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Nooks and Crannies: Things That Make Up a Home
February
03
An architect from California, Berry Berkus, used to say, “humans love arches.” It’s true, we do. But, we love all special places. We love attic rooms with slanted ceilings, we love window seats, bay windows and clever niches. No one ever walked into a rectangular room with a flat ceiling and gushed, “Oh, I LOVE this space!” (unless it had a special feature like a window wall or something). So, remember to ask your architect or building designer to give you some special places, some special touches. Don’t just build a home that flows well and is attractive from the street. Those things are important, but create something that surprises you and makes your home feel distinctive once you get inside or when you encounter the backyard.
Design Success
January
18
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Growth. Notoriety. Two key factors in the success of any business. The lingering question: “How do I get more of them?”
Behind the Space: Design Guide ASA 10 Edition Cover
November
16
On the cover of Design Guide Austin-San Antonio 10 Edition it is evident that neutrals and rustic, warm colors and textures are enveloping the southern design world this fall. Palmer Todd, Inc and Baxter Design Group are two prime Austin-San Antonio clients that made an impressive and functional design come to fruition. With a skilled builder, a brilliant architect and a well-established design team, it is apparent that executing this seamless design took a collaborative effort of talent, intuition and intellect.
Lambert's Wins Coveted John Staub Award for Landscape Architecture
October
13
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Design Guide Partner Lambert’s has been elevating the industry standard for close to a century. With its 90th anniversary in 2009, Lambert’s is the oldest design/build landscape architectural firm in Dallas and are the winners of the prestigious Landscape Architecture John Staub Award. The Texas Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America’s John Staub Award is one of the highest honors that demonstrate design excellence.
Innovative Vignettes: Elegance Meets Practicality
October
12
A prominent way to innovate a space is to provide a modern-age storage solution to make convenience an even greater luxury. Innovative door lifts, TV lifts, pantry armoirs and several improvements in the aesthetic of customized kitchens and cabinetry is a specialized service that KingWood Fine Cabinetry excel in: garnering them the highest honor at the Austin Home & Garden Show as Best In Show. We are absolutely thrilled, and not surprised, that our stellar partner in Austin won such a coveted award. To proceed its reverenced reputation, KingWood ventured off to San Antonio to spread the news of their high-end craftsmanship to the Alamodome.
See the Home Of Tomorrow, Today
September
30
The 2011 Texas State Fair is premiering The Home of Tomorrow, an exclusive world-class home exhibit exposing innovative and cutting edge design to a broader market. Consisting of two homes: The Net-Zero Energy Home of Tomorrow, interior design by Boudreaux Associates, and The Remodeled Home of Tomorrow, interior design by Denise McGaha Interiors are visually stimulating homes that broaden the concept of current interior design. The unique exhibit brings together local builders, architects, and interior designers with some of the world’s most advanced home product manufactures.
The Difference Between Custom, Manufactured and Stock Cabinets
August
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Whether it is for a remodeled space or newly constructed home, custom cabinets are becoming one of the first amenities to do when upgrading a kitchen. The market of custom cabinetry is vast and Robin Burrill, of Curb Appeal Renovations, clarifies the differences between them all.
The Shutter Treatment: Plantation Shutters
August
01
Plantation shutters are the number one seller in window treatment. Plantation shutters filter the light shining through and insulate the inside of a home more than any other window covering. Its energy reducing affects and noise insulating capabilities are some of the many benefits that are often times overlooked when homeowners plan on investing in plantation shutters.With a growing number of shutters sold in the United States each year, shutter expert Doug Sewell of Sewell Shutters discusses why plantation shutters protect the style and longevity of any home.
Ask The Expert: Complexity Made Simple with Tileworks
July
22
With the wide variety of materials to choose from when making tile and countertop selections, making a final decision can be daunting. Not only is there a multitude of stone and tile materials, colors and patterns, but also a wide variety of installation choices that can further define your design style. With so much to consider, professionals like Tom Macaluso, Production Manager of Tileworks in Austin, can be a lifesaver! Known and recognized as an industry expert, Macaluso guides clients through what can be an overwhelming process with ease.
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