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Tile decisions done!
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These two are for the master. The first textured wood look tile will be the bathroom floor and shower walls. The pebbles will be the shower floor. This Grey wood look and textured tile will be the floor of the guest bath and kids baths. The kids will [...]
Tezuka Architects Japanese Design Inspiration
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I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Takaharu Tezuka of Tezuka Architects give a lecture at UPenn recently. Tezuka is one of my favorite Japanese firms that has been producing amazing homes for about two decades and is getting into some interesting larger commercial commissions as they have grown in the past 5-10 years. If [...] Related posts: Duplex Inspiration – Japanese 9 Tsubo House Best Design from Yesterday’s Design Meeting Exposed Lighting Examples
brick and mortar
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CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY it has been a few weeks since my last update, work has been keeping me very busy. since last time, the brick has been installed. additionally, the galvanized trim and flashing have been installed as well. there is [...]
Bathroom
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The focus has changed from living in it to getting ready to leave, which is not nearly as satisfying. But now it is about the product rather than the process. And the tub and shower units are still here. As it turns out, my esteemed Plumber and Water [...]
Kitchen of the Year
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I was sure I would have to gut the kitchen to get results like this. Okay, yes, the appliances are all new, but otherwise it is just new doors, hardware and countertops, and a mosaic tile backsplash that marries all the colors together. I am [...]
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This is the wall that runs perpendicular to the kitchen. It is really part of the dining area, but is adjacent to the kitchen.I love this little leather chair that fits the kneehole space so well. The countertop is abnormally low, so I expected to have [...]
finishing touches
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On a recent trip to Montreal we picked up a few things at IKEA. A curtain rod serves as an extra long towel bar, adjustable writing tables are used as night stands and a bookshelf by the front door will hold hats and [...]
lighting
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The light fixtures by Resolute are well made and easy to install. The sconce is [...]
1st planting
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We’ve have glorious weather this week. I know it won’t last, but it’s nice all the same.
I got outside for a little while this morning and continued cleaning up the kitchen garden. I’ve loosened the dirt in three of the eight sections, so those areas are ready for planting.
I actually planted today — half [...]
floor plan - better quality
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needed to load up a decent quality plan...here it [...]



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