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athrooms may be small spaces, but they are big headaches to design. So many trades. So many details. And so much dust! I was reminded of this during a recent bathroom renovation for my clients, Kim and Rob. The couple had one tiny, unsightly bathroom in their home that was so dysfunctional it was wreaking havoc on their marriage. There just wasn’t enough room for two. They wanted a sleek, up-to-date

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ranite as a natural stone countertop will greatly enhance your kitchen or bath. Not only is it beautiful, it is also durable. However, because it comes from nature, it has some natural flaws and needs some maintenance to preserve its beauty. Granite is porous and, although very durable, still susceptible to scratches from certain materials.

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soaking in, the sealer is still in effect. Otherwise, resealing is needed. Although sealers help prevent stains, they can wear out over time, especially when your countertop is used often. It is good to seal every two or three years. Keeping your granite countertop clean will help reduce the frequency of sealing.

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Cleaning up spills It is best to avoid spilling liquids on granite as it will wear down the sealer’s protection. However, in kitchens and baths, spills are inevitable. What to watch out for is spilling liquids that are high in acidity or corrosive-like lemon juice or heavy-duty cleaners. To clean up

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This January showcase of building industry experts and companies will offer consumers thousands of new products, services, building trends and remodeling techniques. It also is a very unique opportunity to ask questions, gather information and establish connections with the owners and senior managers of Hawaii’s top contractors and suppliers. The “big show” will offer homeowners free consultations and special event seminars to provide additional resources for remodeling and newhome construction projects.

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According to Bradburn design team manager Martin Lucki, lighting options will include linen shades with clean tailored lines and a play toward texture. Lamp bodies will be made of carved reclaimed woods deftly finished in soft, neutral tones that showcase the natural wood grain. Beverly Hills designer Christopher Grubb of SEE PAGE 8

The facts about furniture According to Emmy Award-winning home design expert, author and TV/radio personality Christopher Lowell, upholstered furniture coverings are being driven more by texture and less by prints. Yesterday’s bulky, stationary pit sofa will be replaced by lower backs and seats along with smaller “footprint” pieces clustered into conversation groups for more flexibility and ease of interaction. Stacy Garcia of Stacy Garcia Design Studio sees a movement of woods from very dark mahogany and espresso to lighter and mid-toned woods, with raw, natural walnut, cherry and white oak being especially prevalent.

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Assess your current credit status. Whenever you’re

considering a significant credit expenditure — like financing a remodel — it’s important to understand your credit and how your spending might impact it. Websites like freecreditscore.com allow you to see your credit score, and provide information on how it’s calculated, what factors affect it and even when is the best

If you can do some of the home improvement work yourself, you’ll not only save some time to apply for new credit. money, you’ll get the added Understanding your credit bonus of pride in doing it yourcould mean the difference self. Be honest with yourself between using credit wisely to and think about which tasks fund your redecorating proj- you’re skilled enough to tackle ect, or opting to wait until your (painting, hanging curtains) credit situation improves before you incur new debt.

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begin. So, after assembling my dream team, I left it to knock down the wall between the two rooms, configure the new plumbing lines, reinforce the joists, drop the ceiling to accommodate recessed lighting and replace all of the windows. Did I mention that there also was a 500pound claw-foot tub to remove? Happy to flee all of the construction, I ducked out for some fresh air. I think a modern bathroom should feel like a soothing spa, so I took a trip to a newly opened spa hotel for some inspiration. The spa has a great lounge that is contemporary, but oozes warmth and relaxation. And details like textured walls and unexpected largescale patterns really make it come alive. I

knew I wanted the same feeling for Kim and Rob’s bathroom. Figuring that the dust had settled, I headed back to Kim and Rob’s to find one big, beautiful, empty room. It was then time to organize things and concentrate on the details. I painted the room a very soft grayish white and put down cool white floor tiles with a slight wood-grain texture. Tiling a bathroom is like using fabric in other rooms — it’s what really gels the style and character. Typically when I open the door to a bathroom, I want to see something beautiful. So what you won’t see when you first walk into Kim and Rob’s bathroom is the toilet. That’s because I hid it beside the bathroom door. What you will see is a stunning wall with two floating vanities in

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showerhead and a luxurious bench. Next to the shower is the deep soaker tub with integrated lumbar support and a floormounted tub filler. Above the bathtub I decided to go with an especially interesting treatment for the windows. Inspired by a visit to my local hardware store, I got rolls and rolls of large-sized, faceted bathtub chain and fash-

ioned it into a striking curtain that provides both privacy and sparkle. On the other side of the room I used glamorous black, dahlia-patterned tiles to create a dazzling feature wall. Against this wall I placed a classic, wooden antique chest of drawers that brings contrast and warmth to the room. I then flanked it with a pair of stunning sconces.

After adding a few more accessories, including beautiful artwork and an ornate chandelier, the bathroom was complete. Now Kim and Rob have a modern, spa-like bathroom that has more than enough room for two. Just doing my small part for marital bliss.

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5. Water watchers “There is no single issue greater than water,” says Hall. Recent drought and regional water restrictions are causing us to grow plants, flowers and veg-

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Create a technicolor summer with new Bloomtastic! Bambino bougainvillea and multi-colored bougainvillea patio trees. Hines’ new Patio Tropics desert rose, Adenium Kissable Pink, adds in-tense tropical color to patios, balconies and poolsides.

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