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Contents 30 - 42 Exteriors & Landscaping The Next Generation In Garage Coatings... Installed In Just 1 Day! Go Vinyl WIth Your Fencing & Patio Covers And Leave The Wood Behind
44 Travel Destinations The Best Way To See Alaska
46 - 47 Health Beauty and Fitness Reshape Your Body in 20 Minutes!
16 - 20 Home Fashion It’s Finally Time To Redesign Getting Organized Furniture Worthy Of Buying, Keeping And Handing Down
24 Kitchen & Bath Solutions For Updating Your Bathroom
26 Home Remodeling Natural Stone Brings Luxury To Your Surroundings
30 - 42 Exteriors & Landscaping A Remarkable, Unique Patio Opening Roof System Fences, Decks & Turf – Functional Beauty For Your Home
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he recent upturn in the housing market is a great indication that people once again feel good about home ownership, and have a renewed faith that the economy is growing. With that said—there has been a giant upswing in the desire for homeowners to begin the exciting task of updating their homes. With the list of home repairs and design projects growing larger and larger over the past five years, how is a homeowner to know which projects should be tended to first, and which will add the most value to their homes? Here is where your professional interior designer can be of great assistance. The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) have a constant eye on the real estate market and are very familiar with the cost of home improvements. A well-seasoned ASID designer should be able to educate and inform homeowners on the projects that should be tackled first, and they can do this by setting up an overall design plan for your home. This plan will address areas that need updating immediately and should also map out future projects. This can include current color schemes and styles, estimated costs and a bevy of new materials that
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Before have recently been introduced to the market with which many homeowners are not yet familiar. A professional designer will let you know which furnishings in your home can be refurbished and repaired and which should just be replaced. Interior designers also come with an entire team of trusted home repair specialists—everything from window treatment professionals to wallpaper removers, painters, cabinetmakers and more. They are a valuable resource for the homeowners looking to redesign and update their home. Start with a professional interior designer first and let them guide you through the update process that can avoid costly mistakes and unscrupulous or poorly skilled subcontractors. For all of your interior design needs, you can contact ASID affiliate interior designer Shan Luvisa of Obvious Flair Interior Design at 949-248-9378 or 949-291-0412. You can also see their website at www.obviousflair.com. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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Getting Organized
By Kathryn LaBarbera
s space in the family home continues to be a problem, more people are searching for alternatives. The solution is to get organized. Take an inventory of everything you want to store in the space. Determine what you want to keep and get rid of the rest. Once you know what you are going to keep in the space, determine where everything will go. Group similar things together (all shoes or all shirts), and sketch the space to draw a plan. Use all of the available space. Since storage space is hard to come by, it is important to store things neatly and efficiently. Smaller shelves, cubbies, or baskets can make good use of the space where clothes are not hanging in the closet. The last decision you need to make is how you want your organized space to look. Whether you decorate with an art deco flair or are more traditional, it is important to create a space in the look that reflects your style. The hard thing is getting started. Look at your calendar and make a date. If you are having a difficult
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time or just don’t know where to start, call an expert. There are professional organizers and custom closet companies that help people every day. The key is to take the first step. For more information or to schedule a free design consultation, you can call Closet Factory at 800-692-5673 (please mention code 86). Or, you can visit them online at www.closetfactory.com
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Furniture Worthy of Buying, Keeping and Handing Down t isn’t easy to find truly great furniture. The explosion in popularity of knock-off, low-priced imported products has made good-quality, Americanhardwood furniture a rare commodity. There are still companies dedicated to quality materials and workmanship, but the overpopulation of cheaply made products makes findaing truly great, long lasting pieces a challenge. Enter Cambridge Mills Furniture. Cambridge Mills was created in New England last year to give people a way to own heirloom-quality, USA-made, solid hardwood furniture. Cambridge Mills offers different styles to suit every taste, and every piece has the warm, rich feeling that only true hardwood can offer. Owned by the Harden Furniture Company, Harden’s 160-plus years of experience and state-of-the art manufacturing facilities in upstate New York help turn the Cambridge Mills ideas into reality. Harden/Cambridge has 10,000 acres of sustainable, managed New England woodlots covered with Adirondack Solid Black Cherry, White Oak, and Walnut trees that provide raw materials for every piece of furniture. In the Harden factories, new ideas blend with centuries old methods of joinery to ensure each piece of Cambridge Mills furniture is as strong as it is beautiful. You will find “old school” mortise and tenon, dovetails, miter joints, dowels, tongue and groove and lap joints used throughout the products. Corner blocks, interior framing and fitted back panels ensure each piece stays square and sturdy for decades. Innovations, like the
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HushGlide™ system—a sturdy, silent, soft-close glide are used on some newer pieces and add modern convenience with a functional flair. The finishing touch is as important as the beginning. The warm feeling and intense durability of the Cambridge Mills line is a result of careful preparation and advanced chemistry. Multiple micro-thin layers of precatalyzed lacquers lay on perfectly prepared wood. The result is a warm and natural feel with just the right blend of color and sheen to enhance the natural beauty and character of the solid wood underneath while providing moisture and wear resistance rivaling urethane based finishes. For more information, you can visit Comfortable Sleep and Home— 25626 Crown Valley Parkway in Ladera Ranch or call 949-364-1133 and at 415 Avenida Pico in San Clemente or call 949-492-1674. You can also see their ad on page 3. (Collection currently not available for viewing in San Clemente store.)
