MY DESIGN FEATURED ON
DIY NETWORK 'BATHtastic'
EXOTIC EXCHANGE #308
I DESIGNED THE LASER ETCHING ON THE FRONT OF CABINETS!
http://www.thelasershoponline.com/
gradient frosted shower doors!
from http://www.glassartdesign.com/
i do not have the before and after photos yet - will get them shortly
DIY NETWORK
THIS OLD BATHROOM
DESIGNED BY ME...
Kira and Nate wanted to give their 100 year old bathroom a updated modern look but keeping with the vintage feel of the home.
Starting with the floor, I chose a cork flooring but in a penny round, new 'green' product with the cork but the old world charm of the penny rounds. Found at http://www.habitusnyc.com/
I had a custom vanity built from http://www.alscabinetsinc.com/home to fit the gorgeous apron sinks - For the doors of the vanity I got 2 ornate ceiling and applied them to the front doors. A great detail with little money and less effort. Think outside the box!
Apron sinks are rarely seen in a bathroom but why not! Great charm and looks fantastic! http://www.vintagetub.com/
The countertops are made of paper! You heard me right - PAPER! Richlit's unique paper surfaces bring a soft and comfortable ambience to a room. It's made from environmentally sustainable resources and is an attractive, durable, long-lasting material that complements a variety of design tastes. Found at http://www.alscabinetsinc.com/home
I wanted to give them more storage on the other side of the room from the vanity I had a storage unit built and again added the ornate ceiling tiles to the door fronts! Great detail for little cost.
I also added a sitting area - new lamp and custom shade from www.tackyshade.com A few other accessories and good to go!
********** what a statement on the wall! If you wanted to save more money, use the stone as a backsplash. This particular flat pebble stone I selected can be found http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=4598-901128&from=diy, a bit of a pain to grout (so the homeowners say) but looks fantastic!
vanity and sink is a modern freestanding syle - very sleek! http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=4685-902104&from=diy
Faucet is very sleek and contemporary http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2158-901126&from=diy
Tv mirror is to die for - every mans fantasy - It disappears when it is not on. so cool!!! http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=571-901127&from=diy
The tub and shower area - a great way to freshen up a grimy tiled area, as long as the grout is in good shape. It is amazing how it transforms the space and cheaper than replacing the whole area! http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=4597-901124&from=diy
Shower doors, frameless and sleek. http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=4580-901122&from=diy
Rain glass sliding glass, why not make the glass a piece of art - textured glass!
Hope you like the makeover
I will be highlighting the next bath featuring my design.
Airing Feb. 22nd on DIY
********** what a statement on the wall! If you wanted to save more money, use the stone as a backsplash. This particular flat pebble stone I selected can be found http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=4598-901128&from=diy, a bit of a pain to grout (so the homeowners say) but looks fantastic!
vanity and sink is a modern freestanding syle - very sleek! http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=4685-902104&from=diy
Faucet is very sleek and contemporary http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2158-901126&from=diy
Tv mirror is to die for - every mans fantasy - It disappears when it is not on. so cool!!! http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=571-901127&from=diy
The tub and shower area - a great way to freshen up a grimy tiled area, as long as the grout is in good shape. It is amazing how it transforms the space and cheaper than replacing the whole area! http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=4597-901124&from=diy
Shower doors, frameless and sleek. http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx?Lid=4580-901122&from=diy
Rain glass sliding glass, why not make the glass a piece of art - textured glass!
Hope you like the makeover - I will be highlighting the next bath airing on DIY by my design.
Such the partiers
8pm celebrating with diet coke and fortune cookies!
Best part - spending it with family!
(my mom is going to kill me posting this photo....)
GO TO http://www.kellikaufer.com/video_holiday_party.html AND WATCH THE WHOLE SHOW!
I have a ceiling fan with a very ugly dome light. What an eyesore it was! I got the tacky shade http://www.tackyshades.com/ self adhesive - drum 16"x16"x8" shade. Covered it in a neutral fabric and applied (silver shelving paper bought at Lowes) cut out a coordinating scroll design from plate, pealed off the backing and pressed it to the fabric.
Ikea chandelier held with wires to the shade secures the two together. More wire tied from the shade to the ceiling light base a - custom looking shade - all for under 40.00.
I have a ceiling fan with a very ugly dome light. What an eyesore it was! I got the tacky shade http://www.tackyshades.com/ self adhesive - drum 16"x16"x8" shade. Covered it in a neutral fabric and applied (silver shelving paper bought at Lowes) cut out a coordinating scroll design from plate, pealed off the backing and pressed it to the fabric.
Ikea chandelier held with wires to the shade secures the two together. More wire tied from the shade to the ceiling light base a - custom looking shade - all for under 40.00.
click below to watch how to video! Only 7 min long!
http://www.kellikaufer.com/video_holiday_party.html
The beverage table is kept very simple - tone on tone, I wanted the large dining table to be the focal point. First I used a neutral tablecloth, inexpensive silver strand of beads and different sized silver balls is all this tablescape needed. Beautiful stemware from Chef's Gallery in Stillwater or regular wine glasses are fine. Simple, clean and elegant.
GO TO MY WEBSITE TO WATCH SHOW http://www.kellikaufer.com/video_holiday_party.html
The beverage table is kept very simple - tone on tone, I wanted the large dining table to be the focal point. First I used a neutral tablecloth, inexpensive silver strand of beads and different sized silver balls is all this tablescape needed. Beautiful stemware from Chef's Gallery in Stillwater or regular wine glasses are fine. Simple, clean and elegant.
GO TO MY WEBSITE TO WATCH SHOW http://www.kellikaufer.com/video_holiday_party.html
Here are ornaments that I made! I am not a crafter so I was amazed that I was able to make 8 of these! The focal point in the room is the large span of windows. They looked awfully bare and needed a punch of sparkle. I found an ornament that looks just like these at a store for 16.00. Thrifty crazy lady that I am - I thought -I can make this and for less - it ended up costing only a buck an ornament!
With some thick paper, styrofoam balls, glitter, glue and some wire, I created these beautiful large hanging ornaments! A bit time consuming but so easy! For the other windows I hung larger silver ball ornaments tied with brown ribbon at different heights for interest. Inexpensive but just the right amount of sparkle.
This particular tablescape is from a presentation I gave a few years back.
As you can see it is a simple scape but a timeless look!
ZEN - think earthy, warm and simple!
*******Back drop, the wooden table, if you don't have a wooden table, use a tan or light brown table cloth.
I didn't want the table to be too drab so I added just a little sparkle with the mosaic candle votives and 2 hanging strands of shells and glass. (girls gotta have a little sparkle!!!!!!!)
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Keep it all simple and clean but must have layers!
First the reed place mats, wooden square plate, ceramic bowl and take out container place in the center.
4 side small round ceramic bowls for ginger soy dipping sauce. 2 Round ceramic bowls with spices for guests to season on their own.
Ceramic cup and silverware, not too much on the table - remember less is more for that "zen feel"
The centerpiece I used this beautiful mosaic vase with rustic branches. I love the sparkle with the earthy elements - not too much but just enough!
The take out containers I bought at my local restaurant, asked to buy 6 & they only charged me $2.00!
I stenciled the front of the container with latex paint, placed the napkin in side the container with chopstix.
Fortune cookie placed in the center with guest name & sent home left overs with the guests!
I added a few smooth black rocks which looks great with a little sparkle.
**** Instead of having to buy table decorations, use the gifts for your guests.
A tea box and a hand lotion set tied together with a piece of reed of grass sits at each place setting.
****** Keep it with in the color scheme, be creative & think outside the box, you don't need to spend alot of money!
