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- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
- Two new finishing techniques are now available in combination with some Merillat cabinet stains and wood species. The hand-crafted burnished technique offers subtle distressing and a warm brown tone on cherry wood finished in autumn blush, chocolate, ginger, or cabernet; or maple finished in chestnut or ginger. The vintage technique offers light distressing beneath several coats of rich, semi-opaque finish, followed by a second sanding. The finish can be applied to cherry cabinets in biscotti, canvas, dove white, onyx, or willow. 517-263-0771.
- Europa Collection Combines Style With Versatility for Any Size Bath
- (1/9/2009)
- Xylem's Europa bath furniture collection is as beautiful as its namesake, Europa, the mythological Greek goddess who won the hearts of all who saw her. Radiating international style through simple lines and a rich walnut finish, the collection includes a vanity stand, matching mirror, and shelf and drawer unit.
- Alno Features New Seamless Cabinets in 2009 Collections
- (1/9/2009)
- As one of the largest and most renowned kitchen manufacturers in Europe, Alno has revolutionized kitchen design with its 2009 collections. Welcome to seamless cabinets that open effortlessly even without the use of handles. The new Alno Starline features a continuous case channel in the same color as the door and drawer fronts. Without handles, the illusion of a cleaner, more minimalist kitchen environment is immediately attained. In addition, Alno has also debuted gorgeous, mirror-like, high-gloss lacquers and interesting wood grain patterns for their cabinet fronts.
- Nine Home Renovation Projects That Make Sense for 2009
- Chicago Tribune (12/28/2008)
- Dec. 28--With sales of existing houses in the Midwest down 6 percent in October (and remain 9.1 percent below figures from October '07) and the median Midwestern home price down 6.7 percent from a year ago (according to the National Association of Realtors), it makes sense for homeowners to think at least twice about investing in a renovation. What projects make sense, given the state of economic affairs? We posed those questions to four Chicago area home builders and remodeling contractors, as well as a senior researcher at the National Association of Home Builders and the editorial director of Remodeling magazine.
- Modular Kitchen
- residential architect Magazine (12/9/2008)
- Affordable is a relative term. Take Bulthaup's system b1 modular kitchen. Starting at $18,000 (with many systems averaging $35,000), b1 would be considered pricey in some circles, but when compared to the company's signature b3 collection (which costs 35 percent to 40 percent more), it's a steal. The b1 even offers similar features, such as central islands, full-height architectural cabinetry, and overhead shelves with optional sliding doors. Other choices include lacquered doors, solid wood and stainless steel tops, and laminate or aluminum toekicks. 800.808.2923.
- White-Hot and Cool: Today's White Kitchen Invokes Comfort, Updates '50s Classic Look
- Chicago Tribune (12/5/2008)
- Dec. 5--When the Yingling family moved into their 1920s Georgian North Shore house, the kitchen decor was tasteful if somewhat dull and the room cramped. "It was boring; it had no zip," said Cindy Yingling, a 47-year-old mother of two teens who is married to Jeff, an investment banker. But just in time for the holidays, she has transformed one of her family's favorite rooms into a white kitchen with dove white cabinets, freezer drawers and panels on the dishwasher and refrigerator.
- HOME SHOWCASE ; Lynnfield Townhouses Go Green
- Boston Herald (11/15/2008)
- The 20 newly built units at Lynnfield's Pyburn Mews complex look like traditional Colonial townhouses, but feature the latest in green technology.One of the North Shore's first projects to receive both Energy Star and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, Pyburn Mews features lots of ecofriendly elements.For instance, all units boast environmentally friendly strand- bamboo wood flooring, chemical-free carpeting, high-efficiency heating/cooling and Energy Star-certified windows, lights and appliances.
- Natural Resin Insert Collection
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Ten panel inserts for cabinetry doors are included in the Natural Resin Insert collection. The doors feature natural materials such as bamboo, bramble, banana fibers, and reeds set in translucent resin. Due to their translucent nature, the panels react beautifully with natural light or backlighting, according to the manufacturer. The resin material is about half the weight of a glass insert. 319-235-5700.
- New Arrivals: November/December 2008
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Opulent Options: These princely product picks will have your clients living in luxury.
- Some Small Changes for a Greener Kitchen
- Richmond Times - Dispatch (11/7/2008)
- Can't swing a full-blown eco-friendly kitchen remodel? Try some modest changes to green up the biggest energy- and water-guzzling space in your home. "We get our products from inside the United States, and we try to get as much from Virginia as possible," said Samantha Heyl, sales associate and interior designer at EcoLogic, a month-old store dedicated to environmentally friendly products on West Main Street in Richmond.
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