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fun new work toy

raven-blackbird — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 00:57:33 GMT

Some of you know I'm a designer........I design, kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, closets........any cabinetry in a home

we mostly do HUGE homes, where all cabinetry is custom, but they still have to be designed........I design on a 2020 CAD program and they have added a new toy, which I LOVE LOVE LOVE...........a virtual showroom, now my clients can see the designed space via their phone or lap top, (phone is cooler) while they stand in the actual space........which makes it soooooo much easier for them to realize their dream

click the link and it will take you to 2020 and you can see one of the closets I did for a client whose home is 13k sq. ft.........................raven

http://panorama.2020.net/view/exv2kwclou2gydi6y5f6a/

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Daisy Sunflower — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:02:09 GMT

Cool! Very nice!

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itsmagic — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:04:08 GMT

Very nice! I want that closet!

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raven-blackbird — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:08:25 GMT

@Daisy wrote:
Cool! Very nice!

I know............me too.......these closets are HUGE..........I would have to add on to get one that large LOL..........and that closet is the smaller of the five.........................................raven

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Kachina624 — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:10:49 GMT

I'll take two of those with extra shoe and handbag space. A big built in jewelry box wouldn't hurt either.

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raven-blackbird — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:21:19 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I'll take two of those with extra shoe and handbag space. A big built in jewelry box wouldn't hurt either.

actually..........there is jewlery storage in all three of the major closets I did for them and it's locking storage.......as well as an area for scarves (they are from India) in the parent's closet and tie storage that will store 120 ties.........the son's closet had to have shoe storage for 180 pairs of sneekers........there were five bedrooms, and ALL are master bedrooms with HUGE walk in closets........ceiling height is about 10ft.............the closet I showed has a huge shoe and purse storage area, but it's hard to see because of the angle, and anything that has shelves will be behind glass doors..............it's her "princess" closet LOL............................raven

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:21:26 GMT

Cool new tool/toy!

@raven-blackbird can you tell me if once a backsplash is installed can it be 'drilled' into so a shelf can be hung? We are putting in a new counter top and backsplash but I do need a small shelf below my cupboards in one area. I hate to lose my shelf, but will if necessary, thanks!

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MacDUFF — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:22:35 GMT

My dream closet! What's the sq footage of the closet? Great toy. May we see more of your designs? Thanks for sharing.

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MacDUFF — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:24:30 GMT

What kind of wood? Assuming wood and not, oh IDK, Italian marble LOL!

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raven-blackbird — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:25:20 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
Cool new tool/toy!

@raven-blackbird can you tell me if once a backsplash is installed can it be 'drilled' into so a shelf can be hung? We are putting in a new counter top and backsplash but I do need a small shelf below my cupboards in one area. I hate to lose my shelf, but will if necessary, thanks!

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
Cool new tool/toy!

@raven-blackbird can you tell me if once a backsplash is installed can it be 'drilled' into so a shelf can be hung? We are putting in a new counter top and backsplash but I do need a small shelf below my cupboards in one area. I hate to lose my shelf, but will if necessary, thanks!

@Mom2Dogs sure you can..........but it's messy LOL..........if they are ceramic tiles, they will have to use a special drill (ceramic/masonary drill) and sometimes even a bit of water to keep the tiles from heating up and cracking or exploding............same with glass tiles, on those you have to use a diamond drill...........just tell who ever is doing the tile work you need it drilled for a shelf and they can do that for you............have the shelf there so they can get the measurements......................................raven

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raven-blackbird — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:32:28 GMT

@MacDUFF wrote:
My dream closet! What's the sq footage of the closet? Great toy. May we see more of your designs? Thanks for sharing.

@MacDUFF isn't it though........I LOVE that closet lol

on the square footage, I'm not sure, if I was at the office I could tell you.......is HUGE a measurement LOL

sure I'll post them every now and then as I publish them in the 2020...................................raven

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raven-blackbird — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:30:15 GMT

@MacDUFF wrote:
What kind of wood? Assuming wood and not, oh IDK, Italian marble LOL!

@MacDUFF because they'll be painted white, we're using a Clear Alder.........now the brother's and parent's will be a Cherry and stained with a glaze.

