Spruce Up Your Interior Living Spaces

(Family Features) The changing of seasons provides a perfect opportunity for many homeowners to refresh their living spaces and tackle projects on their to-do lists. However, that shouldn’t mean limiting yourself to standard chores like cleaning, disinfecting and reorganizing. It’s an ideal time to make functional and aesthetic updates to your home, including surfaces in oft-used rooms like kitchens and bathrooms. From countertops to closets, Wilsonart, a world-class innovator of next generation engineered surfaces, manufactures and distributes high pressure laminate, quartz, solid surface, coordinated thermally fused laminate, edgebanding and other decorative, engineered surface options. Infusing style from nature, the full …

TAO Clean UMMA Diamond Sonic Toothbrush

The TAO Clean UMMA Diamond Sonic Toothbrush uses 40,000 tiny brush strokes per minute to sweep away plaque and gently polish away surface stains.  But what really sets it apart is the TAO Clean Base Station – a unique enclosed charging base for the toothbrush handle and brush head which also cleans and dries your brush head! Once you dock your damp toothbrush after use, the 360-degree TAO Clean Halo uses powerful UV-C rays to kill 99.9% of bacteria (including Coronavirus and Influenza), and then the built-in dryer wicks away any moisture from the brush to ensure that no germs …

Bathrooms embrace several trends

Many area experts say that two bathroom trends are popular. Most popular is the embracing of zen-like spa spaces, but there is also a growing interest in bolder colors, whether they are found in vanities, paint, tile, or accents. “Neutral colors are trending,” says Erica Bunten of True North Designs. “Also, on the flipside, bolder colors and patterns are hot. It all comes down to personal preference. I’ve seen more people lean toward the natural, neutral, zen kind of space.” Joi Albright with PDI Kitchen, Bath & Lighting agrees that a common trend is the creation of a spa-like bath, …

HANSGROHE METRIS SELECT & TALIS SELECT FAUCET COLLECTIONS

PRODUCT FEATURES: Select Technology – turn the water off and on by pushing the Select button. Especially useful with soapy or messy hands: a light touch of the back of the hand, elbow or forearm easily stops and starts the flow of water Modern Design – personalize your kitchen & bathroom with unparalleled innovation, quality and aesthetic appeal QuickClean Innovation – instantly wipe away lime-scale deposits from silicone-covered spray channels Multiple heights and profiles fit most kitchen and bath spaces Easy Installation – includes flexible connection hoses for turnkey installation Low Flow Compliant within 1.2 – 1.75 GPM Hansgrohe limited …

Bathroom Trends

Today’s bathrooms are the space offering homeowners the best opportunity to combine design with functionality. Large spa-like master baths with large multi-head walk-in showers and double vanities continue to be popular, while powder rooms allow home decorators to flex their design muscles. According to Allison O’Keefe of Cambria, “bathrooms have been spa-inspired—sprawling and luxurious—for several years, and that trend is not changing.” Color is also key, and tile in specialty designs creates a designer look with unique and functional finishes. One trend for many large master baths isinclusion of a large shower in preference to a bathtub, according to Bohnne …

Bathroom Design Trends

Gray holds as much influence in the bath as it does in the kitchen, although experts say there is also a lot of interest in all-white, white and black, and even some khaki-hued spaces. That said, homeowners tend to favor patterned tiles on the floor, white, dark, or light gray cabinetry, and lots of light, mirrors, and glass“We are using a lot of marble, says Ann Calvert of Sara Ray Interior Design. “We specify Carrara and Calacatta, often paired with white or gray cabinets. Generally, we keep the industrial trend to a minimum, but we take cues from that aesthetic. …

September/October 2014 Cover

Bathroom design trends are all about providing a spa-like atmosphere, and shown here is an example of a luxurious free-standing tub with separate filler, black and silver wallpaper, and striking cabinetry and tile work. Photo courtesy KraftMaid® cabinetry. 

custom comfort

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When a couple sets out to create the home of their dreams, everything has to be perfect. So when a home situated on the banks of the Harpeth River south of Franklin grew from the ground up, its owners wanted it to fit the land on which it sits and be expressive of their love of the country setting. Evocative of farmhouses that grew organically to hold generation after generation of a family, this home is less than a year old. But its flagstone porches, beamed living room, and spaciousness speak of generations at work. The approximately 12,000 square foot …