Burning Questions

Burning Question: To Paint Or Not To Paint?

This is one of those topics that we just know will stir things up. Where do you stand when it comes to brick houses. Specifically: to paint…

… or not to paint?

We know some people are adamantly against painting exterior brick while others love the look of a charming painted brick cottage. And what about whitewashing, liming or sandblasting for that aged effect? Is the only acceptable brick treatment to leave it au naturale? Or do you prefer the look of brick with a bit of paint on top? We whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated, but we’d also love to hear more about why you voted the way you did, so feel free to comment away with more details.

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First pic courtesy of myhomeideas.com, second pic from a House Crashing adventure of yore.

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Burning Question: On A Pedestal?

Where do you guys stand when it comes to pedestal sinks vs. vanities? Do you love how light and spacious a pedestal sink can make a bathroom feel?

Or do you appreciate the serious storage space that a vanity brings to the table?

We whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated, but we’d also love to hear more about how you really feel when it comes to pedestal sinks vs. vanities (does it depend on the size of the room? the style of the space?) so feel free to comment away with more details.

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Images courtesy of myhomeideas.com.

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Burning Question: Nice Accent?

To accent wall or not accent wall? That is the question.

What do you guys think? Do you love them? Hate them? Like them in some spaces while you detest them in others? Tell us all about it.

We even whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated… but we’d also love to hear more about how accent walls really make you feel in the comment section. Go ahead. Let it all out.

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Images courtesy of Casa Sugar and PointClickHome.

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Burning Question: Furniture Finishes?

From rich espresso tables and chairs to glossy white painted chests, which furniture finishes do you think have the most staying power?

Are there any that you think are undeniably timeless? Which do you think are already dated? And which ones do you predict will be totally “out” in a decade, even if they’re extremely popular right now? Feel free to weigh in. In fact we whipped up this handy little poll to keep everything tabulated… but we’d also love to hear more about what you love (and what you predict will be oh-so out) in the comment section.

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Image courtesy of Ethan Allen.

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