Sustainable Architectural Aluminum Products From Alcoa’s Kawneer Business

Sunday, May 17th 2009
Sustainable Architectural Aluminum Products From Alcoa’s Kawneer Business

Curtain wall from Alcoa’s Kawneer architectural aluminum products business envelopes much of the vibrant colorful palette of the newly constructed Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. The facility incorporates a range of Kawneer products that maximize daylighting and thermal performance, including curtain wall, sunshades and thermally broken windows and doors. To learn more about Kawneer’s sustainable products visit www.kawneergreen.com.... 

Pantone Unveils 2010 Color Direction for the Home Furnishings and Interior Design Industries

Tuesday, March 24th 2009
Pantone Unveils 2010 Color Direction for the Home Furnishings and Interior Design Industries

Pantone, an X-Rite company, and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced PANTONE®VIEW home + interiors 2010, the eight most directional color palettes, plus an additional palette of tinged neutrals, for 2010 home furnishings and interior design. “Color trends are not conjured up using a crystal ball. They are the result of much observation of our surrounding natural world as... 

Stone Mart Embraces Retro-Inspired Marble Slabs for Luxury Design Trends in 2009

Monday, November 24th 2008

While modern home trends continue to be decorated with marble slabs and granite countertops, many luxury homeowners and designers are shifting gears towards the ‘Retro Modernism’ trend that calls for light and simpler colors drawn from the ’50s era. Stone Mart, one of the country’s leading purveyors of imported tile and natural stone products, is experiencing a significant increase in demand for subtle, light colors of stone... 

The Color Scheme Bible: Inspirational Palettes for Designing Home Interiors

Sunday, November 16th 2008

A practical guide to using color successfully. The power of color is its ability to influence mood, create atmosphere, and enhance perception. As a result, one of the most effective ways to transform any room is by changing its color. Which colors to use is the challenge.

House Beautiful Colors for Your Home: 300 Designer Favorites (House Beautiful Series)

Sunday, November 16th 2008

What transforms a room from monotone to magical? Color! So, if you’re nervous about splashing that white with bright, this conveniently portable primer based on House Beautiful’s most popular column will help. With special insider advice from top designers, plus a directory of actual paint swatches, this book is the most comprehensive and appealing color resource resource

Neutral Color Schemes: Neutral Palettes and Dramatic Accents for Inspirational Interiors

Sunday, November 16th 2008

A practical handbook for maximizing the decorative effect of neutral colors. This is an easy-to-use guide to working with neutrals in home decorating. Once limited to whites and beiges, today’s neutrals come in an overwhelming range of whispery pinks and yellows, organic grays, greens and browns, and even blacks. Each of of

Raisix ColorMatch Helps iPhone Users Find Complementary Clothing, Decorating Colors On-The-Go

Tuesday, November 11th 2008
Raisix ColorMatch Helps iPhone Users Find Complementary Clothing, Decorating Colors On-The-Go

Raisix, Inc., a leading iPhone™ software application provider, today announced ColorMatch, the ideal way to take the guesswork out of matching dress shirts, neckties, dresses, accessories, upholstery, wall or house paint and much more. Available through the Apple iTunes™ store, ColorMatch is an inexpensive iPhone application for professionals and non-professionals alike that instantly finds perfect color matches at home, in a store, or on location... 

Pinzon by Crypton Calveras Sofa

Wednesday, October 15th 2008

Recognizing we are all part of a local and global community, Pinzon is proud to offer customers an environmentally responsible furniture choice without compromising beauty, comfort, or performance. Upholstered in Crypton Green fabric, the Calveras Sofa offers unparalleled utility in a versatile design that has low impact on our environment. Crypton Green is the first and only performance fabric to go green and earn third-party certification from both... 

Vermont’s Iconic Resort Proudly Becomes The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa

Monday, August 18th 2008

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the introduction of The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester Village to The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, a glittering ensemble of more than 69 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 26 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. Owned by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the iconic 195-room resort, which has served... 

Shvitz by Hilary White Interior Design

Tuesday, June 10th 2008

Shvitz by Hilary White Interior Design Interior designer Hilary White turned a 300 square foot gloomy space into every girl’s fantasy dressing room. Using reflective surfaces and a clean color palette, the space opened up and came to life! Originally uploaded by hw_idesign