On the marble.......the flooring in the entire house is Italian marble.......even the steps on the grand staircase, which I'm not a fan of marble on steps, buy hey, it's their house and their homeowners insurance............................................raven

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:31:03 GMT

Thank you so much!! We are just doing a backsplash and countertop, pretty simple, the hard part has been trying to find a small microwave to go over my stove....

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raven-blackbird — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:34:12 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
Thank you so much!! We are just doing a backsplash and countertop, pretty simple, the hard part has been trying to find a small microwave to go over my stove....

@Mom2Dogs try GE...........they might have a smaller one.........I know someone does because I've had to find one before and I think it was GE.........................raven

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MacDUFF — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:36:46 GMT

@raven-blackbird

I'll look forward to seeing more of your designs!

Cherry stained with glaze!!!!! I'm fainting! Would you have a picture of a sample?

I simply cannot imagine what it must have cost for Italian marble for 13k sq ft! Insane! Personally, I think marble flooring is cold looking and probably just plain cold. LOL.

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shell garden — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:36:53 GMT

Raven, very nice. I envy your talent. Good job and blessings to you in your work. I bet you make many people very, very happy.

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raven-blackbird — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:42:56 GMT

@MacDUFF wrote:
@raven-blackbird

I'll look forward to seeing more of your designs!

Cherry stained with glaze!!!!! I'm fainting! Would you have a picture of a sample?

I simply cannot imagine what it must have cost for Italian marble for 13k sq ft! Insane! Personally, I think marble flooring is cold looking and probably just plain cold. LOL.

@MacDUFF it's also hard as heck........when I was there, the first time, I tripped and fell on an electrical cord........marble is HARD....LOL

this house is more like a palace then anything........there is no flat ceiling........all are sculptured and have molding outlining it all with gold leaf...........when this house gets further along, I'll post photos................................raven

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raven-blackbird — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:44:41 GMT

@shell garden wrote:
Raven, very nice. I envy your talent. Good job and blessings to you in your work. I bet you make many people very, very happy.

@shell garden thank you.............I try to make people happy and give them what they envison their space to look like, or what they hope it will........I'm blessed I get to do what I love................................raven

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magicmoodz — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 02:36:17 GMT

@raven-blackbird

Very nice. That new toy is so helpful in allowing your clients to actually ''see" the final project. I sure could use you! Where do you live? 😊

We are vascilating back and forth between selling our house and staying put and renovating our kitchen. I fully admit that renovation is not my jam, but I have sticker shock from the estimates we have received. Our realtor has told us not to put any money into our home as it would likely be sold to someone who would turn it into a mcmansion and feels we could get top dollar based on our location.

So now we are back to moving. I am excited. We have an appointment this weekend to see a home where every closet has been designed to maximize storage much lIke your pictures. I heard what the owner spent on these updates and again it is jaw-dropping.

I must live under a rock.

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raven-blackbird — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:59:43 GMT

@magicmoodz wrote:
@raven-blackbird

Very nice and so nice that your clients can"see" the finished product. I sure

@raven-blackbird

Very nice. That new toy is so helpful in allowing your clients to actually ''see" the final project. I sure could use you! Where do you live? 😊

We are vascilating back and forth between selling our house and staying put and renovating our kitchen. I fully admit that renovation is not my jam, but I have sticker shock from the estimates we have received. Our realtor has told us not to put any money into our home as it would likely be sold to someone who would turn it into a mcmansion and feels we could get top dollar based on our location.

So now we are back to moving. I am excited. We have an appointment this weekend to see a home where every closet has been designed to maximize storage much lIke your pictures. I heard what the owner spent on these updates and again it is jaw-dropping.

I must live under a rock.

@magicmoodz I did five closets on this house..........price tag 85k that price includes custom cabinetry, design fees and installation.......but it's also a new build, the total sq. footage on the house is 13k

doing a new kitchen can be very expensive or moderatly priced.......it depends on the cabinets.......if you do custom, you're talking expense......but if you do modular cabinets (framed, presized cabinets) then you can do them at a very moderate price.........I have a kitchen I did out of modulars for a housing tact up in the mountains here.........15 homes........it's a spec house and I published it so I'll post the link........price on that kitchen was only 10k.................................raven