By Nancy December 28th, 2011
I’ve always looked forward to the week between Christmas and New Years. It’s usually a slow work week, and it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the outgoing year and jot down some goals for the new year. This year’s New Years celebration will be a quiet one for me, with my husband and I […]
By Nancy December 21st, 2011
Oh, wouldn’t it be lovely to have a dedicated gift-wrapping station? Perhaps that’s a project for 2012. Sparrow and Stoll can work with a closet organizer company or our custom cabinet maker to design the perfectly organized and awesomely functional gift wrapping or craft station in whatever space we can find for you… and you […]
By Nancy December 14th, 2011
As bathroom designers, we’re often specifying toilets and talking about the options: water saving, dual flush, elongated bowl, etc. But we are guilty of giving short shrift to the toilet seat. So here we are now, making up for lost time. Bemis has a great website that will walk you through the choices based on […]
By Nancy December 7th, 2011
Sparrow and Stoll does a lot of kitchen design. It’s one of the most common areas of the home to remodel, and they are fun projects to work on because the transformation is huge. When designing remodel projects for homes with children or grandchildren, we have specific concerns depending on the ages of the kids. […]
By Nancy November 30th, 2011
I just love the name of this collection:The Vintner’s Collection. If you’re looking for a unique way to combine your love of wine with your bathroom (huh?), we have found the solution! This collection by Native Trails features wine-making materials salvaged from California’s wine country. Oak barrels and staves are reincarnated into bathroom furniture and […]
By Lisa November 23rd, 2011
If you’ve still got some time before company arrives tomorrow, don’t confine the cornucopia to the table – there’s probably not room for it anyway once the food is served. A cornucopia, or horn of plenty, filled with a fall arrangement will make be warm and welcoming in the front foyer or guest bedroom. It […]
By Nancy November 16th, 2011
Let’s talk about outlets. There are options for outlets besides putting them on your kitchen backsplash area. Check out this video for a fantastic option for kitchens, bars, or breakrooms. I love it! Mockett is the go-to company for grommets and sockets. What a great idea!
By Nancy November 9th, 2011
The bone-chilling cold and blizzards are right around the corner. Well, hopefully not for a little while yet, but they’re coming! Here are a few ways to get your bed all cozy and inviting for the long winter nights. 1. Use a feather bed layered over a pillow-top mattress for extra height and comfort. 2. […]
By Nancy November 2nd, 2011
Who knew a study was needed to find out what Americans do in the shower. But boy oh boy, am I glad that Delta Faucet undertook such a study in 2010! What they found is a veritable treasure trove of information for bathroom designers. Get this: Respondents in the east south central states of Kentucky, […]