Posts Categorized: Design Inspirations

Making Cents out of Home Remodeling

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Making Cents out of Home Remodeling

Remodeling Magazine just came out with their annual Cost vs Value Report that compares the average cost for the most popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale. We think it is a nifty little tool that can help homeowners decide on which projects that they want to focus on. Their research shows that most of the […]

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Don’t Skimp on Custom Spa Covers

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Don’t Skimp on Custom Spa Covers

Automatic Custom spa cover One of the most important accessories to purchase after buying that luxury hot tub is a custom spa cover. The foam insulated vinyl coated cover is a necessity for a few reasons. First, a well fitting cover that is made to fit your hot tub will keep the heat in the hot tub and not escaping […]

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Custom Kitchen Sinks at 2012 Kitchen of the Year

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Custom Kitchen Sinks at 2012 Kitchen of the Year

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. […]

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Going with the Grain in Luxury Tubs

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Going with the Grain in Luxury Tubs

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 […]

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Like a Fish in a FishBowl

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Like a Fish in a FishBowl

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, […]

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