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ORANGECOUNTYLIVING PUBLISHER WALLY HICKS III

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36 - 44 HOME PRODUCTS/SERVICES

3-D Rendering Technology Is Improving Kitchen

Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems – Clean Your Air Ducts

Remodel Satisfaction

Open Up Your View With ClearView Retractable Screen Doors

16 - 30 HOME FASHION What Is Sleeping Well Worth To You? New Interior Design Trends For 2017 Enhance Your Home With Beauty Of Reclaimed Wood Bring The Breezy Simplicity Of Shore Life Into Your Home Elegantly Appointed

You Deserve Beautiful Woodwork Enjoy Your View And Stay Cool

46 - 56 EXTERIORS & LANDSCAPING Landscaping For Today’s Lifestyles A Remarkable, Unique Patio Opening Roof System Save Money And Water With A Beautiful Synthetic Lawn Transform Your Living Space With Bi-Folding Doors

Ekornes, Inc – Celebrating 80 Years Of Quality

60 - 63 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS

Furniture

Smile With Confidence And For Success!

Getting Organized

Reshape Your Body In 20 Minutes!

34 KITCHEN & BATH What To Know Before Remodeling

ON THE COVER Luxury is about being comfortable. Marc Pridmore Designs, the 42,000 square foot furniture showroom, is committed to offering true luxury at multiple price points while staying true to quality and comfort. Whether you’re after a full remodel or a few new key pieces, Marc Pridmore Designs offers every facet of interior and exterior home decor, furniture, lighting, accessories, custom drapery and Hunter Douglas blinds. Visit the Costa Mesa Showroom to experience the vast collection of home furnishings available immediately, or to schedule an appointment with Marc Pridmore for your upcoming design project. Open Monday thru Friday, the showroom is located at 3089 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. You can call 714-540-6272 for information or visit www.marcpridmoredesigns.com. See their ad on page 15.

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3-D Rendering Technology is Improving Kitchen Remodel Satisfaction

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he kitchen is the core of today’s home. The size, openness, location, quality, and function of the kitchen has changed significantly since most kitchens in Orange County were built. To bring an older kitchen into current style and standards, dramatic choices often need to be made. How can a homeowner confidently make these decisions? There are so many choices of materials and construction options the choices can be overwhelming. Add in the cost and permanency of the decisions and what should be a fun process quickly turns stressful and daunting. Dramatic advances with 3-D Rendering Technology allows homeowners to see in almost lifelike detail how their kitchen remodel will look when complete, therefore greatly reducing the stress during the project and enhancing satisfaction with the results when the remodel is completed. For the project referenced in the photos, the homeowner had to make several important decisions including whether to remove the wall between the dining room and kitchen. 3-D Rendering helped them to make the decision with confidence. Technology on its own does not provide the benefit. It is a tool that, when in the hands of an experienced and creative kitchen designer, will help the homeowner visualize their future kitchen during the design process. Important parts of the design process such as seeking to understand the homeowner’s use of the kitchen and style preferences are still critical. The 3-D Rendering crystallizes the homeowner’s dreams and the designer’s design into a real image. In order for 3-D Rendering to be effective as a decision making tool, the kitchen designer must curate the best material choices the marketplace has to offer and then have those images readily available to use in the rendering. If the designer has the capability, actual materials such as counter tops, backsplashes, and colors should be integrated into the rendering. Showing the kitchen in context and relationship to the rest of the home and the exterior environment is also very important. When high resolution 3-D Rendering Technology is combined with the skill and creativity of the kitchen designer and the craftsmanship of the contractor the end result is a 100% satisfied homeowner. William Frey Construction is a custom kitchen designer and contractor that uses advanced 3-D Rendering in the design process so that clients have a great vision of their end result before any work begins. William Frey Construction can be reached at 949-929-9722 or visit WilliamFreyConstruction.com. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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What is Sleeping Well

WORTH TO YOU?

