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Perfect Pantries

                The function is key for today’s homeowners when designing the perfect pantry. When remodeling or building, the focus is often on the most highly trafficked room in the house: the kitchen.   Due to the open floor plans that remain so popular, it is more important than ever to keep the kitchen neat and tidy. And thus, pantries are quickly becoming a necessity for homeowners for not only storing food and supplies but for organizing appliances and preparing some food for family and guests.     Not simply a utilitarian space where …

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Dacor Induction Cooktop

Sleek, precise, and cool to the touch, our advanced induction technology defies logic and convention with a stunning combination of power, control, and style. With our mesmerizing VirtualFlame that elegantly tells you it’s on, preset guided cooking modes and flexible cook zones controlled with a swipe of the finger, our Modernist Induction Cooktops help you create every meal with a side of magic. VirtualFlame Like moths to a flame, eyes can’t help but be drawn to the innovative LED lights that signal when the cook zone is in use.         Wi-Fi-Enabled Seven-Inch LCD Control Panel The touch …

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natural stone/quartz design trends

While granite and marble remain popular among homeowners, it’s hard to deny that quartz materials have been making inroads in the countertop market. “Quartz is being chosen over natural stone because the look of stone can achieved, but with greater durability,” says Shaun Doughtery of SDI. “A great example is the look of marble in the kitchen. Marble was a popular choice for the kitchen but people have been hesitant to choose it due to staining, chipping, and the softness of stone. It wasn’t holding up. Quartz companies are replicating the look of marble for less money. Their countertops are …

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Reclaimed Wood Trends

reclaimed wood trends Everyone agrees that it’s the warmth of wood that draws people to use of reclaimed lumber in their homes. Whether it’s wrapped beams, flooring, a wall of wood, sliding barn doors, a rustic island, or recovered wood in furnishings, the inspired use of lumber is a look that seems to only be growing in popularity. “Reclaimed wood has become popular across the world for so many reasons. It fits into all décor styles from modern, urban industrial to city farmhouse and especially in the ‘man cave’.” according to Margaret Sparks of Vintage Reborn. “With the focus today on …

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Marketplace Events taps Nashville for new home show Market

Marketplace Events taps Nashville for new home show Market The Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo, an inaugural event for the Nashville market, is coming to the heart of downtown in early 2017. Slated at the Music City Center on March 10-12, the home show will feature exhibits, high-profile industry personalities, and the latest trends in home improvement categories. Look for exhibitors featuring remodeling, kitchen and bath, windows, flooring, and more that will pique interests and spark imaginations.

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kitchen pantries

Today’s homeowners view walk-in pantries as a big plus and thus a new trend is emerging—the pantry is becoming more luxurious and more integral to kitchen design. Designers are reporting that clients are requesting a separate but visible open pantry space adjoining the kitchen. Sometimes these pantry spaces include high-end appliances such as beverage centers, icemakers, and refrigerators. Floor to ceiling cabinetry matches that of the kitchen, and countertops are installed to house counter-type appliances. Another trend is the rebirth of the butler’s pantry to house smaller appliances, store glassware, and China, or to organize other kitchen essentials.     …

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Custom Closet Trends

Closet Trends Custom closets are more popular than ever, according to Sandra Sokol of Closets by Design. “Closets, obviously, offer space for clothing, toys, and everything the homeowner doesn’t want laying about the house. And customization is the solution to make that space work the best it can for the homeowner. Everyone has different needs, and custom closets need not be expensive in order to make space more useful.” Kurt Schusterman of California Closets says that homeowners’ lifestyles are so hectic today that closet organization helps bring some calmness, sanity, and control to an otherwise hectic pace. “While we continue to …

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Nashville Interior Designer DIrectory

Designer Directory 2016 Here is a list of Nashville area designers with comtact information and their credentials and specialties.   Aging In Place Services 3605 Saratoga Drive Nashville TN 37205 615-330-9918 www.aginginplaceservices.net Interior Designer NCIDQ Member Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) Alabaster Walnut 812 Westview Ave. Nashville TN 37205 615-427-2748 www.alabasterwalnut.com ASID Allied Member Interior Designer Amanda Totoro Design 101 Cheekwood Terrace Nashville TN 37205 615-290-4105 www.amandatotorodesign.com Interior Designer Four-year Degree (Design-based) Ambiance by Design Brentwood TN 615-496-7171 Interior Designer B. Wilker & Company 95 Whitebridge Road Suite 209 Nashvlle TN 37215 615-460-1200 www.bwilker.com Interior Designer Baylor Bone Interiors, …

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Readers Favorites Awards 2012

  Readers Favorites Awards 2012 Readers of Greater Nashville House & Home & Garden™ have cast their votes for their 2012 favorites—their favorite designers, builders, landscapers, “little known” stores, just to name a few. If you’re looking for a service provider and aren’t sure who to choose, try one of these—they’ve received the stamp of approval from readers of the only shelter publication serving the Nashville area. architect/home plan designer 1st Place —  Quirk Designs 2nd Place — Jack Herr Design Associates 3rd Place —  Manuel Zeitlin Architects air conditioning/heating service company 1st Place —  Lee Company 2nd Place — …

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High-end Appliances

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High-end Appliances While style drives interest in the high-end appliance segment, innovation is also a factor, according to Cynthia Crego of Siano Appliances. “The latest trend is eco-friendly appliances that offer intuitive user applications,” she says. “Buyers want green features with measurable benefits. They are looking for a return on investment in the form of energy or water savings. Steam cleaning and auto convection conversion are functions that are eco-friendly and save consumers time.” According to Carla Taylor of Hermitage Lighting Gallery, there are two main factors in high-end appliances. “First is the ‘look’— whether the homeowner wants the pro …

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