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NOTES FROM THE PUBLISHER Dear Readers,
This has been an amazing first year for me as Publisher of Home Renovation Magazine and I am overjoyed at celebrating the 5th anniversary of Central Florida’s first local renovation publication! Some members of our incredible team have been here since the beginning and our growth has welcomed many new faces and talents to work for both our advertisers and you, our readers. In honor of the hard work and dedication the Home Renovation Magazine crew puts forth each and every issue, we’d like to give you the opportunity to meet them in the following pages and see what each considers to be their favorite aspect of renovating. Further honoring our 5th anniversary edition, we have created a special “Renovation Spotlight” section promoting a variety of professionals. Extra photo coverage in this section gives you the chance to view more of our advertisers’ work, along with introductions to the qualifications of those businesses. As always, our goal is to provide you with the best of the best in the world of renovations! Our theme for this issue lies in the topic of “Renovating for the Sexes”. We’ve put together some things to consider when sharing spaces with the opposite sex, as well as making personal spaces perfect for the individual sexes. Dukes Design Group offers up important tips for interior designing for ‘him and her’ which we hope demystifies the ‘compromise mountain’ of the dual-sexed home! Columnist Andy Robinson of AsktheLandscaper.com has even contributed some pointers on landscaping for the sexes, just to make sure our great outdoors are geared for both genders! Since I asked the team to reveal what their favorite aspect of renovating is, I figure it is only fair that I throw in a twist and go with some home humor of my own: “When you have several kids, the bathroom quickly comes off the list of renovation priorities…conveniently enough, they all seem to fit into one together when it’s time to help unload the car!” To family – both yours and mine,
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2. Tesa Fansler, Writer/Contributing Editor Joined the Team: January, 2007 Location: Sanford, Florida “I most enjoy adding fun colors and textures to living spaces. Color can help set the mood for any room!” 3. Haley Wilhite, Writer Joined the Team: April, 2007 Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida “I take great pleasure in things that allow me to express myself and showcase my individual style. Home renovation projects are the perfect outlet for expressing creativity, customizing your surroundings and showcasing your personality!” 4. Holli Beckman, Writer/Contributing Editor Joined the Team: March, 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida “My favorite aspect of renovating is the flexibility of any room. The personality can be completely transformed with a new coat of paint, a change of flooring or new furniture....and if you’re not satisfied with the result you can always redo it!” 5. Brandy Fedewa, Writer/Contributing Editor Joined the Team: March, 2008 Location: Winter Park, Florida “I love design concept and fruition (i.e. the fun parts)… There’s nothing more exciting then artfully contriving the perfect combination of design aspects and materials and then being able to enjoy the consecrated vision!”
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6. Ryan Wells, Writer Joined the Team: March, 2008 Location: New York City “Renovating is a perfect way to make your surroundings your own. Even more than your car or job, your home is who you are - it defines you. This possibility and power is fascinating to me.” 7. William “Dub” Mansell, Writer Joined the Team: July, 2009 Location: Sarasota, Florida “My favorite thing about renovating is the transformation of any space into a unique and personalized expression of self.”
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The enviro-chic trend is gaining momentum and is becoming a true lifestyle. Eco-awareness continues in home furnishings, with natural and environmentally friendly furniture continuing the go-green trend. A touch of Bohemia or Hollywood glamour goes a long way! Clean furniture styles pieced with bright bold fabrics add interest and spotlight the simplicity in the room. The one adjective you will hear repeated again and again in 2010 is “eclectic”. The key is to find accent pieces that speak to you and can multitask as pieces of art with a function! 3) Earthy styles are more chic than shabby, and are no longer a passing fad, but are becoming more of a lifestyle for today’s modern woman. Viesso designs products in the greenest way possible by using green materials such as bamboo, FSC certified maple, natural latex, recycled natural fibers, water based stains and glues. All resources are efficiently used and result in stylish, contemporary pieces for your home. Their bold designs will be the focal point of any room. You can visit the website at www.viesso.com and custom design your furniture to be 100% green from the coils to filling to the frame…the most comfortable way to be stylish with a conscience. ($742)
The Affordable 1. Kitchen 1) A room full of Hollywood Glamour can be overpowering and come off more chintzy than chic. Injecting an accent piece with bright colors and metallic detailing will bring in just a shot of glamour and luxe up any room. Go to WilliamsSonoma Home (www.wshome.com) to find pieces like this gold brocade chair. The gold hue brightly complements gray, 2010’s “new neutral”. You can customize your piece by choosing from numerous lush fabrics and colors. ($1487) 2) French Salon Deco has geometric, streamlined forms. It’s rich and contemporary, with shiny accents, architectural shapes, and sleek lines. To create your own lighting charm, try adding the salon deco light from Corbett Lighting. This geometric globe of individual handcrafted iron spheres in silver leaf finish with antique mist, creates an illuminated form of jewelry and can be found in the new Bangle design from www.corbettlighting.com.