e all know the feeling of suffering through a very long day and wanting nothing more than to sink into that cozy bed waiting for you at home. However, more often than not, things don’t seem to go quite according to plan, and you wake up without the refreshed feeling that your body so desperately needed. People spend one-third of their lives sleeping. The quality of sleep that we get every single night influences how we feel; how alert we are, how much energy we have, and how productive we are throughout the day. Because of this, it’s crucial to be educated in regards to the quality of your mattress, and how it affects your sleep, comfort, and health. There is more to a great mattress set then one might think. Elaborate covers, exotic materials, and initial comfort tend to be the only focal points for the majority of salespeople. Yet, quality of materials, construction, and support are critical to a good night’s sleep and are often aspects that go overlooked while mattress shopping. The time has come for you to finally get the good night’s sleep that you have been waiting for—every single night. Newport Bedding Company has been locally family owned and operated since 1957, locally since 1978, combining old world craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing and sleep system technology to offer customers the highest quality handcrafted mattresses at competitive prices. Each mattress is created with care by master craftsmen, and not mass-produced on assembly lines. Their mattresses are two-sided for better performance, and offer a much longer lifespan than that of a traditional one-sided mattress that is designed to go bad in just a few years. All of Newport Bedding’s mid, high, and ultra-premium mattresses are hand button tufted to maintain their feel and to hold their shape, year after year. They also rest on true box springs that increase support and comfort level, versus a foundation, which is common today. Newport Bedding uses multiple layers of 100% natural, hypoallergenic cotton batting as the filling material on all mid, high, and ultra-pre-

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mium mattress sets. Cotton is a material that breathes, aiding in the dissipation of body heat during sleep so you have a comfortable rest. Creating a flawless bed is an “arte.” Newport Bedding understands that a successful mattress is fit to the person, rather than forcing the person to fit to a mattress. Because all people have different needs, customization and quality truly are everything. Tom Sceberras has been in the mattress industry his entire life, representing the fourthgeneration of Sceberras master mattress crafters. While people tend to shy away from custom products because they anticipate a substantially higher price, nothing could be further than the truth at Newport Bedding Company. By eliminating the middle man and buying factory direct, customers will find prices often lower than those of luxury mass-produced bedding products. For more information, you can visit the Newport Bedding Factory Showroom at 1526 Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa, seven days a week. You can also call them at 949646-3991. www.newportbedding.com. Ask them to show you how a good mattress is made. Newport Bedding will show you what the brand name mattress manufacturers don’t want you to know or see. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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NEW INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2017

nterior design see big changes for 2017. Never before have there been so may exciting elements from which to choose. If you are looking for a new look for your home interior, modern, modern, modern is the way to go for 2017! Any traditional designs have seen its day and will not be back for a long while. But, for those of you who still like this style, the good news is that traditional materials such as terra cotta tiles are making a comeback! However, these tiles will be less rustic and more smooth in nature. You will see them on entire walls, creating warm backdrops for a cozy feel. Look for rusty browns to also emerge. Raw earthy and textural materials are on their way back. The cool and icy look of white and gray marble will begin to phase out in home interiors will now take on a look of warmer tones overall in 2017. The return of cork from the 60’s has been a minor player in recent years, but it will gain in popularity in wall coverings, furnishings, flooring and accents. Color. The brief visit by pastels will be replaced with jewel tones. Deep purples and rich, dark greens are on the forefront. You will see emerald green replacing blues and emerging as one of the strongest colors in 2017. This can be a minor color accent with deep impact and will mix well with burnished metals, fur and tan leather. Welcome it as a color that will bring the outdoors inside. Copper and rose gold will disappear, and in their place will come richer burnished golds and darker metals. Steel and its relation to the industrial look are going to continue to be strong in 2017.

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On a lighter note, look for Lucite, raw -cut quartz and other natural rocks and geodes to add sparkle and texture. Drapery fabrics will be more sheer adding a light and airy look to balance the heavier colors and darker metals. In addition, lighting has exploded and become one of the most daring and interesting pieces in a home. If you need help moving your home in a new direction for 2017, you may contact the interior designers at Obvious Flair at 949-291-0412 and let them guide you through the exciting and multi-faceted world of today’s home design. You can also view their website at www.obviousflair.com or find them on houzz.

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ENHANCE YOUR HOME

n an ever growing demand for unique and interesting design style, reclaimed wood has become the intelligent choice in fashinable deco. The lumber grown today is not of the same quality and density of trees grown in the past. Several varieties of wood that were freely available and once plentiful are now, in very short supply. However, there is an alternative supply of wood in the form of reclaimed timber. Lumber can be reclaimed from a wide range of sources; the most prolific are extracted from old buildings, such as barns, factories and warehouses. The contraction and expansion in old wood has completed it’s threashold and fully dried out. Thus, making it more durable and less prone to warping or splitting. With its unique patterning and rich depth of color, reclaimed wood comes in sizeable pieces offering flexibility, in terms of future use. Another type of wood is, ‘Recovered Wood’. Recovered lumber derives from trees that have been toppled over, fallen into rivers or died naturally. Wood from fully developed trees has been exposed to more trying elements over longer periods of time, which results in stronger lumber. One of the most important aspects of claimed wood is that every piece has its own history and distinctive personality. Anything fashioned from this wood tells its own unique story. in other words, no one piece is identical.

