Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Faux Wood Ceramic Tile
Ok, so I have to discuss this. I love wood floors, but the application is not always suitable. Simply said: Wood is not as durable and water resistance as ceramic tile. That's why I have fallen in love with the faux wood ceramic tile. It has made lots of improvement over the last few years and can (without hesitation) that I'd put this product in my house any day!!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
July Favorite
Laufen's 'CITY LIVING' collection embraces an urban setting, but brings in an organic or 'living' feel with it's floral motifs. I love the asymmetrical sink application and simple design. Even though the floral motif is very specific it adds a nice balance. What great inspiration for similar applications! Decals are so popular these days that it would be very easy to get a similar look without paying the price and committing to something permanent.
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:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
May Favorite
Vegetal Chair by The Bouroullec Brothers
Settle into Vegetal, a plastic chair whose seat is modeled after trees in 19th-century gardens that were pruned into functional furniture. It works both indoors and out, providing the ideal repose to sit and watch the clouds roll by.
Price:$555
More Info:vitra.com
Read more: http://www.dwell.com/products/vegetal-chair.html#ixzz1uZZfbcHo
Settle into Vegetal, a plastic chair whose seat is modeled after trees in 19th-century gardens that were pruned into functional furniture. It works both indoors and out, providing the ideal repose to sit and watch the clouds roll by.
Read more: http://www.dwell.com/products/vegetal-chair.html#ixzz1uZZfbcHo
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Laminate Countertops
Description: High pressure laminate sheet mounted on partical board
Popular Brands: Formica, Wilsonart, Pionite, Nevamar
Features:
100's of colors, patterns and textures, including faux woods, gloss and designer patterns
Great pricepoint
Sanitary for Kitchen/Bath application
Easy to no maintenance
Things to consider:
Visual seams
Not heat resistant
Not scratch resistant
What's new in laminate:
High Def finishes that resemble granite or stone. It's a nice new way of getting the granite look without paying the granite price! Also, the IDEAL edge is going to change how we view laminate. It can be applied to any edge to get that bull-nose look.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
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