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3. 4) Cultural Fusion is an eclectic merging of multiple ethnic cultures, from China, India, and Morocco. It is folkloric and highly decorative. Look for pieces that are colorful and expressed in different applications like embroideries, ornamentation, inscriptions, personalized symbols or medallions. Asian styles that fell out of favor decades ago are making their way back into rooms this year. This 2 piece ‘Asian Bloom’ set features two gorgeous Asian floral designs carved into a striking dark espresso background. The soft Paulownia wood is warp resistant, so these pieces can become heirlooms. Whether exhibited in your living room or home office, these pieces will bring serene appeal to your environment. You can find this piece and more like it at www.organize.com. ($219)
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In an almost forensic nature the AMC drama, Mad Men brings the iconic style of the1960’s to life. In celebration of the show taking home 9 Emmys and 3 Golden Globes over the past two seasons, we wanted to take you onto the set in hopes of showing you how, with a little inspiration, you can integrate masculine pieces into the home with fantastic style and without your design concept losing any integrity.
1. 1) Every hour, on the hour, advertising execs on the show are pouring gin, scotch or anything containing alcohol out of retro decanters into covet-worthy rocks glasses. Make your cocktail hour positively sparkle with these vintage styled double-banded platinum glasses. To complete your set add a decanter with your choice of poison. This set can be found at www.westelm.com (Starting at $36)
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2) Charles and Ray Eames worked as a husband and wife team to create one of the most collectable chairs of the 20th century. The rich veneer and supple leather suggest old-fashioned luxury translated into modern forms, setting an enduring standard for comfort and elegance. Charles Eames said his goal for the chair was the “warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.” The true iconic status of the Eames lounge chair is evidenced by the fact that it is part of a permanent collection of New York’s Museum of Modern Art. www.hivemodern.com ($2949)
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3) In ebony toned bird’s eye maple this men’s armoire has ample storage for everything from ties to watches and cuff links to the little black book! Custom crafted by artisans in Florence, Italy, you can see their workmanship in every detail. Some highlights of this exquisite piece include: 2 pull-out side holders attractively displaying up to 40 favorite ties and 11 storage drawers each accented with braided leather pulls. Each of the drawers is lined with tarnish-preventing, ultra-soft fabric to keep all your valuables safe. You can find this piece at www. frontgate.com ($2700)
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Appeasing Mars By: Holli Beckman IN THE BOOK, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus author John Gray wrote that early man liked to retreat to his cave in times of stress. Modern man has plenty of stress and some new forms of the cave. Today the options of what kind of retreat you can create in your own home – from garages to game rooms and home theater systems – are endless. The garage can be its own form of stress. According to Garageenvy.com a 2007 survey found that the garage was the number one room consumers planned to organize. Between your holiday decorations, gardening tools, sports equipment, fishing gear and possibly your car, the garage has become a hazard zone. Most garage related injuries occur from slipping or tripping from an object left on the floor. Your first objective should then be to try to get everything off the floor! There are now countless products designed specifically for garage renovations. Products like modular walls with slating provide the flexibility of creating combinations of shelving, hanging brackets and cabinets that work together to eliminate wasted space for your storage needs. Companies like Advanced Coating Technologies can suggest floor coatings that will make your garage floor slip resistant. Once the shelving and cabinets are in place, try to designate specific areas or walls for the different categories of belongings stored in your garage. Sporting goods could go on one side and gardening and lawn care tools on the other. This will create a harmonious and functional haven. Not many years ago a home theater was a luxury that was out of reach for many people. Advances in technology have made this a much more affordable option. There are several considerations to account for when designing your dream entertainment room. Obviously the size of the room will dictate the size of screen that you can reasonably have. An easy rule of thumb is that the distance from your screen to your seating should be about three times the diagonal size of the screen. You also want to consider the location of the room and whether or not you will need to add extra sound proofing or insulation. Of course the two most important aspects of your home theater are sound and display. From DLP rear projectors to wide screen LCD’s or plasma television panels and wireless surround sound speakers there are countless combinations. This is the perfect time to consult an audio visual specialist such as Innovative Home Theaters. Regardless of what kind of retreat you would like to create in your home, bringing in an expert to plan and execute the project will prevent any additional stress.
