a console) at World Market.
• Crate and Barrel includes wood and metal pieces with blank lines.
• Wisteria delivers distinct shapes.

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Lyon Adjustable-Height Industrial Stools, Dove Gray – $274

Metal stools like you’d find in a science laboratory are a great way to add only some factory style. You can locate them with springs such as these or simply use round padded stools (bonus points for finding one that is flexible). With the industrial tendency going powerful, these are cropping up everywhere.

Resources
• Find a set of two on Amazon.
• Crate and Barrel has flexible choices.
• Barn Light Electric has stools in many colours.

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Vintage Industrial Cart Coffee Table – $1,085

Part of the allure of industrial design is using a piece of machinery for a new function. This cart is the best size for a coffee table and much more interesting.

Resources
• Find this and a Great Deal of classic pieces at Factory 20.
• Arhaus includes a similar wheeled java table.
• Hudson Goods offers repurposed-style furniture.

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Laundry Cart Rectangular Collection, Natural – $129

These cloth laundry bins show a softer side of industrial. Classic grain sacks or java sacks make great cushions, and a classic silk parachute might be sewn into a throw. I like to pair rustic pieces with luxurious velvet curtains.

Resources
• Find these and many, many other industrial-style pieces at the hub of industrial style, Restoration Hardware.
• Etsy has lots of grain sack pieces.

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Vintage Wooden Hotel Essential Rack – $72

Accessorizing can be the simplest way to add industrial design to your home. Repurpose classic pieces which may be “junk” but are still interesting or beautiful. Or purchase the reproduction. I will not tell.

Resources
• Find this hotel key rack at Clayton Gray Home.
• Anthropologie frequently includes industrial or machinery-inspired accessories.

Emily Winters

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The Finer Points of Style: Eclectic

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What exactly does eclectic style actually mean? For starters, it’s not about showing and arranging a random mixture of stuff all around your house. There are a number of simple rules to follow, lest your home wind up looking much like a junk shop compared to comforting sanctuary you had in mind. Regardless of what you might think, there are rules to diverse decorating — and most of the designers I have spoken with say it’s actually one of the hardest styles to successfully master.

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Eclectic. Eclecticism. Sure, you’ve heard these words in everyday phrases, describing everything from someone’s individual fashion sense to a restaurant’s cuisine. But what do they mean in an interior layout circumstance?

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Yes, decorating could be catchy. Particularly when you’re attempting to wed different eras and styles — and that’s actually the crux of eclecticism. Aim for a carefully edited mix of furniture and decorative accessories, and you’ll surely strike the proper balance. Always remember: There’s a fine line between “living area” and “crap store.”

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Start with taking risks you are unaccustomed to taking. Coupling dissimilar colors, furniture and other bits that look “out there” initially just could be the ticket to making a standout vignette.

Here, a set of Queen Anne–style arm chairs sit across from midcentury modern amounts upholstered in a vibrant faux-zebra stripe. The cheery Nina Campbell Paradiso wallpapered accent wall is also a wonderful surprise.

Georgetown Development

The element of surprise is a key aspect of eclecticism — and it’s often the very thing which makes an eclectic room appear cohesive. Color is a superb tool you can use to that end. The cobalt La Cornue range against the robin’s egg blue wall in this kitchen is a surprising, yet lovely, comparison — as would be the red cushions, mahogany stained chairs and washed-out pink cabinets. None of it matches precisely, but it works to make a magical modern-rustic vibe.

Low, dark ceilings give the room a sense of closeness, and each decorative element attracts the following. The stainless fridge picks on the range’s stainless accents, and also the hand-carved bolt seats mirror the deep brown ceiling and metallic garage door monitors. The two-tier trestle table has been equipped with casters and overlooks the first turn-of-the-century cupboard doors.

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This bathing room is completely eclectic. First, it’s completely surprising, as the gorgeous (clearly first) Victorian-era fireplace is much more appropriate to your living room or dining room than a bathroom. Secondly, the gorgeous Wetstyle freestanding tub is so obviously contemporary. The muted olive-tone wallpaper, though vintage inspired, is not first (though it could just as well be), and the furniture is midcentury modern, with a lovely Norman Cherner molded plywood armchair off to the side. And it’s all overseen with a sparkly, contemporary chrome and chrome chandelier.

Although there are not many elements within the room, each is tonally unified. And their natural curves are yet another connective factor — down to the horns on the serving tray. Quite easy, yet brilliantly executed.

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Contain fun, quirkier decorative elements as your colour and furniture pairings begin hitting the mark. This vintage Turner flamingo print is a far more interesting alternative to a staid mirror or generic piece of art. There’s typically a fantastic story behind bits like this too. If you are having trouble melding eras, a coat of paint does wonders — white or otherwise.

