Isn’t this a clever idea for those of us who like to change up the colors in our rooms? This reversible cocktail table can be changed with the seasons or your mood. The table is hand forged iron with a reversible rift cut veneer top. It is light limed on one side and medium walnut stain on rift cut oak, on the other. It measures 42″L x 22″W x 10″H.
Well priced at $698.
Stone Finishes:
Polished – is most commonly seen. It has a glossy surface that reflects light as well as emphasizing the color and markings of the material.
Honed – is a satin smooth surface with relatively little light reflection. The color and markings of the stone are not as pronounced on a honed surface.
Flamed Finish – is a rough textured surface.
Many times in kitchen and bath designs I like to combine different stones and finishes. It is fun to add in a wood top with the stone as well.
Keep in mind what you will be doing on the surface to ensure you choose the correct application.
So very unique and versitile scissors cocktail table. Made with panels of faux shagreen lacquer on top.
The top level measures 57.5″L x 23.5″W x 17″H and the bottom level 49.5″L x 23.5″W x 10.5″H
$1198.
Porcelain tile is a ceramic tile with some very distinct qualities. Porcelain tile is an excellent choice for many reasons. Porcelain tiles are pressed under very high pressure so the body is stronger than traditional ceramic tile. It is also fired at higher temperatures for longer periods of time than ceramic. The result is a dense, impervious body with extremely low porosity that has many advantages.
Porcelain tile has high resistance to bending and rapid climate changes, precision in calibration and flatness, low absorbent and therefore resistant to staining. It is resistant to chips due to the strength. Porcelain is 30% more dense than granite.
All porcelain tile is not created equal. For instance, glazed porcelain does not typically offer the high levels of slip resistance, deep abrasion resistance and resistance to chemicals for which unglazed porcelains are famous. Let’s take a deeper look at the different types of porcelain.
Glazed Porcelain – The body is porcelain but it has a glazed surface finish, so the color does not go all the way through. The porcelain bisques undergo a glazing which provides excellent aesthetic qualities along with outstanding technical characteristics. With glazed porcelain, the hardness or abrasion resistance of the glaze, not the tile body, determines a tiles’ suitability to specific environments. Some glazed porcelains are only appropriate for light to moderate use. Refer to the rating on the label or ask your supplier.
A non-slip finish on porcelain makes tile safe when exposed to water.
Glazed Through-Body Porcelain – Takes the glazed porcelain and adds an additional advantage. In this case, the manufacturer adds pigments to the porcelain mixture prior to glazing so that the body of the tile will match the color of the glaze surface to be later applied. This provides the distinct advantage that if the glaze surface is chipped or worn the color of the body beneath closely resembles the color of the glazed surface and therefore makes such damage unnoticeable. This added feature makes this type of porcelain often suitable for high traffic commercial applications.
Unglazed Porcelain – Is a porcelain product with no surface glaze therefore having the same composition throughout the entire body; this is often referred to as “through-body” porcelain tile. Through-body porcelain is manufactured as one block of tile without surface glazes or finishes. Unglazed porcelain provides the highest abrasion resistance due to the fact that the complete body of the tile is the wear layer; the tile exhibits the same properties throughout their thickness.
On all unglazed porcelain, chipping or high abrasion does not change the visual surface of the tile. Additionally, unglazed porcelains will usually provide a high slip resistance, especially when wet, that glazed porcelains often do not. Just about all unglazed porcelains will exceed ADA slip resistance requirements. Through-body or unglazed porcelains are perfect for areas where abusive heavy traffic is anticipated.
Porcelain has the ability to outperform ceramic, slate, marble and even granite. This article is taken in part from Tile Magazine and will hopefully help you to determine the best porcelain tile for your specific application.
Do you want to consider bamboo sheets? Home Source International makes a line of 100% bamboo fiber sheets that have a 250 thread count. They are eco-friendly, naturally anti-bacterial, breathable and silky soft. They come is great colors so that you don’t need to compromise good looks to think green with this product.
This chrome finish pendant will add sparkle and accent to a room.
3″ wide x 6″ high and extends up to 10 feet. It is halogen light and dimable. So unique!
$175.
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4. Inspiration – A designer can see inspiration where others may see none. Chances are you, a friend or a client could benefit from a few hours of design consultation. Maybe a room could be “space planned” better or something could be done with existing furnishings to improve the look.
5. Objective – A designer has an objective eye without the same sentimental attachments to some objects as clients may have. However I will work with items that are important to my clients. I often look at existing items that a client may think are not worthy of keeping and repurpose or rejuvenate them. This is good for the client and the environment. Many items can be reused with great results.
6. Investment – Owning a home is a large investment. Protect and increase this investment with great design and home improvements. Returns for kitchen and bath remodels can be significant.
7. Intake – An interior design consultation with colours & concepts will bring out your inner designer. A thorough intake means a home suited to the client’s tastes, budget and lifestyle. We ask lots of questions thereby creating a home that flows with color and style suited to the client. Individuals not schooled in design may err on the timid side or lack confidence to see their own ideas to fruition. A truly functional home should be designed specifically for those who occupy it.
8. Planning – Careful planning goes into every design. It is a key element to a successful project. A well thought out plan takes into consideration budget, space planning, clear design directives and implementation.
9. Credentials – As a certified interior designer and a member of the Interior Design Society, I am a professional who specializes in residential design.
10. Saves Money – Many times colours & concepts can save you money. Our access to resources and suppliers and the fee structure will often save you money. The current hourly fee of $100 is well below the industry standard. We can provide this discounted service because we are home based. The mark-up on product is 30% which in most cases is well below retail. This means better design at affordable prices.
Interesting looking round nickel table. 30″ diameter x 21″ high.
$758.
Would you like to divide a room with beauty and light? Add two together for a dramatic look! Or flank an opening!
$1,398. each
