Author: Patricia McMahon

Arabesque Ceramic Tile, Uniquely Shaped Like No Other

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Break away from the standard tile shape, and embrace the ornate beauty of award-winning Beveled Arabesque. Combined with natural stone or other ceramic or porcelain tiles, Beveled Arabesque is perfect for not only your kitchen, but also for a bath and shower accent panel, a bathroom wainscot, or a fireplace surround. It will add character and interest without pomp or circumstance.

Arabesque Glazed Ceramic, a tile so uniquely shaped that no matter what your taste whether it’s classic, contemporary, or eclectic, it will instantly bring new life to your kitchen or bath. Read More

Shower and Bath Trends for 2014

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2014 is no longer in the future, the time is now. So why not now create a modern bath with todays trend’s? The three big shower and bath trends of 2014 are Minimalist-Cosmopolitan, Traditional, and Digital.

For those who like a simple, smart, city sleek style and cutting edge spaces, your sharp eye will be attracted to the pristine decor style of Cosmopolitan. First you will want to focus on the newest trend of shower heads. The Cosmopolitan style features wide square rain shower heads, high mounted basin spouts, and skates. Read More

Kitchen Remodeling: Tips on Choosing Kitchen Lighting

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Decorating and remodeling a kitchen is different from renovating a bedroom or a living room, especially when it comes to kitchen lighting. Choosing a kitchen lighting may be overlooked by many homeowners because they mistakenly believe that providing lighting in the area is good enough, sacrificing the design and functionality. A kitchen can also be a center of attraction in the house with a good design and innovative lighting technology. Read More

Introduction to Eco-Countertops

green-kitchen-countertops-ecotop_df3ce3bf3b0431db4ad5a72fdea9c583_3x2_jpg_300x200_q85If remodeling your kitchen could be compared to baking, then the kitchen countertop is the proverbial icing on the cake. Technically, the “greenest” countertop is the one you already have; that is, if you can refurbish it. However, if your current counter is a lost cause, consider installing one of these eco-friendly kitchen countertops. Read More

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There is So Much More You Can Do With Your Floors

The 2014 Flooring options are not only durable in nature but have an elegant touch towards its appearance. Choose among the most popular designs earlier which are yet to explode in the next year. Floor and wall tiles are popular, elegant and timelessly stylish interior design and decorating materials. Modern floor and wall tile designs offer wonderful ways to add a splash of colors, unique decoration patterns and interesting textures to home interiors, especially bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms and entryways. Read More

Remodel, Redesign, Go Green

 

Redoing a kitchen is the number one renovation project. But what is a green kitchen? Think Remodel, Redesign, Go Green! What goes into a green kitchen remodel? The cornerstones of any green project should include:

  • energy efficiency
  • conservation of natural resources
  • indoor air quality  Read More

New Homes Are Going Green!

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With all the talk of remodeling homes to “go green”, many people don’t realize that more and more homes are being built with standard green components! “The green building market has evolved beyond the crunchy-granola, Boulder types,” said David Johnston, a Colorado consultant and co-author of Toward a Zero Energy Home. “We have mainstream builders doing this.” Read More

Top 5 Kitchen Countertops

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Nowadays, there are so many choices when it comes to kitchen countertops. There is everything from stone to wood, tile to laminate, and even stainless steel and concrete countertops. Depending on your need, style, and budget, there is something out there that will help you create an amazing kitchen. Here are the top five most popular countertop materials. Read More