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Keep a watch out for lines and scale also. You’ll understand when things look off. Here, taller seating options just wouldn’t work — however they might in a less traditional room lacking seat rails. Yellows and golds are the neutrals here, and accents are kept to a bare minimum. The result? A welcoming, comfortable living room.

Surprise elements are twofold: The scenic, mustardy Susan Spies subjective and the mirrored coffee table are equally lovely anchors. The round lines of the Michael Taylor club seat set nicely with the timeless, silk velvet Century Furniture roll-arm sectional — also nicely contrast with the angular moldings. Sharp marble, obsidian obelisks and jutting black sconces tie it all together while contrasting colorwise.

Winder Gibson Architects

The dichotomy of this 1800s Renaissance revival cottage–style bedroom place and another modern bits is eclecticism at its very best. The abstract art, the chrome chandelier and coffee table, and also the knotted wrought iron arm seat (reminiscent of Marcel Wanders’ 2006 “fishnet” plastic/epoxy rendition) comparison beautifully.

Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.

Height and scale also play a major part in diverse style. The designer lets the floor-to-ceiling windows, empire chandelier, piano and opulent molding take centre stage here while furniture plays second fiddle. Hulking bits not only would ruin the lush view, but they’d make the room look too serious. Instead, low-slung modern sofas and a brief glass-top table almost fall away — and let the room communicate elegance without being overly precious.

Catalina Estrada

This wallpaper is wonderful. Lt’s made by the Colombian graphic artist Catalina Estrada. As you can see, you don’t need much else in a room with this on the walls. Here, a simple 1950s-style linoleum checkerboard floor, what looks to be a formica-topped side table in the exact same era and a vintage step stool finish the hacienda-inspired vibe inside this vignette.

CONTENT Architecture

The great thing about raw lofts is they provide such interesting palettes. Whether you decide to go totally modernist or industrial, you can’t fail. I adore this chamber since the designer incorporated a well-worn Chesterfield sofa that looks as if it’s been around for ages with sculptural and chic classics: the beechwood Marc Newson for Cappellini seat and Pepe Cortés’ aluminum Jamaica bar stools for Knoll.

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Modern, Entertaining Home in Florida

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When a few with three boys purchased this house, it was a typical Mediterranean-style Miami house, with closed-off rooms, windows covered panes and a lot of clutter (see “before” images here). “My customers wanted to open up the house,” says Karina Donadel, lead designer in DKOR Interiors. “The wife loves very minimal contemporary, while the husband needed to make sure it still had heat.”

Meeting the couple’s needs meant a gut renovation which involved tearing down walls, using transparent and translucent glass to raise the natural light and incorporating natural textures and finishes to add heat to whitewashed walls. At the exact same time, the designers and the customers had to create a house that could stand up to boys ages 2, 6 and 4 and grow with the family. Now, “people are shocked when they walk through the door and find out how contemporary the interiors are,” states Donadel.

in a Glance
Who lives here: A couple and three boys
Location: Aventura, Florida
Size: 4,500 square feet; 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths
That’s intriguing: A dining table custom created to accommodate extended family was long, the house needed to be expanded.

DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL

This striking wall is actually not a slab of stone, but rather a massive picture covered in acrylic, made by artist Alex Turco. “You can order these in any dimension, and they are completely waterproof, so you can use them in the shower or as a backsplash as well,” explains Donadel.

The warm timber is a green product named Havana Strand by Plyboo, and it wraps up across the ceiling, offering a warm contrast to the ceramic flooring, which continue through the first floor.

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The layout moved some chambers opened the floor plan. Beyond front foyer, the house opens into this living and dining space. It had been extended out the back beyond the column as part of the renovation, because the customers had a dining table that could seat 14 people.

“The customers entertain all the time,” states Donadel. “My client is like Martha Stewart; she always has a beautifully set table” Donadel differentiated the two spaces with a dramatic change in floor texture. The dining room floor is raised and has light underneath the stage.

Stone wall: Vena Grigio limestone; chandelier: Atlantis Suspension Light, Tarzani

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The artwork draws the eye upwards and fits the space perfectly. “We had something bold that could resist the scale of this wall,” states Donadel. “Each panel of this triptych is 60 inches by 60 inches.”

Floors throughout the house are covered in Kerlite, which is a very thin porcelain. “This is a superb product which arrives in 48-inch by 48-inch by one-sixteenth-inch pieces. Although we didn’t do it here, it could be laid atop existing floors,” states Donadel. “It is very durable, easy to maintain and it’s a seamless appearance.”

Artwork: Blue Movement, commissioned through Art Design Resources; dining table: two foundations by Minotti with custom glass top

DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL

After the more open plan brought in a contemporary feel, Donadel had to add in the heat. “We cozied up the space with a careful balance of substances,” states Donadel. “Using very clean sharp lines keeps things from looking cluttered.” Case in point: To keep it clean lined as possible, the glass railing you visit upstairs has a support system concealed within the floor.

