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[Anonymous]

I need a comfortable couch for our basement TV room. It Hass to be on the small side: 73 inches or less. Comfort is important so nothing or the back of the couch hits low on our backs. Neutral colors or maybe a medium blue. No leather! Thanks!

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Anonymous wrote:Traditional colonial built in the early 2000s. I want a classic and amazing powder room. It currently has wood floors, but I want to replace it with marble. I'm not sure about the upkeep of marble floors so what else can I use? What wall treatment? I don't like pedestal sinks.

I also want to change the color of the wood floors. Again, I want a timeless classic look.

Thanks in advance for your help.

If it were me, I would keep the wood floors. But I definitely wouldn't do marble. It etches and gets stained with pee, even if you yourself are very clean someone with a penis will come along and pee on the floor it is just the way of the world it is no one's fault and marble should not be on bathroom floors. If you absolutely must have marble, do a 2 or 3" hex.

Thank you for taking the time to respond.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Traditional colonial built in the early 2000s. I want a classic and amazing powder room. It currently has wood floors, but I want to replace it with marble. I'm not sure about the upkeep of marble floors so what else can I use? What wall treatment? I don't like pedestal sinks.

I also want to change the color of the wood floors. Again, I want a timeless classic look.

Thanks in advance for your help.

If it were me, I would keep the wood floors. But I definitely wouldn't do marble. It etches and gets stained with pee, even if you yourself are very clean someone with a penis will come along and pee on the floor it is just the way of the world it is no one's fault and marble should not be on bathroom floors. If you absolutely must have marble, do a 2 or 3" hex.

Thank you for taking the time to respond.

Of course! I didn't really provide a lot of guidance here. If you're set on tile over wood, and "classic," for a colonial I would maybe go with black and white:
https://www.tileshop.com/products/hex-matte-white-w-black-flower-porcelain-wall-and-floor-tile-667753?g2=featured&c=mosaics&sc=


Then I would do a simple vanity and chrome fixtures
https://www.build.com/product/s1258662?uid=3009920


Maybe a mirror with a little going on:
https://www.onekingslane.com/p/3856794-beveled-glass-mirror-silver.do


A nice light gray wall color and you're in business.

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Anonymous wrote:I need modern-looking chairs to go with the black Crate and Barrel Avalon table. Under $150 each. I don't like the Vintner ones they are paired with or the ones that look like jail cells.

I'm just over budget with these:
https://www.target.com/p/corella-cane-and-wood-dining-chair-opalhouse-8482/-/A-53032330#lnk=sametab


Or
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/wade-logan-kora-velvet-upholstered-side-chair-w003321964.html

Thank you! Probably should have specified that one of my kids is 4.

Gotcha. I was assuming “jail cell” meant anything Windsor-y? What about a Queen Anne vibe?
Here’s a rustic farmhousy option:
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/swainsboro-reclaimed-pine-dining-chair-by-birch-lane-w001340147.html


And a more traditional one
https://www.wayfair.com/Loon-Peak®--Freya-Solid-Wood-Slat-Back-Side-Chair-in-Brown-MPPO3996-L168-K~LOON2885.html

Thanks! I couldn't think of the right word, yes, windsor-y is too traditional for me. Right now we have a cheap black table (IKEA bjursta, I hate it) and white chairs, but I don't love the contrast. I am definitely not opposed to color and I actually really like the first chairs you chose, I'm just worried that the upholstery wouldn't hold up well to my 4 year old who is seriously the messiest eater in the world

I cannot wait until I can buy nice things again, LOL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I need a comfortable couch for our basement TV room. It Hass to be on the small side: 73 inches or less. Comfort is important so nothing or the back of the couch hits low on our backs. Neutral colors or maybe a medium blue. No leather! Thanks!

Since comfort is the main thing here, you really need to just go sit on a bunch of sofas. I'm not sure what you're saying about the back height. Your height, how you like to sit/lounge, etc are what's most important.