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Reclaimed American Wood offers raw lumber in various tree species and we provide a wide range of sizes to mill panels, floors, sidings, mantles and ceiling beams. For more information, please contact us at 800-994-2998 or visit our showroom at 2000 S. Susan St., in Santa Ana. You can also visit their website at www.rawwoodus.com

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he coast is more than just a location—it’s a way of life. Even though everyone eventually grows up, you might be the kind of person that still longs for that relaxed, nostalgic feeling of the beach. If this sounds familiar, you’ll be glad to learn that Coastal Living magazine and Stanley Furniture have come together to create a home collection inspired by their favorite beach cottages. Casual, fresh, and offering a multitude of different seaside colors, Coastal Living™ by Stanley Furniture allows coastal dwellers and dreamers to create a look that’s distinctly their own. Weathered driftwood, burnished boat fittings, louvered shutters, coral and sea grass serve as inspiration for the collection. Clean lines combined with heavy distressing and muted, grain-baring finishes and paint colors add to the collection’s natural contemporary look. Whether it’s painted in one of six nature-inspired colors, stained in light or dark tones, or finished in Weathered Pier or sandy linen, Coastal Living is all about the wood. Richly grained white oak veneers and hardwood solids show through, lending a casual, authentically natural feel. Heavy physical distressing completes its well-worn, laid-back look. Designed to work well in open floor plans of all sizes, Coastal Living marries old and new, blending the gently weathered style of coastal antiques with the functionality of high-tech modern furniture, integrating features like hidden power strips as well as sliding panels and cutouts for personal and home electronics. And since storage is always top of mind, Coastal Living features innovative storage solutions.

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Coastal Living features tarnished steel pulls and knobs, inspired from nautical designs like ship’s cleat and cabinet pulls. Naturally textured chenille, Solana sand, is used on the upholstered chairs. Reef, a complementary coral-patterned matelassé that subtly reinforces the collection’s elegant coastal feel, is used on some items. You can contact Ambiance Home in Irvine at 949-825-5020, located at 16862 Red Hill Ave., or you can call them in Mission Viejo at 949-455-0501, located at 23811 Via Fabricante. You can also visit their website at www.ambiancehome.com.

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Elegantly Appointed

t’s that time of year again, when we start winding down from the busyness of summer and settle into the rhythm of fall. A time when we start looking to the future and celebrating the holidays with friends and family. For some people gearing up for the holidays is a daunting task, with long to do lists and tight deadlines to get things done before hosting guests for the holiday season. Creating an inviting atmosphere of warmth and comfort doesn’t need to be filled with the stress that so many people struggle with trying to do it on their own. With a hectic schedule and other obligations, the client featured in this article wanted to make sure her home was ready for the large gatherings, parties and holidays they had planned to host and knew she needed help. Having worked with Vickie Daeley and the Interior Affairs team before, she knew that they would attend to every detail making her home elegant yet comfortable with additional elements that were sure to be noticed. Paying special attention to the architectural and exterior elements that make this home unique, Interior affairs came up with a design that would cater to the use of the space as well as the breathtaking view. Using faux iron insets in the upper windows Vickie carried the “old world” feel through the room while adding a soothing elegance with the swags and gathered panels that framed the Tuscan landscaping. Textures and crystal accents were used along with rich warm hues of gold and plum to create a sophisticated and regal setting. Decorative mirrors placed over the sofa reflected the gorgeous view while becoming a distinctive conversation starter. Adding additional seating for a

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comfortable sitting area and beautiful ambient lighting, made a formal room one that people were sure to notice, but still feel inviting. Vickie Daeley and the staff at interior affairs are experts at creating the perfect backdrop for holidays, parties and life in general. Whatever the need they will help you accomplish your goals and turn your dreams into reality. Don’t let the holiday season be filled with stress, let them help! You can call 714-970-8000 or 949-640-5000 for an appointment, and follow them on social media for videos and much more. For more information on how they can help you with all of your “Interior Affairs”, you can check out their website at www.interioraffairs.com.

