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ow many designers does it take to screw in a light bulb? Only one — but it will be the most fabulous light bulb you've ever seen. As any designer will tell you, lighting is crucial to good design. This is particularly true when lighting a bathroom. It's the one room in a home that's often overlooked, but improper bathroom lighting can make the bravest among us refuse to look in the mirror. My clients, Tertia and Jason, know all about that. The couple and their two sons live in a house built in 1987, and while most of the home was updated, their master bathroom remained oblivious to the passage of time. With floor-toceiling black wall tiles, a cramped shower and no storage, the ’80s bathroom was really showing its age.

And don't get me started on the lighting. The room had one bleak overhead fixture that made showering a nightmare, while the vanity lighting was so unflattering it's a wonder Tertia managed to put on lipstick in the morning. They wanted a bathroom that was functional — and had a warm, contemporary vibe. So, putting the principle of bathroom-lighting design into play, I got set to create a modern, spalike retreat for Tertia and Jason. I started by gutting the entire space — walls came down, counters came out, tiles were scrapped. Then I painted the ceiling white, bathed the walls in soft beige and installed charcoal porcelain floor tiles with a non-slip surface. From there, I laid out the fixtures and finishes. I created a gorgeous vanity by the room's win-

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CANDICE TELLS ALL by candice olson

often feel cold and ster- the wood tiles. I chose waterproof, inile, but the wood wall, dark cabinetry and warm floor lighting to highlight quartz in Tertia and the sculpted tub and Jason's bathroom work to lights for underneath the offset the cooler fixtures sinks. I also selected incandescent silver and finishes. The best part of this sconces for the vanity — project was shopping for, soft lighting that is good and installing, some for when she applies amazing lights. I installed makeup. But the real showstoprecessed lights in the dow, which was a good ceiling and worked in per is the fixture above source of natural light. I spotlights above the fea- the tub — a laser-cut put a soft chiffon blind ture wall to accentuate steel globe that allows on the window and flanked it with two mirrors. I then installed a counter constructed out of butterscotch polished quartz, a perfect foundation for “his and hers” cast glass sinks. These deep sinks sit on top of, and beside, new dark 591-1900 wood cabinetry that provides a ton of storage. Adjacent to the vanity, I created a spectacular Rated A+ feature wall comprised of small wooden square tiles of different depths. Against this wall, I selected a beautiful freestanding tub and a modern toilet. Additional 5% OFF On the wall facing the Window & Insulation Upgrades tub I designed a large shower out of tempered 836-0029 glass, more quartz, a FREE ESTIMATE stunning mosaic-tiled backsplash and small porcelain tiles that match BC-11458 the floor. We service all types and brands of garage doors Some restrictions apply. Offer Valid now thru May 31, 2011 Modern bathrooms can

light to be cast all around the room. This bathroom is a perfect example of how good design that includes layers of light can transform a space. By using techniques such as spotlighting a feature wall and uplighting a tub, I gave Tertia and Jason a bathroom that is ideal for their morning routine — or their evening reprieve. As I always say: "If you light everything, you light nothing."

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ver the past few years, scientists and entrepreneurs have created money-saving solutions for many of the costly renovation projects that we desire today. These costconscious solutions will save you down time, are less invasive to your home, and will be a great help for the environment, saving huge amounts of waste we produce in Hawaii. Here are some examples of these solutions: • Bathtub and wall surround resurfacing. Resurface your worn or stained bathtub to look like new. • Illusionite Simulated Stone. Transforms your countertops from laminate or tile to look like granite or marble. • Walk-through conversion. Convert your tub into a walk- through shower making life easier for the elderly or disabled. • Bathtub and wall surround liners. Fits a new tub over your old stained or rusted tub or wall surround in one day. In the cost-conscious economy that we are in today, more and more people are using these types of remodeling choices, which could save you thousands and are typically from onehalf to one-10th of the cost of a standard remodel. In the 20 years that AllIsland Bath has been in business, the company has seen some customers who have remodeled three times and still paid less than if they would have remodeled once using another service. Multiple remodeling projects

