if I use the blue/yellow fabric for the outside curtains what color for the baloon shade? plain white? yellow? blue? checked? I was thinking of a striped fabric if I can find one. If not I will just get me some grout renew and do them over. I think the sealer is going to make sure it stays clean looking. I had to hear DF whine about the white grout getting dirty. the problem comes with the grout staying white. I like the tile counter because it is heat resistant and always remains shiney. this is not a curtain question but does it look odd to anyone else that the 2 dummy drawers have no handle? should I put handles on them as if they opened or leave it as it is? The curtains will probably cost more than the counter. HAD I USED A PLAIN LIPPED TILE FOR THE BACK TOTAL WOULD HAVE BEEN. 8.00Ģ bags of extension clips for the sink. Outside corner tiles had to buy 2 needed one. my counter top is 90x26 and the cost was as follows:īox of 4x4 tiles. they came out great and if anyone is interested in how to do countertops in tile let me know and I will do a thread on it.

Teeda no I did not do the countertops myself DF did them but I took photos of every step. The backsplash was kind of pricey for me so I would like to have a curtain that does not overshadow the backsplash. I really love the yellow and blue fabric but my concern is if it overshadows the tile backsplash. I don't really have any accessories for the kitchen as I am starting new. I like both fabrics here is a better representation of the colors: I am planning on looking for some bin pulls for the drawers like you suggest. I am planing on going to the Habitat Restore tomorrow and if I can not find the handles I will check these next. I checked Van dykes and you are right those handles do look good (i like the blue glass handles). Oceanna I forgot to mention, I was wondering if those ball fringe trim would be too cheesy this day and age but I saw on your link that they are still used quite often. In fixing up the house I am trying my best to retain the original character of the house with selective updates. I would not be suprised to find it was older than my neighbor tells me it is. There is a large plantation in the area that has buildings that were built in the late 1800's and certain parts of my house (especially the foundation) look suspiciously similar. Kim2007 The tax records state that the house was built in 1940 but I am told by my neighbor (the original owners niece) that my house was built in 1920's and the footprint was changed because of all the additions in 1940's, thus the tax records were updated. You had posted that link somewhere else, I glanced at it (cause I was at work) and tried to find it again when I got home to no avail so thanks for posting that!! Oceanna I went to the link you shared and you are right they have some lovely ideas on there.

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