Here, a sharp line between a limestone wall and more Plyboo wood differentiates the two floors. The timber proceeds up the wall and across the ceiling. “The element of wrapping is a significant one we carried through the house, to give things continuity,” explains Donadel.

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The previous photo shows the translucent doors which mark the entry for this workplace. Donadel added them to provide privacy yet still let in light from the living space. She also designed custom cabinetry to make sure that the room worked for everybody, as the whole family uses this room for work, crafts and crafts.

Pops of yellowish within the shelves and cubbies add a few bright color to the space. Dashes of colour like this can also be used in many of the other rooms.

This staircase was closed off and included a closet they didn’t need, therefore it had been gutted and opened up. The wall was reinforced to encourage the floating risers. A glass railing and also the open risers continue the open topic, and the circular stone sculptures create a strong contrast to each of the right lines.

Stairs: Bella Stairs; sculptures: Michael Dawkins Home

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This former bedroom now acts as a comfortable family gathering spot. The whole wall on your left has been covered by a custom built-in storage system which holds movies, games and press equipment. Additionally, it has a full size bar such as storage for wine and wineglasses and a refrigerator.

“It had been very important for my client to have a place for all, thus we planned out the storage quite carefully,” states Donadel. Like the workplace, pops of chartreuse split the long storage wall.

Sofa: Arravanti; java table: Pool Coffee Table

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The kitchen used to end at which the first group of cabinets finishes, and the breakfast room had a big wall unit blocking the windows. A pop of green is provided by the Panton chairs and plays off the vibrant foliage seen in the backyard. “We designed the house to bring in as much of the outdoors as possible, from expanding windows and bringing in plants,” explains Donadel.

The cabinets continue the subject of blending natural textures, in such a case glass and walnut, and the backsplash is white back-painted glass. “The pendant lamps would be the very first thing that my client and I picked out on our first shopping trip together,” states Donadel. “We didn’t know where we were going to utilize them, but we knew we needed to have them”

Kitchen created by Mia Cucina; Bertoia counter stools: Knoll; Saarinen kitchen table: Knoll; Panton kitchen chairs: Vitra

DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL

Donadel took this downstairs bath and turned it to a cabana toilet by replacing an existing window with a door that contributes to the lawn. “This space is transitional between the landscape and the house, so that I used ceramic tile which resembles wood, pool towels and those interesting ferns,” she states.

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The extension in the dining area below supposed the master bedrooms gained a certain length. “We had to break up the long walls and include a softness, thus we made three sections down the side that the bed is on,” Donadel states. The wall composition alternates between wood veneer and fabric-upholstered panels.

The storage system on the opposite wall mirrors the three sections as well and contains a desk, a press centre, dresser storage and even a refrigerator.

DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL

This bath continues a wrapping theme, with the Vena Grigio stone stretching round the floor, around the tub, up the wall and to the shower stall (look carefully; this image was taken from within the shower stall, which can be covered in a pebbled tile).

The stone contrasts using a ceramic backsplash behind the vanity. “The backsplash is a ceramic matrix which has a slight shimmer that adds only a little glitz,” states Donadel. This can be representative of this subtle glamour that’s woven through the house.

In accordance with being a place for all, the habit vanities have built in hampers. Even some of the light is built in. “We chose a mirror with integrated illumination for a very clean appearance. We didn’t wish to mess up the wall with separate sconces,” she states.

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This bedroom has been shared by the two youngest boys, and making it interesting was the most important matter to Donadel. While function was brought in by lining desks and beds together opposite walls, fun was brought in through brightly patterned and coloured MDF panels, that continue the wrapping element seen throughout your house.

She also included an area rug made up of Flor tiles, which can be replaced in case of any harm.

DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL

“We wanted to keep this tub minimal and clean, but not institutional,” explains Donadel. A exceptional wall made up of white stones embedded in grey resin adds natural texture, interest and gloss.

Natural light streams in thanks to its crystal clear glass shower enclosure. “We extended the glass to the ceiling so it didn’t create an extraneous line,” she states.

Tile: Riverstone, Artistic Tile

DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL

The boy’s area is cool, futuristic and fun. It gets plenty of bright blue colour from painted Inhabit textured wall flats, an FL/Y pendant lamp and an Eero Arnio Ball Chair. The wrapping motif is continued from the floor up the wall and round a part of the ceiling. The occupant’s favorite thing? The glowing green headphones.

“My customers were very fearful, but their entire trust let’s accomplish this job together,” states Donadel. Their leaps of faith resulted in a unique and gorgeous house that works for their loved ones. Donadel is currently working on altering the lawn. We look forward to watching it when it is done.

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