This is a picture of the patio of the 2011 HGTV Green Home Giveaway. It's in Colorado. I love this seating area, especially the fireplace.
Here's a close up of the fireplace in action.
Ashley Interior Ideas
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Built-In Eye Candy
I think I'm developing a slight obsession with built ins. I want them... all over my house.
Isn't this the coolest thing EVER! I would love this in my house. It's like a window seat, but better! I want one.
Isn't this just adorable? Each little cubby has a spot for a picture frame.
Isn't this the coolest thing EVER! I would love this in my house. It's like a window seat, but better! I want one.
Isn't this just adorable? Each little cubby has a spot for a picture frame.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Checklist
We've done so much decorating and renovating since we closed on September 30th, 2010 and we still have so much more to go. I thought if I made a check list, I could appreciate our accomplishments better. So here goes, room by room....
Foyer
Foyer
PaintWe painted BM Natural Element.- Replace chandelier
- Purchase console table or bench.
- Purchase some wall art.
New tilesThey look gorgeousReplace closet doorDone. Thanks to Matt's Dad.- Decor for plant shelf
New toiletThis was done immediately. Old one was soooo gross. We got handicap height. What a difference.- New vanity
PaintWe painted SW Green Cast. I really like the color, although most of the time it looks light blue.BlindsThis was an immediate necessity too. The toilet sits directly across from the window.CurtainsI found the curtains at the Ann & Hope Outlet in Dartmouth. I love them.Wall artI hung pictures that used to be in my parents bedroom. Yay for recycled art.Beachy decorThe Ann & Hope Outlet also had some adorable beachy bathroom stuff. I bought a shell shaped soap dish & a decorative towel with sand dunes on it. They match perfectly.- Get paint stain out of grout
- Fix corroded pipe under sink
Hang towel barYay Matt! Maybe he is a little handy.
New appliancesWe were going to wait a little bit before replacing the appliance, but they were too gross. The dishwasher smelled so horrible. We bought SS & love them.New tileThe new tile is the same as the foyer. Love it!- Reface cabinets
- Replace counter top
- New pendant light
PaintWe painted BM Pale Smoke- New faucet
New drawer pullsWe bought the drawer pulls from Lowes.
New dining tableMatt picked out the dining table all on his own. He found it in the clearance section of our local furniture store. Good job!PaintThe dining room is open to the living room. It's painted BM Central ParkPanels for sliderMatt found the panels in the clearance section of JC Penny. Yay, Matt!- Sideboard or buffet table
- New light
Area rugWe found the area rug at Building 19. It was super cheap.
New TV standWe bought the tv stand at Walmart & had to put it together ourselves. What a PITA! It's fine for now, but will be replaced as soon as I find something better.Get fireplace remote to workGas fireplace has a remote. After replacing the batteries, it seems to be working better.New lampshadeFound a great lampshade at Homegoods. So cute.- Need side table next to couch
- Table lamp for side table
New area rugWe found this rug at Building 19 as well. I really love it. It has different shades of green, cream & brown in it. It also hides stains well.- Art work
Mantle decorI found some things to put up there but it's not complete yet.- Blower for fireplace
- Large mirror for mantle
PaintThe living room is painted the same as the dining room. BM Central Park.
- Paint current desk or replace (I'd rather replace)
- Paint rest of furniture to coordinate
- New desk chair, not on wheels
- Wall decor
CurtainsI bought the curtains at Target. I love them! They're so light & airy.- More lighting
- Cork board
- Chaise lounge
- Table for crafting
PaintI can't remember the name of this paint. It's from BM & turned out to be a periwinkle color. It was supposed to be a beachy blue. But I like how it turned out.CarpetThe carpet was so gross when we moved in. Dog pee stains everywhere. We got a beautiful speckled gray for the stairs and the entire second floor. I love it.
PaintWe painted BM Sandy Brown.CarpetLove the new carpet. See comments from #11 under Office.New bedroom setWe got our new bedroom set & mattress from Bob's Furniture. Love it! I feel like a real grown up now.- Wall art
Window treatmentsI bought canvas roman shades for privacy from JC Penny. I also bought chocolate brown panels from the Christmas Tree Shop.Table lampsMatt picked out these really cool table lamps from Big Lots. He's got pretty good taste.
- Replace vanity top
- Get more lighting
Chair for vanityThe chair was a Christmas present from Matt. I had to return the original because it didn't come with the right parts. I bought a tan parsons chair instead.
