I’m a sucker for great wood ceilings. (great ceilings of any type, for that matter) This ceiling caught my eye because it combines a couple of fairly simple things to create a really nice effect. It’s A Tray Ceiling A ceiling that slopes at an angle from the wall, then goes flat for a section […]
6 Bedroom Design Ideas – One Amazing Room
Give me a break! Take a look at this: This room has so much going for it I don’t know where to start. I suppose I should begin with my favorite feature. Bet you can’t guess what it is… 1. The Window Seat The year was 1986 and I was listening to Bananarama when my […]
After Good Night’s Rest – Don’t Forget the Mattress
One thing about babies, of any species, is that they sure know how to sleep. And they aren’t really selective about where either. I, on the other hand am more selective! For me to truly sleep like a baby I’ve got a whole checklist! Quiet, but with a little bit of static background noise (to […]
Using Hardwood Floors in the Kitchen – Does it make sense?
Do you think hardwood flooring is good for kitchens? A mystery reader with the initials TS left a comment on the last post asking if hardwood floors really worked in kitchens. NOT the first time I’ve heard that question! Some people might say it’s a matter of opinion. I say it’s not. To me… it’s […]
Hand scraped Hickory Flooring in a Beautiful Kitchen
I’ll take everything but the chair… I came across this picture while looking at wooden flooring at the Armstrong website. I was contemplating the question “Is hand-scraped flooring still a current trend?” I’m not sure I found the answer to that, but I did see some beautiful stuff! This kitchen in-particular got my attention because […]
How Much Better Can a Showerhead Be?
I’ve done a whole lot of remodeling, and I’m pretty sure I’m about to share the absolute fastest and easiest home-improvement project I’ve ever completed. And the difference is amazing. I was recently at the Delta Faucet headquarters in Indianapolis to learn about some great new things they’re doing in terms of design and technology. […]
Bilardo Inline Three-Light (Pulley Light)
Bilardo Inline Three-Light in Aged Brass I’m a fan of great looking light fixtures and this one really struck a chord with the part of me that loves mechanical things. I’ve not thought about it much, but when I do think about it, I realize that I’ve always been a sucker for pulleys. Who knew? […]
Delta Faucet Welcomes Bloggers
I’m heading off in the morning to visit the headquarters of Delta Faucet Company in Indianapolis. I’ll have the opportunity to meet a number of bloggers from across the remodeling/home-improvement, kitchen & bath, and DIY circles. I’m really looking forward to it! But truthfully, I’m oddly excited to get to gawk at all the cool […]
Solid Used Brick Makes Amazing Floors
Of all the rooms I’ve built, the coolest one of all (literally) was an amazing wine “cellar”. Cellar is kind of a misnomer though. This is Florida. No, this room was right in the middle of the house and it was originally a dining room and a huge laundry room. We turned it into a […]
An Interior Balcony
{I’ve always wanted one of these.}
The year was 1990 and I was building my very first room addition. It proved to be the first in a longer line than I expected at the time. Interestingly, it was the closest I ever came to including one of my most elusive design features… The Interior Juliet Balcony That first addition included a […]