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Ekornes, Inc.—

Celebrating 80 Years of Quality Furniture

eople spend countless hours sitting in chairs and sofas. However, the unfortunate truth is that many of the chairs and sofas we sit in can damage our bodies. With that in mind, you want to select furniture that employs sound ergonomic principles so that you can stay both healthy and comfortable. Ekornes Inc. is one of the world’s leading furniture manufacturers and creator of Stressless®—a seating solution that is endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) for proper head and lumbar support. Established in 1934 in Sunmore, Norway, Ekornes Inc. is proudly celebrating 80 years of production and global success. “The secret to our success is our commitment to create products that combine exceptional comfort, style, function, and quality,” says Peter Bjerregaard, president of Ekornes. “We offer an ever-expanding assortment of recliners, chairs, sofas, corner sectionals and home theater seating, along with a wide range of original accessories.” Stressless recliners are equipped with the Stressless Glide System, which automatically adjusts to body weight to determine the proper level of support, and the patented Plus™ System, which determines correct headrest position. Offered in two or three sizes for a perfect custom fit, each seat is crafted with the human body in mind, making it the ultimate chair for comfort and relaxation.

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Making milestones every decade, Ekornes continues to be a company with a vision to create the world’s most beautiful, stylish and ergonomically designed furniture for the home. In effort to reduce delivery times for sofas, Ekornes Inc. recently opened a manufacturing plant in Morganton, North Carolina, serving as the company’s first production facility to open outside of Norway. An already quickly growing facility, the dedicated staff has rich knowledge in furniture craftsmanship and a strong focus on ingenuity. Ekornes aims to take responsibility for the environmental impact caused by the manufacturing, distribution, use and destruction of the company’s products. Over a long period, the company has implemented measures at its manufacturing plants to improve the internal and external environment, while also selecting more environment-friendly raw materials. The sustainable manufacture of products with a long useful lifespan will continue to be an objective in the future development of the company. Achieving the smallest possible impact on the environment is one of Ekornes’ most important objectives. Today, they use only the most environmentally friendly types of glue available. Additionally, parts of today’s output make use of water-bases stains and varnishes, and a general replacement program is currently underway. Stressless complies with extremely high fire safety requirements, and the welding processes have become more environment-friendly thanks to the use of industrial robots and more planet-conscious welding gases, which result in an improved working environment. To select and customize the best Stressless seating options for your home and family, you can call Robert Westley at 714-546-7100, located at 3323 Hyland Ave. Ste. D, Costa Mesa, or visit them online at www.RobertWestleyDesigns.com. 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 time or just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 63). Or, you can visit them online at www.closetfactory.com

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What to Know BEFORE REMODELING

enovating your kitchen and upgrading your bathroom gives your home a fresh new look, often increasing functionality, while adding to the value of your home. However, the process of choosing a remodeling company can be tiresome and stressful. With so many options available, where do you start and whom should you call? Selecting the right company can make a huge difference in the projects’ success. You want a company that will leave you with a peace of mind throughout the entire process, not to mention an end result that you are completely happy with. Here are some things to consider before tackling that kitchen or bathroom remodeling project. Local stability: A showroom and local manufacturing plant where you can view examples of their work and get the latest trends and products that are available on the market. Experienced designers: Make sure to ask questions such as, does the company have flexibility in the products they offer, and how is the project managed throughout the remodel. Licensing: Is the company licensed with the right classification for your scope of work? How long has the company been in business? Cabinet Finish: Catalyzed conversion varnish is the most durable finish available today. Finishing should never be done in the customer’s home, or in the person’s garage, so ask to see the finishing equipment and test the durability of the finish in the manufacturer’s showroom. Removing and replacing the cabinets with newly designed and manufactured custom cabinets does have its advantages, like allowing you to redesign the layout or create new interiors with adjustable shelving. Refacing existing cabinets, which means replacing the doors and drawer fronts, replacing the hinges and the molding, and covering the existing frames, is often a viable and cost efficient option. The process could include adding new drawers, slides and pullouts in the lower cabinets, and often being able to adjust some cabinets to accommodate new appliances. A combination of Refacing and Replacing offers savings while dramatically improving the look and feel of the room. The right approach to bathroom remodeling can turn a worn-out old room into a bright, spacious retreat. Custom-made bathroom vanities, cabinet replacing or refacing, granite countertops, and new tubs, showers, toilets and sinks are just some of the ways to reinvent this area of your home. Experienced designers will listen to your needs, know what questions to ask to help clarify your thoughts, and be familiar with the latest products available. They should also be comfortable working with older products that the homeowner might want to bring into the remodel. Always remember—the designer must keep in mind that everyone is different and that kitchens satisfy various needs and uses. The designer must be versatile and innovative in

