Do you want to know how to design and create floating shelves for your home? There actually is a very profound process in order for them to be structurally sounds and beautiful. Step 1 Determine the height of the shelves as well as the thickness. Then make a “sample shelf” of the identical specifications of… Continue reading How to Design and Create Floating Shelves
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Horizontal Outlets Paired with Subway Tiles Create the Perfect Marriage
Do you know why horizontal outlets paired with subway tiles create a perfect marriage? Quite simply, because they are basically the same shape. When using a subway tile backsplash, the best installation is to have the outlets installed horizontally so that they will blend gracefully together. While it’s just about impossible to have the pattern… Continue reading Horizontal Outlets Paired with Subway Tiles Create the Perfect Marriage
Old Bones Meet New Kitchen
These old bones met a new kitchen for serious updated style This antique colonial located in New Castle, NH is lucky to have the same homeowners for the last 40 years. They had a kitchen from the 1940’s which means that the cabinets were old but still worked fairly well. The major problem with the… Continue reading Old Bones Meet New Kitchen
How to Create the Perfect Kitchen Desk
Do you want to know how to create a perfect kitchen desk? It’s an important thing to know how to do if you intend to create that kind of space in your kitchen. This kitchen has been such a joy to work on! The homeowners are the most patient people in the world and this has… Continue reading How to Create the Perfect Kitchen Desk
Three Key Things to Know About Your Kitchen Installation
What are three key things to know about your kitchen installation? Always be home when your kitchen cabinets arrive. First and foremost, is it what you ordered?Be prepared for missing parts. Believe it or not, this is fairly typical so don’t panic just be patient. Your installer and designer know how to do their jobs… Continue reading Three Key Things to Know About Your Kitchen Installation
Functional vs. Decorative Kitchen Lighting
I love lighting! Decorative lighting can be seen as a form of artwork or an accent piece in a room or a functional aspect to modern living. Focusing on lighting elements can help define space or create a powerful vignette. I always tell my clients that the goal is to control the eye. We really… Continue reading Functional vs. Decorative Kitchen Lighting
Blue Pottery
What is special about Jaipur Blue Pottery? When I was in India, I couldn’t resist visiting one of the famous Jaipur Blue Pottery manufacturing plants and store. And… I brought home some very special finds just for you! Jaipur Blue Pottery is created from mixing quartz stone powder, powdered glass, Multani Mitti (Fuller’s Earth), borax,… Continue reading Blue Pottery
How to Strategically Place Bathroom Windows
Windows in a bathroom are really important! Why? They create light, feel and fresh air. They must be balanced with privacy. Because I live in downtown Portsmouth, I can sit at my kitchen island and see in 3 different bathroom windows. Honestly, it’s not good. My neighbors all laugh about it but it makes me very… Continue reading How to Strategically Place Bathroom Windows
Backsplash 101
Are you working on a kitchen renovation? If so, you are probably working out what to do with your backsplash. Fundamentally, you need a backsplash to keep water and other spills from ruining the drywall behind your counter. You have two choices: A standard 4” backsplash that is the same material as your countertop. This… Continue reading Backsplash 101
Tile 411 – Application & Installations
Are you in the market to purchase tile? BEFORE you start shopping, I suggest a little research and/or hire a designer who is knowledgeable in the topic. This will save you a lot of time and energy as well as money and you will be thrilled with the finish product. In my blog “The 3 Most… Continue reading Tile 411 – Application & Installations