Living in Florida without a basement and an attic too hot to really utilize, I am always looking for storage space. I like this idea of using columns with panel doors to conceal stored items such as cookbooks, glassware, etc. #dreamlandinteriors #paneling #crownmolding #storage
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By opening your doors and windows enabling a fresh breeze, outdoor sounds, and sunshine in, your guests will enjoy nature as they dine. Mediterranean Dining Room design by San Francisco Architect BraytonHughes Design Studios.
Interior designers often have their clients find an inspiration piece, picture, color, etc. to start the design planning for a room. This dining room would certainly inspire the nature lover. #dreamlandinteriors #diningroom #spaceplanning #natureelements #design In 2018, furniture with curves and saturated colors will be shown in stores. "The tide is slowly starting to turn from rectangular sharp lines to an influx of softer edges and fabric and walls and furniture with a punch of pigment—hues like ochre, deep green, and burnt rose tones are popping up everywhere," Athena Calderone says. Items that are shapely or circular, swiveling chairs, round cushions, sloped mirrors, and arches, in general, are also appearing in both décor as well as architecture, like an opening to a room or an arched wall niche. The look is glamorous and soft. No doubt about it—we're embracing the curves." Source: Interior designer, foodie, and author Athena Calderone of EyeSwoon. #dreamlandinteriors #couch #arches #Eyeswoon
It looks like stone doesn't it? Well it's not. It's a new high-definition laminate from Formica. This laminate has a glittering, prism-like effect that makes it look even more like natural stone. My dad and mom just remodeled their kitchen and used the 3422-RD Crema Mascarello in Radiance Finish for their countertops with cream colored cabinets. What a difference from the old formica. The 189fx Formica Group comes in a variety of colors and finishes. It is amazingly scratch resistant and durable. #dreamlandinteriors #formica #kitchenremodel #countertop
Moody grays are out and earthy pastel colors are in fashion. “This year will bring more soft pastels, gentle colors that appear in nature, and oak-hued wood finishes,” predicted New York Designer Ámbar Margarida. Fellow New York designer Ghislaine Viñas pointed out that these pastels aren’t pure but rather have been muddied with earthier tones in the mixing process—see Benjamin Moore’s Silver Marlin and Farrow and Ball’s Cinder Rose and Cooking Apple Green, shown above.. “We’ll see mint greens mixed in with jades and sages and other combinations working off some very grounded mustard tones,” she added.
#dreamlandinteriors #paintcolors #BenjaminMoore #oak #pastels The white kitchens with stainless steel and gray touches remind some of a forensic lab and are losing favor with the public. In 2018, be prepared to see more color in kitchen designs, from the cabinetry to the sink materials,” said Houston designer Nina Magon, who foresees basins in granite and concrete as well as copper. U.S. companies are offering exuberantly toned enamel stoves, which have long warmed French and English kitchens. Viking, the maker of the stove in the above Colorado kitchen by designer Thom Filicia, offers ranges in apple red, cobalt blue and Bordeaux. BlueStar offers appliances in 750 color options. “Kitchens are treated more like living and dining rooms,” said New York designer Vanessa Deleon. Their design is following the general wave of layered eclecticism. To each his own.
#dreamlandinteriors #kitchencolors #stainlesssteel #Viking #BlueStar #enamelstoves #eclecticism See to these matters before hiring a contractor: 1. The contract itself. A contract protects the parties involved. Just because you had a great conversation during the first meeting at the house, and even though the work is only supposed to take two days, you'll regret not having a contract when one of you forgets half of that great conversation and the work isn't completed after two weeks. 2. A physical address. Should you need to track down your contractor after work has begun, you won't find him or her at a P.O. box. Ask to drop off the deposit at the physical location listed on the contract. 3. License. While in some cities getting a contractor's license may be more a matter of writing a check than verifying skill, check to see that your contractor lists a license required for the work being done. A license may mean that your contractor passed the required exams, or it may just mean the state knows where to find him to collect taxes. But it also means your contractor has done the paperwork and is playing by the rules. 4. Insurance. Injuries can occur on a construction site. If the location is your home and your contractor does not have the proper insurance, you may be held liable. Check with your locality for the proper amount of liability insurance, and if the contractor has employees, check to see whether he carries worker's compensation insurance. 5. Scope of work. There are many details to get right in a renovation, so write everything down before work begins. This can be the best way to get everyone on the same page. If your designer has drawn up detailed plans, make sure the contract references the designer and the date on the plans so you have something to point to should the finish on your woodwork be different from what you requested. 6. Duration of work. Though projects often take longer than predicted for many legitimate reasons — some caused by the client and some outside the contractor's control — put the expected project duration in writing. The important thing is not that your contractor shows up every day, but that he finishes the project on time. Having a timeline will help calm your nerves if progress hits a slow spot. 7. Exclusions. A good contract should include a list of exclusions. These might be related to areas that will not be visible until the walls are opened up after demolition, or the level of cleaning you should expect after the work is complete. Also, talk to your contractor about the likelihood of finding asbestos behind the walls. He won't be able to say for sure, but he can speak from experience and help you plan your contingency budget. 8. EPA lead safety certification. Contractors working on homes in the U.S. built before 1978 should be certified in lead-safe practices by the EPA. You can read more about the requirements here, but in a nutshell, it's all about minimizing and containing dust during work, which is vital for the safety of you and your family. 9. Payment schedule. While payment schedules can vary by the job, they should always be agreeable to both parties involved. In my opinion, payments tied to milestones in the project are better than those tied to percentages of completion. As long as you are confident that you're not paying for significantly more than what's been completed, you should be OK. 10. Warranty. The standard warranty for work is one year from substantial completion. If you've checked the contractor's physical address and gotten recommendations from people you trust, you'll know where to find him later if needed. Kenny Grono September 21, 2012 Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. With more heater use and wood fires in the fireplace, it is especially important during winter to make sure those smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working. Use the test button on each device, and change batteries as needed. Protect pipes from freezing. Frozen pipes can burst, leading to costly repairs. Insulate any exposed outdoor pipes. And if you’re planning to be away from home, ask a friend or neighbor to turn on your water to a trickle. Locate your home’s water shut-off valve so you can cut off the water quickly if a pipe does burst — and be sure to show your house sitter where it is. If you do nothing else in fall to get ready for winter, clean your gutters. Take steps to prevent ice dams. Ice dams are areas of built-up ice that can accumulate around your roof line, causing leaks when the backed-up snow behind them begins to melt. Remove snow after each storm. If your windows and doors are set flush with your home's facade, and there are no large roof overhangs to keep rain away, then you will be depending on proper installation and caulk to keep the water out. Proper installation depends a lot on the type of window and siding, but generally it includes head flashing that directs any water that gets behind the siding around the window, and weep holes at the bottom of the window wherever water could be trapped. The type of caulk you use will depend on whether it will need to be painted and what materials it will need to bond to, but a few tips are universal. Remove old caulk that is not well bonded and make sure the surface is clean and dry before caulking. #dreamlandinteriors #frozenpipes #caulking #gutters #insulation #smokedetector #carbonmonoxide Gray and white have been trending the past two years. In 2018 expect to see tans, tribal patterns/accents, and big bold floral prints. #dreamlandinteriors #2018colorstrendy #floralprints #tribalaccents
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Natalie A. GauciLicensed Interior Designer working in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Archives
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