Strong Homebuyer Demand Fuels Robust Opening Sales of “The 2010 New Home Collection”

February 5, 2010 Category: Real Estate

Strong Homebuyer Demand Fuels Robust Opening Sales of "The 2010 New Home Collection"

The Irvine Company announced that the grand opening of “The 2010 New Home Collection” resulted in an astounding 70 home sales — the largest number of new home sales on The Irvine Ranch since 2006. More than 10,000 visitors toured the highly anticipated 2010 New Home Collection – a series of 25 consumer-inspired floorplans by many of California’s most-respected homebuilders – located throughout eight neighborhoods in the acclaimed... 

Tamaro Edition Sofas from dieCollection

November 14, 2009 Category: Home Improvement

Tamaro Edition Sofas from dieCollection

Tamaro Edition Sofas pleased with compact dimensions and a variety of functionality. The version with one-piece back and through – walking as a sofa seat cushion provides a sleeping surface of 160×205cm. There are armrests in two widths – Optional chrome-plated also available with high end plate. Upon request TAMARO edition is also available with down in the seat. Website: www.die-collection.de

Paustian Modular Sofa by Erik Rasmussen

November 14, 2009 Category: Home Improvement

Paustian Modular Sofa by Erik Rasmussen

Paustian Modular Sofa is a popular classic by Erik Rasmussen who started the whole trend of the colorful Lego bricks. Modular sofa was designed back in 1969 – and is still as topical with its unique ability to change expression depending on the module composition and upholstery. It can be composed of modules and corner modules, and you can also get a loose pouf. Sofa modules can be upholstered with textile or leather. Website: www.paustian.dk

Teragren Bamboo Tabletops and Countertop

October 17, 2009 Category: Architecture, Home Improvement

Teragren Bamboo Tabletops and Countertop

Teragren Bamboo Tabletops and Countertop are available in three styles which provide a sustainable surface for retail and hospitality applications. Teragren’s bamboo countertops are a beautiful and durable alternative to traditional hardwoods for counters, kitchen islands and table tops. Manufactured to exacting standards for quality and environmental safety, these furniture-grade products are made with rapidly renewable Optimum 5.5® Moso... 

Wilsonart Introduces Wilsonart HD Sinks

October 14, 2009 Category: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement

Wilsonart Introduces Wilsonart HD Sinks

Continuing its focus on redefining the laminate countertop, Wilsonart introduces a brand new lineup of stylish, molded acrylic sinks specifically designed to be undermounted to laminate countertops. New Wilsonart® HD® Sinks provide more options for today’s custom-minded homeowner who is looking for affordable luxury, especially in a tight economy. Wilsonart introduced the Wilsonart HD brand of decorative laminates in 2005, revolutionizing countertops... 

Groundfloor White, a Coffee Table with Real Fire

July 21, 2009 Category: Home Improvement

Groundfloor White, a Coffee Table with Real Fire

Groundfloor is a piece of furniture with a double function. The form resembles a typical coffee table. The Glassfire® Technology included in the construction of the model allows us to enjoy the ambience of fire. Groundfloor was designed by a French designer Christophe Pillet www.christophepillet.com, and comes in two finishes. American black walnut veneer is placed alongside ruby red or traffic white high gloss varnishes. Groundfloor is hand-made... 

Modern Side Table Mid 20th Century Design

July 18, 2009 Category: Home Improvement

Modern Side Table Mid 20th Century Design

This is a retro-esque side table with a lot of personality, if Pee-Wee Herman had an elegant side table to accent his playhouse this would be it. The entire table is handmade, the table top is made of high quality MDF the edges are beveled and painted in a calm, glossy sky blue. The top measures 21″ inches long by 13″ inches wide. The legs are of furniture grade pine and taper in an elegant manner to the floor. Although the table is a... 

Embassy Suites Hotels Introduces Spacious One-Room Suite Concept

May 22, 2009 Category: Architecture, Construction, Real Estate

Embassy Suites Hotels Introduces Spacious One-Room Suite Concept

Embassy Suites Hotels, the international chain of upscale, all-suite hotels, unveiled its first one-room suite, designed to pack more room into a smaller space for today’s cost-conscious traveler and hotel developer. This new suite concept represents the first major room design change since the upscale brand’s launch 25 years ago. The new one-room suite design delivers the same amenities and upscale value to Embassy Suites guests, including a... 

SHP Leading Design Office Awarded LEED Gold Certification

April 15, 2009 Category: Architecture

SHP Leading Design Office Awarded LEED Gold Certification

SHP Leading Design announce that it has been awarded LEED Gold Certification for their office headquarters. LEED is the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings. LEED verifies environmental performance, occupant health and financial return. LEED was established for market leaders to design & construct buildings that... 

Expanded Functionality to Laminated Architectural Glass

January 13, 2009 Category: Architecture, Home Improvement

Expanded Functionality to Laminated Architectural Glass

Gray Glass has offered fabrication and machining for the glass industry for over 60 years. Serving all industrial glass fabricating needs with precision CNC machining and water jet cutting services for cutting and sizing, hole drilling, glass polishing, laminating, etching and UV bonding. Gray Glass is also a complete source for architectural specialty glass stocking the largest selection available from anywhere nationwide. Gray Glass has anti reflection...