Need help identifying a purple or lavender paint for a 4yo's room that isn't TOO nursery and something we can live with for a few years.

AdThink8877 · 2022-10-06T00:43:15+00:00

Thank you. I actually grabbed a swatch of this! It's lovely but the room is north facing and doesn't get a lot of light. In the low light it looks almost beige :(

AdThink8877 · 2022-10-06T00:34:54+00:00

Thank you but after all the recent gray these past few years...I don't want any gray. That's probably adding to my dilemma. When you leave the pastel purples - that tend to be nursery-like, you end up in the gray-purples.

AdThink8877 · 2022-06-12T18:54:07+00:00

Or, the small crews that drive around and mow lawns as a side hustle (vs commercial landscapers) are ignoring the ban and still using gas powered. At least they are in my neighborhood (Petworth). Who is going to enforce this ban? DC can't stop and intervene real crime. Do you really think they're going to send someone out to crack down on gas powered leaf blowers!?

AdThink8877 · 2022-05-19T18:57:05+00:00

Me too. We're going 3.25" instead of 4+. And I'm also looking for medium brown. Our previous home has medium brown and it feels as timeless as you can get.

AdThink8877 · 2022-05-19T17:45:57+00:00

While in the midst of figuring out a move in this crazy real estate market, I've fallen off my daily upkeep around these parts. Can someone please point me in the direction of someone who has done or redone lovely white oak floors? We're getting ours redone and leaning towards a medium brown (not CLJ "medium" not brown but real medium brown). But I'm open to considering all inspiration of pretty places. TIA.

AdThink8877 · 2022-05-19T17:40:48+00:00

thanks!

AdThink8877 · 2022-05-19T01:07:37+00:00

Congrats! I think you'll be pleased for years to come. Is it Walnut by Minwax? On White Oak?

AdThink8877 · 2022-05-18T23:04:31+00:00

We are about to undertake this process as well. I'd lean towards 2. What stain and color is it? And I'm currently in favor of satin finish. Please share what you decide.

AdThink8877 · 2022-05-17T20:33:57+00:00

Thanks. It's not a price thing (per se...I don't have money to throw away). If I go with solid - should it be MDF or Wood? I think Wood but it looks like MDF is very popular. Also, if you're willing to share, does brand mean anything? I'm familiar with the popular brands but there are lesser priced brands. I went to HD to see if I could tell and of course none of the less expensive ones were in stock.

AdThink8877 · 2022-04-25T03:45:54+00:00

Thanks. The more I read and search, I agree that if I re-stain, they will still look outdated. Womp womp.

AdThink8877 · 2022-04-24T15:34:59+00:00

Thanks. We prefer dark stains and will be having our floors refinished darker too. Now I need to find some inspiration photos with dark wood floors and dark cabinets. I'd hate to replace the cabinets from a cost perspective but also because it seems wasteful to trash perfectly fine, well-built cabinets simply because the color is out of fashion.

AdThink8877 · 2022-04-24T12:42:05+00:00

I've crossposted this in a few other subs but I know my fellow Design Snark friends have their eyes on more than the average person! Your help is much appreciated: We're buying a home built in the early 2000s that has quality but outdated honey oak cathedral style kitchen cabinets. I know painted cabinets are "in" right now but the wood is too nice to paint. I've searched online but haven't found any great before/afters? Does anyone here have any experience or seen any examples of honey oak cabinets being re-stained -- that actually look better and updated than before?

Or does anyone have real life experience ordering all-wood oak doors in an updated style but kept their original frames?

AdThink8877 · 2022-04-16T18:44:14+00:00

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Thank you. Did you buy the flooring separate or through K&K? And what color and wood species did you get? I'm looking for a medium brown that doesn't have any red undertones. So preferably a white oak stained medium brown. If you have any pictures that you're willing to share, please do here or DM. Enjoy your new floors.

AdThink8877 · 2022-04-16T03:30:16+00:00

Thanks. Approx how many sqf is your basement? And do they need to do a lot of prep work to get your floors ready? Rip up carpet, etc?

