LuxeSpecs – Page 38

Must Haves for the Luxury Kitchen

August 14, 2014 by LuxeSpecs

Wow! is the word of the year. The kitchen in the luxury home ($1 million+) needs:

a Sub-Zero refrigerator
a Wolf range
two dishwashers with wood panel fronts
two sinks. Sinks are composite, most often, in colors that blend with the light colored countertops.
Marble, limestone or light granite are the leading materials for countertops. (See examples on the LuxeSpecs.com Pinterest board.)
refrigerator drawers for the entertainment area
wine storage

Depending on your kitchen layout a Wolf range can create a focal point with the hood and tile between the two. (I also happen to be intrigued by the multi-function Thermador.)

Outdoor Furniture Do’s and Don’ts

August 8, 2014 by LuxeSpecs

Do buy woven resin. Untreated wicker is ruined by sun.
Do buy cast aluminum. Untreated iron will develop oxidization marks.
Do try teak or reclaimed or treated wood. More variety can be used in covered areas but depending on outside conditions may have varied results and lifespans. Regular maintenance will extend their life cycles.
Sunbrella fabrics are the only good outside option!

Shower Luxury

August 6, 2014 by LuxeSpecs

ioDIGITAL allows homeowners to set and maintain water temperature in the shower!

Wood Flooring Is a Great Option

July 31, 2014 by LuxeSpecs

Wood floors are so popular! And all of the tiles that look like wood give you some great design options. Solid hardwood can not be installed directly over a concrete slab floor, a sub floor is needed and abutments to other flooring must be considered. However, a job finished floor (stain and sealer completed on site) has a beautiful finish. That being said, the most important consideration for an engineered floor (product is complete when installed) is the quality look of the finish and the thickness of the top layer (Should be at least ⅛” thick).

Popular TV Upgrades

July 30, 2014 by LuxeSpecs

Add a sound bar with speakers that give your area more of a home theater sound.

Proper viewing distances for your large screen TV: 5’ – 7.5’ for a 50” and 6’ – 9’ for a 60”. Putting the screen where it is at eye level when seated is the most comfortable for viewing.

Updated components no longer need to be in direct contact with the remote so there are many options for hiding them. This allows more flexibility.