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What to Include in Today’s Bathroom? Tub, Shower or Both?

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Clever solution to combine tub with shower

 

This a great question for clients considering a bath remodel… This Seattle designer sees new trends.

Client: We are ready to remodel our bathroom now and after much discussion, we are just struggling with whether to keep our bathtub in the master. What’s your advice? We can’t decide!

Me: Sometimes you can have it all in a creative way. For a current project this is the clever solution. A parallel alignment of the tub and shower with a glass divider unites both. Yes, there is some maintenance involved but the plus is the open, light filled master bath. If this solution seems radical then some other questions require an answer.

Do you have another bathtub on the same floor? If so, then you can just have a shower (large) in the master. Or consider an updated look by adding a free standing soaker tub instead of a large deck mounted tub.

Luxury one piece tub is Seattle designers favorite

This bathtub is luxury at its finest

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Want Excitement on Your Patio? Use Colorful Pillows

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An easy, quick fix to add excitement on your patio is readily available. Planning a party this weekend and want to make your patio inviting? Pillows in outdoor fabrics are readily available in exciting patterns and colors says Seattle interior designer, Faith Sheridan.

William Sonoma Home

Pottery Barn

West Elm

If you’re ready to add excitement to your patio, contact us for ideas and solutions. We offer a complimentary Skype call to discuss your project. 206.973.3743

Do You Want an Inspired Backsplash?

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Tile design is an important aspect of kitchen design. For current projects for my Seattle interior design firm, I’m designing tile patterns for bathrooms and kitchens. So many ways to go and I find I like to experiment with same color tile in variations of size and direction. It creates a textured design which can be a color statement with visual interest. The photo below (from newclement.com) is an example using a glass tile.

One Color Variation

Though the image below is not just one color, it represents a tone-on-tone or monochromatic solution that is appealing visually..and maintains a single size of tile for repetition. (image from http://www.floatproject.org/)

Tone on tone tile option

Tone on Tone with single size tile

The next image mixes it up by changing the direction of the tile and using tile in similar colors. Probably one of the easiest ways to change up tile projects is to change the direction of the tile. (image from homemakeoverdiva.com)

Designer suggests changing the direction of tile

Make a statement by changing the direction

When you’re considering an update to your kitchen backsplash, contact our design firm and we can discuss your project. We offer a 30 minute complimentary Skype call to get acquainted. If you need instructions with Skype, we’ll assist.

Benches Are Essential For Your Bedroom

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In my Seattle interior design projects, I apply my motto that “every bedroom should have a place to sit”. Even for the smallest bedroom in your home, it’s important to find a place for a chair or ottoman. Next to your nightstand, it’s a great place to place a tray or books. Benches are placeholders for the outfit you plan to wear the next day or to a party. Same goes for your partner for his suit and tie.

Hickory Chair & Alexa Hampton

I believe in benches or ottomans at the foot of the bed as a solution for putting on athletic shoes or a place to take a phone call. Plus ottomans and benches allow you to add color and function to a space at the same time.

Hickory Chair - 1911 Collection

 

Hickory Chair - Candler Twin Bed

 

If you’re ready to add seating to your bedroom, contact us for ideas and solutions. We offer a complimentary Skype call to discuss your project. 206.973.3743

You Can Create a Memorable Patio Party This Summer

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The temperature is rising and friends are gathering on the patio and outdoor space. This Seattle interior designer says, “You need to make your table its warm weather best!” So add some sizzle to your style.

Start your summer season with a great outdoor party and a memorable invitation. I found a great website for cards, http://www.invitationbox.com. This one caught my attention.

Colorful and Clever Patio Party Invite

Next, set a colorful table! I adore the melamine tableware available through Williams Sonoma Home. The ethnic motif is a great opportunity to add design details. The pattern is La Med as shown in the photo below.

La Med - Williams Sonoma Home

And regular readers of my website and blog see the bright table that makes a splash on this penthouse deck in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle. (Thank you Crate & Barrel)

Colorful table - Crate and Barrel

When you are ready to explore your options for fabulous exterior design, call us for your complimentary Skype consultation. We can help you express your passion for food, family and fun.

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