Reasonable fix for soundproofing paper thin walls?
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Comments (93)It looks very nice. Is that steel wire balustrading? If so I'm very jealous - we've had a big battle to try and be allowed to use them on our house but have been told that they're too dangerous so are banned! Absolutely crazy rules in the UK which allow each local council to interpret the building safety code and ours says no even though houses in the next council area can use them. Apparently we have to use glass so a child can't climb it but I can see it being more dangerous trying to lean over or climb a ladder to clean the glass especially as we are right on the coast and they will be coated with salt spray constantly. We all have our own local challenges!...See MoreCat-Proof Toilet Paper Holder?
Comments (151)I'm not personally fond of the typical toilet paper holder. In my own home, each bathroom has a Thai rice basket with lid. Depending on size and shape, these hold 2-4 rolls and look beautiful, while providing a very practical purpose. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=thai+rice+baskets&t=ffab&ia=images...See MoreAnyway to "fix" these cabinets?
Comments (142)Well, I am REALLY late to THIS party, but I just stumbled on this while doing some research on vintage Henredon Scene One collection. By now I am sure that you've probably painted them but thought I'd let you know what it was that you had… if it has a Henredon hallmark, generally on the inside of a drawer, then this is definitely Henredon Scene One. It is also likely walnut based on the color, but could be pecan or oak, but it was never made in mahogany. The brass hardware that you hate is solid brass. This collection was introduced in the early 1970's and is STILL coveted by collectors of fine furniture today. If the photo depicts the condition accurately, they were STUNNING! We have the same 3 pieces in your photo plus 2 angled end cabinets. If it is in great condition, the 3 pieces in your photo, in their original state, would fetch somewhere in the neighborhood of $3,000 and up today, which is based on recent sales at online sites, antique auctions, and even eBay. To purchase similar Henredon pieces today, I would venture to guess they would probably cost $10,000 & up Henredon makes some of the finest furniture anywhere. Their vintage furniture collections, like the Scene One pieces in your photo, are found at estate sales or are passed on to loved ones. Hopefully your husband was able to barter with you, but if not, I hope your project was successful and that you'll treasure these pieces for years to come....See MoreHelp! Need to fix this living room!
Comments (17)thank you all so much!! Great suggestions. Agreed- too cluttered. The squares on the walls are wall paper samples we were playing with mostly in the light blue grey family. I did play with a light pink on the walls and thought it really worked well but the other 'people' (family) who live there (all male, sigh~ annoying! why do we have to work with others! lol) felt like pink was a no go. (Tho it really did look great! and I am not a pink person but it really pulled everything together.) Also love the rug Susan posted. What is it? Something I can buy? Maybe if I got rid of a bunch of stuff and moved the rest around a bit (as erin suggested) , got a rug like Susan found and made the walls a neutral- ish salmon-y pink?? or maybe light blue grey...per mhl. (the round wooden thing is one of those antique round tables that folds up into a chair with a giant round back. It is a cool thing we actually use a lot for dinner overflow. It has always lived in that corner. I've become blind to it. But yes it could/ should go elsewhere.) thank you thank you!...See Morehomebound
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