Marin Home Design Fall 2011

A Marketing Supplement Produced by the Pacific Sun

Fall 2011

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Hudson Street Design of Marin

Full service design company now under one roof Hudson Street Design expands in new 20,000 square foot showroom

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n January The Window Warehouse – Marin’s leading window and door company, relocated to 3773 Redwood Highway in San Rafael (the Old Breuner’s furniture store).

The new location is 20,000 square feet of showroom displays that feature a huge variety of windows, doors, and kitchen and bath vignettes that include the most current trends in cabinetry and plumbing fixtures. Hudson Street has also significantly expanded the hardware department with every imaginable style and finish of cabinet and door hardware.

The showroom was designed to serve the consumer, interior designer, architect, and contractor. If you wish to see and touch the latest home products, then you are welcome to wander through the maze of displays. If you wish to sit privately with a consultant to develop the product specifications for your project, then there are quiet conference rooms for your use. If your selection process is complete and you simply need to place an order, then meet with one our sales representatives, the most experienced and knowledgeable that you’re likely to find anywhere in the country.

Finally, if you require a special order, service call or advice, then there is a separate service department that will address your needs.

If you are looking for design assistance, Hudson Street Design has the expertise onhand with certified and licensed architects and kitchen/bath cabinet designers available to guide you through the entire process.

With our showroom, distribution warehouse and operations now all under one roof, Hudson Street Design of Marin promises a smooth and responsive purchase experience.

Hudson Street Design is supported by the HLC family of companies including Healdsburg Lumber Company, Gualala Building Supply, Healdsburg Door & Sash Company—a pre-hung door and millwork manufacturer that furnishes top quality custom doors and millwork to the Northern California market as well as a second Hudson Street Design showroom location in Healdsburg.

The marriage of The Window Warehouse and HLC Incorporatated has been a long process, but we think that the results speak for themselves. We now offer the finest and most comprehensive home design showroom in Northern California, staffed by the most capable experts in the industry.

We welcome architects, building contractors and homeowners to make our company your headquarters for designing your dream home. You are encouraged to use our conference room facilities for your group meeting needs. We look forward to meeting you soon! Y Hudson Street Design of Marin, 3773 Redwood Highway, San Rafael. 415-924-8300. www.hlc-inc.com.

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Hudson Street Design Chance Landscape Architecture

Bellam Self Storage & Boxes

Martin & Harris

Feature: The Miller Mansion

Robert Vente Photography

Bilgart Designs

Climate Pro

Andrea Oreck Fine Arts

The Mission Works

Furniture Gallery

Ron McGarry Painting

Fireplace Transformations

Chiosso Bros. Upholsterers

City Carpets

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The KitchenAid® Pro Line™ Series suite of appliances embraces the vitality of bold, professional styling. Attractive stainless steel finishes and robust Pro Line™ Handles adorn our French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave hood combination oven, and slide-in ranges. These appliances, with familiar high-performance features and inspired aesthetics, are sure to invigorate the atmosphere and draw you into the kitchen more than ever.

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hen you’re in the market for a new appliance, look no further then Martin and Harris. Locally owned and operated, the M&H sales and service team will find the right machine to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs.

Whether it be cooking, refrigeration or cleanup, Martin and Harris carries a wide selection of top brands at competitive prices. What sets them apart from the competition is their knowledgeable sales staff as well as a service team that is committed to delivery, installation and repair.

Long-term employees is one of the keys to success at Martin and Harris. Their sales staff has been with M&H for over 20 years and the folks in the service department have worked there for more than 30 years. To stay abreast of changes in the latest technology in kitchen and laundry products, the service team goes to trainings several times a year.

Martin and Harris will not only sell you the best appliance for your needs but can handle any repair that surfaces down the road from a committed team of trained professionals.

