Anonymous
01/06/2020 15:06
Subject: Re:The Eye Candy Thread
OP, this thread is amazing!
I am hoping you can help us redo our kids' full bathroom. It is currently green (the house was built in 1970). We plan on ripping out the green cast iron tub and need to replace the tub surround and the tile floor (which is green AND coming up, a wonderful combo
).
We already purchased and installed a white toilet (the old one broke) and this double sink/vanity from Ikea (espresso finish): https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hemnes-skottviken-sink-cabinet-with-4-drawers-black-brown-stain-s79260434/.
My cousin recommends a dark tile floor with dark grout (we have 2 boys, and she said it will hide the dirt). I want white (or mostly white) tiles for the tub surround. I will buy a white tub.
Any recommendations? I don't have a paint color for the room.
We were also thinking of making the main wall in the tub surround an accent tile wall. Any pictures of this?
FWIW, one wall has the door to the bathroom, to the left (in its own alcove) is the tub, in front is a window, and to the right is the double vanity/sink and then the toilet.
TIA!
I am hoping you can help us redo our kids' full bathroom. It is currently green (the house was built in 1970). We plan on ripping out the green cast iron tub and need to replace the tub surround and the tile floor (which is green AND coming up, a wonderful combo
).
We already purchased and installed a white toilet (the old one broke) and this double sink/vanity from Ikea (espresso finish): https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hemnes-skottviken-sink-cabinet-with-4-drawers-black-brown-stain-s79260434/.
My cousin recommends a dark tile floor with dark grout (we have 2 boys, and she said it will hide the dirt). I want white (or mostly white) tiles for the tub surround. I will buy a white tub.
Any recommendations? I don't have a paint color for the room.
We were also thinking of making the main wall in the tub surround an accent tile wall. Any pictures of this?
FWIW, one wall has the door to the bathroom, to the left (in its own alcove) is the tub, in front is a window, and to the right is the double vanity/sink and then the toilet.
TIA!
EyeCandyOP
01/06/2020 14:34
Subject: Re:The Eye Candy Thread
Anonymous wrote:Op, I love love love this thread. Thank you!
My design dilemma - we have a smallish room we use as a home office, with 1950s wall paneling that the prior owner painted stark white. Of the 4 walls in the room: one houses the doorway to enter the room; the wall directly across from that has built in bookshelves with a window in the middle; the third wall is a solid wall that we painted BM hale navy, and the fourth wall has a nice big flat rectangular bay window that faces the street. We float the desk in the room and the view is looking out the bay window toward the street. Because this is an office with a computer and personal papers, and because the room faces the street so is “lit up” at night when it is dark outside, we want to be able to add privacy via curtains on the bay type window and I guess shade or Roman or such on the window with the built ins (because of the built ins, this window covering would need to be the size of the window). Any ideas on how these window treatments can compliment each other? The style is kind of classic, kind of 1950s thanks to the room age and wall panelling. I think I overcomplicated this description but you have been so spot on I wanted to give as much info as possible to help you help me.
Thanks!
There's one room I posted early on that has different kinds of window treatments that work together. I'll grab that, but also look for some more examples!
The big window might require a custom shade to be made. I guess you could go custom on both (oh my, was THAT a thread) if you want to use a special patterned fabric. You could probably save a bit by going very neutral with the shade and then finding panels from a store. Anyway, on to some ideas.
This is VERY bold, of course.
And lastly, the example from earlier in the thread.
EyeCandyOP
01/06/2020 14:06
Subject: Re:The Eye Candy Thread
Anonymous wrote:OP- this thread is amazing, thank you so much.
We have a traditional family room, similar to the one (hopefully) posted below. Ours has a picture hung over the mantle, but the fireplace looks very similar. I have no idea what to do with the wall that the fireplace is on. Windows would be a nice addition to add light to a dark room, but probably are not in the budget. What I can put to fill that wall space beside the fireplace? I would love to have some built-ins but the fireplace is flat like this photo, so the built-ins would extend beyond the fireplace and I fear would look weird. This has been bugging me for years, and I would love any ideas you might have.