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WOMEN TEND TO HOLD ONTO THINGS and the logic suggests that at some point down the road, the item in question will come in handy. The problem with this logic is that it creates clutter. There are not only emotional and psychological costs related to clutter, but also financial costs. According to the National Association of Professional Organizers, clutter takes up to 50% of your overall storage space! Clutter is not just useless items; it’s also the fashion in which items are stored. How many times have you found what you were actually looking for in the “junk drawer”? By keeping things organized from your master closet to your kitchen cabinets, you can remove stress from your everyday routine and simplify your life. With your bedroom closet the goal should be to maximize all available closet space from floor to ceiling. Companies like Closet Factory offer free consultations to assess your unique storage needs. They maximize your closet’s potential by providing a combination of shelves, cabinetry and drawers. Modular closets will maximize your space and protect your clothing. Through a combination of function and style, clutter and the eye sore can be eliminated! Another way to increase your storage capacity is to make smart use of your floor space. Consider sliding shelves for your numerous pairs of shoes. In your kitchen, the number one goal is to get everything off your countertops and maximize the storage you have available.
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Stow away shelving is gaining popularity. These units can be mounted to swing out from under cabinets hiding spices until they’re needed or in front of your sink to hide sponges and Brillo® pads. Gravity-feed storage racks can be installed in your pantry allowing canned goods to be stored horizontally, thus freeing up shelf space. Think you’ve maximized every inch of your kitchen? Look up! A hanging pot rack will allow you to empty out the cabinet or oven that currently holds all your pots and pans. The key is to hang it high enough so cookware isn’t hanging too low to be dangerous or distracting when it is suspended by its handles. Need more motivation to make organization a priority in your renovation plans? Removing clutter from the home would eliminate 40% of annual housework!
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while Pre-Planning your Budget Renovation A good builder should be able to help you with your budget before you hire a designer. Designer and builder fees vary from firm to firm. The first thing you need to determine is who you feel the most comfortable working with. Not only should you check references, you should go look at finished projects.
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PRE-PLANNING your renovation is just as important as the renovation itself. Think about these valuable tips when you are content to stay in your existing neighborhood but not necessarily in that old house. When thinking about remodeling, the first step is for you to come up with a realistic dollar amount that you feel comfortable spending. This number will serve as an extremely important reference for you and your builder. Be careful of advertisements and friends. This is where you will need to understand your budget. Try not to look at million-dollar renovations if your budget is not comparable. The biggest item that will devour your budget quickly is finishes and fixtures. Just because you see them in magazines or at a neighbor’s house does not mean they are necessarily right for yours. Every home has a different and unique look, catered to the personalities of those who reside there, and there are plenty of great budget-friendly finishes and fixtures to choose from when defining yours. Repairs and updates. Before you head out to the local bookstore and pull every renovation related publication off the shelves, think about the comfort and upkeep of your home. Ask yourself these questions: Is my home energy efficient? Can I hear more noise from outside then I should? How old is my roof? If your roof is over 20 years old, it
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Q& A Staging Your Home for Resale SELLING A HOME IS CERTAINLY A CHALLENGE IN TODAY’S ECONOMY. With the current real estate downturn in full effect, the competition out there is tough. Bottom line ─ when it comes to selling your home, you will most likely have only one chance to make a great first impression. According to research, it is generally agreed that an investment in updating and/or making your house look fresh and cared for will cost less than your first price reduction. So in this piece, we are going to explore one of the most successful ways (in conjunction with renovation) to get your home ready for today’s market. Q: What does it mean to “stage a home”? A: Staging basically means getting the home’s condition to a point where it appeals to the most number of buyers. If properly staged, sources say your home will sell for more money, in less time. Q: Is there a “cardinal rule” when it comes to staging? A: After some time is spent living in a house, it’s obvious that it becomes extremely personal and the design within it, extremely personalized. But, if you are trying to sell it to a new owner, the tough reality is ─ personal style has got to go! The buyer needs to be able to envision himself/herself living in the home, instead of feeling like they’re touring a home that already belongs to someone else. Q: Where is the best place to begin? A: It is suggested that you start with the area where the buyer