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Weighing the benefits of home ‘eco’-nomics Whatever touches the kitchen and bath has become the first place for consumer evaluation and potential adoption. Kitchen Fortunately, the kitchen is one area where consumers have the most options for sustainable products that have the most cost-saving opportunity. From ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances to green cleaning, homeowners have a virtual eco-wonderland of possibilities.

f the 13 recessions since the Great Depression, none has presented a combination of length, breadth and depth more significant than that of the current economic downturn. However, there is a bit of a bright spot among the doom and gloom. But perhaps it should be called a “green” spot. While many expected American consumers to lose interest in the green movement, what has surfaced is a new pragmatism about the environment that embraces restraint, simplicity and cost-savings. As a result, consumers are re-evaluating what green really means. “Today’s green consumers are really savvy. They’re now smarter about what they buy and they’re looking for a direct return on investment through energy and utility savings,” says Jack Suvak, senior director of research and insights at Moen.

• Awesome appliances. ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances offer the benefits of efficiency, features and convenience. For example, new models of refrigerators that have earned ENERGY STAR qualifications are 40 percent more energy efficient than conventional refrigerators sold in 2001.

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While homeowners are concerned about saving water, the thought of waiting at the kitchen sink to fill a pot or pitcher is not very appealing. Fortunately, the new Lindley Eco-Performance kitchen faucet from Moen is the first in the kitchen category to offer a water-saving faucet that still provides exceptional performance. Users can easily switch between three unique water flow settings: 1.) eco-performance aerated stream (set/default setting); 2.) eco-performance spray and 3.) full flow.

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the dishes daily, and try to throw out old food in your fridge as part of your weekly tasks. With spring upon us, dust build-up will be your nemesis. By dedicating certain days this spring to seasonal chores like dusting ceiling fans or • Don’t try to do every- sweeping out the fireplace, thing at once. Divide chores you can help better manage into daily, weekly, monthly the upkeep of your home and even seasonal tasks. Do and do deep cleans less your cleaning challenges. Jessica Denay, author of “The Hot Mom Handbook” series, has partnered with Swiffer to offer these tips to help keep your home clean while also balancing work and family:

ference. “Always clean from the top and work your way down, otherwise you’ll be cleaning in circles,” says Denay. It helps to focus on one area of the house at a time. Keeping all your cleaning supplies in a caddy can also prevent extra trips to retrieve items you might have forgotten or couldn't carry. Find shortcuts. Use products that can work on multiple messes like the Swiffer Sweeper that allows you to sweep and mop with one simple tool.

• Know when to call it a day. It’s easier to keep your home clean and keep a positive mindset if you set aside a few minutes each day to clean. If you have an overwhelming task list, attack each task in order of importance and get to the • Don’t sweat the small last ones on your list as time allows. Don't let clean- stuff. It's completely possiing consume a whole day or ble to maintain the appearance of a clean home even weekend. if the most out-of-the-way • Don’t waste time. places aren’t cleaned reguEfficiency makes a huge dif- larly. Perception is reality

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ibrantly colored flowers, lush grass and stone pathways are wonderful accents for any backyard. But to truly elevate a backyard to the status of “garden,” few features make a bigger splash than a pond. Ponds can create a focal point, serve as a restful oasis and add the soothing sound of water to an outdoor space. Many homeowners may shy away from building one, thinking it will be too difficult to do themselves and too costly to hire a professional to build. Yet creating a backyard pond doesn’t have to be difficult — if you prepare properly and use pond supplies that are intended to make the job manageable for most do-it-yourselfers. “The key effort behind building a pond begins before you ever put a shovel to the ground,” says Doug Ward of TotalPond, makers of high-quality pond supplies and water pumps. “Choosing the right spot for your pond, and planning carefully for how it will look, will help you achieve results that you can be proud of.” Ward offers homeowners some advice for planning, prepar- think you should keep it simple, ing and creating their own back- but playing it safe may not ultiyard pond: mately lead to optimum results. “The No. 1 complaint we hear Go big from homeowners is that, while For your first effort, you might

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