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planning in order to accommodate your lifestyles and your budget. Reborn Cabinets has met all of the above criteria for more than 30 years. Founded in 1983, Reborn Cabinets won the prestige Remodeler of the Year award by Professional Remodeler. Located at 2981 East La Palma Ave. in Anaheim, the company features a 40,000-squarefoot, well-equipped manufacturing and showroom/ design center with numerous displays and examples to enjoy—you can even take a tour or ask about their informative seminars given approximately every 6 weeks. Their South Orange County showroom is located at 23626 El Toro Rd. Suite B in Lake Forest (between Jamba Juice & Yogartland). Experienced designers are available seven days a week. You can visit and browse their showrooms, or you can call Reborn Cabinets for more information at (888) 273-2676. www.reborncabinets.com.

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Clean Your Air Ducts

ne of the most important systems in your home is your HVAC system. It allows you to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter and provides air circulation and ventilation throughout your home. While this system is largely out of sight and out of mind, it is essential to hire a company to complete air duct cleaning on an annual basis. There are several air duct cleaning benefits that you may not have stopped to consider. However, once your HVAC duct system stops working efficiently, you will very quickly begin to realize just how essential this component is to your comfort, health, and even your safety. Allergies, Asthma and Respiratory Problems. When homeowners donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t routinely complete air duct cleaning through a professional service, individuals in the home with any type of respiratory health issues often pay a very

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big price. This can include more frequent and severe asthma attacks, increased allergic reactions for those that are sensitive to dust, mold and mildew, and increased illness. By cleaning your ductwork annually dust, mold spores, allergens and contaminants that collect in the ducts are efficiently and effectively removed. Energy Efficiency Boost. When a system is clean and free from dust, debris, and build-up, the airflow is going to be more consistent. This will help heat and cool your home quickly, which means a decrease in energy required to keep the temperature just right. Removing Odors. Even in a very clean and well-maintained home, the inside of your ducts collect dirt, contaminants from the air, spores and pollen and even mildew, mold and bacteria. Over time this can also create odors as the organic material collects in your system. Routine air duct cleaning removes all these contaminants, and also removes related odors. This leaves your home smelling clean and fresh while promoting energy efficiency and good respiratory health. For more information, you can call Nick's Dryer Vent Cleaning at 949-245-0495 or visit www.oceansideairductcleaning.com to schedule a cleaning.

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Open Up Your View With

ClearView Retractable Screen Doors

njoy the beauty of your home without diminishing your décor or the striking views outside of your windows. ClearView retractable screen doors are the perfect solution for in-swing or out-swinging single doors, double doors, sliding glass doors and bi-fold doors. Use them when you need them and keep them hidden when you don’t. ClearView retractable screen doors come in 12 standard colors, hundreds of customs colors as well as custom wood grain finishes. All of the doors include a unique patented speed SCREEN IN USE reducer allowing the screen to retract at a slow and safe pace. There are two steps to purchasing a ClearView retractable screen door. First, is taking the exact measurements of your doorway. Second, is the installation, which usually takes about 30 minutes per door and typically can be installed within one week. Quality Tinting and Screens takes the purchasing and installation to the next level offering a NO TRIP hazard installation that insures the bottom track will remain even or underneath your existing threshold. Also, on all double door applications, they include two options that are exclusive standard features. A patented magnetic system installed within the pull bar and an internal lock system. The internal lock system allows one door to lock in place making this convenient while using your double screen doors. For more detailed information about their products, you can call Quality Tinting and Screens at 714-630-0111, or visit their showroom at 2990 E. La Palma Ave. Suite B, Anaheim DOOR CLOSED CA or visit www.QualityGTS.com

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Beautiful Woodwork

here’s an alternative to replacing your wood cabinets or floors. People often put off refinishing their cabinets or wood floors because of the inconvenience, dust, noxious odor, consumed time, and budget. Over time, dirt build up, wear and tear, scratches and age-discolored finishes can make wood look flat and lifeless. Replacing cabinets or refacing (putting on new doors) requires new wood to make their products. Traditionally, once wood floors, cabinets or other woodwork in the home reached the point where it looked terrible, the options were limited. The good news is that with the products and methods available today, restoring the beauty of wood has never been simpler or more cost effective. By improving the look of your existing cabinets, you will save time and money. Technicians experienced with this process and methods of renewing wood finishes can produce like-new luster to your wood cabinets, floors and trim without the waste, mess and harsh odors from chemicals or expense of traditional sanding and refinishing. This can be done in only days not weeks. Here’s how it works: A thorough cleaning is critical for great results, so the first step is to clean the wood surface of any dirt, grease and grime out of the pores. Any repairs needed are also made at this time including gaps, holes, splintered wood, etc. Once the wood surface has been cleaned and repaired, it is sealed and the new water-based finish is then applied. The newer water-based finishes available today have been proven to be as