Once your new appliance has been selected and purchased, it will be delivered and installed by experienced personnel. Rest assured that your new products will arrive safely and will be installed properly for a stress-free experience. Once installed, the new appliance will be tested to make sure it works correctly then all packing materials as well as your old appliance will be taken away. And Martin and Harris services most major brands so should you have a problem in the future, they are just a phone call away.

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hen Sausalito was merely a summer playground for wealthy San Franciscans, Major Orson C. Miller moved there and set about developing the “Old Town” area. In 1888, he and his wife built a large (14,000 square feet) house perched on a hill overlooking the town. With stunning water views from every window, the house had all the trappings of a fine Queen Anne Victorian, from gingerbread trim to stained glass windows and gorgeous woodwork. At a time when there were no street addresses, the house came to be known simply as “The Pines.”

Major Miller died in 1903 and subsequent owners made significant changes to the property. In 1910, a glass conservatory from England was added to the south side of the house. Another owner divided the original 23 rooms into four apartments. One built a tacky carport down

by the road. During the 60’s and 70’s, hippies painted curlicues and flowers on the exterior woodwork. The next owner devoted several years to meticulously Interior Decorator, SanDee Law restoring the mansion to its original splendor only to have it gutted by a developer who purchased the property in the 1990’s.

The sweeping How one family gave new oak stairway meaning to home sweet home and redwood banister were demolished, interior moldings and woodwork dismantled, brass hinges, rewired gaslight fixtures and

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original radiators removed. He envisioned a modern Greek-themed manor with marble and columns.

This construction dragged on for quite a few years and the property eventually fell into foreclosure. Seeing the potential in what had become a neighborhood eyesore, the house was purchased by a local Sausalito couple.

For the past eight years, Gil Purcell and Roxanne Sheridan, and Gil’s dad, Gil, Sr., have hunted down materials and tradesmen to bring the house back to its original condition. Seismic and electrical upgrades were the first order of business, which meant rebuilding the brick foundation. Contractors scoured California and beyond for bona fide 19th century building materials including

thousands of recycled bricks for chimneys, walkways and the foundation. Masonry artisans skilled in the style of 1888 were secured to mortar the bricks. Ancient heart redwood was located, along with woodworkers who had the ability to re-create banisters, moldings and other missing Victorian-era woodwork. From an enormous pile of eradicated debris found in the basement, only three wood panels were able to be rescued, along with some original ironwork, including the front gates. Fortunately, the rewired gaslight fixtures and original radiators were salvageable and have found their way back upstairs.

With a keen eye and the patience needed to browse antique stores, flea markets and garage sales, Gil has brought home unique period additions to the project, both functional and decorative, that have been worked into renovation – doors, windows, fixtures, knobs, trims, skirtings and cornices, as well as stately furnishings acquired during a trip to Bordeaux several years ago. A gorgeous antique stained glass skylight, circa 1880, from South America was installed over the stairway and the rooftop widow’s walk was refurbished.

Committed to having The Pines be a part of the community of Sausalito, Gil and Roxanne have opened the doors to charities to host fundraisers there and donated studio space to Radio Sausalito, a local jazz station that broadcasts from a comfy brick room in the basement.

For all its grandness, the home on Miller Avenue is welcoming and homey. It has taken more time than they originally anticipated yet this tenacious family has never lost sight of their goal to reproduce the period

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details that were taken out of the majestic house. Inhabitants and guests always have claimed The Pines is haunted.

Lingering whiffs of perfume, loud footsteps in the night and visions of a woman in a hat have been mentioned.

Tinny music has been heard recently and people in colorful outfits reportedly roam the halls. Could Major Miller and the residents of the past be watching over the progress of the restoration? If so, they must all be quite pleased. Y

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Bilgart Design

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ith a background in construction and specialty masonry, Paulette Bilgart, owner of Bilgart Design, is grounded in the practical details that any remodeling job needs. However, she is a designer at heart with the eye and expertise to make spaces beautiful and functional. These qualities make Paulette uniquely qualified to advise customers on which design solutions will make sense for them.

