knoll kids: Knoll designs with kids in mind

June 25, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement
knoll kids: Knoll designs with kids in mind

Knoll now has a full line of children’s furniture, including seating and tables. The sizes of many popular Knoll pieces such as the Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair and Eero Saarinen Womb chair have been reduced to suit a new clientele, the Knoll kid. Available in many of the Knoll fabrics (which include a number of very durable, easy to clean options), these pieces embody Knoll’s commitment to quality and modern design. “While this... 

Greenplay Children’s Furniture from Skyline Design

June 22, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement
Greenplay Children's Furniture from Skyline Design

Skyline Design’s Greenplay furnishings for children’s environments include tables, seating, shelving, and play spaces. Products are made with environmentally responsible and healthy materials and finishes, including post-consumer recycled plastic, sunflower hulls, and FSC-certified wood. All paints and coatings are zero- or very low-VOC; adhesives are entirely avoided in favor of mechanical attachments, improving end-of-life recyclability. Skyline... 

Proximity Named the highest rated “Green” hotel and restaurant in America

December 4, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
Proximity Named the highest rated "Green" hotel and restaurant in America

Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants and Hotels announce that Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro have been awarded LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings. Opened in late 2007, Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro are the first in the hospitality industry to obtain the USGBC’s top level of certification. Dennis... 

Child’s chair by Kristian Vedel

December 3, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Home Improvement
Child's chair by Kristian Vedel

Kristian Vedel was one of the first architects that took children’s furniture seriously and designed furniture in a simple, modern style, and still created on the premise of the child. The Child’s Chair is not just a copy of the “grown-up” furniture, but an unique creation taking point of departure in the various ways a child can move and use the furniture for playing as well as sitting. The adjustable child’s chair is a semi-circular... 

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Launches Development of Its New Health-Based Product Emissions Standard for All Indoor Environments

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announces initiation of its comprehensive product emissions standard for indoor products. Indoor air is known to be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. In newly constructed homes and buildings, levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde can be significantly higher. Exposure to these pollutants can lead to short-term irritation and discomfort and long-term exposure can lead to more... 

Berg Furniture 22 Series Sierra Captain’s Bed w/Desk Set Sierra Collection Captain’s Bed with Desk a

November 7, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Berg Furniture 22 Series Sierra Captain’s Bed w/Desk Set Crafted with pride in the USA, the Sierra Collection features modern, contemporary styling, flexible designs, and plenty of storage space. The pieces in this collection are extremely practical, with spacious drawers and shelves to hide away or display all your kids treasures. Choose from five finishes, and and

Berg Furniture 22-815 Sierra Collection Twin over Full with Desk & Stairs

November 7, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Berg Furniture 22-815 Crafted with pride in the USA, the Sierra Collection by Berg features modern, contemporary styling, flexible designs, and plenty of storage space. The pieces in this collection are extremely practical with spacious drawers and shelves to hide away or display all your kid’s treasures. Choose from five finishes, an array of color coordinated coordinated

Gladstone Homes Lets Homeowners Create an Array of Masterful Suites

October 10, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement

“After seven years of marriage, I’m sure of two things – first, never wallpaper together, and second, you’ll need two bathrooms… both for her, ” comedian Dennis Miller once joked. Miller may jest, but bathrooms have become serious business. Results from the National Association of Home Builders’ American Housing Survey found that a half-bath adds approximately 10.5 percent to a suburban home’s value and a full bath... 

Cariboo Classic Bassinet Finish: White

June 5, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

The Cariboo Classic Bassinet is the perfect choice for parents who want to complement their own bedroom furniture. The Cariboo Classic Bassinet is the epitome of timeless beauty and comfort for your little one. The infinite shape and soft fabric of the classic bassinet create a stylish and comfortable resting place for your baby. The classic bassinet has a soft look that appeals to both traditional and more contemporary environments. The fabric zips... 

Cariboo Classic Bassinet in White

June 5, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

The Cariboo Classic Bassinet is the perfect choice for parents who want to complement their own bedroom furniture. The Cariboo Classic Bassinet is the epitome of timeless beauty and comfort for your little one. The infinite shape and soft fabric of the classic bassinet create a stylish and comfortable resting place for your baby. The classic bassinet has a soft look that appeals to both traditional and more contemporary environments. The fabric zips...