This one is 75 (idk if that could squeeze) and comes in a bunch of fabrics and you could probably find one to sit in at a Ballard store.
https://www.ballarddesigns.com/lindsey-upholstered-apartment-sofa/furniture/living-room/sofas/561395?listIndex=5&uniqueId=561395

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Not OP, but I was looking for something similar recently and liked these:
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/noritake-colorwave-12-piece-dinnerware-sets-created-for-macys?ID=5495738&CategoryID=53629&sizes=DINNERWARE_TYPE!!Casual%20Dinnerware
Raspberry or Mustard

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/brasserie-red-banded-porcelain-dinner-plate/?pkey=ctabletop-plates&sku=7155484&group=1

NP. We got the first set of dishes (the Noritake) as wedding gifts in brown and LOVE them. They're still going strong 8 years and two kids later and I've only had to replace two chipped salad plates.

I am the poster looking for dishes. Interesting, because the set we have now is Noritake Colorwave and I hate them. The white in the middle is all marked up from use over the years, they look terrible!

NP. I can't speak to the Noritake but I have had the WS Brasserie for 20 years (with navy border) and these have held up remarkably well. They can easily be dressed up with nice place mats/napkins when we have guests.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Not OP, but I was looking for something similar recently and liked these:
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/noritake-colorwave-12-piece-dinnerware-sets-created-for-macys?ID=5495738&CategoryID=53629&sizes=DINNERWARE_TYPE!!Casual%20Dinnerware
Raspberry or Mustard

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/brasserie-red-banded-porcelain-dinner-plate/?pkey=ctabletop-plates&sku=7155484&group=1

NP. We got the first set of dishes (the Noritake) as wedding gifts in brown and LOVE them. They're still going strong 8 years and two kids later and I've only had to replace two chipped salad plates.

I am the poster looking for dishes. Interesting, because the set we have now is Noritake Colorwave and I hate them. The white in the middle is all marked up from use over the years, they look terrible!

NP. I can't speak to the Noritake but I have had the WS Brasserie for 20 years (with navy border) and these have held up remarkably well. They can easily be dressed up with nice place mats/napkins when we have guests.

You guys! I solved this problem with very chic, shockingly inexpensive stoneware beauties handmade by hunky young artists in New York in exactly the color and place setting the poster wanted.
-OP

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Anonymous wrote:I’m looking for an arts and crafts style pottery bowl to put on my dining room table.

We live in a craftsman bungalow

https://ephraimpottery.com/product/loyalty-bowl/

Ooh I like this! Thanks! Any other ideas?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m looking for an arts and crafts style pottery bowl to put on my dining room table.

We live in a craftsman bungalow

https://ephraimpottery.com/product/loyalty-bowl/

Ooh I like this! Thanks! Any other ideas?

Commission a bowl from someone at District Clay Studio.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Not OP, but I was looking for something similar recently and liked these:
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/noritake-colorwave-12-piece-dinnerware-sets-created-for-macys?ID=5495738&CategoryID=53629&sizes=DINNERWARE_TYPE!!Casual%20Dinnerware
Raspberry or Mustard

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/brasserie-red-banded-porcelain-dinner-plate/?pkey=ctabletop-plates&sku=7155484&group=1

NP. We got the first set of dishes (the Noritake) as wedding gifts in brown and LOVE them. They're still going strong 8 years and two kids later and I've only had to replace two chipped salad plates.

I am the poster looking for dishes. Interesting, because the set we have now is Noritake Colorwave and I hate them. The white in the middle is all marked up from use over the years, they look terrible!

NP. I can't speak to the Noritake but I have had the WS Brasserie for 20 years (with navy border) and these have held up remarkably well. They can easily be dressed up with nice place mats/napkins when we have guests.

You guys! I solved this problem with very chic, shockingly inexpensive stoneware beauties handmade by hunky young artists in New York in exactly the color and place setting the poster wanted.
-OP

I am the one looking for dishes close to what you found. Too dark/too much brown on the bowls, the green is exactly right.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Not OP, but I was looking for something similar recently and liked these:
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/noritake-colorwave-12-piece-dinnerware-sets-created-for-macys?ID=5495738&CategoryID=53629&sizes=DINNERWARE_TYPE!!Casual%20Dinnerware
Raspberry or Mustard

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/brasserie-red-banded-porcelain-dinner-plate/?pkey=ctabletop-plates&sku=7155484&group=1

NP. We got the first set of dishes (the Noritake) as wedding gifts in brown and LOVE them. They're still going strong 8 years and two kids later and I've only had to replace two chipped salad plates.