I'm thinking you have a super classic colonial? I grew up in one and the living fireplace was the same - no bump out. You could give it more of a presence by extending the white straight up and then tables or chests that aren't super deep to either side. But before I go further, let's see what's out there...
Not pushing for shiplap, but it shows a fireplace that might be like yours with built-ins.
The wall color here isn't my preference, but sharing because it's a good use of a small space.
Anonymous
01/06/2020 13:50
Subject: Re:The Eye Candy Thread
EyeCandyOP wrote:Bonus for the person who wanted 50s bathrooms with updated styling.
It wasn't me, but I love the photo inspiration! <3
EyeCandyOP
01/06/2020 13:45
Subject: Re:The Eye Candy Thread
Bonus for the person who wanted 50s bathrooms with updated styling.
Anonymous
01/06/2020 13:37
Subject: Re:The Eye Candy Thread
Op, I love love love this thread. Thank you!
My design dilemma - we have a smallish room we use as a home office, with 1950s wall paneling that the prior owner painted stark white. Of the 4 walls in the room: one houses the doorway to enter the room; the wall directly across from that has built in bookshelves with a window in the middle; the third wall is a solid wall that we painted BM hale navy, and the fourth wall has a nice big flat rectangular bay window that faces the street. We float the desk in the room and the view is looking out the bay window toward the street. Because this is an office with a computer and personal papers, and because the room faces the street so is “lit up” at night when it is dark outside, we want to be able to add privacy via curtains on the bay type window and I guess shade or Roman or such on the window with the built ins (because of the built ins, this window covering would need to be the size of the window). Any ideas on how these window treatments can compliment each other? The style is kind of classic, kind of 1950s thanks to the room age and wall panelling. I think I overcomplicated this description but you have been so spot on I wanted to give as much info as possible to help you help me.
Thanks!
My design dilemma - we have a smallish room we use as a home office, with 1950s wall paneling that the prior owner painted stark white. Of the 4 walls in the room: one houses the doorway to enter the room; the wall directly across from that has built in bookshelves with a window in the middle; the third wall is a solid wall that we painted BM hale navy, and the fourth wall has a nice big flat rectangular bay window that faces the street. We float the desk in the room and the view is looking out the bay window toward the street. Because this is an office with a computer and personal papers, and because the room faces the street so is “lit up” at night when it is dark outside, we want to be able to add privacy via curtains on the bay type window and I guess shade or Roman or such on the window with the built ins (because of the built ins, this window covering would need to be the size of the window). Any ideas on how these window treatments can compliment each other? The style is kind of classic, kind of 1950s thanks to the room age and wall panelling
. I think I overcomplicated this description but you have been so spot on I wanted to give as much info as possible to help you help me.
Thanks!
Anonymous
01/06/2020 11:50
Subject: The Eye Candy Thread
Anonymous wrote:Thank you for the office looks, they are generally right on the money of what I’m looking for function wise. Color is more than ok, I just go white because I can’t figure out how to incorporate it well. I love the modern/craftsman dining rooms you’ve posted and keep trying to figure out how I can transform those into my home office.
NP here. I agree that white is fabulous for office/craftroom furniture. We bought modern white furniture and storage pieces years ago from Ikea, and used it in our office/craft room. We even moved it around with us. It fits in well almost anywhere. You can easily change the look by changing the wall color and accessories. It's been in a turquoise room with orange accessories, grey room with fuschia/other shades of pink accessories, and now sitting in a white room while I try to figure out what to do
It can be an integral part of very sleek modern design, or more of a neutral back drop to go more glam or add rustic elements. I just love it.
Anonymous
01/06/2020 11:05
Subject: Re:The Eye Candy Thread
OP- this thread is amazing, thank you so much.
We have a traditional family room, similar to the one (hopefully) posted below. Ours has a picture hung over the mantle, but the fireplace looks very similar. I have no idea what to do with the wall that the fireplace is on. Windows would be a nice addition to add light to a dark room, but probably are not in the budget. What I can put to fill that wall space beside the fireplace? I would love to have some built-ins but the fireplace is flat like this photo, so the built-ins would extend beyond the fireplace and I fear would look weird. This has been bugging me for years, and I would love any ideas you might have.