- New vanity
Regrout tubMatt did this. Good job.Fix ceilingMatt did this too. Not bad.Shower curtainI found the shower curtain at Marshalls. I love it & have received many compliments on it. I wish I could find another to make curtains out of.Window valanceBought the valance at the Ann & Hope Outlet. I don't love it, but it's better than nothing for now.Wall decorMatt's parents brought back a couple of notecards from the beach where we got married. They framed them & they look great in the bath.PaintThe paint color is BM Tropical Breeze lightened up 2 shades.Window shadeOrdering a top down/bottom up shade was one of the first things I did. This window is directly across from the shower & sits above the toilet.Bath MatPlain navy bath mat from Walmart. Shell mat from Ann & Hope Outlet.New toiletThis toilet was installed at the same time as the other. Much better.- Fix rusted pipe under sink
- New faucet
- Paint
Panels for sliderBought at Target. Love them. Will be using a color from them to paint walls.- Recliner
- Small table next to recliner
- More lighting
Hang picturesMatt has a ton of sports pictures that he hung around the room.Paint coffee tableWe had an old glass top side table that I painted black to coordinate with the tv stand. It looks okay for now.
- Paint
- New drawer pulls for bureau
New washer & dryerWe bought a new front loading W/D from the Sears outlet in Fall River. The washing machine plays a song when it's done. So cute.- Hang more shelves
- Replace flooring
- Paint
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Countertop Search
Now that the tiling is done, our next major project is going to be countertops. The possibilities are endless. Here are some google images I found that might be nice.
These countertops are concrete.
This is concrete too.
Some concrete facts:
Easy to clean. When poured correctly, concrete has very little porosity, which makes it extremely easy to clean.
Don't stain. If you choose a good concrete contractor, he or she will use a sealer and finishing process that guarantees the concrete won't stain.
Don't crack. Typically, concrete is prone to cracking. But if you choose a good concrete contractor, he or she can guarantee your concrete countertop won't crack.
Come in a wide variety of colors. Concrete countertops can be made in any color your wish. Typically, a concrete contractor offers a set of standard colors. If you don't see one you like, ask to have a color custom made.
Can be formed into any shape. Because concrete is poured, concrete countertops can be formed into any shape you can imagine.
Easy to Repair. If you accidentally chip your concrete countertop, it's easy to repair. A good concrete contractor will save your mix design, which is the information regarding the materials used to create your concrete countertop. With that mix design, the concrete contractor can reproduce the finish he initially used on your countertop. While you may still be able to notice where the repair was made, according to Blayde, your guests won't.
Feel amazing. It might be the most shocking concrete countertop benefit, and it's completely true. Concrete feels amazingly soft and smooth to the touch. Once you run your hand across it once, you won't be able to stop.
A good concrete contractor has:
These countertops are concrete.
This is concrete too.
Some concrete facts:
A good concrete contractor has:
- Experience in the decorative concrete field.
- Previous customer testimonials.
- A showroom with samples of his or her work.
- An open door policy so you can visit at anytime to check the progress of your job.
- Your mix design on file in case you chip your concrete countertop.
- Set guarantees that state your concrete countertop won't crack, stain or warp.
Tiles are Finished!
What a difference!!!! The tiles are done & they look fantastic!! What do you think?
We bought the tiles at Lowe's. They're 16" porcelain & used Natural Gray grout.
We bought the tiles at Lowe's. They're 16" porcelain & used Natural Gray grout.
Chilly photo bombed this one.
Next big project... Granite.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tiles in the Foyer!
Woo hoo! They started laying the tiles in the foyer today! It looks so good! What do you think? They should be done by Friday. Yay!
Before:
In the middle:
Before:
In the middle:
Friday, February 11, 2011
Fabric Covered Lampshade
I just found this 'How-To' on the HGTV website. I don't know why I didn't think of this before. Our living room lampshade got crushed during the move & I've yet to find a suitable replacement. Now I'm sure I'll be able to make it just how I want it.
Here's the link, if you'd like to do the same. It seems pretty easy to me.
http://www.hgtv.com/bedrooms/custom-fabric-covered-lampshade/index.html
Here's some fabric I found so far on http://www.fabric.com/ :
This one is on sale right now for $7.63/yd.
This one is $8.98/yd. I don't know if I want pink in the room or not though. But I like the pattern.
I think this is the one. $6.98/yd.
This might be nice, but I'm unsure if it would go with the curtains since they are also vertical stripes, but additional colors.
This might be cool too. $8.98/yd.
Here's the link, if you'd like to do the same. It seems pretty easy to me.
http://www.hgtv.com/bedrooms/custom-fabric-covered-lampshade/index.html
Here's some fabric I found so far on http://www.fabric.com/ :
This one is on sale right now for $7.63/yd.
This one is $8.98/yd. I don't know if I want pink in the room or not though. But I like the pattern.
I think this is the one. $6.98/yd.
Of course, I love these too, but not for a lampshade. Maybe for a throw pillow? Too bad I can't sew.
This might be cool too. $8.98/yd.
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