I am the poster looking for dishes. Interesting, because the set we have now is Noritake Colorwave and I hate them. The white in the middle is all marked up from use over the years, they look terrible!

NP. I can't speak to the Noritake but I have had the WS Brasserie for 20 years (with navy border) and these have held up remarkably well. They can easily be dressed up with nice place mats/napkins when we have guests.

You guys! I solved this problem with very chic, shockingly inexpensive stoneware beauties handmade by hunky young artists in New York in exactly the color and place setting the poster wanted.
-OP

I am the one looking for dishes close to what you found. Too dark/too much brown on the bowls, the green is exactly right.

How about these?
https://www.simonpearce.com/bowls-serveware/serveware/dinnerware-collections/belmont-crackle-celadon-dinnerware

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:In 2010 we bought this very traditional thomasville Fredericksburg king panel bed (and matching tall dresser). We didn’t get the nightstands because they were $$$ at the time and now they are discontinued.

However, we need nightstands. House is older and traditional (and pieces are really sturdy and no one sees our master BR so it is not a decorating priority.).

Also can you recommend bedding?

https://d6qwfb5pdou4u.cloudfront.net/product-images/3940001-3950000/3943473/15410674418ae8958beba0cd93aa7d56d2711d7e3e/1500-1500-frame-0.jpg" border="0" class="embeddedImage" />
https://d6qwfb5pdou4u.cloudfront.net/product-images/3940001-3950000/3943473/15410674418ae8958beba0cd93aa7d56d2711d7e3e/1500-1500-frame-0.jpg

That is a really beefy bed, would you consider skirted round tables as nightstands? This one is ready made, but you could buy decorator tables and have covers made.
https://www.onekingslane.com/p/4691984-eden-round-skirted-table-mist-ivory.do


https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/sky-embroidered-percale-bedding-collection-100-exclusive?ID=4020709&CategoryID=1006798

Thanks! This actually may work. We actually considered cheaper/smaller tables like these from bed bath and beyond years ago; this one looks updated and a bit more chic! I’ve been trying to match woods and anything with exposed legs are not “beefy” enough!

Not loving the bedding, but I know I didn’t give you much to go on (except that I have outdated tastes

[Anonymous]

Can you design bathrooms? We are putting in a half bathroom in our duplex. Don’t want to spend a ton of money but I’d like a wallpaper accent and good tile but am stuck. Want to go simple with toilet, sink and shower.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Not OP, but I was looking for something similar recently and liked these:
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/noritake-colorwave-12-piece-dinnerware-sets-created-for-macys?ID=5495738&CategoryID=53629&sizes=DINNERWARE_TYPE!!Casual%20Dinnerware
Raspberry or Mustard

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/brasserie-red-banded-porcelain-dinner-plate/?pkey=ctabletop-plates&sku=7155484&group=1

NP. We got the first set of dishes (the Noritake) as wedding gifts in brown and LOVE them. They're still going strong 8 years and two kids later and I've only had to replace two chipped salad plates.

I am the poster looking for dishes. Interesting, because the set we have now is Noritake Colorwave and I hate them. The white in the middle is all marked up from use over the years, they look terrible!

NP. I can't speak to the Noritake but I have had the WS Brasserie for 20 years (with navy border) and these have held up remarkably well. They can easily be dressed up with nice place mats/napkins when we have guests.

You guys! I solved this problem with very chic, shockingly inexpensive stoneware beauties handmade by hunky young artists in New York in exactly the color and place setting the poster wanted.
-OP

I am the one looking for dishes close to what you found. Too dark/too much brown on the bowls, the green is exactly right.

How about these?
https://www.simonpearce.com/bowls-serveware/serveware/dinnerware-collections/belmont-crackle-celadon-dinnerware

I love these - thank you!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m redoing a bathroom. My style is mid century modern light. I need everything. Tile, vanity, hardware, everything. Budget is midrange (like $800-900 for the vanity, etc)

When was your house built? What does it look like?
-OP

House was built in the 1930s. It is craftsmany? Lots of wood