This basement was one large open room with brick walls & concrete floor. New drywall, paint, flooring, & furniture make this a homey rec room for this Chicago Bear’s fan. The space is furnished with comfy black leather sofas & shows off the collection of football mini-helmets. A small space that helps close off the . . . Read More
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Dramatic Dining
A large, well-used dining room receives a dramatic update. A coat of deep red paint contrasts against the white wood work and compliments the wood floor. Vertical stripes in various sheens of the same shade of red give life to the walls, changing with the time of day. You Might Also Like… Seeing Red Bathroom . . . Read More
Spa Striped Bathroom
This bathroom was ripped down to bare bones and started fresh. Simple stripes in subtle, neutral colors create a quiet space to prepare for the day. The floor is the focal point of this room. A slate look alike, this floor is durable and naturally beautiful. A dark wood vanity and mirror in a simple . . . Read More
Asian-Inspired TV Stand
This cabinet used to have a large tropical print (including nudes!) and needed to be updated for is new use as a TV stand. The surface was sanded down and repainted in a warm tan with chocolate brown accents. The existing textured “straps” we highlighted by rubbing the darker color into the groves and then . . . Read More
Nautical Plaid Bath
For this bathroom overlooking Lake Michigan, a plaid pattern draws the many colors of the lake together. The colors in the plaid pick up the colors of the Master Bedroom bringing the two together. The geometric aspects of the plaid contrast against the nature it frames. You Might Also Like… Simple Striped Bathroom – Argyle Bedroom
Simple Striped Bathroom
Simple, thin stripes in red and blue contrast against a deep mustard base. The slightly asymmetrical nature of the stripe brings a masculine feel to this room. The blue stripe draws the blue of the tub tile in with the rest of the room. With the classic look of the stripe, these antique scones were . . . Read More
Outdoor Dining
Previously a formal living room, this space needed a change of function to become a casual dining room. Tree silhouettes fit this family’s love of the outdoors. The tree pattern repeats in the window inset to draw focus to the natural light. The leaves we created by building layers of “leaves” in tints of the . . . Read More
Striking Stripe Bathroom
With white vanity, trim, tile, and flooring, this small bathroom was in need of some personality. The deep purple pops against the lime green base coat making the variegated stripe the focus of this small room. Against striking colors such as these, the white vanity looks clean and crisp. Accents fill out the space. You Might Also Like… Simple Flower Bathroom – Plaid . . . Read More
Bathrooms at BILTRITE Furniture
Masculine stripes in strong tones wrap around the room pulling this restroom together. Playing off the size of the mirror, these horizontal stripes add color & life to a simple space. Vertical stripes take the women’s room to new heights. Feminine colors make customers feel at home in this cozy ladies’ room. You Might Also Like… BILTRITE Furniture Kids’ Dept – BILTRITE Furniture . . . Read More
Animal Playroom
Bringing the outside in, this basement playroom gets some much needed color and fun. A giant turtle hides behind the door to the rest of the house, while a monkey hangs from a tree in the next room. A giraffe cranes his head down to look at children playing below. Under a fanciful sun is a lion with a soft, friendly face. You . . . Read More