The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has partnered with CSA Standards and UL Environment to jointly develop voluntary sustainability standards for home appliances. The new standards will take a life cycle approach and are intended to be used by governments, retailers and other initiatives to identify environmentally responsible products. The Association of Home Appliance […]
Read MoreSales of kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities for the second consecutive month in June compared to the same month a year earlier, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association said last month. According to KCMA manufacturers participating in the association’s monthly “Trend of Business” survey reported that overall cabinet sales gained 6.7% in June, compared to June […]
Read MoreToto combines traditional fixtures with contemporary upgrades to take on transitional design elements in the bathroom. With its new Aimes Collection, Toto offers lavatories, toilets, shower fixtures and faucets in this new transitional designed collection. One innovation available in the Aimes Shower System is GyroStream. When equipped with GyroStream, the Aimes shower system’s water flows […]
Read MoreVetrazzo is 100% recycled glass in a resin-free cement binder. Floating blue combines clear bottle glass from curbside recycling programs with "Blue Float" architectural glass. Vetrazzo has similar physical properties to granite and can be used as a sustainable alternative anywhere natural stone would be used: countertops, vanities, fireplace surrounds, bars, outdoor kitchens, sills, etc. […]
Read MoreOne of the things I learned in design school was just how important lighting is to any design. So it hurts me to see beautifully designed new kitchens without the proper lighting. Lighting brings a space to life as well as serves a function. Do not underestimate this important piece of your remodeling puzzle. The biggest mistake I see […]
Read MoreWhile a dedicated home theater is a financial stretch for many clients, a media room in which to watch movies, play video games, and listen to music is more likely within reach. But even a media room design needs a strong project team like Schrapper’s Fine Cabinetry & Design. Multiuse space: A media room is […]
Read MoreNew Product – ThermaSol has introduced two new stand-alone Light and Music Packages for any shower. The upscale Light and Music Packages bring the feel of a day spa to the everyday showering experience. These two packages, named the Deluxe Lighting System and Premium Lighting System, contain a light system, sound system and controls for […]
Read MoreJust a couple of years ago an outdoor area was called a “grilling station”. Then the term was quickly updated to “outdoor kitchen” …and now the emerging phrase is “outdoor living and entertainment centers”. While the kitchen is still a focal point, there are many facets to the new living and entertainment center. As the […]
Read MoreAs a Fisher & Paykel Dealer, I highly recommend the DCS DishDrawer Tall. It features a more spacious design and new sleek modern styling. DishDrawer is a signature product line for the homeowner with its distinctive ergonomic design that doesn’t take up a lot of space and cost-savings and environmental features that minimize water, […]
Read MoreIf you are looking to do a complete kitchen remodeling for yourself, or for maximum resale value, don’t neglect the kitchen island. Once just a place to pull up some stools so the kids could eat before running to the bus, the island and it’s function in the kitchen has changed quite a bit in […]
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