just for bedrooms anymore. Consider that bedroom piece out in the entry — you can still use the drawers to stash away all your treasures. Need a vanity for your powder room? You can add plumbing to create an elegant statement piece.
What’s gracing its surface? If it’s looking a little dull, collect a few items of interest and arrange them as a vignette. Hallway strollers will certainly take note of such an enticing display.
The chest of drawers. Dressers aren't just for bedrooms anymore. Consider that bedroom piece out in the
c.1850's plantation house with a compatible addition, pool, pool house, and outdoor kitchen pavilion; project includes historic finishes, refurbished vintage light and plumbing fixtures, antique furniture, custom cabinetry and millwork, encaustic tile, new and vintage reproduction appliances, and historic
an 1850's home that I want. I'm sure it is filled with sofisticated character and charming treasure. I can put a modern spin on it. And enjoy it.
topcoat(s). For long-term durability, you can finish with one or two coats of a polyeurethane clear coat. Allow 24 hours to dry between coats. Again, your local paint store should be able to point you toward an appropriate product. Look for low- or no-VOC paints and coatings to minimize the fumes.
3. Decorative moldings. Craftsman pioneer Gustav Stickley wrote that molding should "have each room so interesting in itself that it seems complete before a single piece of furniture is
piece of furniture is put into it."
This ceiling molding treatment with contrasting paint colors and curved corners on the inside panel commands attention in this well-crafted foyer.
piece of furniture is put into it."
This ceiling molding treatment with contrasting paint colors and curved corners on the inside panel commands attention in this well-crafted foyer.
It’s hard to go wrong with beautiful hardwood floors, and you can put your own stamp of sophistication on them by installing