05
Nov
2014
Bosch, the well known appliance manufacturer, is known for a great and quiet dishwasher. They have a new contemporary line called Benchmark! All of the components are integrated. The oven has an optional side handle for your convenience. If you are remodeling for yourself or for resale, this great look...
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31
Oct
2014
DXV, an upscale division of the reliable American Standard, has combined great function with new china. It's a winner! Whether remodeling for yourself or for resale, it is an option worth considering. Available at Ferguson Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Galleries.
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21
Oct
2014
Summer is over and it is time to bring in the orange for fall! As you can see in these photos, it doesn’t take much - a few pillows, some flowers and you have a refreshed look! If you want to change pillows seasonally, cover changes can easily create a...
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Award Winning Design Is In The Detail Presenter: Sherry Hauser, ASID LuxeSpecs.com Tuesday, October 21, 2014 5:00 PM – Drinks and Tastings 5:30 to 7:00 PM – Presentation Ferguson Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Gallery 8340 E. Raintree Dr. Scottsdale, AZ RSVP to: Sherry@LuxeSpecs.com by October 19th. If you want your...
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07
Oct
2014
The best part of an interior design career is that every day is different. Today the schedule includes the last few thumb tacks to secure a loose wall hanging that is covering speakers on a fireplace/TV combo wall in a family room. The entire home was remodeled a few years...
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15
Sep
2014
Giorgio Armani’s favorites include architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Tadao Ando and Le Corbusier.
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10
Sep
2014
Well we live in the copper state and copper is in this fall! It is always a good idea to add elements you love when they are easily available so if you love copper now is the time to look for some new additions for your home! Copper is great...
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08
Sep
2014
Color is always the unifying element in a room. Use color to distract from other less desirable elements in a room. Distribute a contrasting color evenly around the room. With fall coming, an example of color use would be to change your sofa’s decorative pillows to orange if it works...
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26
Aug
2014
Schuler Cabinetry offers this great solution for storing over sized kitchen items as well as serving platters.
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21
Aug
2014
Interesting details from a recent seminar presented by Century Furniture. Sunbrella is the most reliable outdoor fabric company. Of all the colors, blue is less stable. The chlorine from your pool can affect nearby fabrics.
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19
Aug
2014
Finally, a more interesting person to watch on HGTV! While in a doctor’s office, I caught “Rehab Addict with Nicole” and found a realistic, enthusiastic, hard working designer with green in her soul! Having grown up in the Midwest where the new garage never looked like it belonged with the...
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14
Aug
2014
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...
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12
Aug
2014
Miele washing machines have reduced water consumption by more than 42% and 30% savings on electricity compared to 1990 models.
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08
Aug
2014
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...
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06
Aug
2014
ioDIGITAL allows homeowners to set and maintain water temperature in the shower!
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