Bilgart Design is a full service interior design firm. Specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, spas and fireplaces, they cover all phases of remodels, as well as new construction. One particular specialty is opening up indoor spaces to the outside. Bilgart Design can create a magical spa area in your garden or an al fresco dining area with a Tuscan bread oven outside your kitchen. Bilgart Design carefully listens to their clients and guides them in the process of realizing their vision.

At the preliminary consultation, which is complimentary, the scope of the job is discussed.

Budget, goals, taste preferences and lifestyle are all taken into consideration. The area is surveyed and photographed with focus on space planning, a

preliminary floor plan is created developing an intuitive traffic flow and optimizing the use of natural light. Present and future special needs are taken into consideration and fine details are conceptualized. Color schemes and surface material are chosen. Lighting plans as well as conception computer generated sketches are created for final approval, before the appropriate cad drawings are produced.

With three decades of industry experience, Bilgart Design are qualified project managers.

They will take the job from start to finish or anywhere in between and act as true advocates for the homeowner working closely with architects and contractors. This skill will prevent many costly mistakes. As a proponent of local artisans, and in keeping with sustainable principles, Bilgart Design cultivates connections to specialty craftspeople whose work will personalize and enliven the finished space.

As countless client testimonials attest, Paulette’s attention to detail, keen sense of style, respect for staying within a budget and overall exuberance about her work has contributed to the success of her projects. Her goal is to create highly livable interiors making imaginative use of existing conditions and reinventing spaces respectfully.

Customer satisfaction is her number one concern; as she puts it “I will climb Mt. Everest to make sure my clients are happy in their new space.”

Bilgart Design is well known for creating homes that are inspiring, comforting and beautifully functional. Paulette’s designs will add value to your quality of life and your property. Y

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Interior design | Kitchens | Baths Paulette Bilgart | 415.847.3585 www.BilgartDesign.com | paulette@bilgartdesign.com

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or many homeowners window replacement can be a great way to upgrade the efficiency, comfort and style of their home. More of a home’s energy is lost through its windows than through any other source. In fact, as much as half of a home’s heating and cooling costs can be lost through windows that are not energy efficient, but the question arises what happens when window replacement isn’t in the budget or what if my new low-e windows are not performing as expected?

While damaged or deteriorating windows must be replaced, 3M™ window films provide an affordable alternative to new windows. Window films not only improve energy efficiency they also can reduce uncomfortable solar heat, stop the harmful fading effects of the sun and add a valuable layer of protection against break-ins and natural disasters.

Best of all, new and improved window films such as 3M™ prestige series window films can provide all of these benefits without changing the look of your home or the window itself. They can do this because of the new nanotechnology used to produce these window films allows the window film to be made without the use of dyes or metals. This manufacturing process allows 3M™ to make a product with extremely low reflectivity in most cases less reflective then glass itself and high visible clarity. 3M™ Prestige Series films allow 40% to 70% of the natural light into your home. The only thing you’ll see day or night, inside or out, is a beautiful window.

Creating a beautiful home or office takes an investment of time and money. Damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can ruin that investment, fading your fabrics, photos, artwork, wood, carpet and wallpaper. But, because 3M™ advanced film blocks over 99% of UV rays, you can fully enjoy your beautiful interiors for years to come.

With energy costs seeming to increase every year, 3M™ prestige series window films are a great way to save money and help the environment. Solar heat comes from two primary sources, the visible light you can see and the

infrared light you can feel. Prestige Series window films reject up to 97% of the sun’s infrared light and reject up to 60% of the heat coming through your windows.

Best of all 3M™ window films are designed to last, when professionally installed by a licensed contractor such as ClimatePro™ formerly know as Climate Insulating Products, a life-time warranty is given to the homeowner and many cases the window warranty is also covered. 3M™ window films are professionally installed by contractors such as ClimatePro™ to make sure the installation is done correctly.

