Some small changes around the house

Our new faucet came today! We went with the Kohler “Stillness” widespread sink faucet. I really like the modern neck and the size is perfect for our low vintage vanity. We are still a few weeks from completion because Expo still has to come out to measure for the Onyx sink, but seeing the new faucet makes me smile! The list price is $375, but I bought it on eBay so it was only about $300 with shipping - hey, every little bit helps!
Kohler "Stillness" Faucet

Kohler "Stillness" Faucet

Our master bedroom is pretty small so we had a hard time deciding if we were going to use headboard or just use art to fill the space between the window and the bed. Luby brought home some random vintage pinball machine parts last month. We played with the idea of hanging them in the office, but the space above the bed seemed perfect. In case you don’t see it - these are the side panels of the pinball.
Pinball Headboard

Pinball Headboard

In kitchen news we finally picked a new wall color to replace the orange. We decided on “Volcanic Ash” by Olympic paints. I couldn’t find the color on-line to post, so I just took a picture of the paint sample against our white cabinets. I think it will help “cool” the kitchen and make it look a little more sophisticated. It is pretty dark, but since it is only going on one wall it should look nice and clean against the stainless and white. Cross your fingers for me - I should be painting this weekend!

Volcanic Ash by Olympic Paints

Volcanic Ash by Olympic Paints

Here is a picture of our new kitchen fixture! I bought it on Saturday at an estate sale. It will be up later this week, but I was so excited I took a picture of it on the floor…

New chrome fixture to replace the brass starburst.

New chrome fixture to replace the brass starburst.

In living rooms news there are two new tables. We replaced the glass circle table with a long and low surfboard style to have a little more space (it’s also way easier to keep clean). The end table has a nice “pocket” so it works well as a great catch all for Samson’s books and toys.

New Surfbord Coffee Table

New Surfboard Coffee Table

New End Table

New Danish Modern End Table

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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 Design, My House

7 Comments to Some small changes around the house

  1. Your sofa is really cute. Vintage or new?

    2. rebeccab on November 6th, 2008

  2. Thanks, It is the Corona line from Macy’s!

    3. Anna on November 6th, 2008

  3. Orly? I may have to go see it. Retro Renovation did something on that one, right?

    As a side note, I am delurking to say that I love your home, it makes me homesick for the Midwest (raised in KC, relocated to Florida, which I hate)!

    4. rebeccab on November 6th, 2008

  4. Aww Florida has some great modern too! Check out Macy’s. They really do have a surprisingly good selection. Thanks for de-lurking! I really appreciate your comments!

    5. Anna on November 6th, 2008

  5. I like it, I LIKE IT ALL. Like the art over the bed, I like the lamp, I like the sofa tables… Can I move in?
    Have a great weekend. My bathroom is leaking, so I know what I shall do…

    6. Lena on November 7th, 2008

  6. I love that faucet. Good choice, although I personally get tired of chrome real quick, it has an awesome shape! And that new light fixture is absolutely awesome!! True Mid Century

    7. Brian on November 7th, 2008

  7. That lamp will own the room. It will start conversations and become a valued member of the family.

    8. Barry A. Smith on November 14th, 2008

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