Amber Scroll Art Glass 20 1/4″ Wide Ceiling Light Fixture ~ Breathtaking amber art glass forms the centerpiece of this semi-flushmount ceiling light design.    This free-form design with an aged pewter finish will add richness to a small foyer, bedroom or even bathroom.   The classic scrolling forms create a sense of drama.   Takes three 60 watt bulbs, and measures 16-1/2″ high x 20-1/4″ wide.

How about coordinating pendants for your kitchen, counter areas or dining rooms?   The Amber Scroll 6″ Wide Art Glass Mini Pendant works perfectly as a single fixture or group multiple together for larger space.  Takes one 60 watt light bulb, 19-3/4″ high x 5″ wide, and includes 6 feet of chain.

Organic Amber Art Glass 23 1/2″ High Wall Sconce is delightfully interesting as well!   It takes one 60 watt bulb, 23 1/2″ high x 5 1/2″ wide and extends 7 3/4″ from the wall.

Whether you are looking for a fixture for your kitchen, dining room, foyer or seating areas, the Amber Glass Collection will be a sophisticated style statement.   Below are additional related items:

Amber Scroll 24 3/4″ Wide Art Glass Pendant Chandelier ~ Amber Scroll 31 1/2″ Wide 6 Light Art Glass Chandelier ~ Amber Scroll 35 1/2″ Wide 9 Light Chandelier

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Watering? Just use a water hose or pot, or use a built-in irrigation system. Exact panel measurement: 19.5′h x 19.5′w x 2.5′d

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Sintesys Chrome and Acrylic Star Pendant Light.   My best guess would be that my clientele would easily be a “love it”  OR  “hate it” opinion.   From my perspective this is a work of art, for modern decor.  It is sassy, has a fluid energy and original to say the least.   If other decor did not support and balance its truly distinctive design, it could fail quickly.

It carries a style that is undeniable.   If you are struggling to create a focal point, the buck stops here!  Whether it be a dining room, bedroom, or seating area, this pendant could easily reinvigorate your decor!    The frame features a lustrous chrome finish, partnered with the white acrylic panels it delivers a warm light that balances it’s integrity.

Specification Highlights:  Takes five 13 watt CFL bulbs only, 28″ wide, telescopic rod system, overall height adjusts 20-29″, canopy is 5″ high, hanging weight is 10.6 lbs.

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Defy gravity, safe space, purify your air, bring more nature into your life and home.   This invention has been seen in similar designs ~ make no mistake this is no topsy turvy!  Greenery brings more life to your environment, and the Sky Planter has little hassle with all the rewards.

Imagine the possibilities… herbs in your kitchen, soothing scents in your bath, or simply cleaner air in your home office.  A few compatible plants include:  Syngonium, Anthurium, Rubber Plant, Boston Fern, Fennel, Geranium, Kentia Palm, Mint, Orchid, Parsley, Peace Lilly, Strawberry, & Hoya.

BOSKKE means ‘a small forest’ and that’s exactly what you can create with our intelligent eco-sensitive designs.

Learn more at www.boskke.com on the web or Facebook!

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Here is a preview of some of the most innovative products being showcased this year.

MAAX Bath Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of award‐winning bathroom products for the residential housing market.They will be featuring the freestanding Viaggi bathtub, which radically transforms the art of bathroom design, and similar to a sculpture in a museum, this stunning piece is designed to take center stage in the bathroom. The tub sits effortlessly atop a solid wooden base and features a strikingly modern clean‐cut design. Its rich and earthy textures and colors add to its revolutionary structure an air of modernity and the new bathtub is also amazingly ergonomic

BLANCO has an exciting new product ~ the BLANCO SALON, which is a high‐tech compost bin with MircoEdge™ technology to collect everything from fruit and vegetable peels to egg shells and coffee grounds. This product coordinates with any sink and is an eco‐friendly way to be eco‐conscious indoors and also get a greener garden outside. The SALON is innovative in that it’s a built‐in composting system that doesn’t take up any counter top or under‐the‐sink space, and it has a sealed lid so you can prevent odors. It’s also dishwasher safe and easy to keep clean.  (no picture available at this time ~ check back after the show!)

Hansgrohe, the renowned manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures will be showcasing their latest PuraVida™ line, which is already a recipient of numerous awards and the company’s newest venture with Phoenix Design designed to convey “more form, more emotion.” Hansgrohe deliberately turned away from purely geometric forms to embrace gently rounded lines and flowing shapes, and the collection of bathroom faucets, state‐of‐the‐art showers and wide range of accessories strives to transform the modern bathroom into a soothing oasis. Thanks to a proprietary dual‐process innovation, PuraVida offers flowing lines and a stunning, never‐before‐seen, duet of lacquered white surfaces and high‐gloss chrome. Furthermore, the shower components in the PuraVida collection benefit from the company’s revolutionary AIR Power™ technology.

Here is a video of the creation: Hansgrohe PuraVida

Cosentino, a global natural stone manufacturer, will be launching their new Integrity sink which is the first sink to be made completely from one piece of Silestone.  It is hygienic properties and a high resistance to scratch, stain and heat. Customers will have a choice of 21 popular colors.

Moen will unveil the new Arbor™ pulldown faucet which features a graceful, high‐arc spout, multi‐function pulldown wand and docking mechanism that offers the perfect combination of form and function. In addition, the S‐shaped handle, which can be installed on the right or left side of the faucet, adds an unexpected touch of style.

ROHL, purveyors of high‐end, luxury faucets, sinks and fixtures for America’s finest homes, resorts and hospitality projects.  This year they will feature the new Vincent Series collection. The promise of the Vincent Series emerged from the mountain resort of Saint Vincent nestled in Italy’s Piedmonte region, where picturesque villas and grand villas dot the landscape. ROHL tapped talented Italian craftsmen who interpreted classic European forms and features into striking shapes which resulted in the centerpieces for the new series.

Be sure to visit often as we continue to report on the hottest new products on the market!

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Glass never wears out – it can be recycled forever. Every month, American´s throw out enough glass bottles and jars to fill up a giant skyscraper.  A glass bottle can take up to one million years to breakdown.  On the other hand, Americans recycle nearly 13 million glass jars & bottles every day.

Eco™ by Cosentino is ahead of their time, and prove to be GREEN at best. Production of their counter tops is expected to reuse the equivalent of 60 Million glass bottles every year!  The only use products that have reached the end of their lifecycle – this means materials being used in ECO™ by Cosentino cannot be incorporated in to any other industrial product that would otherwise collect in landfills.

-mirrors salvaged from houses, building and factories

-glass from windshields, windows and bottles

-granulated glass from consumer recycling practices
porcelain from china, tiles, sinks, toilets and ECO by Cosentino elements

-an eco-friendly resin with 22% of its composition coming from vegetable origin (mainly corn)

The Green Collection is composed of colors containing 75% post-industrial recycled raw materials.  Polar Cap, Crystal Ash and Starlight are made mainly from recycled mirror. While the colors Luna and Crystal Sand are composed mainly from recycled glass and porcelain. The color Black Forest is composed mostly of recycled glass and quarried stone.

The Revive Collection is composed of 75% post-consumer recycled raw materials.  The colors Terra, Riverbed and Iron Ore are mainly composed of from recycled glass, mirrors and industrial furnace residuals and White Diamond is mainly composed of recycled glass.

Click on the logo below to learn more.

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1. Wow factor that makes it the focal point of your kitchen
2. High-end appearance
3. Maintenance free
4. Non-porous, making it suitable for Kosher kitchens
5. Most hygienic countertop on the market
6. No Cross-contamination
7. Can endure high heat without cracking or scorching
8. Impossible to stain
9. Textured finished underneath that masks fingerprints, common wear and allows scratches to go unnoticed
10. Can be edge lit to transform your countertop, creating a floating and ethereal beauty

So what is it about ThinkGlass’  glass countertops that makes them one of the hottest trends in kitchen & bath design?   First of all, they can be highly customized to meet your design preferences.   With a choice of 7 colors, 10 textures, 3 thicknesses, and 3 edge treatments, the creative possibilities are countless!    Second of all, they have a high-end appearance that certainly separates them from the main stream product (granite, marble, etc) choices you see today.   Third of all, as the only transparent countertop material, glass can further accent a kitchen or bathroom design by coordinating it with multiple surfaces.  And last, but certainly not least, Think Glass now offers full LED solution for further highlighting!

A ThinkGlass countertop makes a statement – in creativity.

Because each ThinkGlass countertop begins with a handmade process, every finished product maintains its uniqueness. You can forever appreciate how no other kitchen or bathroom will look quite like yours!

Imagine…your countertop, created with the texture and color of your choice. Now imagine this translucent surface mounted atop a copper, stainless or colored cabinet top, transformed again by the tone beneath it. Luxurious design with chameleon-like flexibility. Just imagine.

Get more information and images visit: thinkglass.com

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Brizo’s new Virage faucets are an updated elegance that is sure to appeal and compliment nearly any decor.   It features gentle twists and curves  that make the style truly unique.  The fitting pays homage to the Art Deco period, but with a look that meshes with today’s sensibilities. The technology of this sophisticated faucet is also gentle on the environment with a spout that features a water-efficient, hidden laminar aerator, which results in a 1.5-gpm flow.

Available in five finishes, the Virage line also includes Roman tub fillers, handshowers and accessories.

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Touch₂O™ Technology -- this is the moment that your forearm has been waiting for!  Start and stop the flow of water with a touch of your wrist, forearm, or elbow -- anywhere faucet’s body or handle!  The handle stays clean when your hands aren’t.

So, when hands are messy during meal prep or clean-up, Touch₂O™ Technology helps reduce the spread of germs and bacteria — simply touch the faucet body with your wrist or forearm.

Delta is offering this incredible technology at a competitive price ($300-400) …truly the technology that everyone can and will appreciate!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dho_NbfNkvs

Learn more at www.deltafaucet.com

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One of the most interesting challenges I have had over the years when designing master bathrooms & suites is dealing with the privacy factor.    This is not only inherently a factor with homeowner’s who wish to have a open spa like bathroom, but also for those with smaller rooms looking to remove walls to create the illusion of a larger space.

So what are the options? In all of my experiences and research the most common ways to create privacy walls that offer some amount of light through has been through the use of glass, whether it be obscured (old fashion ripple, etched/frosted, patterned, etc) or the use of glass tile blocks.   There are numerous ways these are still used today, but the demand for new innovation & style has pushed way for new product and design.   Client’s are wanting personalization and fresh look.   If your desire fits your wish list, then read on…

My first product of choice is Lumicor®. This product is so creative, inspiring and innovative that it is yet to have any competition  (that I’m aware of course!).   The basics of the product is that it is a resin panel (eco-friendly by nature!) manufactured in various thicknesses, ranging from 1/16″ to 1″.    As for styles, the choices are astonishing and quite exciting!

Take a glimpse at a small range of designs they offer – woods, leaves, shells, and textiles to name a few!

The last photo above is one of my favorite applications in a master bath renovation I designed in the Spring of 2009.  The “before” plan was a typical, dated design that had the shower and toilet in a closed-in area, separated from the sinks.   With the use of the Lumicor Praire Grass Panel, privacy from the main bath area is still achieved – without sacrificing style!   The frame around the panel was custom made to match the other cabinetry throughout the room.   Here are a few additional views:

For more photos on this master bathroom renovation, and other great designs,

visit my online PORTFOLIO (page 4 = VanDyne project)

Before now Lumicor was well known in hospitality/commercial arenas for unique architectural panels.   But now Lumicor is available to the design community and the possibilities for residential design are near endless!  For more creative applications visit the manufacturer’s website:  Lumicor.com

Founded in 2002, Lumicor is a privately held company located in the Puget Sound area in Washington. The company has grown substantially over the last six years as a leader in the manufacturing, cutting, and fabrication of architectural panels, all produced at its facility in Renton, Washington. Today,  Lumicor leads the industry as the pioneer of high-quality architectural resin panels paired with unrivaled customer service. To view Lumicor’s product line and for more information visit www.lumicor.com

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