by Mandy Brown
Northfield, IL, US 60093 · 65 photos
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angeldust wrote:
Thieves - I love this door but how do would you keep thieves out? The glass would make this quite vulnerable, no? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
Mandy Brown Yes. Security can be an issue with glass doors. But you can install a security alarm system.
4 months ago ·
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narpin wrote:
recessed panels on walls - Hi do you think I could achieve this same look by putting molding above existing speed base molding? Or do you think I should remove the existing molding? Thanks! »
· Comment · 5 months ago
Mandy Brown Not having seen your base molding, I really can't answer that.
It depends on the thickness and the height of your base molding.. You may want to try a section and see if you like how it looks.
5 months ago ·
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kir214 wrote:
What is the finish on the door hinges and handle? Thanks so much! »
· Comment · 6 months ago
Mandy Brown Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. The Front door has Oil rubbed bronze hardware and the interior doors have satin nickle hardware.
5 months ago ·
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bonniebooboo wrote:
What colour is the stain on the oak floors. Also, what colour is used on the walls? »
· Comment · 6 months ago
Mandy Brown it was answered before.
4 months ago ·
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bamahodges wrote:
Is the ceiling painted a half color of Natural Cream? or just a flat Dove White? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
Mandy Brown Thank you for your question. The ceiling was painted flat white dove.
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karris128 wrote:
What finish did you use on the trim/wainscoat? Is it high gloss or satin, etc? Thanks! »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Mandy Brown It's semi gloss.
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mildred1 wrote:
Beautiful! Please tell me height of wainscotting and size of panels. Do you have in dining room? More pictures »
· Comment · 13 months ago
rosangelacooper How much does the square foot cost on average?
12 months ago ·
bagofchips cost/sf is going to vary tremendously w/ specific dimensions and materials. How many sheets (of what - plywood? MDF?) will be used? Premanufactured panels used in any way?, what's the trim material and features that needed to be trimmed around. Seems like pricing more likely based on lineal feet, but still would vary widely w/ these factors.
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mikandy6 wrote:
What is the color of the trim/wainscoating? »
· Comment · 13 months ago
mikandy6 Thank you so much!
13 months ago ·
Michelle Paolino this is beautiful - what color are the walls?
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marinabdn wrote:
Is this kind of wainscoat custom made? Can you find anything similar ready made? »
· Comment · 16 months ago
Mandy Brown The wainscot was custom designed by us and custom-made for this house. I am not sure if you can find anything similar to this already made, but i think it's not hard to build one that's close in style.
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Erica Miller wrote:
I looked at my swatch of BM Natural Cream (OC-14) and it looks nothing like this... is more of a greenish-gray, are we sure this is the paint color name? »
· Comment · 16 months ago
Mandy Brown Yes the color is BM Natural cream. But it can look different with different lighting and monitors. Depending on the lighting on the room and other surfaces in the room, it can reflect differently.
16 months ago ·
Sandra Alger, CID, Fresh Ideas by Sandy Are the ceilings 9 ft?
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litty wrote:
Please- what is the color of the upper wall? Love the color combo! »
· Comment · 16 months ago
Mandy Brown I've answered it.
16 months ago ·
Mandy Brown Litty, if you look at some of the previous questions, you'll see the answer.
I hope this helps.
Mandy
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sheckels wrote:
is this prefinished oak and would you have manufacturer and color of it - great color »
· Comment · 18 months ago
Victoria Ricca Do you know the manufacturer of "spice brown"?
5 months ago ·
jlt413 Victoria...Dura Seal makes spice brown. It's a beautiful stain!
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mbnan wrote:
what brand (collection) is the light? »
· Comment · 21 months ago
Mandy Brown I'm sorry. I don't remember. I have to search my files.
4 months ago ·
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westhill wrote:
What are the dimensions of the front door? Thank you »
· Comment · 22 months ago
DecoDesignCenter.com Since arched single door, more than likely the dims are either 36" x 84" or 36" x 96" but could be 42" wide also as well.
22 months ago ·
Mandy Brown Thanks for your question.. The dimensions for this door is 42" x 96". It's 2" thick. It was custom made for this project. The glass is insulated beveled glass. the wood is American Cherry.
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theplaza wrote:
whqt is the color of the front door? Thanks! »
· Comment · 2 years ago
Mandy Brown It's an American cherry custom door. We purchased it prefinished. The company is called Glenview Doors.
http://www.glenviewdoors.com/PRODUCT-DETAILS/GD-495S_SL_ArchTop/Product-Details-Page.html
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sweep1 wrote:
Is there a correct wainscot height? »
· Comment · 2 years ago
Kelly Porter Great question! Traditionally, wainscoting is 30-36 inches high.
2 years ago ·
Mandy Brown It depends. Any where from 36 to 72" depending on the style of the room or the function. I've seen 5'-6' high wainscotting in craftsman or prairie style houses.
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ekholmes wrote:
Anyone know what type of wood this is? What kind of finish? »
· Comment · 2 years ago
Mandy Brown It's 6" planks in Oak
2 years ago · ·
valbar12 The floors look just like the ones in my home- oak with 'dark walnut' stain..good luck!
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flowerpetal wrote:
What is the top wall color? I love it. »
· Comment · 2 years ago
Mandy Brown It's Benjamine Moor OC-14
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flowerpetal Thank you so much!
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tiffanib91 wrote:
Wainscoting - In the middle of the wall where the panel board meets the base board is it mitered to fit or is it sitting flush on? »
· Comment · 3 months ago
mbmbmb wrote:
Interior White Doors - Love the interior white door. What is the manufacturer name? Is it real wood or medium density fiberboard? »
· Comment · 3 months ago
Angie Stewart wrote:
how do you keep your walls clean if you have kids - i have 6 and white walls they well never hold up »
· Comment · 8 months ago
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Stunning wainscoting leads the eye down a hall to the front door, with the curved shape of the door being dramatically repeated in the framed archway.
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If you want to set the entry floor apart but don't want to use a different material, here's a nice idea. The wood is set in a herringbone pattern in the entry and then switches to a straight pattern at the hallway.
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Avoid pairing white wainscoting with white walls. If you prefer lighter neutrals instead of lots of color, choose different shades for the wainscoting versus the wall, even if they vary only slightly. When everything is all white, the beauty of wainscoting doesn’t get a chance to stand on its own.
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