Niche Interiors is thankful for…
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
All our wonderful clients, hard working craftsmen and contractors and dedicated assistants! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving.
Painting contractors with an eye for detail and cleanliness!
Our seamless wallpaper installers
Contractors with attention to detail & good eye for proportion.
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Ask Jen: Tips for built-ins?
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Question: I am trying to put my small great room together and I want to create more storage with a window seat and redo the fireplace surround and the niche above. Can you give me any tips? –Kris
Answer: Hi Kris, As with any construction project you will need to take accurate measurements of the space and create detailed working drawings for your contractor. Hiring a good contractor with an eye for detail is key.
You want the end result to blend seamlessly into the room, and not look like it was just added on. To achieve this, carry any existing architectural details in the space through to your window seat design and fireplace surround. Pay attention to the proportions of the design, and how all the elements work together. Good luck with your project!
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The Challenge of Built-ins
Friday, July 24th, 2009
Trying to design a piece of built-in furniture to blend seemlessly into the existing architecture of a space is not an easy feat. Luckily, I have a very talented contractor who just installed these built-in bookcases and window seat (with storage) with a fantastic eye for detail.
He was able to match the existing molding by utilizing San Francisco Victoriana, who carries a variety of architectural ornamentation, including many traditional moldings used in San Francisco buildings. If they don’t carry the specific molding you are trying to match they can make it for you.
Update: Here are the finished photos complete with hardware, sconces, and the window seat pad!
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Before & After: Fireplace demo
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
An eyesore is turned into a stylish addition by remodeling this San Francisco fireplace.
Before After
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Finding Beauty Along the Way
Monday, March 23rd, 2009
The demo process doesn’t usually conjure up pretty pictures, but the above struck me as oddly beautiful today. The exposed lath and plaster, weathered studs, and demo tools form a nicely textured composition.
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