Cathy Schwabe Architecture What a good question. there is no rule of thumb that I know of -- often it comes down to one's personal preference -- whether one direction of the other will mean less cut tile - more full tile pieces and how you are trying to get the directionality of the flooring to work with the proportions of the room. In this case -- we were limited in the SF for this building -- it is a guest house and they have a maximum size in this community. With two full size bedrooms and baths - that flanked a central entry hall - we had a "great room" that was a little long for it's width. Running the tile in this direction - de-emphasized the length and made the width feel increased. Also - with the indoor/outdoor relationship being important in this space -- having tile run in the direction of this flow felt more natural.
Thanks for asking -
Cathy

paulndarcy Thanks! Our great room is also longer than it is wide, so this helps a bunch!

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi,
The area occupied by the living room is roughly 14'-9" x 20'.
The desk, which is wat I think you mean by the nook, is 4'-6" wide by 2' deep.
The entire room which is bisected with an implied 5 ' walkway that comes from a central hall off of which, on either size, is a bedroom, bath and closet lined short hall is around 45.5' long.
I am not sure about the table dimension but I think it is likely between 4 and 5 feet
In diameter.
The floor tiles are 24" x 24" for reference.
Thanks for the questions.
Cathy

aaron_laura Thanks so much for the information. It's very helpful for the space we are planning!

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi -
Thanks for your question -- I responded to this question a few months ago so here it is -- the paint is Benjamin Moore -- on my schedule the number is 958 -- what this looks like online makes me think that this cannot be correct. So I tested out another color -- White Dove which I often use and it also looks really off on my screen so maybe 958 is correct. It is warm off white -- I will look elsewhere in my files but won't be able to get at these for a little while -- so when I do get more info I will post it. The walls, ceiling, and the trim are all the same color with different sheens.
Sorry for the incomplete answer - hope this gets you started in the right direction.
Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi -
Thanks for your question -- I responded to this question a few months ago so here it is -- the paint is Benjamin Moore -- on my schedule the number is 958 -- what this looks like online makes me think that this cannot be correct. So I tested out another color -- White Dove which I often use and it also looks really off on my screen so maybe 958 is correct. It is warm off white -- I will look elsewhere in my files but won't be able to get at these for a little while -- so when I do get more info I will post it. The walls, ceiling, and the trim are all the same color with different sheens.
Sorry for the incomplete answer - hope this gets you started in the right direction.
Cathy

clecoque My husband and I bought a dining table very similar from Scandinavian Design. It also comes in black.

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
Thanks clecoque -- I hoped someone in the Houzz community would spot this question and answer it for me.
- Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi -
The tile is slate -- called china multi color -- it came from Echeguren Slate in San Francisco -- the pieces are 24 x 24 -- they have a lovely stock to choose from and a great show room.
www.echeguren.com
Phone 415 206 9343

Fax 415 206 9353

Address 1620 Innes Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124

Emailsales@echeguren.com
Hope this helps,
Cathy

tkhanley thanks so much!

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi - The doors and windows are made by a door and manufacturer called Davenport Mill. They are fabulous -- cannot recommend them enough. The windows are outswinging casements with an inswinging screen. Dave Lundberg is the owner -- just ask for him.
133 Marine View Avenue Davenport, CA 95017
(831) 425-8577 and or www.davenportmill.com
Hope this helps,
Cathy

power1 Are all the walls the same colour ? And what colour is it ?

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi -
Thanks for your question -- I responded to this question a few months ago so here it is -- the paint is Benjamin Moore -- on my schedule the number is 958 -- what this looks like online makes me think that this cannot be correct. So I tested out another color -- White Dove which I often use and it also looks really off on my screen so maybe 958 is correct. It is warm off white -- I will look elsewhere in my files but won't be able to get at these for a little while -- so when I do get more info I will post it. The walls, ceiling, and the trim are all the same color with different sheens.
Sorry for the incomplete answer - hope this gets you started in the right direction.
Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi -
Thanks for your question -- the paint is Benjamin Moore -- on my schedule the number is 958 -- what this looks like online makes me think that this cannot be correct. So I tested out another color -- White Dove which I often use and it also looks really off on my screen so maybe 958 is correct. It is warm off white -- I will look elsewhere in my files but won't be able to get at these for a little while -- so when I do get more info I will post it.
Sorry for the incomplete answer.
Cathy

power1 Hi would you be able to advise the wall colour. It looks great well done.

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi -
Hopefully someone else knows this -- I did not select the furniture for this project.
Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi,
Let me see if I can find this out for you. The table was selected by either the owner or the interior designer. I'll find out if they have a record of this.
More when I have it.
Thanks,
Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi-
This is a piece that was selected by the interior designer. She has a policy of not sharing this kind of information publicly. I can provide information for any built in elements, materials... for this room but unfortunately not what you are asking for.
I wish I could.
Cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi -
I think you are referring to the bowl? This is something that the owner purchased -- it looks to be a southwestern design but I don't have any more information -- sorry.
/cathy

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi again --
Ok, I was wrong on the size -- 24 x 24, not 18 x 24 -- I was looking at the image on too small of a device. The slate is called Brazilian Multicolor -- unfortunately no source info in my spec but if you are in the SF Bay area I would look at Echeguren Slate -- I would not be surprised if that is where it came from. We used slab stone to match - one piece - at door thresholds.
/cathy

MarbleWarehouse.com Floor is Brazilian Multicolor slate and is available from our website in several different sizes.

Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hi Luciana -
sorry I have not gotten back to you -- I have been busy. I am not seeing an image with your question -- do you want to post that so I can better visualize things--
thanks
cathy

Luciana It's really ok, I still didnt put anything up after we painted and spackled everything I'm afraid of hanging any pictures up, that I might regret..Because everything looks so clean..lol, I want to mention that I have other frames of picture too but there more traditional, if you dont think they will work, just let me know what will or any suggestions you may have. I need to tie things together with accessories on the table and maybe some vases?

TanCalGal continued I'd be trying to create an interior room that would be very similar in feeling to the art. The chandelier looks too dressy for the cottage garden-look, a wrought iron lantern type would fit in Carson Poetzl, Inc. The crystal candy dishes would have to be replaced with a more cottage look, too. On the table maybe a black tray or napkin and 3 wine glasses with votives. Gaillardia show home

Luciana Thank you so much for your input, and great ideas. I will definetly try the two paintings with the martini's . I think the other picture will go in another room. Also I have some wrought iron frames , but I dont think it would work,will see. again thanks !!