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ore i guess i should address the proverbial elephant on the blog which is where the crap i ve been and my answer to that is simply no where i haven t been anywhere or been doing anything earth shattering i just decided to simplify my life for a spell and enjoy just being a mom and wife for awhile without any distractions and it was marvelous but that doesn t mean that i didn t miss spending time on my blog or that i stopped finding projects for studs and i to do around the house quite the contrary actually studly and i took on the project of finishing our basement during our time apart all 1 350 square feet of it while we delegated most of the work to our contractor we took on the project of doing all of the finish work in the new bathroom ourselves and i love how it turned out it might almost probably definitely be my favorite room in the house wanna see the finished project i knew before we even started finishing the basement that i wanted a black and white bathroom i knew that i wanted to keep the walls crisp and white since there are no windows or natural light in the space but i didn t want plain white painted walls the perfect solution was to tile the walls from floor to ceiling with penny tile the walls are still bright but with a little added texture and interest and let me just say for the record that grouting penny tile let alone walls and walls of penny tile is not for the faint of heart but man it looks so good when it s all said and done it might have even been worth all of the sores and cuts my poor fingers and hands endured throughout the process yeah yeah i know there is a little invention called gloves that can prevent these sorts of mishaps but as i mentioned earlier all of the blood sweat and sores were worth it in the long run cause i freaking love my new bathroom after a little thought and consideration i determined that i wanted dark floors and dark grout this stems primarily from a cleaning standpoint more specifically my disdain for cleaning grout standpoint and with the bathroom just off of the new playroom i did what any sane person would do and opted for the blackest grout possible narrowing down the tile options for the floor proved to be the toughest decision have you seen some of the amazing black and or white tile out there here a few tile options that were in the running but when it was all said and done i decided on these delicious black hexagon tiles in a matte finish as i said we opted for black grout with the black hex tile not only will it be easier to keep clean it looks really chic and classy although i love everything about the bathroom mostly the fact that it s done and we finally have a fully functioning bathroom in the basement one of my favorite things is this wood vanity studs and i made the vanity out of a wooden cabinet we found on clearance for 50 i picked up some stainless steel legs at ikea 12 99 for a pack of four and also some stainless steel pulls 6 99 for a pack of two and attached them very quickly and easily we were also able to find a remnant piece of granite for the counter top i think we ended up spending 400 total after fabrication having it cut to size and holes drilled for the faucet and drain the sink and fauce t were home depot finds and cost just under 300 for the set in total we ended up spending less than 500 for the entire vanity minus the cost of the faucet and sink i priced out modern style vanities online and this diy version came in well under what we would have spent for a prefab one and truth be told i think i like my little diy version even better anyway posted by erika at 1 12 pm no comments monday june 20 2016 can i get a pfister bump i was recently contacted by pfister to try out one of their kitchen faucets and to let them know what i thought of it i thought i d also go ahead and share my findings with the masses cause i m a giver here s the faucet up for review pfister pfirst series 2 handle kitchen faucet as a diy er there are three key elements i always keep in mind when i am about to embark on a new project cost quality and appearance cost listen i love nice things but i have five kids one of which is preparing to go to college in the fall so i have to be very deliberate about how i spend my money i need an affordable product that won t require me to sell any of my beloved organs in order to pay for it this particular faucet retails for about 100 which in my opinion is fairly budget friendly quality this goes hand in hand with number one as i mentioned prior i need an affordable product that won t break the bank but i also need that product to be good quality even though i am reviewing a pfister product i am not obligated to sing it s praises that being said pfister is a brand i am familiar with it s a brand that i trust so i am hopeful that the product i m reviewing today is of decent quality and will hold up over time appearance call me superficial but i want a product that not only works great but also looks great i like things to be swoon worthy like the guy from poldark swoon worthy this particular faucet was fairly basic but perfect for our basement kitchen the only way it could have been any more attractive is if it burbled the phrase hello darling when the handles were turned all the while spewing delicious clear h20 in all transparency i did not attach the faucet myself i gave studly that honor but when i asked him how he would rate this particular faucet he pretty much gave it a two thumbs up it fulfilled everything on our checklist plus was easy to install in addition from start to finish the project took only about an hour and that included removing the old kitchen faucet here s a picture of everything you need for installation plumers tape plumbers putty fixture and wrench again in full transparency the faucet hasn t been installed for that long so it remains to be seen how well it holds up over time but as i mentioned before pfister is a brand that i am familiar with so i confident and comfortable it will perform up to our standards here are a few before and after pics just in case you were wondering before after posted by erika at 6 41 pm no comments monday march 30 2015 mad men inspired mid century modern style has made a huge comeback due in large part to t v shows like mad men the style back then was clean and simple juxtaposed with pops of color and patterns the perfect balance it isn t hard to create the perfect modern day mid century modern space the key is to look for pieces that are timeless and classic that will never go out of style and will integrate easily with pieces you already have i was contacted by the people at chairish com to design a mad men inspired mid century modern space if you aren t familiar with chairish it is a huge online consignment marketplace where those of us who love design can buy and sell gently used pre owned pieces or just browse for hours and hours like i did after hours of searching their website i whittled down my