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terrazo floors: adding one over existing?; . Even though we have a concrete subfloor and steel I-beams underneath it, they weren't enough to carry the load of a gypcrete pour to cover the hydronic radiant heat tubes. Gypcrete (mix of cement and gypsum) I believe has less mass than a pure concrete pour (similar to terrazzo with stone and cement mixed together). There are also tiles that have the terrazzo look and might be an easier way to accomplish the same look. Both would be great for slow heat transfer/thermal conduction. This is my take on this as an owner builder from cold wintery Finland. Hope this helps.
Drapery. On the other hand, for drapery, the nap should run from bottom to top. So, if you run your hand along the drapery panel from the bottom toward the top, it should follow the smoother nap direction. The vertical orientation of the drapery panel allows the pile to open up and fall in the other direction a bit, so it interacts more with the light. If the nap is oriented downward, the velvet can appear flat.
The homeowners love to entertain, so Eberlein transformed a former closet in the library into a stylish bar nook. It’s an “interesting exercise in how to capture space nobody thinks you have,” Eberlein says. The bar top flips down when it’s not needed, and what appears to be cabinetry actually hides the air handling system and mechanical equipment.
Stenciled tablecloth; Tools and Supplies 18-inch-wide freezer paper Pen Scissors or craft knife Cardboard Ruler (optional) Natural-fiber tablecloth in white or even a white sheet (most fabric paints specify natural-fiber fabric) Iron Plastic dropcloth Nonaerosol fabric spray paint in two shades of blue or just black
I like the stone wall and the rustic chest
“I put down the first layer of stain on the concrete floors and then threw Miracle-Gro [plant fertilizer] on it in these sort-of starburst patterns. The copper in the Miracle-Gro reacts with the acids and creates some blues and greens in the floors that you can see when the sunlight hits them,” she says. “Get the basic old-fashioned Miracle-Gro, the ‘dollar store’ kind to do this.” After letting it sit and react for a while, she added another coat of finish on top.
My favorite epoxy grout is Spectra Lock Pro, which comes with two cleaning packages to make washing before and after easier. The special chemicals in these cleaning packages help remove any extra resin residue from your tile surfaces.
Epoxy: A durable, stain- and chemical-proof, resin-based grout. It’s costly, has a plastic-like look and requires extensive cleanup of residue, but it sets faster than regular grout and means no more scrubbing. Epoxy vs. Cement Grout — What’s the Difference?
Terra-cotta tile: A natural fired clay tile made from more refined and smoother clay than quarry tile. Terra cotta is growing in popularity, admired for its warmth and durability. It’s versatile, and can be used on floors, walls, fire surrounds, pool coping and outdoor surfaces
“We designed a triangulated, aluminum framework that could be suspended beneath the existing roof windows,” Webster says. “This was painted candy pink — Cleo’s favorite color. Then low-energy, dimmable LED strips were fitted into recessed channels and covered with a frosted diffuser.”
2. An eclectic mix of art and accessories beckons guests into this Houston home. A table offers a spot for keys and wallets, while wire baskets below can handle shoes and bags.
Tip: For the look of a tin ceiling without the expense, Triano used plastic foam panels painted antique pewter from Decorative Ceiling Tiles. The upper windows above the desk overlooking the backyard have stick-on strips that mimic leaded glass.
Collapsible Moon is made of a technical fabric, normally used for sports, that refracts light. The frame of the circle is made of a tempered-steel spring and can move or be folded. A color-changing LED strip diffuses light from inside the frame. The result is a fully illuminated circle, a little portable moon.
If you know the busy traffic isn’t going to be carpet-friendly, consider creating a similar look in tile, with a dramatic pattern set in a border of plain tiles. Using a plain border that approximately matches the wall and trim color is smart if you have a few walls or nooks in odd shapes. You can border out the edges, leaving a rectangle in the center, which is all the eye will see from then on.
Bonsai; What varieties are suitable? Bonsai suits a vast number of trees and shrubs. They include quince, persimmon, pomegranate, juniper, jade plant (Crassula ovata), fig, Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia), olive, Japanese maple (Acer palmatum), jacaranda, box, pine, crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia), plum and cherry, to name just a few. Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) is excellent for novices. Your climate and the environment where you plan to grow your tree will influence your selection, however. Most important, choose a plant that you feel drawn to and love to look at.
1. Embrace jewel tones. Duquette was a big fan of using hues of emerald, sapphire and ruby, which capture one’s attention with more visual stimuli. Feel free to keep your crisp white walls and just layer in these tones in furniture, art or even tile (like the suffused hexagons from Fireclay shown here).
Visually, this space is maximal, but in reality it’s actually quite minimal, with just a smattering of simple furnishings and a handful of accessories.
4. Layer with texture. Layering is really what maximalism is all about, and it’s actually not the worst thing in the world. Thoughtful layers create warm, inviting environments — and, let’s face it, sometimes minimalism can end up feeling a bit cold. Finding ways to add warmth might be something reasonable for a minimalist to adopt.
Wallpaper. If you want to get more elaborate, approach your laundry room with that “jewel box” mentality designers have toward powder rooms — you can make a big design departure from the rest of the house because this space is usually hidden behind a door. Here, a bold pattern, bright cabinetry and jewel-like cabinet hardware make this one enticing little room. And, just as with tile, you won’t have to purchase much wallpaper to cover a compact laundry room.
Rosene and Terry worked out the special glass cabinet doors. They sent the half-circle design and cabinet specifications to a local showroom that had them made in resin, which Holden finished to look like metal. Then they added seeded glass. The result is an antique leaded-glass look.
SaveEmail Cost breakdown Tile: Mehrotra used remnants from a past project. Gravel: $8 Epoxy glue: $4 Grout: $3 Table legs: $15 Stain: $6 Glass top: $12 The do-over: “If I could do it over again, I would take proper measurements for where the legs should be attached. Since I didn’t do it, I had a tough time making the table stable,”
patina'ed copper leaf wall
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Out on the patio, Wallace applied the lotus design to a steel gate. The design was cut with a waterjet. The steel was rusted and then covered with clear coat. The door allows air flow but provides privacy from the street.
“These panels were a way to create art and be protective at the same time,” she says.
velvet doors; “A simple hand vacuum when cleaning should keep them pristine for years to come,”
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