Surfaces for the Home Pt. 1 (Kitchen and Bath)

Join Barbara Granett, home owner and designer extraordinaire, as she guides you on an intimate tour of her beautiful hillside property. She delves into the intricacies architectural surfaces, discussing contour and texture while giving advice on using particular, and sometimes peculiar, materials in conjunction with the design of your home. Barbara encourages you to examine what you like in design and materials before beginning, and to consider what materials might fit with your aesthetics. She also recommends that you consider how materials might complement or contrast with each other for pleasing design. Peppered with numerous examples and useful tips, this in-depth exploration into home design is a must for the novice and expert alike.

This is the first of two parts, focusing more on design for the kitchen and bathrooms. For a continuation of architectural surfaces for more areas of your home, visit the next lesson: http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/39

Combining Unusual Materials

10/07/2007

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Barbara reviews surface materials for the kitchen and bathroom. This video shows you how to successfully combine modern and traditional materials into a comfortable and cohesive space.

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