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Kitchen remodel — black granite floor and black granite countertop?







icoPosted by: Edit Kasza  :  Category: Small Kitchen Design

I have a small kitchen that I want to remodel. I like the look of the black granite floor tiles and I also like the black granite counter tops. If I were to do both in the black granite, would this look bad? I have never seen it done so I thought maybe it was a design faux pas.

I recently had this dilemma with a client- its what she requested and as a designer i had to steer her in a different direction. We resolved it by using the black granite counter tops and a wood floor with a black granite floor in the adjacent hallway-it turned out beautiful .maybe something like this can work for you. another suggestion is to alternate black and alternate color to make a check floor-or to put in an alternate color to make a border pattern with the black-or even vise-versa

Kitchen Design Ideas: Finding Inspiration For Your Kitchen Remodel







icoPosted by: Edit Kasza  :  Category: Kitchen Cabinets Design

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Kitchen design ideas: Finding inspiration for your kitchen remodel

Want to refresh your kitchen but you’re not sure how much of a change to make? Professional designer Nadia Geller shows you how you can use free* 3D home design software, like Autodesk Homestyler, to inspire you and help you visualize your ideas using your current space.

*Autodesk Homestyler is a free online service that provides access to home design software created by Autodesk. Free products and services are subject to the terms of use that accompany them.

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Kitchen Renovation Overview-DIY







icoPosted by: Edit Kasza  :  Category: kitchen renovation

This piece looks at what went into a kitchen renovation This video is part of Sweat Equity show . SHOW DESCRIPTION :This brand new series cooks up a hot new space for homeowners whose kitchens are as stale as two-week old bread. In each episode, homeowners give us an up-close look at their ugly, dysfunctional kitchen and then tell the design team their dream kitchen wish list. Maybe it’s a new refrigerator, new flooring or deluxe cabinets and countertops. The experts then present two design-plan options within the same budget from which the homeowners can choose; essentially, two ways to spend the same budget. Once the selection is made, the makeover gets under way, and the formerly heartburn-inducing kitchen is transformed into a deliciously flavorful new space.

Duration : 0:4:7

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UNMATCHED CRAFTSMANSHIP AND TIMELESS DESIGN







icoPosted by: Edit Kasza  :  Category: Kitchen Island Design

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This home is located in Spokane, WA.

Contact Marci Tanzer, Full Time Realtor for more information.
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson North
509-217-5526

A Microsoft Executive’s custom high-tech European-style home nestled on private 30+/- acre gated estate, offers 11,200+/- square feet of living area, 4+ bedroom suites, 9 bathrooms, 7 fireplaces, theater, steam room and exercise area. Extensive use of alder and black walnut wood, granite, marble & limestone throughout. This home features wood beam details, cathedral ceilings, his and hers offices, fiber optic wiring, geothermal radiant heating and cooling, Otis elevator and Lutron lighting system. Perfect for entertaining, the gourmet chefs kitchen boasts Wolf gas range and wall ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerators, refrigerated and warming drawers, large granite kitchen island, and nearby butler pantry kitchen. Experience the taste of formal dining as rich flavors of alder wood built-in cabinetry and beautiful treed and mountain views complement one another. Informal dining is also set for you near the kitchen and family room. Daylight lower level features full second kitchen and laundry room. Enjoy the theater room’s leather seating for 12, stage and HD 132″ projection screen. Also enjoy separate winter/summer hot tubs, in-ground pool, shade pavilion with refrigerator, BBQ and fireplace, heated potting shed, gated raised bed gardens and an oversized attached 4-car garage. Don’t forget to visit the 1800+/-sqft cottage featuring a 1,000 sf conference room, office or game room, 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room guest suite. Lower-level 1,800 sqft 8 car garage with 12′ doors, radiant heat, workshop and exterior parking. With no expense spared, this home is the ultimate in design and technology. Visit www.team-spokane.com for additional information, photo tour and directions to property.