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strong and long-lasting as traditional oil-based finishes, but do not have the harsh chemical fumes or yellowing tendencies. It’s non-toxic and odorless. Additionally, pigments and dyes can be added to the new finish so that the technician can achieve virtually any color desired. Say you have maple cabinets and would like a slightly darker stained wood, the new finish can be custom dyed to your color preference and then professionally applied. Do you want a color change for your cabinets? The same cleaning and repair process is used and a stain or opaque finish is applied with a sprayer for a seamless, streak-free finish. The change can be as subdued or dramatic as you wish. Don’t replace your wood cabinets or floors—all you have to do is “N-Hance” them. N-Hance also does banisters, doors, fireplace mantels, windowsills, bamboo, cork, engineered veneer, hand-scraped and distressed wood floors, and much more. For more information about having your cabinets, floors or other woodwork in your home refinished, you can call N-Hance Wood Renewal at (714) 907-1917. You can also visit www.nhance.com

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Enjoy Your View and Stay Cool Innovations in Window Films

omeowners want their homes to resonate with the natural setting. An expansive wall of windows facing a spectacular view integrates the residence with its surroundings. But these open windows can mean extreme sun exposure raising the room temperatures to what some homeowners describe as unbearable. Innovative Vista Ceramic Films have a nonexistent appearance offering high heat rejection and clarity while preserving the view. Safe on all glass, these advanced window films help block 99.9% UV rays and infrared heat at the source while allowing natural light in, leaving the view virtually unchanged. In addition, Vista window films are U.S. made and have patented chemically bonding adhesives and the best longevity on the market. Enhancing the comfort and protection, these films reject anywhere from 20-84% of the incoming heat keeping the interior considerably cooler. Glare from the intense sun is also greatly reduced, sometimes eliminated. Unlike other types of films that reject heat which tend to have high reflectivity, Vista Ceramic Films are optically clear and can offer reflectivity that, in some

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cases, is lower than glass. Setting the Vista Ceramic films apart is the precision with which light waves are controlled as they pass through or reflect off hundreds of layers of film. It increases their performance at a faster rate as the sun’s angle increases. That means greater protection to your furnishings and interiors with a lifetime warranty on these films. The professionals at The Tint Pros have been improving Orange County’s windows since 1979. Their services include everything from residential, retail store, and commercial window tinting. They also offer film removal services and free in home consultations. For more information, you can call them at 714-841-8721 or 949-642-1121. You can also visit www.thetintpros.com.

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Landscaping for Today’s Lifestyles

iving in Orange County allows us to take advantage of the finest landscapes in the world. The gardens being designed and built here are without rival. To ensure your new landscape meets your needs and complements your lifestyle, there are some considerations you need to make when planning your project. A good starting point in the design process is to collect photos from magazines and books that show landscapes that appeal to you. The more input you provide, the easier it will be for the designer to hit the mark on your project. A good design will address the style and features of the project while keeping the budget in mind. The style of the project will be influenced by the architecture of the house, the neighborhood, the interior design, as well as the lifestyle of the client. Do you want the project to be formal, casual, country, tropical, native, or any combination of the above? By properly designing the project you can achieve the desired results. A good design can help overcome or prevent potential problems with the property. For instance, if the soil is very expansive, the design could call for smaller pads of cement with steel or wire mesh to help prevent cracking. A large and unsightly stucco wall, roofline, or neighbor’s house could be screened with the proper placement of trees and shrubs. Slopes can be designed to be

