Do you know the difference?
Shiplap has a rough sawn finish creating a rustic, more textured feel. Nickel gap has a smoother finish and creates an elegant, more modern look.
Shiplap offers more flexibility in board spacing, but requires more effort to install. More time, more money. Nickel gap takes less time to install because it has built-in spacers.
Nickel gap can be less expensive overall to shiplap, only due to the installation time.
Continue readingWe found some excellent cabinetry inspired ideas on One Kind Design. Showing only 3 of many great design options, please check them out.
Do you have a window to work around? We love this, all of this. Contrasting wood top with the painted cabinetry is so pretty. Open shelves and hooks for coats, bags and things!
“This mudroom offers form and function, measuring about 9.5 feet in length. The paint color used in the built-ins is Benjamin Moore, Wedgewood Gray OC-146. The light fixture is from Shades of Light—clear glass prism pentagon ceiling light in bronze. (via Anchor Builders)”
Have a window to work with and some space? This one is a winner. Thoughts? The tile floor is bold against the white cabinetry, open shelves and bead board. The wooden bench seating coordinates with the baskets.
Continue readingWith the workplace landscape’s evolution significantly thrown forward by the pandemic, more and more knowledge workers are opting to work from home. Because of this, many homeowners are adding on to their homes, converting garages, and closing in lofts — if they’re not buying a new house to suit their needs.
The short answer is, yes, you can convert a bedroom into an office. There are a few things to consider, however. The bedroom you shouldn’t use as an office isn’t the one you sleep in. This is a big mistake as it affects your sleep hygiene, mental health, and can cause issues with your partner. And you’ll want your home office to fit in with the overall decor of your home. That’s one of the main benefits of working from home — to create a space you feel at peace.
“Home office furniture should complement other rooms in your house instead of screaming ‘soulless cubicle.’” HGTV
Jack and Jill bedrooms have come back in fashion and, with the bathroom between them, one of those bedrooms as an office could be an issue. You won’t want someone showering or flushing the toilet (so much no) while you’re on a client call or Zoom meeting with your team. If, however, the other bedroom is a guest bedroom, that could definitely work (until your adult son moves back in and then you need to have a conversation — but that’s another blog post).
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