We have a traditional family room, similar to the one (hopefully) posted below. Ours has a picture hung over the mantle, but the fireplace looks very similar. I have no idea what to do with the wall that the fireplace is on. Windows would be a nice addition to add light to a dark room, but probably are not in the budget. What I can put to fill that wall space beside the fireplace? I would love to have some built-ins but the fireplace is flat like this photo, so the built-ins would extend beyond the fireplace and I fear would look weird. This has been bugging me for years, and I would love any ideas you might have.
EyeCandyOP
01/06/2020 11:05
Subject: The Eye Candy Thread
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Hi...I'm the one who posts lots of pictures. What would you like to see today?
Late to the party, but I would like to see what exterior colors people use with Benjamin Moore Newburg Green. The ones on the BM site aren't really doing it for me.
I have to admit that exterior paint color schemes are not in my wheelhouse. But, maybe the strategy I use inside would work for outside? If google isn't giving me good images for the exact color, I look at the fan deck and google colors that are close to get more inspiration.
EyeCandyOP
01/06/2020 10:51
Subject: Re:The Eye Candy Thread
Anonymous wrote:We just bought a house that has several wide dormer windows upstairs. I'd like to have window seats built in a couple of them, but can you think of anything else to do with the space besides that? Two are in the MBR and the others are in other bedrooms. Each one is about the width of a chair-and-a-half, and ~5 ft deep, if that helps.
Maybe a mixture of the window seats and storage? Let's see what the internet has for us today...
This is different...not using the space between?
I feel like this is the top image for this search, but might as well include it.
From France...carry on as if it's not even there. HA!
One of the things I do to find pictures is search for the item in other languages using google.fr or google.es (French and Spanish). I didn't know the word for dormer, so I had to look it up. I guess architecturally, it can be called a lucarne, but it is also referred to as "un chien-assis," which literally means a dog sit. How cute is that?
Anonymous
01/05/2020 23:58
Subject: Re:The Eye Candy Thread
Annie Selke has a ton of similar rugs that are polypropylene - indestructible.
https://annieselke.com/Rugs/c/rugs?filters%5B0%5D=%3Acolor%3ABlue
https://annieselke.com/Rugs/c/rugs?filters%5B0%5D=%3Acolor%3ABlue
Anonymous
01/05/2020 23:48
Subject: The Eye Candy Thread
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
Those images were amazing. DH loves the first room in particular. I am going to try to find that rug with the diamond pattern. We appreciate the images so much! How do you find these things?
This one?
Yes! Now I am scared, though. Our couches are cream too ( Ethan Allen Boon Sand) and I like the rug in the room you pictured much better than the one in the product description. That’s an expensive mistake if we don’t love it! Do you think it would go?
*Sigh.* DH pointed out that we have small children who will spill on a cream rug. ( The couches are outdoor fabric.) Thanks for the inspiration, OP!
Anonymous
01/05/2020 23:29
Subject: The Eye Candy Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Those images were amazing. DH loves the first room in particular. I am going to try to find that rug with the diamond pattern. We appreciate the images so much! How do you find these things?
This one?
Yes! Now I am scared, though. Our couches are cream too ( Ethan Allen Boon Sand) and I like the rug in the room you pictured much better than the one in the product description. That’s an expensive mistake if we don’t love it! Do you think it would go?
Anonymous
01/05/2020 23:17
Subject: The Eye Candy Thread
Anonymous wrote:Hi...I'm the one who posts lots of pictures. What would you like to see today?
Late to the party, but I would like to see what exterior colors people use with Benjamin Moore Newburg Green. The ones on the BM site aren't really doing it for me.
Anonymous
01/05/2020 23:05
Subject: The Eye Candy Thread
Those images were amazing. DH loves the first room in particular. I am going to try to find that rug with the diamond pattern. We appreciate the images so much! How do you find these things?
This one?
https://www.horchow.com/Safavieh-Navy-Lattice-Rug-9-x-12/cprod102410030/p.prod
