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...
Impressive public spaces call for special finishes in the washroom. To meet the needs of high-end applications, Bradley introduces its exclusive line of Fusion restroom partitions that combine cool stainless steel with the warmth of natural granite. Fusion partitions are the latest addition to Bradley’s growing portfolio of “decorative high-end commercial” fixtures and accessories. The partitions feature genuine granite pilasters...
Foreclosure avoidance has forced the BUILDER AUCTION of two custom homes. Both auctions are set for Wednesday, December 3, 2008, one at 12 noon and the other at 3:30 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to name your price for these lovely properties! One is located in a gated community in Weddington, NC, and the other is in an equestrian community in Waxhaw, NC. Each home boasts exquisite detail throughout, including kitchens that are a cook’s...
The Kathy Magner Group of Windermere Real Estate announces the availability of the first phase of Belvedere’s luxury view home sites in Bellevue, Washington. The first eight properties are currently listed on the market and are priced from $695,000. The 95 sites are architect ready and are able to accommodate individual homes of up to 12,000 square feet. Located on 45 acres on the southwest face of Cougar Mountain, Belvedere offers ready-to-build,...
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Building materials industry is available in its catalogue. World Building Materials Market Brief The global outlook series on Building Materials provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global construction landscape, identifies major market segments, and offers a bird’s...
Rick Levin & Associates, Inc., a Chicago-based real estate auction marketing firm, announced it will conduct two multiple-property auctions of condominiums and townhomes located in Chicago, Illinois. The auctions will take place on December 9, and December 10. “The owner of these properties has decided to offer them via auction to eliminate the time and expense associated with a conventional marketing program,” said Rick Levin, president...
Granite Construction Incorporated announced that Granite Construction Northeast Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary, has been awarded a $161 million contract by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority-New York City Transit Authority to rehabilitate the five stations at Avenues H, J, M, Kings Highway and Newkirk along the Brighton “B” Line in Brooklyn, New York. The project entails the reconstruction of platform areas, including foundations,...
Demand for high quality cuts of stone continues to rise as more people turn to exotic and natural stone to decorate their luxury home. Luxury designers and homeowners around the country are turning to venues such as Stone Mart to learn about custom cuts of stone, and can choose from a wide selection of marble flooring, stone tile and gemstones that meet only the highest standards. The experts at Stone Mart invite clients to view its first-class collection...
Imported stone and marble tile products are in high demand for the luxury home market as more people look for unique ways to decorate the living space. Marble slabs continue to be one of the most coveted types of stone for the homeowner who wants to create a stylish and sophisticated ambiance, and Stone Mart has become an industry leader for providing quality granite countertops and marble tile imports for its clients. Stone Mart is known for its...
The Riverfront, a premier mixed-use community in downtown Napa, announced a near sellout at a preview event for its first offering, ten reserve homes called “The Collection”. The new community – slated for completion in February 2009 – will stand as the gateway to the new downtown. It borders 550 feet of new riverside promenade and encompasses 50 homes known as the Riverfront Residences, 40,000 square feet of retail, 30,000 square feet of...