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The grandeur of Maria Theresa chandeliers
Maria Theresa chandeliers, named after an Austrian empress of the 18th century are everything a chandelier should aspire to be: spectacular, stylish and magnificent. Representing the splendor of a bygone era, these chandeliers sparkle in traditional settings but also go very well with a contemporary theme.
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Power to the Baby Boomers!
Many boomers are choosing to remain in their current homes as they age. Aging in Place means the ability to live in your own home comfortably and safely for as long as possible. As people remodel their homes, they’re including Universal Design products—a design concept that meets the needs of people with varied abilities. It considers people with age-related problems, people who are tall or short, as well as those with various physical or mental impairments. It also acknowledges that abilities change over time.
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Brighten up for Spring with Lighting
It’s spring fix-up time! The weather is getting warmer and motivated homeowners start tackling their spring to-do lists. Projects range from painting the house exterior to smaller, less daunting tasks such as cleaning, simple repairs or updates. If you’re leaning toward the simpler, less expensive route, why not update your lighting? Replacing dated lighting adds pizazz to a space without breaking the bank!
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Marvelous Mudrooms
The rain sets in, flowers bloom … and the mud comes in! The majority of homes today have a transition area from the outdoors to the indoors. Some are large and some are not. It is the space where family members, drop their bags, shed coats and deposit dirty shoes and boots. Dripping umbrellas and boot puddles abound and we need to make the most of the floor space available. It certainly is a well named space. A full room, while it would be nice, isn’t essential to …
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Taking control of your home security
Full interactive security systems have arrived You arrive at the airport for your weeklong vacation and your heart drops as you realize in a panic that you forgot to activate your alarm system. Wouldn’t it be ideal if you could arm it from a distance somehow? Maybe someday in the future you sigh.
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If you had to choose one word to define a room with a skylight, a good word might be dramatic. The benefits of natural light to people and houseplants are well known. Skylights provide more natural light than vertical windows (up to 30%). From a design perspective, they can actually make a room feel bigger. Skylights are available for any ceiling or roof style.
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