Monday, January 25, 2010

Vanity Options


When it comes to making choices for bathroom vanities, clients typically choose something good quality, but simple in design.
A common choice for vanities or laundry units is flat plywood doors, sometimes stained to match the kitchen cabinets.

Here is an example of paneled doors on vanities.

Magic Corner


These hardware units are good replacements for lazy Susan units when:
- there is not enough room in the corner to accommodate one
-or the client wants a unit that is easier to access.

The unit looks like a normal lower cupboard...
When the door is opened, the first set of shelves come out of the unit completely, and the second set of shelves pulls forward for easy access.

Maple Fireplace Mantel


There is still some installation dust in these pictures, but the effect can still be seen.
The mantel was made out of maple, stained dark and air-brushed for an antique effect.





Saturday, January 23, 2010

Octagon Island

This was a unique and challenging project that was a joy to work on. The island is octagon shaped with an octagon pillar in the center. The pillar supports an octagon light valance above. My client chose brown maple for the wood. They chose a dark stain with airbrushing for an antique effect.

Overview of island.
Close-up of carving on pillar.
Air brushing on the stained maple that gives an antique effect.
Close up of lion's heads on the corners of the island.
The two doors below the sink with carving. I did the tiling on the counter top as well.

Looking up at island.