Growing up, “celery” was my mother’s fav. Guessing it was SW, since they were the town paint store. She was also into Wm Morris. His prints are beautiful. Ironically, the trim in our house was originally celery-ish, (way back in time.)
Ya know, we’ve been in this house 20+ years, the work just keeps on going. Now that I’m looking at creams for the foyer, I can see how the trim paint (White Dove) has aged and will need to get to that, too.
Question: anyone using latex semi-gloss on trim? BM still has oil based, which I like the finish of and used before (baseboards, moulding, doors,) but it does darken, over time. If I repaint in oil, just have to scruff it up and paint. If I switch to latex, have to scruff, then prime, before painting.
Consolation, we also have a double parlor on one side, DR on the other, then a pantry/pass through between that and the kitchen. The functional storage part of the pantry, formerly a large closet, is now the powder room. Really wish I had that storage back.
Linen white, btw, is one color sample I have, but reads dark on the front foyer walls and very dark on the landing. I’m close to a decision.
I am using SW latex semi-gloss on trim! Our House1 had trim painted with latex semi-gloss (the builder saved me a can, so I know for sure). I am painting over stained wood baseboards, but in House1 I had no issues with repainting part of the trim where the cats scratched it. On the baseboards; I use surface wash, then two coats. Primer costs about the same as SW paint at Lowes, so I am just using paint. In
I had “celery” in my living room before we added the addition, Painted that in BM Barley and decided to paint all the public rooms in the same since my house is relatively small and open. Does look different in each room and depending on time of day due to light.
We are painting the master this summer. Going to look for a pretty cream. I used a brownish Ralph Lauren last time it was painted (20 years ago or so) but I’m ready for a lighter look.
We need to repaint the entire interior of our home. I really want to use a cream/light tan color with a white ceiling. Anyone have any good suggestions? The last time we painted, we used several variations/tones of the same color, but I think I’ll just go with one color throughout.
One cream-like color throughout is what we have in House2. The ceiling is off-white, a couple of shades lighter than the walls. I have no idea what the color is called; judging by the sticker on the leftover can, it was a custom BM mix. I took the can to BM, and they mixed me a match - could not use the actual recipe on the can because BM no longer made that paint base. In House1, we have walls painted in Rainier White - it is apparently a Kelly Moore color matched by SW.
So I need help with the kitchen sink and faucet I like a single sink, but my husband likes a double sink, and he does the dishes, so he can have a double sink. We want stainless steel. For the faucet I want the gooseneck style. He likes the separate sprayer on the side but we are talking him out of it. Any suggestions? Tips?
Can you settle on a 3/4 or whatever it is called sink? One bowl larger than the other but not overwhelmingly. I had a Blanco sink put in my kitchen that has this configuration. Love it.
In our remodeled kitchen, we have one of the Delta faucets with the pull down sprayer built in to the faucet. Still love it. The sprayer head clicks back in place with a magnet. We got it from Build.com, but I don’t see that exact model on their website now. Delta makes a big deal about their touch-to-turn-on technology, but with a single lever control I can use my wrist or fore-arm to push the handle down if my hands are dirty.
I have read in several sources that the quality of faucets from plumbing supply places is better than from Lowes or Home Depot even with the same brand name.
My husband also does the dishes, so we have a double sink Because that’s what he prefers.
@tx5athome --no advice on double sink as I have a single stainless. A change to the countertop design allowed me to install a larger sink, and I was thrilled to gain the additional space. What I did not consider at all as it was not a problem on the stainless sink I had for the past 20 years is that the sink needs to have some pitch so that food debris easily washes down the drain. The new sink does not have any pitch, making clean-up a huge hassle.
I don’t know CC will allow Amazon links but here is the sink I purchased. Happy with larger size, but so annoyed with the lack of pitch.
My H does the dishes too (well be clears table and puts dishes in dishwasher after scraping - but does scrub the pots and pans) but I still didn’t let him choose the sink.
