Saturday, April 26, 2014

Library - Den

White vaulted ceiling:


Existing black entertainment center:


Blonde wood:



Round table:

Master Bedroom



Powder blue curtains, taller and longer than windows:



Rug by Stark, Bhutan Collection:



Sunday, April 20, 2014

Tiles


Classic tiles from Harlinger, Friesland, The Netherlands. Various shades of faint blue tiles, with a hint of gold, that look to be white at a casual glance:


Extremely popular in Holland, they even make a wallpaper replica of Friese Witjes: 



A more detailed view here:



Handmade square tiles: 13 cm x 13 cm, ~8mm thick. 60 pieces per square meter.

Tiles should be placed in the traditional old way: as close as possible together with a maximum 1 millimeter narrow joint.


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In production since 1598, these tiles are still made daily using fine marine clay in the same fashion as 400 years ago:

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Art

Marble basso relievo 38.5" x 14.5" x 1.25"
Optimal lighting: 40" to the right, 36" forward, and 9" above top of sculpture.