purely functional using soil stabilizing plants, or can be a source of interest and beauty by starting a waterfall or stream on the slope or terracing the slope with rock or landscape tie retaining walls. Along with the style, you need the design to incorporate the features you wish to have in the finished product. Pools, spas, water features, koi ponds, pavilions, gazebos, patio covers, outdoor living rooms, sports bars and kitchens, decks, sport courts, specialty gardens, formal rose gardens, decorative rock work, fireplaces, large lawn areas, and specialty planting are just a few of the features you need to consider for your project. It is also important to design the yard with consideration given to the level of maintenance involved. Plants that require a lot of pruning or shaping should be avoided if the owners are unwilling to either hire a gardener or spend the time themselves to keep the landscaping well maintained. A yard can be designed with disease-free, low-maintenance plants if that is what the homeowner desires. On the other hand, a yard with a lot of potted plants and annual color, as well as topiary plants or hedges, will require a higher level of maintenance. While working on the design, it is a good idea to work with a contractor to do preliminary pricing to see if adjustments need to be made in the design to bring the project more in line with your desired level of investment. The more features and special details will, of course, add to the cost of the project. Now is the time to consider how all of this will work together to provide you with a finished project you can afford to install. With attention to those items mentioned, your landscape project can be a satisfying experience with results you can enjoy for several years. Beware of free design. Remember, you generally get what you pay for. Something you pay nothing for is generally worth just that—nothing. For more information on landscaping your home, you can contact Richard Cohen Landscape & Construction, Inc. at (949) 768-0599 or visit www.richardcohenlandscape.com

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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. The Louvered 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. Light control. With the push of a button, the louvers can be moved to give the desired amount of light into your residence. This is a great way to naturally illuminate work or living areas while cutting back on power consumption. Ventilation. During the summer months, a place in the shade is where you want to be. The Louvered Roof 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 Opening Roof System has a uniquely designed louver that provides complete overlap to help prevent rain penetration.

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Shade control. You can also control the amount of shade needed. The amount of heat and light can be varied for work or relaxation. For those with sensitive skin or those concerned about health risks associated with sun exposure, the Opening Roof System is an ideal solution. Full light can be enjoyed without direct sunlight. Imagine being able to control heat on your patio at the touch of a button. With the Louvered Roof 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 ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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With A Beautiful Synthetic Lawn

ith the ever increasing drought California is facing, many residents in Orange County are being assessed hefty fines for using too much water. This has caused many homeowners to eliminate watering their grass resulting in a dead, dried out mess that was once a beautiful landscaped lawn. You can have a beautiful home, but if the entry or the luscious green landscape in your backyard has turned to an unsightly area with weeds and dirt, it brings down the functionality and beauty of your property. A great alternative that would not compromise the beauty of your home or your wallet would be a synthetic lawn. An option, the Trilogy, which is made in the USA, has three colors of face yarn with different profile shapes along with two different colors of thatch making it extremely realistic. These synthetic turf

products do not require any watering, thus saving our most precious resource – water. In addition, you do not have to maintain cutting or fertilizing it. Don’t let the beauty and ease of maintenance fool you. This synthetic turf system is extremely durable. If you have dogs and kids, this turf can handle extreme amounts of traffic, allowing you to enjoy all your activities all year round without having to worry about a muddy backyard after it rains. If a putting green is something you desire in your yard, it is always green and ready to be used every month of the year. For more information, you can contact Synthetic Turf Systems at 714-422-0814. They have installed more than 4 million square feet of synthetic turf in the past 10 years and offer free consultations and estimates. You can visit their showroom at 1611 S. Boyd St. in Santa Ana or visit their website at www.syntheticturfsytems.com

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Experience Elegant Landscape Lighting Serenescape offers a wide range of landscape lighting options in Orange County. Our landscape lighting solutions will greatly improve the appearance of the gardens and outdoor areas around your home. Landscape lighting design is the perfect way to highlight the beautiful features of your landscaping, including brick and stonework, fountains, plants, outdoor décor, and pool areas. We specialize in outdoor lighting, garden lighting, solar deck lighting, pool lighting, and landscape lighting.

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We’ll create a custom garden lighting solution for your home or business that is perfectly suited to the unique landscape design of your outdoor area. Our employees are certified in all Orange County electrical codes and standards and are ready to handle any outdoor lighting project regardless of the size or scope. Please call to schedule a design consultation.

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Bi-Folding Doors

magine enjoying the outdoor lifestyle from the comfort of your living room all year long. You can by converting your old patio doors to bi-folding doors! This may be easier and less expensive than you might think. How could changing out your patio doors change your lifestyle? When you realize that a bi-folding patio door could make it possible to open up an entire wall of your home with just the turn of a handle. These beautiful doors have extruded aluminum exterior cladding in a variety of colors to match any pallet. The interior of the doors are available in any wood species and can be stained or painted to seamlessly blend with your home decor. With advanced European engineering, you can move large doors with minimal effort to open a wall, suddenly bringing the outdoors in,

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transforming your living space into an indoor/outdoor oasis much like a vacation at home. Working with a professional and experienced installation company will make what seems like a difficult proposition, easy. To learn more about how bi-fold patio doors can change your home and your standard of living, contact Samson Door & Window at (949) 793-7303, or visit their showroom at 1325 N. Red Gum St., #1 in Anaheim, CA 92806. Samson specializes in bi-fold , lift and slide patio doors, as well as, custom entry doors. Visit their website at www.samsondoor.com for additional information.

