The original kitchen felt “dark and very boxed in.” *READ MORE...*
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Monday, October 4, 2010
Ceilings are a room's 'fifth wall'
If you are looking for something new....look up!
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/lifestyle/Ceilings-are-a-rooms-f-ifth-wall-so-include-them-in-your-design-104173194.html#ixzz11Q4dSYWHBamboo is another option that works especially well with contemporary design or Asian-inspired architecture. Many homeowners like it for the warmth it adds to a room as well as for its sustainable attributes because it is a quickly renewing, fast growing plant.
Kirei USA offers bamboo, wheatboard, cocoa tiles and Kirei board made from waste sorghum straw. Bamboo and other natural products typically are used for ceilings in bathrooms, kitchens, wine cellars and home offices, said John Stein, company president.
Costs for these products range from $7 to 20 per square foot and to as little as $1 per square foot for hemp.
Other unique ceiling options include Barrisol stretch systems, which are made of a unique polymer and available in a wide array of colors and shapes. It is great for adding drama to a tall space, such as a two-story foyer or cathedral or vaulted ceiling. Costs range from $20 to $45 per square foot.
If you just want to add some height to a room try a tray ceiling that adds the illusion of a larger and more open space. Tray ceilings work well with features like tin or even bamboo, which draw attention to the different depths.
Most commonly, designers use recessed tray ceilings where the outer edges of the ceiling are lower, with the highest point of the room being in the center. For ceilings that are plain and flat, the easiest way to create a tray effect is to add deep crown molding around the room’s edges.
Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/lifestyle/Ceilings-are-a-rooms-f-ifth-wall-so-include-them-in-your-design-104173194.html#ixzz11Q4dSYWH
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/lifestyle/Ceilings-are-a-rooms-f-ifth-wall-so-include-them-in-your-design-104173194.html#ixzz11Q4dSYWHBamboo is another option that works especially well with contemporary design or Asian-inspired architecture. Many homeowners like it for the warmth it adds to a room as well as for its sustainable attributes because it is a quickly renewing, fast growing plant.
Kirei USA offers bamboo, wheatboard, cocoa tiles and Kirei board made from waste sorghum straw. Bamboo and other natural products typically are used for ceilings in bathrooms, kitchens, wine cellars and home offices, said John Stein, company president.
Costs for these products range from $7 to 20 per square foot and to as little as $1 per square foot for hemp.
Other unique ceiling options include Barrisol stretch systems, which are made of a unique polymer and available in a wide array of colors and shapes. It is great for adding drama to a tall space, such as a two-story foyer or cathedral or vaulted ceiling. Costs range from $20 to $45 per square foot.
If you just want to add some height to a room try a tray ceiling that adds the illusion of a larger and more open space. Tray ceilings work well with features like tin or even bamboo, which draw attention to the different depths.
Most commonly, designers use recessed tray ceilings where the outer edges of the ceiling are lower, with the highest point of the room being in the center. For ceilings that are plain and flat, the easiest way to create a tray effect is to add deep crown molding around the room’s edges.
Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/lifestyle/Ceilings-are-a-rooms-f-ifth-wall-so-include-them-in-your-design-104173194.html#ixzz11Q4dSYWH
Monday, August 9, 2010
Back to School is Just around the corner
Here are some great ideas for decorating a dorm room or a first apartment....http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/decorating-a-student-pad-is-key-leave-clutter-behind/article1666524
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Groovy Stuff At Room Service Design
I found a great line of furniture & accessories. It is made of re-claimed teak and it is beautiful! The pieces can be used indors or out. If you love natural wood, care about the environment, and want a "one-of'a-kind" piece, this is for your!
Stop by Room Service Design @ 421 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach to check it out. Or got o www.groovystuff.com
Tables starting at $199
Friday, March 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
