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Tag Archives: Design

Bathroom Meltdown, Part I

February 24, 2010by madisonsquare Leave a comment

So… here’s what the bathroom USED to look like: Clawfoot tub, white wood floors, lots of streaming light from a big (but not well functioning) window… Although the flow was […]

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Bathroom Floor Tile Pattern, Take One

October 27, 2009by madisonsquare 2 Comments

Here’s the new full bath plan (vanity/dresser with vessel sinks, Dual Flush Toilet and clawfoot tub) with a first stab at the hex floor tile pattern… Love it or hate […]

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Back To Jersey

August 14, 2010by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Back to Jersey… for one last stone selection at OHM – our bathroom vanity, tub surround and shower shelves/nooks. It’s tough because the stone has to make the new off-white […]

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A Sneak Peek Of Prettiness

December 4, 2009by madisonsquare Leave a comment

The electricians were in today putting switches, light fixtures etc up in the finished bedrooms and third floor studio space… I wasn’t there yet but Rob stopped by while waiting […]

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A Little Inspiration, Please

June 16, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Yes, the thought of turning a ~75 sqft room, the size of our (admittedly large) closet, into a lovely guestroom with a full size bed seems difficult.  Sure, a twin, fine.  But […]

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A Big Weekend For Lighting Decisions

September 20, 2009by madisonsquare Leave a comment

We spent a lot of the evening discussing various light fixtures options… And we have some decisions! It’s kinda scary to think we’ll be ordering fixtures this week (committing to […]

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