August 8, 2010, 7:05 am
Following up on my post about Ann Sack’s basic ceramic tile in 153 colors, I wanted to call out the fact that their extensive range of sizes also includes 4-1/4″ hexagon tiles. And in this other post on Sack’s Elements line, there is a 4″ hex. These larger hex tiles are another lovely choice, I think, for a mid-century Retro Renovation bathroom. I am thinking: 4″ hex tile on the floor…. 6″ wide sanitary cove base on the bottom of the wall… a square field tile on the wall… topped by a 2″x6″ bullnose. I’d do all matte finish, I think. Bullnose and sanitary co
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August 8, 2010, 1:33 am
Nearly 130 years after Edison’s invention of the light bulb, we are still trying to perfect the way in which we deliver light. We’d like to share with you a few lighting brands that are doing interesting work in both the design of their fixtures and the innovative lighting technologies being used.
Corbett Lighting Corbett Lighting is known for their creative use of hand-forged iron and hand-applied finishes. They use the finest glassware, shades and natural material.
Vertigo by Corbett is truly mesmerizing just to look at, with an assortment of circular hand-crafted iron rings in various sizes fused together. It
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August 7, 2010, 10:20 pm
Low light house plants are a sound choice when seeking foliage for a darkened part of an interior. It’s impossible with traditional and regular residential buildings to get strong daylight to every single square meter of the home. There will also be some corners and areas that will receive less light than others. However, that doesn’t mean these spaces have to miss out on natural fauna for there are low light plants which can thrive in such conditions.
The most popular indoor plant for shady interior spaces are bamboo plants. Bam
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August 5, 2010, 12:10 pm
My friend Josh Jakus, known for his amazingly sculptural industrial felt handbags, has expanded his line into the FUZ brand, which is nothing short of adorable, not to mention totally affordable. His felt accessories, like a basket assembled from a single flat piece of felt, and “hugging” napkin rings, show the fun side of green design. I recently bought the “Dusty” chalk board (with felt eraser in the shape of a dog, on a leash) for my sister as a college homecoming present.
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August 3, 2010, 11:39 pm
Jen’s *new* mid mod home in Florida has a beamed ceiling… she needs to add insulation… and writes in for advice: Does she need to keep the beams?
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Jen writes:
Hi Pam,
I just recently found your blog and love it already! You’ve got tons of great info, and I’m desperately hoping that you and/or your readers can help me out with some advice. A few months ago my partner and I purchased a unique, mid-century home in St. Petersburg, FL. It has tons of great features and even more potential, but we’re having difficulty making design decisions. And so far,
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