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Solutions for Updating Your Bathroom ow is the time to update your bathroom with a new look. By working with what you already have, professionals can offer several affordable, long-lasting solutions that can be installed in about a day, making your bathroom renovations a possibility. There are so many things you can do that will deliver quick yet dramatic results. If you want to avoid a complete tear-out, bathtub liners are an ideal way to achieve an attractive tub that looks good-as-new. High-quality acrylic liners are slip-resistant, easy to clean, available in different colors and will never crack, peel or fade. Liners are also available for showers, featuring exclusive MilGuard™ mold- and mildew-resistance. Tired of scrubbing your bath or shower for hours without any satisfying results? In a standard shower or tub, the walls and floors are porous, providing a breeding ground for mold, mildew, bacteria and soap scum. Innovative shower and tub enclosures are crafted with resilient 100% American-made acrylic and infused with Silver Shield® bacteria fighting technology. You can convert an old tub to an updated acrylic shower enclosure and enjoy a functional bathing area that is unbelievably low-maintenance. Another smart place to focus your attention is on the bathroom cabinetry. Cabinets serve as a focal point for the room as a whole. As a result, the right cabinets can mean all of the difference between brilliant and just plain
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boring. Brand new custom cabinetry can be built from the ground up and installed into your home for a seamless fit. You can also work with what you already have and reface your existing cabinets. The Vianvi Signature® cabinet refacing process creates the look of new cabinetry without the same price tag. With the touch of something as simple as gorgeous cabinets, your bathroom will feel like a brand new, upgraded space. From an upgraded bathtub to the ultimate remodeling experience, Reborn Cabinets Inc. and Bath Solutions is a licensed, bonded and insured full-service home remodeling contractor. Working with you every step of the way to create the look you’ve always wanted, Reborn can provide you with everything to complete your new bathroom including countertops, vanities, sinks, tile, flooring, cabinetry, and so much more. For more information you can call them at 866-573-2676 or visit www.RebornBathSolutions.com
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homeremodeling Natural Stone Brings Luxury to Your Surroundings ne of the planet’s oldest building materials is natural stone. While stone has been around for ages, it has only recently become a true style statement in kitchens, bathrooms and just about any room. If the surfaces of your home are starting to look less than perfect, it might be time to rethink with a custom approach. So many years of wear and tear can become quite evident when it comes to your countertops, vanities, cabinets, flooring, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, and any other surface that is exposed to constant use. Marble, granite, tile and almost any natural stone will offer elegant appeal to your living spaces. While these products can give your home a sophisticated modern look, the broad range of colors, grains, and finishes make it suitable for any decorating scheme. Because it is a product of nature, each piece is unique. Nothing compares to the stunning beauty of a natural stone makeover. The right team of professionals can take a tired looking countertop or floor and turn it into an elaborate showpiece. Working with any budget, you will soon discover that adding natural stone to your décor does not have to be a costly project. By finding a company who offers a complete team of professional designers, fabricators, and installers, your surface makeover project will be comfortable, affordable, and convenient.
