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The cold, crisp mornings of February provide stunning views of the mountains and a glowing fireplace makes a cozy setting for this interior designer in Seattle. It’s been a long, cold winter across the States and for many the warmth of a fire makes it tolerable. Just like other areas of our homes, the fireplace needs an update or face-lift especially as we make changes in nearby areas of our homes. This is the case for a project I’m completing in Portland.

When a decision to remodel the kitchen was final, the fireplace opposite the kitchen in the family room was also waiting for a fresh look. This is the before of the fireplace in this custom 20 year old home in Northwest Portland.

In need of a facelift

Working with Mel Archer who built the custom kitchen, the fireplace mantel became more prominent.  The use of veneer allows easy replacement of the heavy brick feature.  So now the new fireplace complements the kitchen.

A new look for a fireplace

You can review more information about stone veneers for use on fireplaces .

Tags: Faith Sheridan Design Group, Fireplace update, interior designer Seattle WA, remodel, stone veneer
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2010 elevated  the old and mainstay stores, like Restoration Hardware,  are filled with pseudo-aged, unfinished furniture.  What about real vintage and antique furniture? In my interior design practice in Seattle, I see clients investing in key pieces and I refer to them as the ‘soul’ of the home.  Other clients plan and design around family heirlooms. They reflect on the many memories shared with the furniture. We are rapidly approaching 2011 and I happened upon a ‘trends list’ for 2010.  Sure enough ‘Old is New Again’ was one and another ‘Mix it Up’ noted that “classic 19th century pieces mix with vintage and current furniture from this year”, (Kimberly Ayres).

Check out the piece my clients are using in the redesigned island of the kitchen.

early 20th century French buffet

Finished on all sides, it boasts ample storage and a beautiful marble top.  In the room it will separate the kitchen from the family room and inspire conversation about the  ’ well traveled look’.  In this instance my clients looked at online antique stores and sourced this buffet in Chicago.

Imagine the stories and fun gatherings that will surround the addition of this vintage piece to the kitchen. For the gourmet group gatherings, this 78″ server is perfect for setting up a buffet with accessories and linens.  Wine and cheese pairings or tasty desserts, the antique server becomes a functional, vintage addition to a gourmet kitchen.

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Tags: antiques and vintage furniture, Faith Sheridan Design Group, interior designer Seattle WA, remodel, renovation
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For my interior design firm in Seattle this summer, it’s all about construction.  Condo roof decks,  custom hobby rooms, large additions such as the covered outdoor patio/kitchen I share today. And there are more in the queue.

Surely, one of the best parts of my job is to see a project evolve.  But my clients have made that a virtual experience by capturing the construction using a web-cam.  Week after week, they share the view from the camera making me excited for the next week . I am able to see the shape and form of the addition unfold.

This video displays Week 8.  Included in the addition is a sitting room for the master bedroom.  One of my favorite aspects is the inglenook at the end of the covered patio.  I am pleased to work with the respected architecture firm, Gelotte Hommas, on the project. Scott Hommas sensitively and artistically interpreted the features my clients desired.  More to come.

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Tags: Faith Sheridan Design Group, Gelotte Hommas, interior designer Seattle WA, Outdoor Living, outdoor patio additions, outdoor space, remodel
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In the project shown in the before and after sequence, my challenge was to stay within the footprint of the existing  master bathroom.  Also, the soaking tub was a favorite place for relaxing so it too remained. 

The other challenge was a very tall male… who loved the the idea of a ceiling showerhead which he often used  in hotels while traveling.  So now you know the general parameters and can see the transformation.

before vanity

before shower

before soaking tub

Now for the transformation

Vanity, natural cherry with dual sinks

Shower and solartube

Soaking Tub

Solutions  to this master bathroom remodel:

• a single vanity with customized storage for him and her
• balanced lighting from sconces and overhead fixture
• 36″ counter height suits both
• glass wall between tub and shower enlarges room
• Solartube adds lighting  with less expense (original plan included skylight)
• hotel towel shelf stores extra towels
• mosaic border adds horizontal element
• travertine throughout is easy to maintain

Tags: interior design, master bathroom, remodel, Seattle
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Roy Hunter, a contractor and environmentalist started Second Use after becoming frustrated with the amount of materials he saw getting thrown away on construction sites. He pooled finances with a few family members and leased an empty 2-acre field in Woodinville, Washington as the site of the first store. The first inventory consisted of salvaged lumber and beams from the demolition of a Fred Meyer store in north Seattle. Second Use has been reclaiming building materials for reuse in the Puget Sound region since 1994.

Second Use Founder Roy Hunter

In 1997, the Seattle store opened in its current location on Second Avenue South in the South Park neighborhood. Second Use has been recognized for ongoing growth and achievement in the community. In 2006, it was a winner of the Seattle Mayor’s Small Business Award. In 2007, it received the Washington State Recycling Association’s “Recycler of the year – business primary” award.

Online Inventory Search

Whether you are a homeowner, business owner, or contractor Second Use can help you find a greener way to approach your next remodel or demolition.  If you have a project you’d like to discuss, please contact our field crew.  If you have materials you’d like to bring in, see our acceptance policies and/or visit our store.  You can also learn more about our salvage services by exploring the links.

I hope you will visit Second Use either online or in person.  Try the calculator:

Find out how much re-using materials can save the environment in real world terms:

• Lbs of CO₂ averted
• Days a fluorescent bulb could stay lit
• Miles a SUV could drive

Love your comments, Faith

Tags: environment, Green Design, recycle, remodel, remodeling, resource
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