House Beautiful partnered with Designer Mick De Giulio to unveil 2012’s stunning Kitchen of the Year. De Giulio whose made a name for himself in kitchen remodels (he has done over 4,000!) showcased his 1,000 square foot kitchen showpiece in New York’s Rockefeller Center. The black, white and stainless steel accents were used throughout the classic yet modern kitchen design. […]
Who says that wood and water don’t mix? If you ask many designers, they are a bit hesitant to put any kind of wood in a damp environment such as the bathroom, let alone surround luxury tubs in it, but that is just what these tub owners did and what an outcome! Stainless Steel Oasis Tub The secret to surrounding […]
When purchasing a new tub and sink, some like to go with varied mix of materials. This designer chose a stainless steel luxury bathtub, coupled with white porcelain sinks. The contrasting materials work beautifully together giving a very crisp clean appearance. Others like the seamless look of matching all the elements in the room together, and as you can see […]
Swimming Pool Chemicals Can be Hazardous Fact: Poison Control Centers receive as many as 10,000 reports of exposure to chlorine in pool chemicals annually, with two in every five cases involving children under the age of six, according to the CDC. Another 4,000 cases are reported for respiratory and eye irritation, usually from improper storing, mixing or using of pool […]
Watching fish swim in their tanks is kinda the idea here. A beautiful luxury swimming pool with the added feature of a clear walls so both the swimmer and bystanders can enjoy the views. We have just completed a slew of these “windowed” pools and custom hot tubs and I can see the delight in them. With or without swimmers, […]
Adding a splash of water to any landscape, big or small can really transform your outdoor space, giving the feeling of calmness and serenity. From the smallest of reflection ponds to the large elaborate custom water features with fountains, water is a quick way to upgrade your backyard retreat. Add some fun to your water feature by adding stepping stones […]
The most remodeled room is the the US house is the bathroom. More than 6% of households remodeled a bathroom in 2010. That’s double the number of the runner up-the kitchen according to the data released by the US Census board. The costs are lower to remodel the bathroom compared to that of the kitchen mostly because of the expense […]
Diamond Spas is excited to announce their opening of their showroom space at Chicago’s LUXEHOME. LUXEHOME is the world’s largest collection of luxury boutiques for home building and renovation which is located on the first floor of the prestigious Merchandise Mart in Chicago. LUXEHOME sells the premier brands such as Poggenpohl, Artistic Tile, and Sub Zero Wolf just to name […]
As seen in Aquatics Intl. We are starting to feel the excitement in the air with the Olympics opening ceremonies just 1 month away. The Olympics which will be held in London this go around, with the games beginning July 27th-August 12th. Swimming officially starts on July 28th with the start of Mens and Womens individual events. The London aquatic […]
Oh technology.. it is a wonderful thing. I have not succumbed to getting the i-Pad yet, but I am sure that it is just a matter of time before I finally bite the Apple and purchase the darn thing. When did I become my parents regarding anything electronic? I still call my i-pod my walkman..Oh technology, it is a wonderful […]
