indoors
R E A L -L IF E R E SC U E
T A K E A W A Y S
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CO N VER T TH E COAT CLO SET
A storage
area “that used to hide a jumbled mess”
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under the stairwell (across from the kitchen)
is now a lighted pantry. Rebecca added shelves for
canned goods, small appliances, and kitchen linens.
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A D D IN STA N T A GE
For a cheap take on
oxidized metal, Jason tackled an ambitious
project: He painted tin tiles with muriatic
acid from a home center, then sealed and waxed the
tiles before adhering them to the wall with adhesive
and adding furniture tacks. (Note: Protective clothing
glasses, gloves, and a mask are essential.)
CH O O SE A U TH EN TIC HARDW ARE
The
original hinges were surface mounts. “We
kept the same idea since it showcases the
hardware well,” Rebecca says.
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PU T PA IN T TO T H E T E S T
Though the
cabinetry's paint looks dark gray on its chip,
artificial light gives it an olive green hue (the
desired effect). Rebecca’s advice: “Test, test, test.” *
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Fo r buying information see page
286
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On the walls:
Shelburne Buff HC 28;
benjaminmoore.com
On the cabinets:
Millstone Gray 1581;
benjaminmoore.com
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