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o you have an unsightly fireplace that is collecting dust? Why not turn it into the heart of your home with a fireplace makeover? Fireplace Transformations focuses solely on custom remodels of fireplaces. With over 30 years experience in all aspects of the construction industry, they have the knowledge and skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and masonry to handle any situation. And, they aren’t satisfied until you, the client, is happy.

Fireplace Transformations is a family owned company that takes great pride in

customer service. From the first consultation, which is free, until the last tile is in place, their goal is to ensure the client is happy. Owner Bob Burtwell sites excellent communication skills as a key component to successful relationships with his customers. He is honest, shows up on time and follows through on promises. Fireplace Transformations is committed to finishing the job on time and on budget.

The employees at Fireplace Transformations have the talent and experience to custom-make any aspect of a fireplace remodel. From hand-hewn mantels, specialty lighting and intricate tile designs to upgrading a wood firebox to one with gas, they can do it all. Their informative website has many before and after photos that help spark ideas. Once the different components are chosen, Bob’s knowledge of construction is crucial to ensure that all the parts will work together. He can recommend dependable resources in tile, technical fireplace parts and other materials.

With the holidays just around the corner, now is the time to bring the “wow” factor back with a fireplace makeover from Fireplace Transformations. Y Fireplace Transformations 707-829-5855. www.fireplacetransformations.com

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The process begins with a consultation where the client describes what theme they had in mind. Ideas unfold and Andrea explains how she sees it on the wall space.

Using photos of the wall and computer

software, she is able to show the mural before it is ever painted. Client and artist then work out final details and the painting begins. Most jobs average three to eight days to complete and are tailored for each individual client. Works of her brilliant scenes may also be done on canvas, which allows the art piece to be moved to a new location.

Because of the collaborative nature of Andrea’s murals, the client shares the experience of being an artist.

Andrea has many talents which contribute to home decor. She does faux finishes, which can expand the mural’s feeling throughout the room and enhance its impact. On-site color consultations for interior and exterior walls allow the homeowner with confidence to find colors that they love. With her precise knowledge of color and different paint manufacturers, Andrea then makes up a final color map to guide the client on their choices.

Whatever your artistic and color needs are, call Andrea Oreck for a complimentary estimate. Y Andrea Oreck Fine Arts, P.O. Box 2227, Sebastopol, CA 95473. 707-695-6288. www.andreaoreckfinearts.com

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ith 18 years experience as a painter, Ron McGarry knows how to take care of any job. From multi-room business interiors to the tallest cathedral ceiling, Ron is there with paint, brushes and a smile.

Back in his home state of New Jersey, Ron owned rental property and did his own maintenance. From remodeling kitchens to patching drywall, most tasks involved painting. He found he was pretty good at it and eventually started getting jobs through word of mouth. Eighteen years later and Ron’s career satisfaction keeps growing.

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mitment to customer satisfaction is one of the keys to success in Ron’s business. He wants each client to be thrilled with their paint job and will stop at nothing to ensure that goal is fulfilled. To stay abreast of changes in the latest environmental restrictions, Ron has an EPA Renovator Certificate, which allows him to deal with houses that have lead-based paints.

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The Mission Works Furniture Gallery

Quality furniture made in America Gorgeous Arts and Crafts style furniture for every room in your home or office at affordable prices

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t The Mission Works Furniture Gallery, style and selection combined with superior customer service is their specialty. The new showroom is full of solid hardwood furniture made by second and third generation craftsmen in the United States. Father and son team Myles and Devon Garber are the owners and have an in-depth knowledge of the construction and design of this style of furniture.

With a multitude of choices for wood finishes and upholstery, these pieces are made to order so the customer gets exactly what they want. From

The Mission Works Furniture Gallery, 947 Front Street, Novato, Ca 94945. 707-237-9017 or Toll Free 877-741-5077. www.themissionworks.com

Hand Crafted American Made Furniture in the Mission and Amish style .

