Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
I don’t think I’ve ever had a client say to me, “You know, I’m actually ok on storage. I really don’t have that much stuff.” No matter how large or small your house is, you always want more room to stash things. Tragically, desperation can lead to unwise decisions. Exhibit A: the unfortunate louvered door …
While responding to your fantastic comments to my recent post about reglazing tile, I remembered that I had come up with another solution several years ago. The bathroom in question was in the first condo that my husband and I bought together. The vintage: 1940’s. The tile: grey that was fading to various shades of …
In a recent post about…ahhh, what was the word? …unfortunate bathroom tile, I promised future advice about reglazing. Gentle Readers, I sense that you are ready to receive this important information. Beware reglazing as the quick fix. It is neither easy nor inexpensive. Please do not try it yourself, and do not listen to your …
Oh, repulsive may be a bit strong. Let’s say, “unattractive.” Or even, “unfortunate.” So. What does one do with unfortunate bathroom tile? Here are bossy color’s top 4 coping mechanisms, from most involved to least. #1: REGLAZING I recommend reglazing with this caveat: you must hire a reputable glazing company, which makes this neither a …
Hi Annie,I have just moved into a room in a rented townhouse. The good news is that the room is quite large at 19’ by 12’ and has three nice-sized windows. The bad news (part 1) is that the bath is wallpapered in this so-hideous-it’s-almost-great wallpaper, which has a silver geometric pattern with a light …
The challenge: update a tired kitchen without breaking the bank. The solution: paint – rather than replace – the cabinetry and enliven the space with a bold countertop. Let’s hear it for Formica Microdot! It has a tiny pattern of dots that gives the material a contemporary, almost tech-y feel. This is #6903 Cassis. I’ve …
The Gentle Reader who sent in the previous question also wondered about the colors in her guest bedroom and bath suite... Annie – The guest bathroom is near the guest bedroom and although I wanted it to harmonize, I also wanted a little more drama for this bathroom. The pedestal sink, water closet, tub and …