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Arch or no Arch
Arch or no Arch

... or maybe a mix of both?

I never thought I'd be the one to say this, but I've taken a liking to arched openings!

It's really grown on me to the point that I actually don’t understand why I had such a strong dislike of them. Having said that for, post-war, small spaced, low ceilings houses, my opinion still stands! 

If you are planning to open up between rooms in your house or are having a new architect designed property, please consider the ancient feature of arches. Bring out the soft edges to the forefront of design. Arches are making their way back into the design world in hallways, doors and windows. Arched passageways linking various spaces where strategically left open and framed to provide a striking contrast to the light walls.  

Own it; when considering arches there are a few points to remember. Make sure they have plenty of space around them with a good ceiling height. Make it a feature and mix it with regular rectangular shapes to create a contrast for a truly unique look. Don’t feel restricted to only using one shape throughout …

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Marion ReynoldsInterior Design, Arched Openings, Architecture, Curves, Renovation, Interior, Soft Edges, Arched Door, Ancient, Design Feature, Arches, Contrast, Framed, Space, Property, Features
Kitchen Couture
Kitchen Couture

Sculptural Marble Kitchens

Marble is a material of lasting quality that ages with grace. It’s a natural material and no two slabs are the same, so your counter top will be a one-of-a-kind. Marble is extremely durable with a timeless universal appeal. 

The myth that it’s not suited for kitchens is of the past, as new technology and research has found techniques and formulas to seal the marble. Your marble counter top must be sealed, regardless of which finish you go for! The choice between a honed and polished finish is a personal one but from experience, the honed finished, (created by sanding the surface so that it has a soft, matte finish), won’t show the scratches as much and it’s a little less bright.

Once your marble top has been sealed it’s easy to maintain using warm water and dish soap, as you would any counter top in the kitchen.

The selection of marble is wide, and comes in various colours and veining, with a big variation in price as some stones are easily available with some being rarer.

Marble is truly a piece of art and transforms your room to Kitchen Couture…

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Marion ReynoldsMarble, Kitchen, Design, Marble Kitchens, Cesar Arredamenti, Gubi, Kitchen without handles, Kitchens with island, couture, Sculptural Kitchens, Material, Timeless, Matte finish, Interior Design, Pastiche