museumqualityconstruction's ideas
The arches and columns are similar to what MQC is proposing for the perimeter of the pool house/gazebo. The distance between the columns should be noted. These look to be approximately 6' to 7' apart, however the look and feel is still quite wide open. This is something I'd like address prior to commencement of work, since the architect has specified one 17' span at one end and 2 - 10' spans along the adjoining side.
Although there are no garage doors on our project, there will be one door to the bathroom/storage area. Treated properly it could end up being a subtle feature, but one which ties in with the dark overhead beams. Both will add to our Mediterranean influence.
The shape of the top of this tile backsplash reminded me of our shower area. I'm not sggesting custom made, handpainted tiles, but since our shower area is such a relatively small area, less than 30 sf in total, that maybe it should be something other than an ordinary rectangle of ordinary tile.
Q