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Display Name: chjacks
Member Since: 10/12/12

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Where did the wood paneling come from? It looks it's a nice reuse!


Jackie's "Rustic Surf" Room Room for Color Contest
10/24/12 2:21 PM

The bathroom doesn't look that bad and actually looks like it's in great condition - no yucky mold in the grout or cracks!

Pink would not be my first choice either and I can see how gut reaction is to GUT, but there's lots of ways to "distract" the eye - get some framed photos, stuff you like and see if it can grow on you. I like @Magoo1's idea. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! From the post, this doesn't sound like your primary bathroom, so if everything is working - why spend the extra $$ doing partial construction and have fun with the comic 50's theme for the time being.


Options For Pink Bathroom Tile? Good Questions
10/17/12 11:55 AM

Yes to @minilauren on many good points!

Make the most of the small space by using cushions instead of traditional furniture. Perhaps drape a wall/ceiling with a beautiful tapestry, rug, or sheer curtain to create that a small, yet, inviting soft room.

I would go with using a futon mattress without the frame and laying on the floor. I saw this on overstock and it might be a good fit and price:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Full-size-10-inch-Futon-Mattress/5408353/product.html?cid=202290&kid=9553000357392&track=pspla&adtype=pla&kw={keyword}

It's much better than sleeping on a fold-away bed of any kind and plus you can roll it up as a decorative "pillar" or make a pseudo floor couch by bending it in half against the wall with a few cute throw pillows.

Either way - it's alway a bonus to have a spare room. Good Luck!!!


How To Use 5-Foot-Wide Room for Guests? Good Questions
10/17/12 11:31 AM

Carrara Italian marble - drool... I'm onboard with veering towards any beautiful "designer"ish wallpaper - particularly if it's dark with some glints of silver in it.


How To Fit Modern Bathroom into Industrial/Turn-of-the-Century Decor? Good Questions
10/12/12 3:34 PM

There's something really cozy about this and then I realize even though it's neutral, there's a lot of TEXTURE going on that makes it interesting - the brick fireplace, giant dried flower art, twiggy blinds, canvas couch, wicker chair - nice work.


Kate's "Neutral Botanical" Room Room for Color Contest
10/12/12 3:26 PM

They look very similar to my tiles that I got from Home Depot. I agree with the group and go for cool tones like blues or greens - my wall is paired well with sea foam.


Color Suggestions for Travertine Tiled Bath? Good Questions
10/12/12 3:08 PM