by laura | Mar 25, 2010 | Business & People News
There is no question that for the “wet areas” of the home—the kitchen, bath and foyers—ceramic tile has been and will continue to be the surfacing material of choice. Durable, easy to clean and maintain, and available in a multitude of sizes, shapes, textures, designs...
by laura | Mar 23, 2010 | Business & People News
There’s no denying the kitchen is the heart of the home. But the great room sees a lot of action, too. Combine the two, and you’ve got a multifunctional space that can do it all. As Dana Jones, CKD, owner of The Kitchen Consultant in Long Beach, CA, explained,...
by laura | Mar 19, 2010 | Business & People News
A certain romance surrounds the idea of a home-cooked meal and thanks to outlets like the Food Network, its appeal has never seemed more obtainable and even exotic. But while more of us may be dining in nowadays, time and convenience often take precedence over our...
by s98challan | Mar 18, 2010 | Business & People News
In the words of Wall Street wizard Bernard Baruch, “To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am.” Growing older and its impact on everyday activities in the home are a fact of life that many aging people do not want to face. To many baby boomers in particular...
by laura | Mar 17, 2010 | Business & People News
With clients in countries all over the world, including Japan and Saudi Arabia, New York-based Laura Bohn, of interior design consulting firm Laura Bohn Design Associates, aims to create comfortable atmospheres in all of her projects using a well-edited approach....
by laura | Mar 16, 2010 | Business & People News
Knotty, grainy and full of character, rustic wood brings warmth to cabinets, countertops and floors. Long popular in traditional and country decors, rustic wood is now being seen in myriad interior design styles for a modern, timeless aesthetic. “Because of the...
by s98challan | Mar 9, 2010 | Business & People News
Since Amana touted its first Radarange as “The Greatest Discovery Since Fire” in 1967, the microwave oven has become a ubiquitous kitchen appliance. While only 1 percent of American households had a microwave in 1970, today the appliance is included in more than 95...
by s98challan | Mar 5, 2010 | Business & People News
“Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No.” —Pablo Picasso Good question, Pablo. But while the question is easy enough to understand, coming up with a complete and comprehensive answer is less so. Part of the difficulty lies...
by s98challan | Mar 3, 2010 | Business & People News
Successful kitchen designs are never about a single component. They result from a holistic vision and the seamless marriage of a myriad of elements—which is why award-winning designer Joan DesCombes, CKD, president of Architectural Artworks Inc., enjoys her job so...
by laura | Feb 26, 2010 | Business & People News
Our bathrooms seem to have some catching up to do. While electronics and digital technology have infiltrated nearly every room of our homes, their adoption in the bath space has been just a tad slower, that is, until recently. Digital showering and bathing systems, as...