top choices of must have pieces to the handful you see below i ve created a collection of mid century modern pieces that will translate perfectly into a current and relevant living room space the pieces can stand on their own or can be mixed in with contemporary pieces just as easily there s something about this room that makes me want to pour myself a martini and i don t even drink turn on some tunes and put my feet up and relax the pink sofa was a no brainer that girl is just plain gorgeous and the marble coffee table is like a piece of artwork every room needs something earthy to warm it up and ground it cue marble coffee table the turquoise chairs are just fun and add a much needed pop of color while the gold accents add a little bit of glam the picture is the final touch and ties the whole room together tip of the day visit chairish like now you ll thank me later whether your new to the mid century craze or as mad about it as i am you ll love looking at all of the beautiful things just waiting for a new home posted by erika at 9 18 pm 1 comment labels chairsh mad men mid century modern wednesday september 10 2014 zillow guest post 5 colors that optimize living spaces hello friends it s been awhile i hope you don t mind that i took the summer off to spend time with the kiddos to studly s chagrin projects are back in full force i can t wait to show you my most recent endeavor the upstairs bathroom it s a tricky little spot because it doubles as both the kids bath and the guest company bathroom i ve had a good time trying to make it fun and whimsical for the kiddos but also sophisticated enough for any visitors and unlike our last bathroom reno this one was all diy as in i did almost all of work myself it s not quite complete but should be finished within the next week or two i can t wait to show you the final product in the meantime i was contacted by zillow to host a post if you aren t familiar with zillow it is an online real estate data base that provides information and tools for the average joe like you and me to make smart and educated decisions about homes and real estate etc the ve also got a fantastic link that provides oodles of ideas and inspiration for whatever home improvement project you are working on it s definitely worth checking out if you are considering updating a room or doing a complete reno this post has some valuable information on choosing the right color what i liked most is that while most of the color suggestions are ver current and very in they are also very classic and will stand the test of time so without further ado i turn the time over to jennifer riner thanks jennifer and i ll see you back here soon with my bathroom reveal and some other good stuff 5 colors that optimize living spaces by jennifer riner of zillow homeowners strive to optimize the size and layouts of the rooms in their homes to use their spaces at their fullest potential with the greatest possible luxury however some colors and styles ruin a space s design with overly ornate bright or distracting finishes living space designs require extra caution as homeowners must appeal to residents guests and future homebuyers remaining stylish yet neutral can be complicated rather than selecting safe bland beige consider the following five hues for chic living rooms 1 dark gray source highlight builders charcoal tones are trending in the design world because they warm interiors without appearing gaudy beige is the previously trendy warm neutral that s now considered builder grade and dated particularly due to its prominence in homes for sale throughout the united states when painting with gray tones purchase flat paint instead of semi or high gloss alternatives to avoid overly shiny and metallic walls further consider cream colored trim rather than stark molding for a softer contrast additionally avoid overhead fixtures as they tend to cast shadows on walls creating darker spaces multi level freestanding lights brighten up dark gray walls suitably 2 bright white source zillow white seems like an easy go to wall color but selecting unique elegant shades of white is tricky designers and homeowners have hundreds of white paint possibilities ranging from elegant to standard white some of the most popular preferences include benjamin moore s linen white sherwin williams dover white and valspar s du jour sticking to neutral color palettes is always beneficial especially when residences aren t fully furnished quite yet further white paint has widespread appeal and won t deter homebuyers in the future 3 deep blue source paola mcdonald navy blue is a strong hue that adds stateliness to interiors it s best to let it stand on it s own or with a few other complementary shades such as white or yellow for a nautical vibe incorporate navy and white as chief colors and showcase reclaimed wood furnishings and wall décor if dark blue is too intimidating as wall paint use it as an accent color for furnishings and keep the walls a neutral light gray or white more advanced designers might paint the ceiling a plain or patterned blue hue for enhanced visual interest 4 soft yellow source the corcoran group homeowners sometimes shy away from yellow in their living spaces escaping the stereotypical overly bright tacky and overwhelming designs soft yellows though are great for adding vibrancy and flair to any room especially where socialization is key yellow is surprisingly versatile and can match existing color schemes easily so complete redesigns aren t necessary complementary colors include blue green light brown and black all used in moderation 5 accent red source das studio most homeowners won t dare paint their entire homes red and rightfully so as red overwhelms small spaces and intimidates guests rather than omit altogether use red in moderation paint built in bookshelves a bright red hue to cover one wall of a living space or sew a few throw pillow covers with fun red fabrics to display throughout the room red is bold and energizes interiors if applied in small amounts focus red on either one wall or a few accents to avoid completely overpowering interior design schemes selecting suitable wall colors is never an easy process but luckily mistakes can be remedied with primer and fresh coats of paint experiment wisely as multiple layers can ultimately waste valuable time money and energy posted by erika at 7 43 am no comments older posts home subscribe to posts atom follow retropolitanhip online users emily henderson the one type of cool art we think everyone should own or make themselves 20 hours ago mustard seed creations learning charcoal 1 day ago young house love how to install a drip irrigation system 2 days ago funky junk interiors new upcycle ideas 829 5 days ago design mom cake decorating for beginners 5 weeks ago the lettered cottage escape to the country with me 3 months ago front mainfront main front main design crew a vibrant glam one bedroom apartment in queens ny 5 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