Duration : 0:7:42

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Luxury House Plan | Luxury Homes | The NEW Valencia by House Plans and More







icoPosted by: Edit Kasza  :  Category: Kitchen Remodel Ideas

www.houseplansandmore.com – Take a virtual tour of this elegant home plan design. This grand one-story design is perfect for entertaining in style with the lower level recreation room, media room and nearby wine cellar. The blend of stone and stucco, columns and arches creates a façade that will stand out in any neighborhood. HDA, Inc. and HousePlansAndMore is a premier home plan provider with more than 17,000 home designs to view and purchase at www.houseplansandmore.com. View more luxury house plan videos on the House Plans and More You Tube Channel www.youtube.com/user/houseplansandmore or find your dream home plan at www.facebook.com/HousePlansandMore

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Kitchen Design & Remodeling Tips: Before You Call a Professional







icoPosted by: Edit Kasza  :  Category: Kitchen Design Software

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Kitchen Design & Remodeling Tips: Before You Call a Professional

Doing your homework before you interview and hire a professional can make your kitchen-remodeling project go more smoothly. Try using online design software, like the free* Autodesk Homestyler, to help you think through your likes and dislikes and see them in 3D. Then save and share your thoughts as you meet with potential designers, contractors and other pros. Professional designer Nadia Geller gives you a few essential tips to get you started.

*Autodesk Homestyler is a free online service that provides access to home design software created by Autodesk. Free products and services are subject to the terms of use that accompany them.

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Duration : 0:2:16

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Kitchen Style & Design Ideas: Choosing Kitchen Styles







icoPosted by: Edit Kasza  :  Category: Kitchen Design Ideas

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Kitchen Style & Design Ideas: Choosing Kitchen Styles

Take the uncertainty out of identifying a new kitchen style that’s right for you. Professional designer Nadia Geller explains a few key steps to get you started. Plus, she’ll show you how you can use free* online home design software, like Autodesk Homestyler, to preview and share your designs in 3D before you ever spend a dime.

*Autodesk Homestyler is a free online service that provides access to home design software created by Autodesk. Free products and services are subject to the terms of use that accompany them.

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choosing a kitchen style
choosing kitchen styles

Duration : 0:2:11

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What do you think of my first chapter so far?







icoPosted by: Edit Kasza  :  Category: Kitchen Island Design

Alright, so I wrote my first chapter of a book, and I want to know what you think. Do you think I over did it with the house? Please let me know. Fairfield Haven is for extremely rich people. People who have successful businesses or are stars. Let me know honestly, but don’t be too harsh. Thanks :)

kaigirl15:hey… i’ve been missing u lately. where have u been?
dave05hr:hi practice is rough coach wants me 2 be perfect. not much time lately
kaigirl15:wish u’d quit. no time for me or friends.
dave05hr:talk to coach wish I could see u every day but can’t too important
kaigirl15:what about me? I’m important too rite?
dave05hr:yea but I need scholarship, it’s my life.
kaigirl15:u don’t need a scholarship ur dad can pay just as easily
dave05hr:not really. Won’t matter anyway it’s the principle of the thing. I gotta go. bye
dave05hr has signed off

