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All Discussions - Do It Yourself Forum en-CA Kitchen Cabinets - Are Glazed Cabinets a Fad http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5032/kitchen-cabinets-are-glazed-cabinets-a-fad Thu, 10 May 2012 01:57:23 -0400 tuxfan 5032@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
While I liked it also, I am concerned that it will go out of style quickly just like bleached cabinets did 15 years ago. I also am a bit concerned that the heavy detailed style cabinets needed to show off the glazing will be too formal for the more casual kitchen we want.

So my questions are will glazed cabinets look dated in a few years and are they considered a more formal look?
]]> Basement stairs vs. sofa http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4955/basement-stairs-vs.-sofa Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:34:20 -0400 cedric 4955@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Putting topsoil over tree roots good idea or bad? http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5038/putting-topsoil-over-tree-roots-good-idea-or-bads Wed, 16 May 2012 09:55:13 -0400 Summerlove 5038@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
On our property we have several big trees. A few of the trees have roots that come up and show through the ground. It is not a great look. I went out yesterday and bought bags of topsoil to cover the roots. I have three dogs that share the area with the tree. My husband is away on business and I was planning to cover the area and try to make it look better. Now I am wondering if all I am going to succeed in doing is making a big muddy mess? My thinking was that I could cover them and then maybe plant some type of ground cover? Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? ]]> Sealing Wooden Baseboards http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5022/sealing-wooden-baseboards- Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:11:33 -0400 Einstein 5022@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Why you hire out http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5037/why-you-hire-out Mon, 14 May 2012 13:24:31 -0400 chelles 5037@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Rabbits http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5031/rabbits Mon, 07 May 2012 14:56:14 -0400 decorgalore 5031@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Paint colors for servant quarters apartment of an old mansion..ideas? Read more: http://www.city-da http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5033/paint-colors-for-servant-quarters-apartment-of-an-old-mansion..ideass-read-more-httpwww.city-da Thu, 10 May 2012 01:58:36 -0400 tuxfan 5033@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
My goal is to pay homage to the spirit of the house, but on a much less grand scale. The total apartment is about 900 sq ft (1BDR) with large staircase with landing and two story palladian window, 3 chandeliers, 3 fireplaces, HWFs a dressing room, etc. I have been looking at creams/ivories and pale powdery blues and blue greys, but wondered if anyone had any specific advice on colors for this space. I would also like to bring in some of the elements from the courtyard-- its gorgeous-- so have been re-thinking my somewhat cool palate to envision more warm yellows or greens. The space doesn't get a ton of light-- its cool and shaded, and the rooms aren't huge though they have very high ceilings. Any thoughts or ideas?

I am beside myself with joy being able to live in this place! I just want it to be as lovely as possible.
]]> Should the rugs match? http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5035/should-the-rugs-matchs Thu, 10 May 2012 02:00:41 -0400 tuxfan 5035@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
We bought a house in May and are about to finish the last project on it, which will be built-in shelves and cabinets in the "formal" living room. Then I'm going to buy living room furniture. I'm going to try to describe this without taking a picture.

When you walk into the house you're in a foyer and if you take two steps and look to the right you see the living room and dining room which are open to one another, with the dining room beyond the living room. The living room and dining room are painted the same color and the floors are the same tile.

Right now we have a rug under the dining room table that needs to be replaced and when I get the living room furniture I want to get a rug to go in that space as well to define the area. When you look into the rooms you'll be able to see good-size parts of both rugs.

Should the rugs be the same color and pattern, although probably different sizes? Or should they just complement each other somehow? If so, how? One of them a solid that picks up the colors of the other one? Or can they be completely different?

As you can tell, I'm clueless. Any help would be appreciated.]]> window decoration ideas http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4977/window-decoration-ideas Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:02:06 -0400 beforegod2 4977@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Would pavers be a good choice for an area around a tree? http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5026/would-pavers-be-a-good-choice-for-an-area-around-a-trees Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:13:56 -0400 Summerlove 5026@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Wooden floors in kitchen http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5036/wooden-floors-in-kitchen Thu, 10 May 2012 02:03:25 -0400 humveevee 5036@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
Anyhow, I am replacing the entire 1st floor with wooden floors and I am debating continuing to the kitchen.

I've only started seeing kitchens with wooden floors recently, and those are far and few inbetween.

Any thoughts on this? bad idea?]]> help with the room - 5 walls/2doors http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5034/help-with-the-room-5-walls2doors Thu, 10 May 2012 01:59:42 -0400 tuxfan 5034@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions recently I moved house and I have a new room. Unfortunately, the room's floorplan is unusual. there are 2 doors and 2 windows, and the room's not square:/
here's the plan: [url]http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9508/myroomj.jpg[/url]

could anyone suggest how i should place things/furniture in this room.

thanks.

p.s. the room's 25 square meters]]> Kitchen Help! http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4982/kitchen-help Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:06:39 -0400 mistertwo 4982@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c259/nayababy81/SLATE1.jpg
]]> Island or Breakfast Bar http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5029/island-or-breakfast-bar Wed, 02 May 2012 19:02:55 -0400 Blue 5029@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Using Holiday Lights Year Round http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5030/using-holiday-lights-year-round Fri, 04 May 2012 15:12:47 -0400 projectprincess 5030@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Gazebo http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/30/gazebo Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:09:55 -0400 chelles 30@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Counter top paint http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4896/counter-top-paint Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:30:16 -0500 Icandoit 4896@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Need help with entry way http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4973/need-help-with-entry-way Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:49:05 -0400 beforegod2 4973@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
We have a really odd shaped entry way and we can't figure out what we should put down for keeping the floor clean when we come in. I've attached a photo of the space. The doors from right to left are: garage door (used very often), front door (not used as much), closet and bathroom. The only ideas we have so far are a medium sized carpet at each door or a custom cut carpet that cover the area. Thoughts?]]> Themed? http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/3657/themeds Tue, 17 May 2011 18:29:35 -0400 Alana 3657@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Gravel or paving slabs? http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4420/gravel-or-paving-slabss Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:04:00 -0500 TrinaBell 4420@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Balcony Garden http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5027/balcony-garden Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:18:07 -0400 decorgalore 5027@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions making your own http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5028/making-your-own Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:18:52 -0400 chelles 5028@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Type of trees http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5025/type-of-trees Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:21:53 -0400 chelles 5025@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Cats: Indoor or Outdoor? http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/3680/cats-indoor-or-outdoors Mon, 30 May 2011 05:46:30 -0400 tuxfan 3680@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions It's complicated, whether you choose to keep your cats indoor or outdoor there's going to be someone who thinks you're a cruel monster because of it. Either you're holding them prisoner or putting them in danger, isn't there some sort of sane middleground? ]]> How do you keep squirrels out of your birdfeeders? http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/3605/how-do-you-keep-squirrels-out-of-your-birdfeederss Mon, 09 May 2011 09:08:12 -0400 ShipShape 3605@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Dust Collection http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4930/dust-collection Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:05:15 -0400 matthew 4930@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Is a Hot Tub Worth It? http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/276/is-a-hot-tub-worth-its Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:18:22 -0500 Orrymain 276@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Living in the country http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4912/living-in-the-country Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:45:28 -0400 TrinaBell 4912@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Pendant lightings http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5024/pendant-lightings Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:32:27 -0400 Caroline 5024@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Constellation theme for kid's bedroom ceiling http://www.hildebrand-construction.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5021/constellation-theme-for-kids-bedroom-ceiling Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:07:07 -0400 projectprincess 5021@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions