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10 Bathroom Trends From the Kitchen and Bathroom Industry Show

March 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment

A designer and his team hit the industry’s biggest show to spot bathroom ideas with lasting appeal

For some people, a winter vacation means relaxing on a beach in Florida. For me, a winter trip to Orlando means one thing: a visit to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. My design team and I recently attended the show and spotted a number of beautiful home trends, many of which you can expect to last well beyond 2018. Here are some of my favorite bathroom design ideas from KBIS that you can apply to your home for fresh style. (For kitchen inspiration, check out our favorite kitchen ideas from KBIS.)

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A New Survey Reveals How Much That Kitchen Remodel Might Cost You

March 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

It’s a good starting point, but the true cost will depend on regional and other factors

Many things in life can be boiled down to one central concern: What’s this going to cost me? When it comes to remodeling a kitchen, the answer isn’t always straightforward. The size of your space, the scope of work involved, your DIY abilities, the quality of materials you choose and even your geographic location all play a part. But if you’re going into it blind, a new study from Houzz, which surveyed more than 1,700 users about their kitchen renovations, can give you a solid jumping-off point and offer ideas on how you might allocate that budget.
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Before and After: Revamped Master Bathroom Shines Bright

March 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment

A layered lighting scheme, muted color palette and bevy of reflective finishes transform this Minnesota master bath

Bathroom at a Glance 
Who lives here: A professional couple
Location: Edina, Minnesota
Size: About 300 square feet (28 square meters)
Designer: Paul Knutson of Knutson Residential Design

The master bath was the only area left in the house that hadn’t been remodeled since the homeowners moved in. But just because it was the last room transformed in the house doesn’t mean it was the least important. “Our clients desired a glowing transitional bathroom with the same sophistication and cohesive architectural vocabulary found throughout their home,” says designer Paul Knutson. “They wanted a more open plan, better lighting and storage, a more luxurious bathing experience and a more defined connection with the master bedroom.”

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How Tiny Tiles Can Elevate Your Bathroom’s Style

February 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Thanks to their ability to add texture and subtle pattern, petite hexagonal and penny tiles may be here to stay

For a bathroom to stay fashionable, it’s usually a good idea to stick to tiles that are classic and fairly neutral. But that doesn’t mean they have to be boring: Small-scale hexagonal tiles add texture, pattern and even a touch of glamour. Penny tiles, their softer-edged sister, can give a similar effect and are included here.

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Countdown to the Best Tech of CES 2018

February 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Many products featured at CES this year hold serious potential to shake up the real estate market. Here’s a look at some that technology.

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7 Ways to Create Open Pantry Space

January 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Use these strategies to give the cook in your kitchen easy access to supplies

In my opinion, one of the most contentious kitchen design ideas in recent years has to be open shelving. Some people love the way open shelves break up the wall and showcase pottery, art or a nice set of dishes. Others detest the extra prix cialis dusting, and the potential for clutter, that open shelves involve.

Given this hot debate, the idea of a fully open pantry — yes, you read that right — may not appeal to everyone. Yet an open pantry can work really well for cooks who like to have ingredients and small appliances at arm’s length yet still appreciate a stylish kitchen. Here are seven examples of pantries that are fully open, mess-free and actually look good. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to add one in your next remodel; it may be as simple as just removing a door.

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A Graphic Backsplash Sets the Color Palette for a New Kitchen

January 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment

A family swaps out turquoise walls and black cabinets for a cheery white-and-blue color scheme

The backstory: The owners of this 1937 Los Angeles home, who use it as a part-time residence, were planning to spend more time here, and they wanted to enjoy time in the kitchen together as a family. To make the room more welcoming, they dumped the former dark finishes and replaced them with lighter colors for a bright, open-feeling space.

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8 ways to make a blank wall more interesting

November 12, 2017 By Leave a Comment

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The Future of Smart Homes

October 29, 2017 By Leave a Comment

The Future of Smart Homes

Smart phones, smart watches and smart hubs, but what about smart homes? Smart Technology has given us new ways of doing things and this is soon to be extended and introduced into our homes in more ways than expected. Smart thermostats and app controlled appliances have already entered the marketplace but there’s a lot more of that to come.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

With rapid advancements in technology such as AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Machine Learning you can expect your kitchen to be dominated by smart appliances and your bathroom to know everything about you.

But it’s not only new technology that’s a driving factor towards smart homes, environmental awareness is also driving companies to create devices that are energy efficient and create a positive impact on the environment.

At the Lighting Superstore, we’ve looked at how all this could change your home, welcome to your future home of tomorrow.


Read more at https://www.thelightingsuperstore.co.uk/blog/post/the-future-of-smart-homes#Zcb3wQuGOYEV05wI.99

 

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