I have an Oliveri one deep bowl with attached drainboard. Love it! They do make double bowls with drainboard too - and I think some with out. I love the designs of all their sinks.
I also loved our 3/4 sink at the old house. The disposal was on the small side which allowed you to have dishes or pots in the larger side, while rinsing dishes for the dishwasher in the smaller side. Our new house will have a single as that is what was offered and my husband wanted. He is also the one that does most of dinner clean up, so I will let him have it! I don’t like to stack the dishes, so one large bowl should be fine with me; we will see!
I am trying to decide which project to take on next. We need to redo our front yard landscaping, get a new front door and side windows (which is an odd size and places like Home Depot couldn’t do it so we have to go to a more expensive custom door pace) and I want to re do the guest bathroom. There are lots of other things I want to do but these three have made it to the top of the list.
The front door is fine looking -very 80’s with etched side windows - but it works for now. The reason it is higher on my list is that it is the only thing in our house that isn’t hurricane proof. Also, when we had it repainted along with the rest of the house they couldn’t get it smooth for some reason so there are bubbles on there.
The front yard is a mess - most of the plants were super overgrown and half dead so one day my husband pulled half f them out. Now there are big empty spaces all mixed in with living bushes. I have no idea how much this would cost or if I should call a landscape architect to do a drawing or what - that is why I haven’t made progress there.
The guest bathroom just bugs me. It was probably done in the late 80’s or early 90’s and is basic Home Depot type stuff. I don’t want to do anything drastic - just new tub, new tile, beadboard, new toilet and new vanity - no moving any plumbing or anything. Oh - and if I could find one I liked, I would love to have a vanity with the taller cabinets that go up the side by the mirror. Two of my kids use that bathroom and it would be nice to have more storage for them to shove all of their stuff on the counters so guests didn’t have to see it. I haven’t called anyone for estimates because I feel like it will be so expensive that I start to think if other things I could do with the money.
On top of all this I have a long list of things for a handyman, now I just have to find a handyman!
In my kitchen remodels (2), no one could talk me out of a single bowl sink.
I was done with the spray mess from cleaning large roasting pans and stove grates.
Be aware that the tall gooseneck faucets can have more splashback, cuz the water’s coming from a higher point. Gotta get used to it. Mine’s also a Delta, one lever, and separate sprayer on the side. Nice. Iirc, mid price point.
For a SS sink, you want the thicker quality (lower guage, right?) Worth it.
So, Ivory White is pretty. Linen White too dark in my light. Simply White is nice, but fades to a purer white in bright light.
I realize the view most important to me is coming down the stairs, the right side of the landing. It’s my “aahhh” point. Otoh, if we do sell (I’m guessing a few years out, at earliest,) it’s the view coming in the front door.
I wanted that Franke sink, but it didn’t come in on time, so I got a Blanko. I also got a Touch faucet. I got both from an appliance store, which my plumber sent me to. Drainage is not an issue. The 3/4 sink was recommended by the GC, but I would never get a split sink again.
Momtogck. Focus on one project at a time helps me. I’d go to home shows and bath stores to find things I like.
In regard to the yard, I don’t know what part of the country you live in, or the size of the space. When my g/f wanted to redo her backyard area, around a patio, I brought over several plant books for our region. When ready, her family went to a nursery. They paid to have the plants delivered and planted. It is really Importent to consider the growth of the plant, need for sun and water. If you don’t have the time, a landscape architect can make a huge difference. I’ve certainly made many mistakes.
I have an very large Elkay Gourmet Line double stainless sink that I love. I strongly prefer a double sink, and this one has one very large cavity and one somewhat smaller one, although still decent-sized. It affords maximum flexibility. I need to be able to wash large pots and put them to drain, and I detest countertop drainers. The one I have is somewhat like this, but with 3 holes (Faucet, water controlling thingie, and hand soap dispenser):
Certified for production of food for sale to the public. You had to have a double sink, and one side of it had to be large enough to hold your largest piece of equipment.
