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“MA03 Library House was designed to meet the requirements of a ceramicist and a lawyer in need of a home capable of holding their extensive book collection as well as providing them with spaces for work and creative activity,” say Fria Folket, the architect behind this cabin in Sweden.
“MA03 Library House was designed to meet the requirements of a ceramicist and a lawyer in need of a home capable of holding their extensive book collection as well as providing them with spaces for work and creative activity,” say Fria Folket, the architect behind this cabin in Sweden.
Inside, the home presents a light-filled, calming environment—a completely different aesthetic than when the current owners acquired it. “Originally a Sears pre-build kit, the cabin was in bad shape when we found it. We renovated it gently, without increasing the footprint or losing its spirit. It’s been a peaceful refuge to a few special tenants since.”
Inside, the home presents a light-filled, calming environment—a completely different aesthetic than when the current owners acquired it. “Originally a Sears pre-build kit, the cabin was in bad shape when we found it. We renovated it gently, without increasing the footprint or losing its spirit. It’s been a peaceful refuge to a few special tenants since.”
The team leveled the floors and brought the stairs up to code. A NextGen-Fyre wood stove by Lopi feels much more appropriate for the room’s proportions.
The team leveled the floors and brought the stairs up to code. A NextGen-Fyre wood stove by Lopi feels much more appropriate for the room’s proportions.
Once you figure out the "lead element" in your kitchen's design, Hodges says it's easier to choose a backsplash. For instance, if you want the cabinetry to stand out, then choose a backsplash that will highlight it.
Once you figure out the "lead element" in your kitchen's design, Hodges says it's easier to choose a backsplash. For instance, if you want the cabinetry to stand out, then choose a backsplash that will highlight it.
If you're on a tight budget, Hodges recommends using a penny tile for a backsplash. But if you can splurge, see about creating a custom tile with an equally-custom shade.
If you're on a tight budget, Hodges recommends using a penny tile for a backsplash. But if you can splurge, see about creating a custom tile with an equally-custom shade.
A horizontal backsplash design is a good idea if you want a room to look wider, Berk says. But no matter which layout you choose, just make sure that all of the tiles go in one direction.
A horizontal backsplash design is a good idea if you want a room to look wider, Berk says. But no matter which layout you choose, just make sure that all of the tiles go in one direction.