Daheim Design: June 2012

design to make you feel at home

Hello! My name is Sarah Wolfgang and I have been a professional kitchen and bath designer since 2004. I spent 15 years in Western Europe and consider Austria my home. It's from my childhood there that I tap into my imagination to create unique and personalized spaces. My philosophy is that great design becomes more than the sum of a space's aesthetics and functionality but transcends both. That is why I make it my mission that every client feels daheim (German for "at home"). I have a passion for strong, functional design and this is my log of inspiration and current projects. Comments are welcome. Enjoy!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

JUNE FAVORITE

Toto has been leader in bath products for years, so I wasn't surprised when I stumbled across this amazing shower booth.

Here are the things I love about it:

-It doesn't look like a 'unit'
-It has a touch button control panel that can be access from inside AND outside the shower
-It's made with high end materials, like Italian glass
-It only uses 2.5 gallons per minute - that's AMAZING!

...and so luxurious!

Friday, June 1, 2012

Solid Surface Countertops

Description: A synthetic product made of polymeric materials.

Popular Brands: Corian, Hi-Mac, Avonite, Livingstone, …

Features:

-Lots of color choices

-Repairable

-Moldable

-Seamless (Sinks and backsplash can be one piece)

-Sanitary for Kitchen/Bath application

-Easy to no maintenance

-Endless edge profile options

Things to consider:

-Not heat resistant

-Not scratch resistant – in fact it’s very easy to scratch

-Medium to high price point

-Matte finish only

What's new? Well, I haven't seen any thing earth-shattering in the Solid Surface World lately. But I do like unusual or unpredictiable applications, such as with Corian's Illumination Series. It allows light to pass through the surface and creates a soft glow. Check it out:

"You set a higher standard for us all and we are most appreciative. You are a leader." -Rudy Boschwitz (Home Valu Interiors, Owner)

"Sarah was excellent to work with, and she is very knowledgeable about the products she sells. She was able to answer all of questions and provide great advise, and she always returned our correspondence in a timely manner... You are very lucky to have such a dedicated and upstanding designer on your team." - Sadie Landwehr (Homeowner)

"Along the way I have heard much about you from a proud and pleased Mary O. and I must say I agree: you are a true professional; you are making people's lives better by improving their homes - the way they live. You're the Best!!" - Rudy Boschwitz (Home Valu Interiors, Owner)

"Her designing skills are great, her knowledge of operations and getting things done is fantastic, and her customer service skills are outstanding. (Sarah just makes things happen and if she says it I have learned I can count on it.) I would recommend home value to a friend any day as long as Sarah was involved because I know customers will have a good experience. -Tray Thomas (Homeowner)