I'd leave the mantle and frame (just repair where needed), but I'd tile over the brick. Would be a world of difference. I am also a big fan of traditional white wood for the fireplace, so I would...
I painted all my shutters and doors a "London telephone box" red ... very unusual for a Greek-island house, where the traditional color is blue. The grounds are surrounded with red geraniums and l...
If you could move the washer and dryer into the bathroom, then you could keep the big fridge and have more counter space which could double as a breakfast bar. Bathroom big or small?
Leave the fireplace and cover the plain wood panels (what a waste of space, imho) and replace with bookcases (if you have room behind the footing - can't tell from the photo). Am not keen on those...
When I lived in the States and owned my own home, I didn't want to put nails/screws into the wooden window frames or on top of the wallpaper. I bought tension curtain rods which fit right into the...
It looks like that sofa is in two sections and can be separated into two settees. I'd like to see the rug and sofas placed in the center of the room, facing each other. That would also give you s...
I always find something to like in every house tour, but this home represents exactly what I will be trying to do in my tiny place! I am so glad to see that all of the colors that I chose really wi...
First, I would empty out the stuff in the foyer, no matter what you decide to do; definitely move the bookcase out. Next, I'd install molding around the doorway and attach louvered French doors th...
Put a smashing piece of large art in the niche over the fireplace, and fill the shelves with books and bric-a-brac, and you have a lovely centerpiece to the room. Frankly, I'd kill to have that unit!
Discovered your website about a month ago ... all I can say is WOW!! It's been super and has filled my head with ideas. With regard to this headboard, I'd go with natural wicker nightstands (not ...
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I've used the combination of teal green, wheat and burgandy (suggested to me by a scarf that I own). I absolutely love it!
I'd leave the mantle and frame (just repair where needed), but I'd tile over the brick. Would be a world of difference. I am also a big fan of traditional white wood for the fireplace, so I would...
I painted all my shutters and doors a "London telephone box" red ... very unusual for a Greek-island house, where the traditional color is blue. The grounds are surrounded with red geraniums and l...
If you could move the washer and dryer into the bathroom, then you could keep the big fridge and have more counter space which could double as a breakfast bar. Bathroom big or small?
Leave the fireplace and cover the plain wood panels (what a waste of space, imho) and replace with bookcases (if you have room behind the footing - can't tell from the photo). Am not keen on those...
Remove them and cover over with artwork.
When I lived in the States and owned my own home, I didn't want to put nails/screws into the wooden window frames or on top of the wallpaper. I bought tension curtain rods which fit right into the...
It looks like that sofa is in two sections and can be separated into two settees. I'd like to see the rug and sofas placed in the center of the room, facing each other. That would also give you s...
Paint ... brushed silver.
I always find something to like in every house tour, but this home represents exactly what I will be trying to do in my tiny place! I am so glad to see that all of the colors that I chose really wi...
First, I would empty out the stuff in the foyer, no matter what you decide to do; definitely move the bookcase out. Next, I'd install molding around the doorway and attach louvered French doors th...
Put a smashing piece of large art in the niche over the fireplace, and fill the shelves with books and bric-a-brac, and you have a lovely centerpiece to the room. Frankly, I'd kill to have that unit!
Discovered your website about a month ago ... all I can say is WOW!! It's been super and has filled my head with ideas. With regard to this headboard, I'd go with natural wicker nightstands (not ...