Have you sold these yet? If not, we need a straight run of spindles and banister and post for our house.

Thanks,

laurel.burr@verizon.net

Posted by: smokinbarn at October 29, 2009 3:08 AM in response to Mahogany Return Newel Set

Carrera marble comes in mosaics of all different shapes and sizes and would link the white cabinets with the grey/black counters. They come in sheets on a mesh backing. I've had this type of backsplash for 10 years and it reads as a neutral. If you have undercabinet lights on, the tile will give you a little sparkle. Otherwise, they provide a quiet backdrop for all the color and activity in the kitchen. More color and texture than solid ceramic tile but still neutral. You could get interesting with combining the shapes, or just pick one style and use it all over. Not sure about your budget or the amount of space you want to cover, but at Classic Tile you can find this at about $15 or so per sq ft. Might not fit your "fun" requirement" but I wanted to throw out the idea, based on your cabs and counters.

Posted by: smokinbarn at October 19, 2009 9:18 PM in response to Kitchen Backsplash

I second the suggestion for Classic Tile. I just bought marble mosaics from them and the price was about half of what Mondial listed. Ask for Vincent. He was very helpful.

Posted by: smokinbarn at September 20, 2009 8:13 PM in response to 2" hex white carrara marble tile

I've been happy with Hlad Plumbers for small jobs. They were recommended by friends in Ft. Greene.

Posted by: smokinbarn at September 18, 2009 9:09 PM in response to Plumber needed

We had this issue a few years ago and the washer and dryer were carried through the garden level, out the back door, and lowered through the rear hatch into the cellar. Surprisingly, it was only two men. I was so afraid they were going to get hurt that I could barely watch, but it all went smoothly. I don't know how they will ever be removed, though. Fyi, some stores simply do not provide that kind of delivery/installation. Lowe's wouldn't do it, I remember. We purchased through Drimmer's and they did, although there was probably an additional charge. Good luck.

Posted by: smokinbarn at August 9, 2009 9:30 PM in response to Washer Won't Fit

On Saturday, I saw square pink tiles at Build It Green NYC in Astoria. The tiles were never used, still in boxes. Good luck.

Posted by: smokinbarn at May 19, 2009 1:09 AM in response to I need tiles to repair...

Take a look at B. Moore's White Dove. It's an easy going white that looks good with a lot of colors. Of course, you'll want to check it in the bathroom against your pale green. I'd suggest a satin or semi-gloss finish.

Posted by: smokinbarn at May 16, 2009 10:10 PM in response to Help chose a white for my bath

I'm also interested and also need sizes. We are in Cobble Hill in a 1855 house. You may contact me at smokinbarn@gmail.com. Thanks much.

Posted by: smokinbarn at May 11, 2009 12:44 PM in response to Old Shutters Availalble

I might be interested in the tile for a renovation at my house. Is there anyway I could see a sample of the tile? I looked on the Waterworks website but can't make out the color very well online. Could I come take a look? I'm in Cobble Hill. Thanks.

Posted by: smokinbarn at May 11, 2009 12:02 AM in response to WATERWORKS TILE FOR SALE

I think Restoration Hardware used to have a table very similar to your photo. Try their website. Good luck.

Posted by: smokinbarn at April 1, 2009 1:47 PM in response to does anyone know where I can

Yes, I would like to just keep the garden level hallway free for our access to the cellar, but the bathroom on that floor opens to the hall (it is in the center of the garden floor, halfway in from the front door) and to flip the bathroom opening to the other side will involve moving both the toilet and the sink(which means new floor) and taking out a wall of nice built-in bookcases/cabinets on the interior wall. The least costly option, and the one that gives the future tenant the most space, is to leave the layout as it is so the tenant has full use of the hall, with the provision that we may be passing through their space sometimes to access the cellar. I would call the tenant first, but do you think it would be a big turn off to the tenant to know I might be passing through the hall while they are at work?

The other option is to build in a lot of doors and walls to close off the back hall from the tenants, and I would access the cellar via the garden to the back door, through the back hall and down the stairs.