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After Therapy Before Therapy

Smile with Confidence and for Success!

oday in our appearance-driven society, particularly here in Southern California, it has become more important for men and women to present themselves in an attractive manner. It is a common belief that people who are more attractive obtain success in their personal and professional lives easier and more often then those who are less attractive. Attractiveness is comprised of both physical and psychological factors. The psychological aspect is when one feels happy and self-confident about their appearance or feels secure and confident about the way others perceive their appearance. The physical factors include body shape, hair, eyes, mouth, dress, and personal hygiene. Over the last few decades studies have been performed to determine which of these factors are deemed most important when determining physical attractiveness. The conclusion was that the number one factor is the lips and teeth. With this being said, it is logical to assume that creating an attractive smile would be one of the most important priorities for those desiring to improve their physical attractiveness. There is a specific protocol that should be carried out by the patient and dentist before actually engaging in a smile makeover. This includes a detailed consultation, computer

3) Tooth-colored fillings: Natural tooth-colored fillings can be placed in teeth that have decayed or they can replace teeth that have had previously placed, unsightly metal-colored fillings. 4) Tooth whitening: The application of a bleaching solution to the teeth, performed either in the dental office or at home, which will remove yellow and brown stains, resulting in a whiter and brighter smile. There are also other cosmetic procedures that your dentist should discuss as possible treatment options, such as orthodontics and periodontal (gum) therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. As with plastic surgery, anyone desiring cosmetic dentistry should seek out a well-trained and experienced practitioner before committing to any cosmetic therapy. This can be done by obtaining referrals from patients who have had successful smile makeovers or by going to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry website at www.aacd.com to find a dentist who focuses primarily on cosmetic dentistry. For more information on choosing a cosmetic dentist or for any other dental cosmetic procedures, you can contact Dr. Jack Ringer, DDS at 714-974-0313 or visit www.dentalcosmetics.com. Dr. Ringer is the past President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), an AACD accredited dentist and the Co-founder and past President of the Orange County Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

imaging, diagnostic wax-up, and a proposed smile design all to determine precisely what the patient desires along with an explanation of all the dental options available to create the desired look. With many new material, techniques, and treatments available today, patients are able to attain a long-term beautiful, metal-free, and biologically healthy smile. Examples of these therapies include: 1) All ceramic restorations: Crowns (caps), bridges and veneers can be fabricated utilizing modern ceramics to create one’s desired appearance while still maintaining the After Therapy(Using implant/crown & Veneers) strength required for function and longevity. The majority of these restorations can be designed virtually, manufactured using the latest CAD/CAM technology and allows the dentist to preserve more of the patient’s natural tooth structure—all while being metal free 2) Implant therapy: Today the treatment of choice when replacing a missing tooth/teeth is the placement of implants with the desired restoration attached to the implant. When designed, planned and placed correctly, implant/restorative therapy can result in an extremely natural result and normal Before Therapy function that can last for decades!

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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 fulltime 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 dozens of private fitness studios specializing in this unique approach. Right away she noticed immediate increases in her muscle tone and energy. After several months she’d also dropped one to two 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 women—have a fear of “bulking up” like a

Physician Diane Rand tones her arms as part of her 20-minute training session in San Diego.

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

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55-year-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. 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.

In 3 months Justin Brunette dropped 4 inches from his waist and lowered his body fat percentage by 6.4% with effective nutrition and weekly 20-minute training sessions at The Perfect Workout.

Joyce Reclaims Her Youthful Figure 54-year-old Joyce Magnuson had always been slim and slender when she was younger. But in her mid 40s, 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. ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

In 3 months Laura Retana Shelp lost 23.4 pounds and 10 inches off her waist with improved nutrition and two 20-minute training sessions a week at The Perfect Workout. After five 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 dozens of private studios throughout the United States that specialize in one-on-one personal training with the slow-motion strength training method, including these Orange County locations: Newport Beach (949) 2004067, 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

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