So guess what? We are back in our Great Room. I know you have missed seeing it.
Table....the top is plywood, painted black, with a polyurethane finish
We have walked up and down the aisles of Lowe's trying to be "hit in the face" with the perfect material. Every time we think we have found The One, we veto it before we leave the store. The big hold up, how MC will "frame"/finish the edges, without creating an amateurish appearance.
MC is very positive about glass mosaic tiles; very similar to the ones we used for our counter tops in Norfolk. He is even looking forward to working with grout. Back and forth on color. Should the tiles be tones of gold, white, black, ....very confusing. The problem I am having is my thinking it's going to look too "busy". A 4 x 4 foot table in the middle of our room with mosaic tiles just seems too "much". Every combination has variations of color, We are having a hard time finding tiles that have a solid color appearance. We have some left over tiles from Norfolk and have put them on the table for a "let's see". A big negative for this material is cost.....to get the tiles we prefer, the cost is more than we really want to spend. Remember, we are on a set budget....all our projects are DIY because of THE BUDGET. How simple life could be if money was no issue...wouldn't it be grand to commission Bradley-Hughes to design a custom piece!
Tiles left over from counter top project in Norfolk
MC put them down....unglued of course.....to let us marinate the look!
Vinyl tiles
Mirror tiles
All Four "let's see"
Plain, tile, vinyl and mirror....
Plain, tile, vinyl and mirror....
Now....guess which one is the winner?
That's easy.
After all this time, you know I went with the Mirror Tiles.....
That's easy.
After all this time, you know I went with the Mirror Tiles.....
It was a no brain-er as soon as I saw those mirror tiles. They compliment the crystals on the chandelier and bring your eye from the fireplace to the table!
But....that's not all MC has done these past few days.
Last week when we hosted the Wine Party for our neighborhood, we brought in the two wicker chairs from the terrace. I loved them with the table in the kitchen! I only did what the designers advise us all
to do......
to do......
BRING THE OUTSIDE IN
Of course I didn't stop with the chairs.....We have two love seats on the terrace that are also black wicker. I thought...I bet one would look fab on one side of the table and the chairs on the other. But the loveseat needed a paint touch up. So....yesterday in between everything else...MC sprayed the loveseat with another coat of paint!!!
As you all know, I don't do "Outside", especially in this Georgia heat! In the last three days, the chairs and love seat have been "sat" on more than any other piece of furniture we own!! I am now at the table, sitting or "lounging" on the loveseat ....comfortably writing this post! The TV is quite visible and my coffee is at hand!
ps....if needed the chairs can easily move back to the terrace.
As you all know, I don't do "Outside", especially in this Georgia heat! In the last three days, the chairs and love seat have been "sat" on more than any other piece of furniture we own!! I am now at the table, sitting or "lounging" on the loveseat ....comfortably writing this post! The TV is quite visible and my coffee is at hand!
ps....if needed the chairs can easily move back to the terrace.
I'm not finished
I have to stop by Binterest. I think a visit to the Bradley-Hughes Showroom will be appropriate. The pieces are to die for!
OK....I'M GOING OUT AND BUY SOME LOTTERY TICKETS!!!
I have to stop by Binterest. I think a visit to the Bradley-Hughes Showroom will be appropriate. The pieces are to die for!
LOOK AT THAT RUG!!
Of course I am in love with the antiqued mirror low table!
Wow
The textures in this space are amazing
OK....I'M GOING OUT AND BUY SOME LOTTERY TICKETS!!!
Mirrored tiles....of course! Ideally the best choice for the room. It certainly adds an air of elegance to the table. Well done Patty and MC...a dynamic duo for sure!
ReplyDeleteI have not seen mirrored tiles...now that is a great idea! Quite chic and easy to do....like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Patty.
Cheers!
Love the new look! Love following your ever changing decor. You keep us all wondering about what will come next!! You should write a book about the "Neatness of Constant Change"!
ReplyDeleteFunny, funny...a Book about my constant changes....It would need updates on an hourly basis!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you went with the mirrored tiles. As I was reading this post.....I was screaming in my head.....no....no....yes! Bingo....right decision!
ReplyDeleteVery glam:)