Quartzite is often confused with Quartz. Quartzite is naturally occurring metamorphic rock. It is created when sandstone is subjected to extreme heat and pressure. It is quarried into slabs. Quartz is man-made. Quartzite quarry and slab Quartzite is becoming more popular with designers as it has the look and feel of… Read more »
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SCLgram — Secondary Baths
Designers are notorious for putting their own projects on the back burner. We are the proverbial “cobbler’s children without shoes” and tend to neglect our own design needs. I believe this is true for many reasons. We are either too busy working on our clients’ projects, or we have commitment issues because we see… Read more »
SCLgram — Design Fact — Painterly Panels
With the advancement of digital photography and printing, artists can now translate their work onto large scale, fine art wall coverings. These photo-realistic images are cut into panels and can be used in almost any setting from traditional to modern. These stunning images range from old world bucolic scenes, to richly detailed panoramic murals, to… Read more »
SCLgram — Design Fact — Grass Cloth
Grass cloth has been around for hundreds of years and was very popular in the 1970’s. It fell out of favor for a while, but in the last few years grass cloth is celebrating a rejuvenation and has become “de rigueur” once again. Grass cloth wall covering has a paper back with natural grass… Read more »
SCLgram — Design Fact — Textured Vinyl Wall Covering
The words “vinyl wall covering” often conjure up images of the plastic looking, shiny wallpapers that you might find in an outdated doctor’s office. Fortunately, once again due to the advancement of digital photography and printing, vinyl wall covering has a new life and it is not just for commercial spaces anymore. Residential interior… Read more »
SCLgram — Does Stone Stack Up?
There is nothing I like better than adding a little texture to a room and nothing stacks up to the task like stone. For me, incorporating stone as an element instantly grounds a space and insures a firm foundation for the room. Stone is solid, compact and sturdy. It has “staying power” and for… Read more »
My Favorite Paint Colors
June is finally here and summer has officially begun. Our normal routines seem to silently change pace as we shift into “summer mode”. There is a simple joy in knowing we have three whole months to slow down and enjoy a lighter, more flexible schedule.
Luxury Townhouse Staging Project
At Salmon-Casson, Ltd., we are often called upon by Realtors to help them prepare or “stage” a property before it goes on the market. We completed this staging project recently and think it showcases this luxury townhouse with style and livability. The first step in the process was to prioritize and focus on areas… Read more »
SCL Attends Dominion Electric Event
On June 1st, SCL was delighted to attend a private Wine and Cheese Pairing event hosted by Dominion Electric in Chantilly. We learned all about “Cheeseology”, the art of pairing artisan cheese and craft wine, from the experts at Little Washington Winery. In addition, we had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation… Read more »
Lakeside Kitchen Renovation
Laying the beautiful tile flooring SCL is really excited to be working on a total kitchen and mudroom renovation for a client’s lake house. Like many of our renovation projects, we are part of a team that includes a kitchen designer and general contractor. The creative design selection process requires a great deal… Read more »