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		<title>Bathroom Remodels: Two 1980&#8242;s bathrooms</title>
		<link>http://motion-space.com/blog/2011/05/bathroom-remodels-two-1980s-bathrooms/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 13:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>motionspace</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While many of our projects are larger jobs like new single family homes, or second story additions, once in awhile we&#8217;ll take on smaller jobs like these two bathroom remodels.  We started the design process by identifying problems that needed to be solved and understanding our client&#8217;s goals. Both of these clients needed more storage [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://motion-space.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Two-Bathroom-Remodels.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-190" title="Two Bathroom Remodels" src="http://motion-space.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Two-Bathroom-Remodels.jpg" alt="Seattle and Kirkland Bathroom Redmoels" width="429" height="341" /></a></p>
<p>While many of our projects are larger jobs like new single family homes,  or second story additions, once in awhile we&#8217;ll take on smaller jobs  like these two bathroom remodels.  We started the design process by  identifying problems that needed to be solved and understanding our  client&#8217;s goals. Both of these clients needed more storage space but also  wanted to increase the functionality of the space while creating a  modern and warm atmosphere.</p>
<p><strong>STORAGE ISSUES</strong><br />
To gain more storage space we designed the vanity in one of these  bathrooms to continue into a blind corner so larger items (like that 24  pack of toilet paper from Costco) can fit under the sink. In the other  bathroom, additional storage space for smaller items was needed close at  hand. We took advantage of the large wall space above the vanity and  broke that down into separate wall mounted medicine cabinets flanking  two mirrors. In the vanity below, drawer space was maximized by making  the cabinet under the sink as narrow as possible.</p>
<p><strong>LUXURIOUS MATERIALS</strong><br />
Often the first thing that is noticed when entering a bathroom is the  tile work. In both bathrooms we choose to accent one shower wall with a  particularly special tile. Other tiles were chosen for the vanity back  splash, the bathroom floor, the shower floor, and the shower and/or tub  surround. <strong>TIP!</strong> When choosing bathroom tile, there is a  fine line between creating a sophisticated appearance and creating  something that looks more like a tile showroom. If too many different  tiles are chosen that do not coordinate with each other it can quickly  start to look like a tile showroom. Try to limit the number of different  tiles to about five in a bathroom, and some of these should be similar  to each other (like the shower floor could be a smaller version of  another adjacent tile).</p>
<p>To see more images and read more about these projects and twenty four other projects <a href="http://www.motion-space.com/seattle-architects-projects.htm">visit our project gallery</a>.</p>
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		<title>Self-adhesive Stainless Backsplash Tiles</title>
		<link>http://motion-space.com/blog/2010/11/self-adhesive-stainless-backsplash-tiles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>motionspace</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I never thought I&#8217;d see the day where we use a tile that is literally peel-and-stick, but these Stainless tiles from Aspect save you from all the hassles of backerboard, thinset and grout.  They are sold in a 3&#215;6 subway tile size, and can be purchased in either long or short grain (the direction of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I never thought I&#8217;d see the day where we use a tile that is literally peel-and-stick, but these Stainless tiles from <a href="http://aspectideas.com/" target="_blank">Aspect</a> save you from all the hassles of backerboard, thinset and grout.  They are sold in a 3&#215;6 subway tile size, and can be purchased in either long or short grain (the direction of the brushed finish). By mixing long and short grain you can create patterns without changing the material.  They are available in four different finishes: 1) brushed bronze 2) copper 3) champagne or 4) stainless.  According to the manufacturer, they are made of 60% recycled material and 99% of the manufacturing waste is recycled.</p>
<p><a href="http://motion-space.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stainless-tile.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-119" title="Stainless Tile" src="http://motion-space.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stainless-tile-1024x768.jpg" alt="Stainless Tile - Peel &amp; Stick" width="430" height="323" /></a></p>
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		<title>Take a Risk with your Bathroom Tile</title>
		<link>http://motion-space.com/blog/2010/02/take-a-risk-with-your-bathroom-tile/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>motionspace</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When choosing tile for the bathroom I find that many people are so afraid to make a mistake they end up settling on basic white.  While a basic white tile has its place, it&#8217;s best installed on the walls, not on the floor where it will show every bit of dirt.  But if you must [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When choosing tile for the bathroom I find that many people are so afraid to make a mistake they end up settling on basic white.  While a basic white tile has its place, it&#8217;s best installed on the walls, not on the floor where it will show every bit of dirt.  But if you must have a white tile floor, consider adding a pattern that incorporates white and one or two other colors.  For older homes, a hex tile is a great solution.  You can order a custom pattern like this (or create your own)  from Dal-Tile, which is available nationwide.  One thing to watch out for: the tile patterns are assembled by hand, and there are sometimes mistakes (like a white tile where there is supposed to be gray).  You can fix this in the field, or leave it and accept it as part of the hand created look of the tile.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-76" title="Tile Pattern" src="http://motion-space.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Arctic-Hotel-2-225x300.jpg" alt="Photo of Tile Pattern" width="225" height="300" /></p>
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		<title>Grout Colors for Pebble Stone Tiles</title>
		<link>http://motion-space.com/blog/2010/01/grout-colors-for-pebble-stone-tiles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My friend and contractor Rod McLamb at Spyglass Building Company and I have been discussing pebble stone tiles from Costco, which run about half the price of our local tile shops.  Since these tiles have a relatively wide grout joint, it&#8217;s important to choose the right grout color.  Typically my experience is that a grout [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My friend and contractor Rod McLamb at <a href="http://www.spyglassbuildingco.com/" target="_blank">Spyglass Building Company</a> and I have been discussing pebble stone tiles from Costco, which run about half the price of our local tile shops.  Since these tiles have a relatively wide grout joint, it&#8217;s important to choose the right grout color.  Typically my experience is that a grout color that is darker than the pebbles will look better than a lighter color.  A darker color will recede into the background and let you focus on the actual stones.  When the grout is significantly lighter than the stones, it tends to accentuate their shape, and almost &#8216;flatten&#8217; them, making them look slightly fake and &#8216;cheap&#8217;. Since the grout plays an important part in the appearance of stone pebbles, my recommendation is to have the tile setter create a sample prior to grouting the actual installed pebbles.</p>
<div id="attachment_52" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://motion-space.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/dark_grout_pebbles1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-52" title="dark_grout_pebbles" src="http://motion-space.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/dark_grout_pebbles1-300x300.jpg" alt="dark grouted pebble stone tiles" width="300" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Dark Pebble Stones with Dark Grout</p></div>
<div id="attachment_53" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://motion-space.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/light_grout_pebbles.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-53" title="light_grout_pebbles" src="http://motion-space.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/light_grout_pebbles-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Dark Pebble Stones with Light Grout</p></div>
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