Claremont Rug Company Exhibits Rare Assemblage of 19th Century Art Rugs from Caucasus Mountains

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Claremont Rug Company Exhibits Rare Assemblage of 19th Century Art Rugs from Caucasus Mountains

Jan David Winitz, founder and president of Claremont Rug Company, today announced an exhibition of rare, 19th century art-level rugs created by tribal weaving groups in the Caucasus Mountain region of Asia. The collection of 150 rugs will be available for viewing at the Gallery, located at 6087 Claremont Avenue in Oakland, starting Thursday, February 11. A selection of 95 of the rugs can also be accessed in a special section on the Claremont website. Long-noted... 

BEHR Paints Introduces 2010 Design and Color Trends

November 23, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
BEHR Paints Introduces 2010 Design and Color Trends

The color experts at BEHR Paints® introduce a dynamic guide to 2010 Design and Color Trends. In the trend brochure, classic elements are fused with contemporary flair to emphasize comfort, ease and functionality. Color personalities are limitless, running the gamut from bright to intriguing, cool to neutral, or subtle to complex. This season’s designs and color meet in a dynamic union of contrasts. Whether light or dark, clean or muted, traditional... 

Valspar Paint Unveils 2010 Color Trend Palettes For Consumers

October 12, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Valspar Paint Unveils 2010 Color Trend Palettes For Consumers

Drawing on a consumer desire to relax, retreat and create a calm, soothing environment at home, The Valspar Corporation – a leader in the paint and coatings industry – today reveals its 2010 color trend palettes. Each of the four palettes – Watercolor Impression, Retro Retreat, Vintage Romance and Peaceful Ambiance – is comprised of eight colors, providing an assortment of choices for consumers selecting colors within a particular trend. Inspired... 

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

March 24, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Home Improvement
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

November 24, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

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

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

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)

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

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

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

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

Pinzon by Crypton Calveras Sofa

October 15, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

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...