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Bella Tile and Stone can provide quality, elegance, and state-of-theart application to give you the remodel you are envisioning. They carry all types of marble, granite, tile, offer Caesarstone and Silestone, and can provide cabinetry all at one location. For a free design consultation, you can visit their extensive showroom at 24166 Alicia Parkway in Mission Viejo. You can call them at 949-988-0920 or visit www.BellaTile.net for more information.
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exteriorslandscaping A Remarkable, Unique Patio Opening Roof System Adapts to the Weather, or Your Mood he louvered opening roof system is constructed of Zincalume louvers that rotate from completely closed to 155° open, by use of a small motor. It is safe to use and incredibly easy to operate. The motor is powered by a 12 volt transformer. A portable-remote controls the operation of the louvers. Rain sensors are standard to close the louvers during periods of bad weather. The opening roof system offers many benefits, including: Versatility. It can be built as a patio roof or commercial cover. It can also be installed flat or pitched. Sun control. The louvers can be positioned during winter months to cast the sun’s natural warmth into rooms to save on energy costs. During the summer, they can be moved to block direct sunlight to protect your home from unwanted solar heating.
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Ventilation. During the summer months, a place in the shade is where you want to be. The system provides this by angling the louvers to a partially open position. Providing natural ventilation as hot air escapes and cool air replaces it. Rain protection. The louvered opening roof system has a uniquely designed louver that provides complete overlap to help prevent rain penetration. Imagine being able to control heat on your patio at the touch of a button. With the louvered system, you can enjoy the outdoors year-round and worry-free. For more information or a demonstration of the opening roof system, you can visit the 5,000 square foot showroom of All-Pro Remodeling at 706 North Tustin Street in Orange, (714) 288-1314. You can also visit their website at www.AllProRemodeling.com
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Fences, Decks & Turf – Functional Beauty For Your Home
o you find yourself pondering over the fact that your exterior décor is lacking in expression and style? Have you been craving a stronger sense of protection for your home? No matter what your reason may be, there is no better way to give your home an upgrade that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing than with a gorgeous new fence or deck. Fences can do so much for your environment—they enhance your property value, beautify acreage, define boundaries, create barriers, accent landscaping, and offer you and your family some privacy and increased security. Here are just some of the options you can choose from when selecting the perfect fence: Redwood. When it comes to redwood, always start with the best quality you can buy. Different wood fence styles include board on board (with or without lattice), custom designs, solid board fencing, and dog-ear fencing. Vinyl. This choice of fence is economical, adds value, is easy to maintain, and offers incredible design appeal. Vinyl can be customized in almost any way imaginable. EcoStone. Create a fence that looks like real stone, yet can withstand forceful impacts, resist graffiti and is super easy to maintain. EcoStone is also an excellent sound barrier. Aluminum. Available in a number of different styles and color options, and constructed without the use of screws, aluminum fences are designed to impress and built to last. Ornamental Iron. Wrought iron is ideal when you are concerned about security but want to preserve your view. Many fence and gate options are available.
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A well-designed deck can add living and entertaining space to an existing home, making a backyard seem more like an exclusive resort. A smart return on investment, decks can be basic or customized into free-flowing shapes. Some different types include: Redwood. Offered in a variety of appearances that allow you to create an ideal deck that meets both your taste and budget, rich and classic redwood is often chosen for its timeless natural beauty and outstanding performance. Composite. Made of a mixture of plastic and wood fibers, this type of decking was originally designed to provide homeowners with a low-maintenance option. PVC. Setting a new standard in the decking industry, PVC decking boards are extremely scratch-resistant and it will not absorb juices, wine or certain greases. This is a great option if you have patio furniture or animals. Railing. Accent your deck with railing, available in redwood, aluminum, composite, cable, glass panels, iron and vinyl. Each option is unique and can be paired with your deck choice. If you are ready for a picture perfect lawn without the time commitment, artificial turf is a perfect solution. It has a very similar look and feel to natural grass, but it does not require mowing, watering, weeding and feeding. Borg Fence, Decks & Turf has over 27 years of experience specializing in fences, decks, gazebos, gates, artificial turf, trellises, arbors and retaining walls. A green company that uses renewable resources, and as a standard practice removes and disposes your old fence, recycling each component. For more information, you can call them at 888-887-8015 or visit www.borgfenceanddecks.com. You can also see their ad on page 37. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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t is obvious that vinyl fencing possesses many positive qualities that will thrive in the California atmosphere. Long-lasting, quality vinyl is high in titanium dioxide, a powerful UV-protectant that can stand up to the hot sun and maintain vinyl’s appearance and strength for many years. It is nonporous, so dust and dirt rinse away easily with water. Vinyl is also fire-resistant and has