“Bye.” I whispered, logging off and closing my computer screen. David was always doing this to me. Blowing me off for baseball. That’s all he cared about lately. I pushed myself away from my desk and I unlocked my door. Locking my bedroom door was a habit I had when I did something and didn’t want to be interrupted. I turned around and turned off the stereo I had blasting.
Walking out of my room was always a surprise. I still never got used to the size of our house. Well, I called it a house, my parents and people around me called it a mansion. With all the long halls, and elegant furniture and décor, I felt out of place. Growing up in a small town had always been a delight for me, but my father made it big and landed a major role on a television show. Before I knew it, I soon found my family and me moving to Fairfield Haven, a gated community for the wealthy. I hated all the mansions and mini-mansions. Fairfield Haven was filled with exclusive stores, expensive homes and most of all, snobby people.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my friends, but most of their parents could be snobby and far too social. Sadly, my parents were slowly turning into those people, as well as my older sister, Jade and her husband, Ray who live with us. We had more than enough room for 5 families in this house, although we do try to make it at homey and comfortable as we possibly can. It’s a good thing my mother never really lost her comfort and motherly touch. She still cooked dinners at which we were all required to attend at dinner. I thank God for that every day, because without a touch of comfort, I would be lost.
I slammed by door shut and made my way down the hall, or my hall. Each person had their own hall. Of course my parents shared a hall as well as Jade and Ray. These halls had our own private bathrooms and a lounge designed perfectly by whoever’s hall it is.
I made my way down the elegant staircase and into the kitchen. I reached for an apple from the fruit bowl my mom always kept on the island. My phone, which was sitting in front of me, was blinking. As I checked, I found 3 messages. All of them from my best friend, Trisha. She had texted me telling me to meet her at the fountain by in the mall by 3:30. I checked the clock on the oven. It was 2:30. With just enough time, I could make it to the mall with just enough time to pick up something small to give to Jade for her birthday this week and meet Trisha in just enough time.
I grabbed my car keys from the bowl in the front hall. “Dad? Dad?” I called out as loud as I could. My mom appeared from the basement with a basket of laundry in hands.
“What is it, Kylie?” My mom asked.
“I need money. I’m meeting Trish at the mall and I need to pick up a few things.” I told her. Hopefully Dad left her money today, or else I would have to head out to the studio, which was at least 20 minutes away without traffic. I would barely have enough time to make it back to the mall.
“Your dad decided to get you a credit card as an early Christmas gift.” My mom said as she dug into her bag to find it.
“But it’s only September.” I protested, taking the credit card from her.
“Well, he said that you ask for so much money all the time, that it would be easier for you to always have it. But,” There’s always a but. “this card is limited. When you reach a total of $4,000, you reached your limit and your dad has to put in some more money, but only a tiny bit each week. Use it wisely.” She told me. Although $4,000 dollars seems like much, it doesn’t in Fairfield Haven. It would only last me 2 weeks, but then again, nowadays, money seems be rolling in like wind.
“Thanks!” I cried out and hugged her. I grabbed my bag and hurried out to my car.
My father happens to make a lot of money. Not somethign like this, far from it, but he makes at least something like 6,000 a week, or more. You don’t always need a nanny or housekeeper. They will have a cleaning lady to do most of it, but her mother prefers a cozy, homelike house. She isn’t big on being filthy rich and neither is the girl. The girl hates being rich, even if it means getting whatever she wants. She wants a normal lifestyle. Maybe I will tone it down a bit, but telling me that I have the whole concept wrong is a bit annoying. I KNOW what I’m doing, I’m not an idiot. Thank you very much. :)

Wow! good story, but you need more, start the middle of the story more of interesting facts, but i read it and forgot i was answering a question it felt like i was reading out from a book in my palm, but until i got the the end is when I noticed i was reading off the computer! its really good! put for more of the chapter, describe her, her name, what she looks like, or put it in the beginning, and i didnt get this part,

kaigirl15: hey… i’ve been missing u lately. where have u been?
dave05hr: hi practice is rough coach wants me 2 be perfect. not much time lately
kaigirl15: wish u’d quit. no time for me or friends.
dave05hr: talk to coach wish I could see u every day but can’t too important
kaigirl15: what about me? I’m important too rite?
dave05hr: yea but I need scholarship, it’s my life.
kaigirl15: u don’t need a scholarship ur dad can pay just as easily
dave05hr: not really. Won’t matter anyway it’s the principle of the thing. I gotta go. bye
dave05hr has signed off

before you put that say you were surfing the web and the i m popped up, makes the beginning describe more, because weird text on the laptop doesn’t sound straight, its looks ockword, but i would read more, its a good start, keep up the good work, and if you can can you post it to a site, i want to read more!

Is it a good idea to allow your twelve year old daughter to design her bathroom?







icoPosted by: Edit Kasza  :  Category: Bathroom Design Ideas

My daughter is 12 turning 13 next month. She shares a bathroom with her 7 yr old sister is it good idea to let her design it if so tips on how to make sure it is appropriate.
She despises Justin Bierber the most she’d do would be paint,decorate(AG dools/Hot pink paint maybe)

I think since the 13yo and the 7yo share it, then they should both have the opportunity to decorate it. YOU, be the parent, of course, has the final say. It will be a good project for both of them to work out. TEAMWORK!

Tips On How To Remodel Your Kitchen : How to Install Pipes Under the Kitchen Sink







icoPosted by: Edit Kasza  :  Category: kitchen renovation

Learn how to install pipes under the kitchen sink for a home renovation project in this free online DIY home improvement video.

Expert: Lee Wallace
Bio: Lee Wallace has a degree in architecture from Texas A&M University.

Duration : 0:3:48

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