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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.

Looking for a friend in the design business? Faith Sheridan Design Group is here to help you create your own beautiful space. Call us today, 206.437.8000.

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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You can use these tips to make your small bathroom seem like a large, luxury room .  Plan an effective renovation by using concepts like those below to provide an illusion of height and space.

You can also see images from my award winning bathroom from HGTV Designer’s Challenge as examples.

• An illusion of height comes with moving the eye vertically so consider a tile installation from floor to ceiling. Think vertical with mirrors, sconces, accents, shelves to emphasize vertical.
• A crown moulding will also create height.
• Wallpaper with a vertical pattern or a painted vertical stripe  is another option.
• Mirrors  add depth, width and length to a small room.  The mirror reflects and distributes light throughout the room.
• Clear shower doors increase  space and light. A fully frameless shower removes barriers.
• Consider a skylight or Solatube to add light to the bath.
• Large tiles increase a sense of space. Rectified porcelain tiles allow narrow, nearly invisible grout lines.
• Floating cabinets, a pedestal or wall mounted sink  also make the floor space seem larger. A vanity cabinet unit takes up a lot of floor space, so avoid if possible.
• Light coloured walls, floors and simple décor makes a room seem larger. 
• Clutter  exacerbates the problems of a small bathroom so select storage solutions to minimize it.

HGTV

Tags: HGTV Designer's Challenge, remodel, Seattle, small bathroom ideas
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The sinks by Sanindusa represent a new level of design and environmental committment.  They are not only beautifully designed but also made of recycled materials. 

Choose your favorite and let me know your vote!

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Tags: most popular sinks, Portland, recycle, remodel, Seattle, sinks
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