docmcgarry's ideas
E26 bulbs. Very simple look. Not great if they will be directly in sight, however. https://www.target.com/p/3-light-pearson-track-lighting-kit-chrome-globe-electric/-/A-80285112?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df_free_online&CPNG=Lighting&adgroup=74-6
E26 bulbs. https://www.google.com/shopping/product/17653075168422713348?q=e26+track+lighting&prds=epd:399286264018869095,prmr:3,eto:399286264018869095_1,rto:1,tpim:CIaU5pjgq4j_BBDlu5joibOQ4OUBGLD9q18iA1VTRCj_8sX_BTDRUA&utm_medium=tu_prop&utm_content=eid-lsjeuxoeqt&utm_campaign=10321
A nice look for the bar barn door if we fuse a couple of these (mirrored, making a diamond pattern in the middle).
Like the idea of a retractable surface under the microwave.
The shorter concrete base is relatively nice.
square concrete base for pillars. Maybe a little shorter would be good.
live edge bench in entryway
Glass bottle lights - possible option for the bar & game room
https://www.etsy.com/listing/102766375/pendant-light-wine-beer-bottles?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living-lighting-other&utm_custom1=153a5893-22b0-4702-ab93-85fc13b2a9c0&utm_content=go_1843970809_70433280700_346398136078_pla-303537836079_c__102766375&gclid=CjwKCAiA66_xBRBhEiwAhrMuLf73dMKvehwlE4L_F5ySomxV8tTzmk5jmL6_WJCgdTLmCOstqgGEDhoC1OcQAvD_BwE
with LEDs rather than candles?
Maybe wine bottles hanging from one of Ben's live edge wood slabs. https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/industrial-lightworks-11-light-kitchen-island-linear-pendant-with-wood-accents-w001156430.html
Maybe wine bottles hanging from one of Ben's live edge wood slabs. https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/industrial-lightworks-5-light-cluster-jar-pendant-with-wood-accents-w000469560.html
A nice way to make the lighting a little more interesting.
The simplicity of the pergola lights is nice
Idea for outdoor pergola lighting: strung lights. Potential downsides, however, would be cleaning and longevity
a nice option for soft bedroom lighting
a nice option for soft bedroom lighting
hidden, soft lights for the bedroom. Goal: not glaring in the eyes while laying in bed
Ben - Another example of a walkway design, site lighting, and board formed site walls.
Good example of front walkway design and concrete finish. I expect the concrete to be colored slightly darker.
Polished concrete. Better alternative for joints - looks less like tile with grout.
Nice swirled appearance. More color would be nice. polished concrete.
Stained, polished concrete. Nice colors and pattern, Dislike tile appearance. Idea for bathrooms and/or mudroom.
Nice stained, polished concrete. Nebulous appearance. Dislike the tiled appearance.
Nice stained, concrete floor
Decent Quartz counter but not ideal colors
Beautiful quartz countertop - Nice veining / grain.
Nice quartz pattern - not ideal colors.
Too dark. Would be better if it was predominantly blue. Like the pattern.
Gorgeous but unknown material
Labradorite - gorgeous, likely not an appropriate material for kitchen.
Recycled glass countertop. Maybe better with a darker cement/amalgum.
Recycled glass - beautiful colors together.
Nice polished concrete floor and nice use of reclaimed wood for an accent wall (possibility for behind bar). From 6 Degrees Construction.
Clean and interesting trellis design
Nice incorporation of living plants using the structure as a trellis.
Nice incorporation of living plants using the structure as a trellis.
Nice incorporation of living plants using the structure as a trellis.
Nice incorporation of living plants using the structure as a trellis.
nice feel. Cute built in shelf. Important to have enough space to walk around another person working in the kitchen (i.e., with dishwasher, fridge, oven, etc open)
Pictured tile as more frugal backsplash for upstairs bath? https://www.lowes.com/pd/DELLA-TORRE-Belmont-Multicolor-12-in-x-24-in-Glazed-Porcelain-Tile/1000517327
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