Imperfections Make it Perfect!
by Tim Layton
in Design,Do It Yourself,Interiors,Trends
I was just browsing through some of the pictures on our newest blog, RemodelingTherapy.com, and this one made me stop and think for a minute…
Of course my first thought was just how nice, comfortable, and relaxing of a space this is. It just looks like the kind of room you want to curl-up in and just sit for awhile.
I’ll be honest and tell you that my next thought wasn’t quite as positive. I was having visions of the long-term impact of real life on floors with gaps so large. Don’t try this at home unless you have one of those vacuum cleaners that will pick up a bowling ball.
But the thing that really made me stare for awhile was the authenticity of this look. It’s not easy for most people to pull-off. I’ll give you the secret…
Mess Up On Purpose!
I’ve built rooms like this and one of the biggest challenges, yet most important requirements, is to get the carpenters to go against their training.
Take a look at the roof framing in this example, which I’m under the assumption is all for show. See how it’s not evenly spaced? That’s important to the look, and it’s hard to get a good carpenter to do that!
Another example is the beam to the top right of the picture. It’s hard to tell exactly what’s going on there, but I can tell that some pretty big gaps in the woodwork are showing.
To a professional contractor or carpenter, that’s kind of a no-no! You have to force this kind of thing.
If you’re a novice DIY’er some of these goofs might happen naturally. If you’re looking for an authentic shabby-chic or rustic-not kind of look, let them be. And if you’re hiring a pro…
Tell them you won’t pay-up unless they mess-up!
See more pictures of beautiful white spaces at this post on RemodelingTherapy.com
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Give Your Local Firefighters a New Ikea Kitchen!
by Tim Layton
in Uncategorized
Everybody knows that firemen like to cook. Many fire districts require firemen to be on for 48 hours straight and the rest require 24 hours. No running out to Olive Garden for lunch either… they have to be ready to roll at all times.
That means at least three meals a day prepared in every fire station in the country. The question is, are those meals prepared in style?
For the lucky firehouse that wins the “Rescue Remodel” contest currently being run by The Family Handyman magazine and sponsored by Ikea, the answer will be a resounding yes.
Ikea is providing a $25,000.00 kitchen remodel complete with cabinets, appliances, and cookware.
Nominate your local firehouse at the website: RescueRemodel.com
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