Traditional and Contemporary Superior designed Hardwood Furniture in several finishes .

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oak, cherry, walnut and beechwood all the way to a dark Wenge finish, clients can choose a wood tone that suits their decor. All fabrics for upholstered pieces are made in the U.S., which is rare these days. They are stain protected, as well, making them practical for any setting. The Mission Works Furniture Gallery offers many collections to choose from so customers are able to create a sofa, chair, bed or table in exactly the color and style they want.

In addition, The Mission Works includes blanket-wrapped delivery in northern California with every purchase, guaranteeing your new piece is handled with the care it deserves.

Come visit the showroom or shop online www.themissionworks. com and see quality furniture made to order in America that will last a lifetime. Y

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Chiosso Bros.

Specializing in custom upholstered furniture for over 50 years The greenest furniture is your furniture...reupholstered!

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y grandfather and uncle worked for an auctioneer in S.F. in the 20’s and 30’s, reupholstering furniture from estates. When the auctioneer retired, the brothers opened their own custom upholstery shop catering to interior designers they had come in contact with over the years. My father worked for them after WW2, learning the trade from the ground up. He took over in 1954, working out of a shop on Union St. I grew up around the shop, meeting a wonderful group of interior

designers along the way. He moved to a larger shop on Market St. in1962. After graduating from U.C.S.C. (B.A. in History 1978) I went to work with him to see if I wanted to make a career of it. I took over the business in 1987.

With the changes in the design trade, and a desire to work closer to home, I moved the shop to San Rafael last year. I want to bring my knowledge and skills I learned working with the design trade to the general public here in Marin.

From antiques to mid-century, through modern furniture, I can refurbish your upholstered furniture to last. New custom pieces, made to order, have alder wood frames, jute webbing, steel coil springs, hand tied, and down cushions. I carry many lines of fabric, can work with the customers own or help find fabric on line. Y Chiosso Bros., 58 Paul Dr., Ste. 15, San Rafael, CA 94901. 415-479-5444. www.chiossobros.com

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City Carpets

From carpets to hardwoods...

A flooring design center for designers and homewoners

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ince 1993, City Carpets has been invited into thousands of homes and businesses throughout the North Bay to provide flooring options from carpets and hardwoods to area rugs and tile. As Marin and Sonoma County’s exclusive Stainmaster Flooring Center, City Carpets offers a line of carpet that is unmatched by other Stainmaster carpet providers.

Well-known designers, homeowners and business owners enjoy the same level of customer satisfaction that reflects not only the quality and selection of flooring materials offered, but the friendly expertise of the entire staff.

According to City Carpets owner

City Carpets, (Marin) 555 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, 454-4200; (Sonoma) 7611 Redwood Dr., Cotati.

707-792-6000. www.city-carpets.com

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LeighBakhtiari, “Although we enjoy working with many of the North Bay’s best interior designers, we equally appreciate being able to provide services to homeowners. Our showrooms are easy to work in and provide a large selection of today’s highestquality flooring products.”

City Carpets sources and provides the very latest in fashion and materials. Customers appreciate the large 27” x 18” carpet samples and a unique cushion selector to sample what the carpet and padding will feel like together. To be certain you make the the right color selection, City Carpets provides a showroom light box that helps to coordinate color samples with the true color of the carpet.

Shop City Carpets for brand names that include Stainmaster, Ralph Lauren, Masland, Fabrica, Moda, Tommy Bahama, Pergo, Wilsonart, Amtico and more. If quality and the best warranty the industry can offer is of value to you, then you owe it to yourself to visit a City Carpets Showroom. Let a team of highly qualified flooring experts work with you to provide flooring that will complement your lifestyle and bring years of comfort and wear. Y

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YardPods

Home office/ personal space Let YardPods’ prefabricated rooms offer instant household relief

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ave you always wanted your own art studio? In dire need of a home office?