been known to actually stop fires from reaching homes. When compared to wood, vinyl is an extremely low-maintenance product. Where wood fencing is subject to termites, warping, and water rot from irrigation systems, vinyl is impervious to all three. Unlike wood or
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metal, it never needs to be repainted. It is strong enough to stand up to 110 mile-perhour winds. It can be made to mimic wrought iron so well that it’s nearly impossible to spot the difference. Vinyl is ideal for use in structures such as gazebos and patio covers not only because of its strength, but also because of its unique ability to safely accommodate accessories like lighting, sound systems, overhead misters, and more. When searching for a company to install vinyl fencing, patio covers, railing, gates and more, it is important to find one that can provide you with quality vinyl products that will meet your needs and budget. The Vinyl Fence Company is the largest fence and patio cover fabricator and installer in Southern California. With four locations in Southern California, nearly 10,000 satisfied customers, and an unmatched reputation, it’s easy to see why they are the popular choice for homeowners. If you want to get rid of that wood and discover the long-lasting and virtually maintenance-free world of vinyl, then The Vinyl Fence Company can help you. They
place great value in commitment, integrity, and overall excellent business qualities. For more information, you can call 888-681-2944, visit their website at www.VinylFenceCo.com, or see their ad on page 25 for the location nearest you.
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THE BEST WAY TO SEE ALASKA hat you hear is true—Alaska is one amazing place, and for many travelers, a once-in-a-lifetime vacation destination. There’s no better way to take in all its grandeur than with an Alaska Railroad rail vacation. Offering comfortable and spacious railcars, onboard dining, informative commentary amidst stunning vistas and world-class wildlife viewing, the Alaska Railroad offers a unique and exciting option to tour Alaska. This train has been around since 1923, and today, the Alaska Railroad is the last full-service, regularly scheduled railroad in North America. During summer months, three trains run daily taking visitors to the most scenic areas along the railbelt. Combined with hotel accommodations and quality tour and activity options, an Alaska Railroad vacation is seamless and a great option for families, honeymooners, girlfriend getaways, or just that once-in-a-lifetime, bucket-list Alaska vacationer. The Coastal Classic train travels south from Anchorage to Seward along Turnagain Arm and through the Chugach Forest. What you see out the panoramic windows is remarkable—mountains that meet the sea, high alpine meadows, glaciers and waterfalls. And Seward is the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park which is chock full of marine wildlife and glaciers.
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The Denali Star train takes you to Alaska’s most-visited destination, the six million acres of Denali National Park and Preserve. As well, the Denali Star is a world-class connection to river rafting, flightseeing and wildlife viewing. The Alaska Railroad shines in winter, too. There’s nothing like blankets of snow, the Aurora Winter Train and serene winter backcountry. Weekend rail service is offered between Anchorage and Fairbanks. The Aurora Winter train, among other things, is packaged with great tours that put you face-to-face with the Northern Lights. Another of the Alaska Railroad’s charms worth mentioning: all the great Alaskans answering the phone, working the trains and making your Alaska vacation dream come true. You can visit AlaskaRailroad.com/travel or call 800-544-0552 to book your Alaska Railroad vacation today.
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Reshape Your Body in 20 Minutes! By John Colman
When Diane Rand reached age 50, she got concerned that her weight was slowly creeping higher and her clothes were feeling too tight. As a practicing physician in San Diego, she knew the diagnosis. “Your muscles atrophy as you age, and this slows down the metabolism,” says Rand. “I knew it would keep getting worse if I didn’t correct it.” The antidote? Effective weight training. But, she’d never lifted weights before. Plus, her full-time job as a physician as well as her family life left little time in her schedule for exercise. Fortunately, Diane read an article about “slow-motion” strength training, a revolutionary new exercise method promising a firmer, stronger, more shapely body from just two 20-minute training sessions per week. Even though the time efficiency and results sounded almost too good to be true, she decided to enroll with a personal trainer at The Perfect Workout, a local company with four teen private fitness studios in Southern California specializing in this unique approach. Right away she noticed immediate increases in her muscle tone and energy. After several months she’d also dropped 1 to 2 clothing sizes and was fitting into clothes which used to be too small. “My trainer pushes me in a safe way, and I walk away feeling great after each session,” says Diane. “This is the wave of the future.”
