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landscape project in Mt. Airy, MD (pics inside)
Comments (8)Lots of good responses, thanks! aka_peggy: I will be doing most of the work myself, with other friends adding a bit of labor. Thanks for the plant ideas and the link to natives. I am big on natives, so will definitely use this! annabert: I'll send her to Thanksgiving Farms--do they have nice designs going all year 'round? Could she go in January? GardenGranma: Wow, so many shows and tours! If I could only choose 3 or 4 to attend (I have to fly up there and all, LOL), which would you recommend? creatrix: The CM will be any variety that gets about 10" high or so. Down here, we have a variety called Natchez that I love, but I'm not sure it is available in your area. The bed at the house is about 6' deep and, yes, I plan to put in a hedge row and then a smaller variety in front of that. I need to take a closer look at this though, once I have the measurements. The curves are supposed to be gentle and flowing, not scalloped. I guess my picture appears a bit busy, LOL, but that isn't my intention. Brent_in_NoVa: Thanks for reminding me about foot traffic. I think I will add a stone 'landing' so that people walking up the drive won't be crammed between a parked car and the bed. My parents have the same type of walk/drive and it is a pain for this very reason. For the retaining wall, I think this is probably as high as it will go. She really doesn't want it at all, but I think it is necessary for erosion control. Other homes have the same slope and very few have walls. One the right side of the property, I would like to pull the neighbor's yard into hers, hence the river birch. There is more room than it appears, and I wanted something that would get pretty dense. She has probably 15' of that part of the land, but I will need to measure again. I will be posting a 'real' landscape design once I have the measurements. I think this will help me (us!) to gain some perspective. Thanks again, keep your thoughts coming! Chris...See MoreDesperate for design/layout guidance
Comments (7)Things can change but I think I may be here for another 5 years - then move on - so maybe 2 sinks make more sense now. I like the first plan also. I met with the builder today - he really likes the idea of removing the wall, door and header near the toilet. He feels it will really open up the space so .. we took the door off its pins and I'll try it that way for a few days. Then I need to decide whether to do a built-in soaking tub exactly where williamsem placed it or possible a free standing tub where the shower is located. I love the look of free standing. Some bath showrooms say it will open up the space; a few others said to go with the minimal built-in top optimize space. A built-in is certainly more cost effective but which do you think is better for resale?...See MoreSeeking FLW (Frank Lloyd Wright) design guidance- WWY do
Comments (11)The interior concrete wall are painted a yellowish beige- i would like to bring in a grey but worry that the grey will add to to "cool" - Any recommendations on paint color options? I will be putting in a room size area rug and pottery barn turner large leather couches and chairs. Do not do gray. It does not go with the feeling of the house at all. I do like eam's suggestion of taupe. The kitchen -while in fantastic condition, I feel needs updating and some better visual design by bringing in taller cabinets - I disagree because it will destroy the horizontal line going on in the kitchen. The whole idea of the FLW homes was low to the ground and giving a horizontal (not vertical) feel. What I would do instead is redo the cabinets but make all the lowers wide drawers so you have more room to store stuff inside. I do not want craftsman style and do not want current day modern- i think the simplicity of mcm plain fronts in a lighter wood may be good. But can not find a good source (even inspiration pics) any suggestions? See if you can find a good KD to help you. I will be hiring an architect to design the addition of a master bath and a deck on the back- but if anyone has suggestions or pics of other FLW with additions it would be great! I am seeking interior inspiration for design finishes that retain FLW style (perhaps a tending towards Japanese?) I would repeat the finishes you already have in the house. Why try and reinvent the wheel?...See MoreI need design guidance with a dining room chandelier
Comments (26)I actually like that first chandy -- the one you already have. I also like the "crystal box" options shown above; they make a nice contrast with your stacked stone and ceiling beams. If you're into "Rustic Bling", have you considered something with Mercury Glass? It's not trendy at all, but I like it. It's kinda rustic, kinda vintage, and it's unique -- but much less understated than the crystal boxes. If you have any DIY skills at all, you can turn any piece of glass into Mercury Glass. Maybe pick up some plain drinking glasses at Goodwill and practice on them before you work on a real chandelier that cost you money. Avoid the chandelier that looks like a bunch of sperm....See Moredsimber
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