Made of acrylic, Corian is an ideal countertop material. It is non-porous, and prevents the growth of mold and mildew. Corian is also stain-resistant, and heat resistant. It’s easy to clean and maintain, with a smooth seamless appearance that doesn’t catch dirt. And because it’s solid color all the way through, scuffs and dings can be easily repaired.

Is your garage so full of lawn equipment, holiday decorations and miscellaneous items you have to park your car in the drive? Or maybe you have so much stuff stored in the attic that your ceilings are starting to sag. If this sounds like your home, a stylish storage shed, garden shed, or backyard barn is just the space-expanding solution you need.

What's a kitchen cabinet but a place to house some dishware, right? While that might've been the case before, the expression "The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home" has never been more true than in today's homes. Kitchen cabinet designs are a primary kitchen design element.

Ceiling fans keep you cool in the summer and help circulate warm air in the winter. They allow you to use less air conditioning and heating indoors, which means smaller monthly energy bills, and their gentle breeze is perfect for a porch or other outdoor space. Choose the right fan for your needs by answering a few simple questions.

With just a few free tricks, you can quickly trim down your bloated heating bill into something a little more appetizing. Did we mention these tricks are free?

Air Purifiers Direct 2U is going after their market share of online air purifier sales by continuing to find and add Top Products to its online retail website. Their most current acquisition is the Vortex Desk Lamp with a SPI Air Purifier .

Here are a couple of storage ideas that were included in multiple “Best of K|BIS” lists. If you’re in need of additional storage in your kitchen, they’re definitely worth a look!

In some cases where it is not possible to enlarge the footprint of the kitchen, not much can be directly done about the counter space. There are, however, options that make the sink a more functional component that helps extend the available workspace.

Though I love cleaner, more contemporary lines, many of my clients prefer something more transitional or traditional. In the past, I’ve had difficulty finding non-contemporary faucets for vessel sinks, both in single and 8″ centre spread options, at reasonable price points. This year’s K|BIS provided multiple options.

The introduction of jewels into the bathroom happened long ago. Many manufacturers now offer faucets that feature crystals and/or gems. And hardware has long been a way to dress up and customize cabinetry.

Delta’s Fuse™ series of kitchen faucets introduces a burst of colour in an unexpected place. The split-finish pull-down faucet comes in cracked pepper (black), snowflake white, or chilli pepper (red).

The industrial look of stainless steel has been in kitchens for quite some time. But the look is rather consistent, showcasing the standard silver tones of the steel. Oios Metals has introduced a much wider palette for use throughout the home, relying on recycled steel to create unique – and sustainable – applications made entirely within the US.

Universal Design (UD) is definitely something I’ve explored before on multiple occasions. Despite that, I think its important to begin by noting that UD is not just about accessibility and using ADA-approved products. Rather UD is about creating environments that can be used by as many people as possible.