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How-To: Create Bold, Beautiful Stair Runners
Tired of your boring, old stair runner? Improving on the old standard may be as easy as breaking out a quart of paint. Don't stop there, though.
Before and After: Julie's Bright and Cheery Kitchen Makeover
Julie, who writes the awesome blog Mamaphunk, recently took her kitchen from drab to fab with a total makeover. She writes, "My husband and I did everything except install the cabinets and countertops, we're good but not that good! I wanted to go for an Anthropologie-like vibe and I think I did a decent job.
Casa Quickie: Clean Dirty Grout With Oxygen Bleach
While I work hard to keep my bathroom pristine, the tile grout on the ceramic tile floor can often look less than fresh. What to do? Well, it often requires a little elbow grease, and a lot of scrubbing.
Love It or Hate It? Mirror Tiled Steps
You all seemed to love the tiled text staircase I showed you, which makes me think you may warm up to these mirror tiled steps. I think the juxtaposition of the old, wooden banister and the small mirrored tiles makes this look work. But on a modern staircase, it might look tacky and too disco.
Love It or Hate It? Tiled Text Staircase
The tiled French text in this staircase in the portfolio of stylist Laurence Pasquier translates to "I climb, You climb, He climbs, We climb." It's a little bit tongue-in-cheek, and I think it has a nice visual effect. But, it's not for everyone.
Cool Idea: Grass Tiles
I just spotted these grass tiles in the portfolio of UK photographer James Merrell, and I'm absolutely charmed. I have no clue who makes them; I did a quick Google but no such luck. I think they'd be really fun in a small space like a bathroom or a closet, but in a large room the trompe-l'œil effect could be overwhelming.
Inspired: Stephane Rolland's Tactile Dress
I'm intrigued by this sublimely architectural dress from designer Stephane Rolland, which recently made an appearance at the runway at Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture. It immediately made me curious as to what home finds I could track down that match its textural interest and neutral beauty. One accent that matches its chicness is the Inhabit Braille Wall ($86).
Before and After: Erin84's Bathroom Makeover
Su Casa member Erin84 recently gave the "ugly 70's-style bathroom" in her new condo a major overhaul, and the transformation is a vast improvement. She gutted the space, and then "used subway tiles on the floor and ceramic tiles on the walls." She says, "A new vanity and chandelier make it look like a completely different space."
Love It or Hate It? Tattoo Tiles
These Tattoo Tiles ($5.95 each) by ModWalls are made of glass tile and hand screened with custom tattoo designs. While I'm a fan of the well-placed and well-designed tattoo, I'm not sure about how I feel about inking them into my bathroom or kitchen. Maybe this would work for a rockabilly home?
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Nice and New: Mibo Tile Tattoos
Seeing as you loved the Tattoo Tiles we featured a while back, maybe you'll love these Mibo Tile Tattoos ($16 to $18 for six). These heavy-duty stickers, which are impervious to water and moisture, are a quick makeover for your kitchen or bathroom tiles. They're available in three different retro patterns, in either taupe or dusty blue, for 4" or 6" tiles.
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