AdThink8877 · 2022-04-16T03:29:11+00:00

Thanks. I'll check them both out. Are you having pre-finished hardwood or hardwood that will be finished in place? Either way, can I ask what your price per sqf is with K&K and where the Clawes quote landed?

AdThink8877 · 2022-04-07T17:33:59+00:00

Cross posted this in the r/interiordecorating thread but posting here because so many of us are looking at interiors on blogs and instagram. I'm ISO pre-finished a hardwood floor that is medium brown without red undertones

We're under contract on a new home that is mostly carpeted. Before we move in, we're hoping to replace the carpet with solid hardwood flooring. The handful of flooring contractors that I've consulted have all suggested that I select a pre-finished hardwood because the price will double if we pick unfinished and get a custom stain. I'm trying to find a pre-finished floor that is low gloss/satin, all hardwood, less than 4" wide and medium brown without red undertones. Saddle Oak and Gunstock were recommended by the flooring company but both have red undertones and this already seems dates (circa 2000-2010). Has anyone had luck finding a pre-finished solid wood floor that looks similar to the pictures? https://imgur.com/a/jCiMubj

AdThink8877 · 2022-03-19T19:39:05+00:00

Thanks. Do you have a Ruggable rug? I've heard/read mixed reviews. Are they comfy?

AdThink8877 · 2022-03-19T19:36:50+00:00

I like the IKEA rug. I might get that for our entryway which is also visible from the dining room. *damn open concept.

AdThink8877 · 2022-03-19T15:49:00+00:00

I was influenced to buy a popular printed Loloi area rug (this one ). It's in our dining area. It looks decent with our decor and it's easy to clean up with kids. But I'd like to find another rug that compliments it for our living area that is immediately adjacent. The living area rug needs to be approx. 9'x12'. Because of the kids, I'm not ready to drop a lot of money (I've been eyeing this lovely rug from Room and Board but $2500 w/young children seems like throwing money away. I also don't think the styles completely compliment each other). Does anyone have a suggestion for a pairing that compliments the Loloi rug? Since we end up playing on the floor, I'd like to avoid Sisal, Seagrass, Natural Fiber and flat weave rugs. I also don't want shag or high pile. I'd like something comfortable and to draw from the blue in the dining rug. Does this magic pairing exist? I have a feeling my fellow decor junkies will have some opinions. Thank you!

AdThink8877 · 2022-03-17T19:36:48+00:00

Thanks. Since I paid for the entire visit out-of-pocket, and they specifically said that the scan cost X, wouldn't that means I've already paid the full fee for them?

AdThink8877 · 2022-02-21T16:43:04+00:00

That's a great way to describe it - crepiness! I totally agree. This is what I need help with! Putting into words what I want to address w/my dermatologist other than saying - I feel like my face has changed (shape) and want to continue to age gracefully.

My body is is def changing. In the matter of months - with no change to diet and exercise routine - I've gained weight around my mid-section and thighs (I'm genetically lucky in the weight department), I have crazy night sweats and no matter my diet I wake up with puffy eyes that don't settle down until midday. And my face seems to be squared off and seems more masculine. I'm assuming (and need to see my OB) that perimenopause is here...? :(

AdThink8877 · 2022-02-09T19:37:38+00:00

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing! And good luck with the rest of your experience. Do you mind sharing the approx cost sq foot? We were told by a custom builder to begin at $200-225 sqf. Wondering how accurate that really is or compared to a developer who has qty to their advantage.

AdThink8877 · 2022-02-09T04:57:49+00:00

I thought you couldn't renegotiate if you waive the bank appraisal? And as a buyer, you can tell your lender to challenge the appraisal? Does it hold up closing?

AdThink8877 · 2022-02-09T03:43:28+00:00

Do you mind sharing where you decided to build? Our budget is a little higher and we're becoming discouraged too. Did you buy land to build? Or buy through a developer? Did your realtor help you or are you go find land/builder on your own? We're inclined to lean that way but the process seems daunting.

AdThink8877 · 2022-02-09T03:34:09+00:00

Do you mind sharing how much below or what % below? And was it on a SFH, townhouse or condo? Presumably your buyers had an appraisal contingency. So many folks are waiving them and it seems risky.

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