Nina Splitt c o L o r design Hi. I am wondering how deep is this medicine cabinet? Is it completely surface mounted? Thanks much!

Mabbott Seidel Architecture It's actually partially recessed about 4" and then projects from the face of the wall about 2". We were able to make it nice and deep because the wall was newly constructed. Hope this helps.

ja6ies What was used for desk top?

Mabbott Seidel Architecture The desk top is the same material as the floor. We built a substrate of plywood and then just installed the top as if it were a wood floor. The front edge is the same wood mitred to meet the top. It's a reasonably priced way to get a solid wood desktop.

tessinseattle Do you remember the standard and bracket type from racks? Is that the C-type standard? Is it sturdy enough to load up the shelving with books? Looks great.

Mabbott Seidel Architecture Yes, these are the C-type brackets and the"Rakks Style" bracket. Although this photo shows the normal depth (top to bottom) version, they also have a heavy duty that we've since used for heavier books. Ideally you would install a layer of 1/2" plywood behind the sheetrock wall finish, but we've also just used the "toggler" anchors that you can purchase directly from Rakks without any mishaps If it's a renovation project, I'd install the plywood for peace of mind. I agree they're a nice product for a good price.

kimf11 Thank you! Can you tell me what size you used for your rooms?

Mabbott Seidel Architecture These are the #35, which are about 14" in diameter. I'd love to use the even larger ones sometime. By the way, I should have also mentioned that the designer Jasper Morrison has a Glo-Ball that's similar, pretty wonderful, and worth looking at. It's not a perfect sphere.

Mabbott Seidel Architecture Thanks. The wall tiles are from the Glacier line of glass tiles from Stone Source. We've also used a similar line from Artistic Tile.

bt311 How is that plumbing done to move that faucet valve to the left wall?

benjijk Nicely done. Like the blend of tile and glass. Glass tile like that comes in a few different colors and frosted and glossy variations. http://tiledaily.com/2013/03/22/brillant-glass-collection/

rinqreation Less or no dairy products indeed help ease down allergies (organic or not), so stop drinking cow milk. Less or best no sugar (especially the refined ones). Less or no wheat. Less meat and no porc. No sweetening additives. No light products. No chemicals, no synthetic cosmetics. And the list could go on.

We stress our bodies with all kinds of toxins, it's fighting constantly to keep up healthy, but we keep poisining it. Reducing toxins in our food and care products makes us coop better with the toxins in our environment. When you can't stand fragrances for example, it's because your body tells you "you're full" already. Plus they are too fake indeed.

I quit eating porc, don't drink cow milk, less hard candy and white sugar, buy organic shampoo and skincream and prefer spelt or teff bread over wheat. I don't use make-up, clean my house with ordinary dishwash soap and do whatever I can to avoid toxins (within my budget). Completely organic is too expensive for me and I believe some of the molds and bacterias (on organic fruit and vegetables) are just as bad for our bodies when we're not used to them. My skin condition and intestinal 'life' have improved a lot with simple adjustments.

The point is to take in less toxins/allergens so our body has time to clean and heal itself. Some people are more sensitive than others, so it's all about finding your own balance.

Timothy Carpet is a HUGE one. Carpet picks up and concentrates allergens like a water to sponge. Plus you are walking around knocking allergens into the air all the time. No carpet and no shoes will eliminate the majority of the allergens. Doesn't hurt to have and attic fan to vent the house air completely every few days then dust while it is on so anything knocked loose will get sucked out. The allergens will trap & concentrate in a house's air from cooking, skin shedding and outside. Hope I can help someone.

Mabbott Seidel Architecture It's actually a custom piece designed and built by the client years ago. The colors suit the room well.