Have you all noticed an increasing amount of abstract art popping up on Pinterest and elsewhere? This type of artwork works so well in many types of interiors, here are some of my favorites lately…
Spinal Tap
Grotto
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The Journey is the Destination
Field #2
On my Pinterest page, I have been pinning white kitchens for as long as I have had an account. When it came time to select countertops for our kitchen and bathrooms, it was easy to determine the direction to go in!
Buonato Granite was where our contractor sent us. Mike was really knowledgeable about the various types of granite and marble options.
This is where all the fabrication happens too. Before the marble is cut, a template is made at your home to the exact fit of your space. Then the marble is brought back to the facility and cut.
For our kitchen, as much as I love the white look of marbles, I was concerned about the staining that does happen. Mike found an alternative that still gives us that white look but is sturdier than a Carrara or Calcutta marble. It is called White Rhino and once sealed can withstand lemon juice, pasta sauce better than others. Having these kind of countertops in your home will require more upkeep than dark granite for example. So, when you are shopping for stone countertops, it is good to consider how you want to live.
Here is our powder room marble. It is called Supreme White; funny name seeing that it mostly grey. We are having all out countertops honed and leathered which gives them a matte, slightly distressed finish.
Here is the Master Bathroom countertop.. gorgeous huh!
Stay tuned for some furniture shopping next! This weekend I am heading to Stamford Antiques Center in Stamford Connecticut in hopes of putting me out of my misery in finding the perfect chandelier for our dining room…
Peter and I went to pick crown molding, window and door casings last weekend. I had this image of a room tagged on Pinterest. See how hefty the moldings and millwork are?
I love a meaty crown molding especially when you have tall ceilings. When one is thoughtful with the size of their crown molding, you are halfway there in creating the mood of a space.
We have 10’4” ceilings so doing a dainty, detailed crown molding will only get lost in the shuffle. Instead we chose a tall 4”-5” molding that will really give the walls some drama.
We went to Anderson McQuaid in Cambridge MA to make some selections. They have a whole building dedicated to moldings and they have samples you can take home to try.
Next up, kitchen countertops and final drawings of kitchen design…Stay tuned!