Lean Muscles—The Key to Reshaping Your Body The Perfect Workout’s trainers encourage clients to build lean muscle tissue which increases the body’s metabolism, burning extra calories even while you’re sleeping. Many people – especially
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Physician Diane Rand firms her body during a 20-minute training session at The Perfect Workout.
women – have a fear of “bulking up” like a bodybuilder if they were to start strength training. In reality, if you’re older than 25, it’s much more likely that too little muscle is the problem rather than too much muscle. In their book Biomarkers: The 10 Keys to Prolonging Vitality , William Evans, Ph.D., and Irwin Rosenberg, M.D., show the research demonstrating that adults who don’t strength train lose an average of a half pound of lean muscle tissue each year starting at age 25. As an example, a typical 55-year-old woman will have 15 pounds less lean muscle (and significantly more fat) than what she had at age 25. Muscle takes up
less space than fat, so this typical 55year-old woman has arms and thighs that are softer and less firm, wears a larger clothing size, and has a slower metabolism that burns fewer calories each day. Effective strength training changes all of this. It increases your body’s metabolism, causing you to burn more fat and calories all day long. Strength training reshapes and tones your legs and arms. And since muscle takes up 20% less space than fat, adding muscle and losing fat will make your body firmer, smaller, and more shapely. A fit 140-pound person can wear clothes several sizes smaller than an out of shape 140-pound person. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
healthbeautyfitness How Can Slow-Motion Strength Training Work so Quickly? Slow-motion strength training involves brief and demanding workouts to get great results. The basic concept? Lift relatively heavy weights excruciatingly slowly (10 seconds to lift, another 10 seconds to lower) for as many repetitions as you can until you’re unable to move the weights anymore. And when you learn to challenge your muscles as deeply as a skilled trainer can teach, it’s impossible to workout much longer than 20 minutes, even if you try. Dr. Philip Alexander, physician and faculty member at Texas A&M University’s College of Medicine, explains that it’s the intensity of exercise that stimulates greatest changes. “A slower repetition loads the muscles more effectively and efficiently. It’s harder!” exclaims Alexander. “That’s why it stimulates such a great total response from the body.” Dr. Alexander has tracked hundreds of subjects using slow-motion strength training, noting significant improvements in muscular strength, HDL cholesterol profiles, bone density, and glucose tolerance. Other research adds more supporting data. Two separate studies by Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., and one study by Ellington Darden, Ph.D., demonstrate that slow-motion strength training produces 50% to 59% faster improvements than regular weight training. And because the repetitions are harder, each training session must be limited to 20 minutes – making this exercise method quite time efficient.
Joyce Reclaims her Youthful Figure 54-year-old Joyce Magnuson had always been slim and slender when she was younger. But in her mid 40’s life’s stresses caught up with her, and she began gaining weight. “During the next few years, I kept getting heavier, until I was thoroughly broken and disgusted with myself,” says Joyce. Fortunately, she happened to read an article about slow-motion strength training and how it would reshape her body with just two 20-minute training sessions per week. The effectiveness of the method made sense to Joyce, and she decided to enroll with a personal trainer at The Perfect Workout. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
Arlene Esgate tones her arms as part of her 20-minute training session in San Diego.
After 5 months of combining an effective nutrition plan with two 20minute training sessions each week, not only had she gotten stronger, she’d lost 43 pounds and dropped from a size 16 to a size 10. She was also able to get completely off the blood pressure medications that she’d previously needed to take. She adds, “The perk is looking good in the current styles. Even Macy’s keeps me motivated to stay fit!”
The Perfect Workout has 14 private studios in Southern California that specialize in one-on-one personal training with the slow-motion strength training method, including these Orange County locations: Newport Beach (949) 200-4067, Huntington Beach (714) 460-5207, Laguna Niguel (949) 485-6000, Mission Viejo (949) 424-1021, Anaheim Hills (714) 400-9319, and Tustin (714) 599-9051. www.ThePerfectWorkout.com JULY/AUGUST 2013 • COASTAL HOME
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