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Tile decisions done!

by TheWhiteFam (noreply@blogger.com) from A Modern Blend  (build blog) — 03-11-2010 13:31
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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 [...]

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Tezuka Architects Japanese Design Inspiration

by Chad Ludeman from 100K House Blog  (build blog) — 03-11-2010 09:30
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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

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brick and mortar

by Lampton House Development (noreply@blogger.com) from Lampton House  (build blog) — 03-10-2010 22:33
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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 [...]

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Bathroom

by Renovationbloviatrix (noreply@blogger.com) from renovationbloviation  (build blog) — 03-10-2010 14:32
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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 [...]

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Kitchen of the Year

by Renovationbloviatrix (noreply@blogger.com) from renovationbloviation  (build blog) — 03-09-2010 20:32
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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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by Renovationbloviatrix (noreply@blogger.com) from renovationbloviation  (build blog) — 03-09-2010 20:32
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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 [...]

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finishing touches

by joan (noreply@blogger.com) from modern cabin  (build blog) — 03-09-2010 16:31
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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 [...]

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lighting

by joan (noreply@blogger.com) from modern cabin  (build blog) — 03-09-2010 16:31
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The light fixtures by Resolute are well made and easy to install. The sconce is [...]

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1st planting

by Jen from EconoMod  (build blog) — 03-09-2010 10:31
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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 [...]

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floor plan - better quality

by david (noreply@blogger.com) from apartment house  (build blog) — 03-09-2010 02:31
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needed to load up a decent quality plan...here it [...]

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