Friday, June 27, 2014

Subway Tile Party!

Yes, you read that title correctly! We are throwing a subway tile party during today's blog and you are all invited. Subway tile may seem plain just sitting in a box on shelf in Lowe's, but we know better. We are going to share with you several Red River Remodelers projects in which we used the Subway in a variety of ways. 

First off, we have a kitchen back splash in the South Highlands area of Shreveport where we mixed in a little glass to zazz it up. I think it worked out pretty well! Look at how adorable and spunky this space is!  Great way to introduce color but not be overwhelmed by it.





In this project Red River Remodelers used a glass accent tile band that really helps to create movement and energy across the kitchen. This can also work well to make a smaller kitchen seem larger. It's all... an illusion!



In this kitchen, and coincidentally the one above, we put in a travertine subway tile that has more texture to it than your typical porcelain or ceramic subway tile. We are definitely still in love with this galley style layout!


I know some of you have seen this bad boy on the Parade of Homes a couple weeks ago! Here we brought things to the next level used a beveled edge subway. 




In this little kitchen we have your typical white porcelain subway, but we used a darker grout to really make things pop! Dark grout and dark cabinets? Yes ma'am!


Same white subway tile just with white grout! White cabinets, dark counter tops, sleek and clean white subway back splash. I could throw a party in this kitchen!


Don't forget to check out our Houzz! Add our projects to your idea books! You don't have a Houzz.com account?! What're you waiting for?! It's always a design party over there! 

-sarah reuther







Friday, June 13, 2014

You Light Up My... Work Space

Are you ready for some rad task lighting options? I hope so, because this week's blog is home to a few of my favorite items from a few of my favorite stores. And who says task lighting needs to be lame and fluorescent, anyway? Zazz up that office!

First up we have the Princeton Junior wall sconce from School House Electric! Check out this adjustable bad boy. Mount him right above your work space for an old school feel and function. At $169, he comes in three finishes: antique black (shown), natural brass and matte bronze. Call up your favorite electrician and have a party!

 

Next up we've got the retro-inspired Atomic Yellow table lamp from my good friends at CB2. This dude has some movement, much like all 1950s inspired designs. He has a certain swing and swoop that I dig. This is his only form and costs $129. If I had a work space of my own, I would have this puppy in two seconds.  



Ohh, now we tread into even more familiar waters! Restoration Hardware is in the house! The McCroskey Swing Arm table lamp caught my eye as I was browsing their lighting. The exposed wires and rich color make me want to put this into a masculine space. It's industrial, early 1900s inspired, comes in a beautiful antique brass, and weighs a solid 22lbs. He could be yours for $339!

Mccroskey Swing–Arm Task Table Lamp

Oh, boy. Here we have the Arne Jacobsen (designer of the Egg ChairAJ table lamp from Design Within Reach. Sometimes, it is important to have that something extra special. This lamp comes in eight different colors and runs a cool $1,018. A small price to pay for this piece of 1960's design!



Well. There you have it folks. I've shared with you a few of my deepest lighting loves. Stay tuned for another blog later on. Maybe I'll share some projects we are finishing up. Or more lamps. I also take requests. 


-sarah reuther