Specialty Paint and Stain Finish Samples

Painted finishes with glazes fogged over, painted finishes that are rubbed through to stain beneath, lacquer finishes for tabletops, a flat catalyzed lacquer for the reclaimed wood and different levels of distressing – all required [...]

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Granite Details for Vacation Home in Mammoth Lakes

The saying that ‘God is in the Details’ is something I truly understand, but, there is a lot of agony that goes along with working through all of the details. Take something as simple as installing this faucet, an act that required the input of several people.

When Martin, from Southland Marble came to install the [...]

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Custom Kitchen Cabinetry Paint Choices for Vacation Home

With all the wood in this house, I am glad that Mollie stood firm on the painted kitchen cabinets. She has always envisioned a cream color or a mossy green. We chose a green that I particularly like – Pittsburgh Paints Bamboo Screen – and used a soft, caramel color glaze on top. It is [...]

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Placement of Thermostats, Door Trim and Ordering Light Fixtures

Over the last month, we have made several site visits to verify locations for specific items before the interior walls have been closed up. Where is the best spot for the thermostats that are associated with the hydronic flooring? The wall switches? One of the most annoying thing that designers have to deal with in [...]

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Completion Date Upset in Mammoth Lakes

As the house becomes more real, the clients thoughts are turning to the time when they will be able to use it. Since Mammoth is a winter wonderland and phenomenal ski area, the Baumers are excited about spending their first Christmas in the house. THIS Christmas! John remembers his timeline correctly as being 18 months, [...]

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