November 9, 2007
Nice rug, er...tile!
My head spun when Maddy first took me to see tile samples…fuggetaboutit. So many styles, textures and colors. As great as the tile was, I had total sensory overload or whatever, and I couldn't handle another minute.
No problem delegating that. Thanks to Maddy and our designer Abbey Koplovitz, they picked great tiles and schemes with help from Catherine Mitchell from Tile Showcase.
Starting with the master bathroom, they designed a tile mosaic "rug" that framed the floor. This was matched with the shower tile and borders, along with our sink backsplashes.
Thanks to the superb skills of Joe Ferrante and his brother Mark from Ferrante Tile, the tile floor sparkles and shines. As the centerpiece of the design, it both stands out from and relates to the rest of the layout.
The other two bathrooms on the second floor were originally going to remain the same. But once Maddy saw the possibilities, we figured we'd update those rooms with some simpler, yet special tile to make those areas come back to life. One will use subway tiles with an aqua floor, and the other will use green-white tiles to tie into the existing tiled shower stall. And the kitchen will have a number of different tile designs incorporated behind the stovetop and along the coutnertops.
As beautiful as all the bathrooms are, I still suspect the master bath will be the primary destination for our kids. They'll just have to kick me out first!
(10) Comments
Comment on this BlogYou and the architects are obviously proud of the open floor plan developed on the first floor, a definite enhancement. Have you considered eliminating the wall between the living room and dining room to promote visual and logistical flow and make for a grand and spacious area?
The formal dining room is separated by the family room by a wall with a pocket door and fireplace, so that would mean taking out a lot of the nicer, original details. We feel the overall flow will be great because of the open hallways and large entryways between the rooms.
"Breakfast at Newton"
It's been great fun to enjoy my breakfast while watching Tommy on Tommy Cam as he works through a stack of wooden crescents. Apparently I can only wonder how they will be used and where they go until seen on the broadcast.
Thanks for giving me and others a chance to be there via the Internet.
I have been enjoying watching these episodes and I love how you have gotten into this. Haven you decided on the paint for the porch yet?
What is the name of the product you put down to seal the plywood to accept tile? It look like a thick, rubbery substance. How do you use it and can I get it at a home supply store?
What is the name of the product you put down to seal the plywood to accept tile? It look like a thick, rubbery substance. How do you use it and can I get it at a home supply store?
Where can I purchase the tile pattern use in the bath "rug" tile design used on the Nov. 9, 2007 show. thanks, gary
Does anyone know the name of the water-proofing membrane Joe Ferrante painted on the floor of the walk-in shower on this Newton Project? I have not been able to find it listed anywhere on TOH.
I too would like to know what is the name of the product you put down to seal the plywood to accept tile? It look like a thick, rubbery substance. How do you use it and can I get it at a home supply store?
I am now a proud owner of a new house in a subdivision in our town. Luckily for me though I got a corner lot so I have a huge backyard for drying the rugs that I personally clean at home.