Showing posts with label finishes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label finishes. Show all posts

Why to Love Black Marble

Move over, Carrara... There's a new kid on the block.

While white marble will NEVER go out of style because of it's classic and clean appearance, we are here to educate you on the love we also have for BLACK marbles. 

This dark, beautiful stone can transform any space into a new and different place. How do you use it? Here are a few different places we have seen it put to use:

1. Furniture. Everyone has seen this tulip table in white... but that's not the only color it comes in. A black marble tulip is just as gorgeous and adds a little drama to the space.

2. Feeling bold? Flooring. For the right space, this could be the answer you've been looking for when paired with white walls and modern furniture. 

3. Countertops. Whether it's a gorgeous slab that stretched the budget on the island, or a simple black marble all around, the space lights up with a pop.


4. Backsplash. Did you walk right past that beautiful slab in the slab yard and wonder, how to display that "piece of art"? This is how. 

5. Bathrooms. The name of the game is contrast. From white everything to a shower in black ... each offsets their own for the perfect balance.

6. Vanities. Try using it as a sink backsplash and you can make a very simple white vessel look like a sculptural composition. This a great look to use in a powder room, as very little material will be needed to cover a wall, meaning you can get a luxe look at a lower price.

Are you sold??

Go for the Gold...Its a WIN

While we still like our silver … We are branching out and
LOVING gold accents in our latest designs!
This is a Powder Bath at the Mansion on Turtle Creek!

For a splash of the unexpected, we think that gold is 
no longer your grandma's favorite accessory. 

It is bold, bright, and unique.

CHECK OUT WHY WE THINK SO!

Brass mixed with blue is a favorite color combo of ours. It brings a touch of 
modern in with the old, making the perfect blend. 
Lighting and even hardware are ways to bring this look in.

** See the gold cup pulls on the blue painted cabinets!?

Dark, rich, wood tones and gold. Mmmm yes please! This knot ball is a perfect conversation piece, but also adds a new color to the space that coordinates with pillows and accessories throughout.

- Gold BRIGHTENS. Yes, sounds like something you might already know. BUT if you are bold enough to darken your space by painting walls black, or navy… you can quickly add light (spunk) to the space by bringing in gold in the plumbing fixtures, hardware or wall decor!


WILL YOU GO FOR THE GOLD?!

A Crash Course in Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures

Lately, we have been selecting
 plumbing fixture after plumbing fixture!

(the Delta Vero Collection)

And our first decision is always... what will the finish be?!

Our current top two finishes are POLISHED NICKEL and CHROME.

(the Delta Vero Collection)

According to Houzz, read on the find out the difference between the two finishes!

POLISHED NICKEL:

If you like a smooth, shiny finish but are tired of chrome, try polished nickel. 
It's darker than chrome, and with different levels of lighting, 
it can appear to change in color.
(totally dig this one and we get to use it!)


(an American Standard Faucet from our visit to Ferguson for a custom Highland Park build!)

(a Brizo Faucet from our visit to Ferguson for a custom Highland Park build!)

Advantages: Easy to clean. A durable finish. A great alternative to brushed nickel.

Disadvantages: More expensive. It's hard to find matching accessories or fixtures for it.

Styles it works with: Like chrome, it looks great in a variety of settings: modern, 
contemporary, traditional and eclectic.


CHROME:
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