Whether it’s an exercise room or workshop, a media room, wine cave or at-home Zen retreat—YardPods can provide you with the freedom to design the perfect space.

YardPods are prefabricated, steel-frame, backyard rooms individually configured using a large catalog of modular, eco-friendly parts and materials. YardPods are built with cold-formed galvanized light gauge steel framing, which has a high recycled content and is fully recyclable. Steel is lighter and stronger than wood; will not warp, shrink or support mold or infestation; is fire resistant and should last for at least 100 years.

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All materials used in YardPods are selected to be as green as possible. The frame is built with almost zero waste. They use bamboo flooring, recycled insulation with excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties.

They offer cool roofs which reflect the sun, as well as highly insulated doors and windows. As new green materials reach the marketplace, YardPods will incorporate them.

For play, for work, for escape—your personal space can be only days away! Y YardPods, md@yardpods.com, 299-1924. www.yardpods.com.

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7 À Ê>ÌÊ iÊUÊ->ÛiÊ}>Ã]ÊÌ iÊ> `Ê iÞtÊ Designed in Marin! YardPods are pre-fabricated, highly insulated stand-alone rooms, constructed from eco-friendly and healthy materials. Select a standard model, or customize. Fully assembled on your site in just a few days. Permit free in most areas. Yardpods start at $9000 installed for an 8ft x 8ft module.

Visit the YardPod showcase in Marin. | 415-299-1924 | YardPods.com

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THE Choice in Tile

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Sonoma Tilemakers’ Artisan tiles give a warm, traditional feel to this bathroom.

Homemade tiles, like these from Metolius Ridge, allow homeowners to experiment with various color treatments in their homes

entrepreneurial spirit. These lines offer unique products that are original works of art, which add value and interest to your home. CTD regularly hosts designer events at their showrooms where customers can come meet the artist and discover their process. Call CTD to be added to their email notification list for upcoming events.

It’s refreshing to note that, long before other companies jumped on the bandwagon, Ceramic Tile Design made a point of being “Green.” CTD is a Green company and lives the philosophy, but more importantly, they offer a wide selection of Green products for floors, walls and countertops. As members of both the USGBC and Build it Green, many of their in-house design staff carry certifications in one or both of these organizations.

Ceramic Tile Design is also a stocking distributor for what they call “The Four Tops,” the leading Green products for counters and other surfaces: IceStone Durable Surfaces, PaperStone, Squak Mountain Stone, and Trinity Glass. With these products and CTD’s other Green offerings, it’s easy to create a Green, eco-conscious home.

If you haven’t visited Ceramic Tile Design recently, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Be prepared to enjoy a huge selection of beautiful, unique tile in stone, ceramic, glass, metal, wood, porcelain, and durable surfaces, plus the best in recycled and renewable products. Y Ceramic Tile Design, 846 W. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 485-5180 and 189 Thirteenth Street, San Francisco. 575-3785. www.ceramictiledesign.net

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ave you ever walked into a kitchen that captured your interest? Sure, it had great appliances, but there was something more – something about the color and the flow of it that captured your imagination. Chances are you were responding to the choice of tile the designer made. From the floor, to the countertops, to the backsplash, tile can enhance the design of a great kitchen.

Steve Cerami, President and CEO at Ceramic Tile Design puts it this way: “I always remind people that tile is the artwork in a room. Every time you look at it you want to feel something Ceramic Tile Design so make it worth looking at for a long time.”

Winner of Pacific Sun’s 2010 Best Tile and Stone Category, Ceramic Tile Design makes CTD is leading the way choosing tile a delight. in sustainable surfaces Their enormous showrooms offer choices for every taste, from modern to classic, and bright colors to subtle hues. They display thousands of items representing factories throughout the US and abroad and stock a large selection of products in their San Rafael and San Francisco warehouses.

As the renaissance of the American artisan tile movement continues, Steve enjoys his relationship with the many tile artists from across the country and is proud of this segment of the tile industry representing America’s creative,

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