by Cathy Schwabe Architecture
Oakland, CA, US 94618 · 135 photos
House in Santa Lucia Preserve
http://www.cathyschwabearchitecture.com

Dining area adjacent to kitchen with built in upholstered banquette. Photograph by David Wakely.

 
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jimp36 wrote:
Height of back cushion - What is the height of the back cushions ( up to window sil) »
· Comment · 2 months ago
Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
So the cushion dimensions were determined by the interior designer on this project -- and she does not share project information as a general rule. Here is what I can tell you. The space from the top of the wood banquette which is 13" above the floor to the underside of the projected sill under which 5" of the front to back depth of the back cushions are slipped ( this helps to hold them in place) is is 1' - 41/4". My detail had the back cushion going the full height and I suggested pushing the seat cushion up against this. But it looks like the reverse was done here. Estimating visually -- I would say that the seat cushion looks to be somewhere around 6" high ( I would not make it thinner than 4") and the back cushion would then be 10 1/4" high and sit on top of the seat. It is all about the best height for the seat - and the firmness of the cushion. I have dropped the wood seat down as low as 11" to get a thicker seat cushion and stil match the seat height that worked for those clients.
Hope this helps.
Cathy
2 months ago ·
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Alicia Greene wrote:
What color is the bluish painted cabinets? We are looking for this color! - What color is the bluish painted cabinets? We are looking for this color! »
· Comment · 3 months ago
Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
Benjamin Moore# HC-111 Nantucket Grey is the color - it reads somewhat differently depending on the light and like all colors is influenced by adjacent colors. It is always a good idea to get brush outs done on card stock at a large enough size and using the gloss that you are considering and set them with the other materials in play in the space that they will go in. The paint chips are all matte and always have a different quality than the large brush outs.
Good Luck!
Cathy
3 months ago ·
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4lynn wrote:
Fixtures - Where did the colored pendants come from? Really enhances this fab space! »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Shakúff We actually make gorgeous hand-made fused glass pendant lights very similar to these. Check out our Tulip fixture in our Peleg Collection. It is available in a 3"x3", 9"x9" or a larger 9"x15.7" size. Best of all you can make a custom fixture with any size canopy with individual or multiple pendants, and any height. We also carry a nice selection of other Blown and Fused glass lighting.
9 months ago ·
Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
Thanks for providing this information ---
Cathy
9 months ago ·
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janeherbert wrote:
Where did you get the table? I really like it's base! »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi -
Thanks for the question -- the table was a custom piece from a furniture maker who I think was based in or near Pescadero, CA -- the owner selected the table -- http://www.madeinpescadero.com/furniture/dining-room-furniture/55-meier-brothers.html
I think that this was the company -- The Meier Brothers who are part of a group called Made in Pescadero. I suggest emailing them with the image and seeing if they can help you.
Good luck --
Cathy
12 months ago ·
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bluelux wrote:
Built-in bench - I love that bench. Can you please tell me the dimensions, type of wood used, whether it has storage, and approximate cost to replicate? Thank you. »
· Comment · 13 months ago
Christal I had my millwork man to build a "L" shape banquette for me and now I'm looking for someone to make the cushions for the seat and possibly a backrest. I may just do pillows for the back. Any suggestions on someone to make the cushions would be helpful. Thanks.
10 months ago ·
pq_a May I suggest www.cushionsxpress.com
Can order online (provided you are accurate with dimensions).
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S. Quildon
Phillips Quildon Architects
6 months ago · ·
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perldeb wrote:
What color is the paint or stain on the cabinets? Nice! »
· Comment · 17 months ago
perldeb Thanks, Cathy! I looked at your site. Love your design and colors! Debbie
17 months ago ·
Cathy Schwabe Architecture Thanks Debbie -
Cathy
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