Category Archives: Reader Question

Sink and Faucet Color Combos: Reader Question

By creatingyourspace | Published: January 20, 2011

Reader Question: Can I put a black granite sink w/ a oil rubbed bronze faucet? Thank You, Carla Answer: Dear Carla, Great question! You most certainly can put an oil rubbed bronze faucet with a black granite sink. These two will compliment each other very well. Things to keep in mind are colors of other [...]

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Getting Your Home Back After the Kids Have Been Home ALL Summer!

By creatingyourspace | Published: September 3, 2010

We recently had a question that we thought we would share in hopes of helping more moms in the same situation! Reader Question: Hi! As the kids are starting to trickle back to school in the Chicago area and by Labor Day school will be in full swing , many moms like me are breathing [...]

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Advice on Granite Tile Counter Tops – Reader Question

By creatingyourspace | Published: July 29, 2010

Reader Question: I am thinking of replacing my old counter tops with a granite tile, which I know would be cheaper than solid granite. What installation advice do you have? Answer: Thank you for your question! You are right that granite tiles can save you money versus a solid slab of granite. Things to keep [...]

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Carpet for Kitchens – Reader Question

By admin | Published: June 2, 2010

Reader Question: I’m so confused about carpet for my kitchen. I’ve had a nylon in for 13 years and from my wood chairs with plastic gliders over the years now it has rippled. I had planned on getting another nylon kitchen carpet. All carpet is commercial and very dark colors. I don’t want a solid [...]

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Cottage Style Tile – Reader Question

By admin | Published: May 11, 2010

Reader Question: Hi!  I am trying to establish “Wright” style cottage, in new house. I plan to do the bathroom in white subway, beadboard , octagon white on floor. Do you have suggestion for shower “steam” tile?? Answer: In the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House Restoration, the bathroom walls were white 3×6 subway tiles laid [...]

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