Chuck finished the bamboo flooring treatment in the master bedroom. What a transformation! We love it. With about $200 in materials, some specialized tools, and Chuck’s design and fabrication expertise it all came together.
Now the whole room is a warm, cozy retreat. I love how the how the wood tones are reflected in the orange and brown wallpaper, along with more accents of orange and blue in the pillows, lamps, upholstery and carpet.
Remember the living room? We’ve been so occupied with other rooms, but the living room is one of the house’s best features, with big ocean view windows. Chuck wanted to warm up the space. He looked at an area most people ignore: the ceiling! It already had architectural interest with beams that serve a purpose holding up the roof. That’s one of the hallmarks of modern architecture. Structural elements are not concealed, they’re part of the design. It’s one of the reasons we fell in love with the house.
Isn’t this ceiling treatment cool? It’s bamboo flooring from a big box store. Chuck is always coming up with great ideas for using ordinary materials in unconventional ways. Just cut to the desired length, put some construction adhesive on the back, and nail into place. (On the floor glue isn’t necessary, but for an overhead application…let’s just say it’s a good idea.) The bamboo planks do double duty by concealing the wiring for the new ceiling lights. Because the roof is just inches overhead there’s no room to hide any wires. The new ceiling also plays well with the original hardwood floors.
I love the way the sloped ceiling in the living room meets the new sloped ceiling in the kitchen. The play of volumes between the two rooms adds drama and interest.
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