The tenants will also have access to the cellar as I will give them use of the washer and dryer there.

Posted by: smokinbarn at March 21, 2009 1:24 PM in response to Cellar access

Simon Hawthorne--does Andy the Contractor have a last name?

Posted by: smokinbarn at March 21, 2009 11:45 AM in response to General Contractor Recommends

I am also looking for shutters and would be very interested in yours. I have four first floor windows in my town house that really need some privacy only shutters gracefully afford! Thanks

Posted by: Mileskan at June 9, 2009 2:46 PM in response to Old Shutters Availalble

Thanks for the stonetiledepot name. They look to be a lot cheaper. I tried Classic Tile and found their prices to be less competitive. Maybe it isn't an item they stock. One guy I spoke to (not at Classic) had to fabricate it themselves and wanted $30 + a square foot. It pays to ask and shop around...

Posted by: jonathanc at September 21, 2009 5:40 PM in response to 2" hex white carrara marble tile

Try Nemo Tile - 21st & PAS. 212-505-0009 - Big in-stock selection.

Posted by: brybrybry at September 22, 2009 1:02 PM in response to 2" hex white carrara marble tile

White subway tiles would look fantastic with what you describe. Or, white marble countertop and backsplash (solid, not tile). This exact combo with white lacquer Ikea cabs was on the Bed Stuy tour by an architect, looked great. Simple and classic is definitely better. You don't want to go all crazy with multicolored glass tile.

Posted by: mopar at October 20, 2009 12:34 AM in response to Kitchen Backsplash

I disagree about going too neutral/boring because it's assumed that's the only thing that's widely appealing. If it's well chosen something unique absolutely can be widely appealing for resale. I'm a fan of visually interesting walls and backsplashes in kitchens because we do have to stand there performing tedious tasks like washing dishes. Give me something cool to look at. The fact that kitchen counters get cluttered with appliances is all the more reason to have a glam element. For example my countertop is quartz (caesarstone) with sparkle in it. Disco. I love the sparkles so much. Just a little thing but it cheers me anytime I look at it. When I picked it out I thought well this won't appeal to everybody. But it totally has. Everyone who walks in our kitchen loves it. I still haven't found the perfect backsplash! I'm not in a hurry. In the meantime the walls above the counters are painted and in a great color and I'm really enjoying it.

Posted by: traditionalmod at October 20, 2009 8:55 AM in response to Kitchen Backsplash

You could go with the subway tiles as suggested above and jazz it up with the grout. There are some nice gray and bluish gray grouts. Instead of blending in the background as a neutral, the tile will pop out a bit, but more because of shape and design than color, and you will not be throwing a new color into the mix. You can widen the groutlines a bit for a bigger effect. Get your tile shop to lend you a box of Mapei grout plastic color samples and take home a few tiles and play around.

(My wife isn't gonna believe I made a design suggestion, but this one seems right to me. And grout color won't cost you resale value.)

Posted by: slopefarm at October 20, 2009 9:07 AM in response to Kitchen Backsplash

P.S. if you can still change the countertops you will have more versatility with a softer, medium grey countertop for choosing colors for backsplash and wall. I really love white cabinets with a grey countertop. Black & white gets harsh IMO.

Posted by: traditionalmod at October 20, 2009 9:11 AM in response to Kitchen Backsplash

Why not just paint it a color you like (in a pearl finish). Paint is much easier to keep clean than tile/grout (never understand why people think tile is so easy to clean--I find if something gets on the grout lines, it can be a pain to clean properly), and you don't need to make a commitment or worry about what someone will like on resale.

Posted by: PHer at October 20, 2009 9:39 AM in response to Kitchen Backsplash

Stainless steel or Mirror

Posted by: edkopel at October 20, 2009 10:04 AM in response to Kitchen Backsplash

Stainless steel or Mirror

Posted by: edkopel at October 20, 2009 10:05 AM in response to Kitchen Backsplash