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will develop their first impression ─ the exterior and front entrance. Stand outside the front of your home and take a good look at what buyers will see when they visit for the first time. Q: What is the best way to improve the exterior of my home? A: Be sure the front door looks fresh and new. If needed, repaint the exterior and/or trim. The lawn should be green and weed-free. If possible, plant new shrubs or flowers. Lastly, you want the mailbox and driveway in tip- top condition as well. Q: How can I make the interior more appealing? A: Clear away the clutter! Check the closets too; they will look larger if they are more organized. If necessary, invest in new floor rugs and textiles. Everything should be fresh and clean; a pristine-looking home will tell buyers that this home has been well-cared for. Q: Are there any last steps to be done before listing my home? A: Start packing. Determine what you can live without. If you don’t need it, pack it away or send it to storage. The more personal items and unnecessary furnishings you can eliminate, the fewer distractions there will be for prospective buyers. In addition, everything will appear to be more spacious. For more tips and advice on staging your home, check out HGTV’s series, “Designed to Sell” or visit HGTV.com.
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Roof Top Services & Clear-Vue Skylights Sloped roofs, flat roofs - tiles or shingles…no matter what style roof your home holds up, there comes a time when repairs or replacement are inevitable. With talks of energy price increases on the horizon, homeowners are forced to look into new ways of reducing all types of waste around the home. From energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs to water saving fixtures and recycling all things recyclable, the point is clear: reduce waste to reduce cost to reduce stress. That’s where Roof Top Services of Central Florida, Inc. comes in. By now, most of us have outfitted our homes with every energy saving gadget we have been able to get our hands on. We’ve said goodbye to phantom watts lost to hungry plugged in electronics. We have replaced our windows with low-emissivity glass. Yet how many of us have actually looked at our roofs as a potential enemy in our fight to be less wasteful? The less reflective your roof surface is, the higher its temperature and the more likely it is that the excess heat is transferred into your home. Roof Top Services specializes in all things roof related…and then some: carpentry services, shingles, tile, metal, wood shake, tar and gravel, modified torch-down, single ply systems, self-adhered roll roofing, thatched roofs, soffit, fascia, gutters, downspouts, skylights, sun tunnels and custom copper metal for curb appeal, and more! If you are looking to carry your energy savings to the next level, Roof Top Services can give your home that Energy Star qualified roof you’ve
been dreaming of. Known to reflect more of the sun’s intense rays, Energy Star qualified roof systems can reduce your roof’s surface temperature by up to 100°F! This means less heat transfer into your home and a 10-15 percent decrease in the cooling demands placed on your already hard-working air conditioning system. Located in Winter Springs, Roof Top Services of Central Florida has been serving all of Florida’s roofing needs with over 25 years of quality experience in both the commercial and residential roofing industries. This family owned and operated company offers services that cover new construction roofing, repairs, replacements and inspections of every type of roof system available today. As a state certified roofing contractor, Roof Top Services is a certified installer for systems such as GAF, Versico, SEMCO Metals, DuroLast, GAF-ELK and Owens Corning. Include warranties on both workmanship and products and it’s easy to see why numerous homeowners and businesses gladly serve as references. Even the City of Orlando has selected Roof Top Services to fulfill the roofing needs of five local fire stations. Roof Top Services’ newest division, Clear-Vue Skylights, is a fully licensed and insured 5-Star Certified Skylight Specialist for VELUX®. Clear-Vue Skylights can install, repair or even replace any residential or commercial acrylic or glass skylight and offers both free estimates and a vast selection of natural lighting options: manual and electric venting skylights, fixed skylights, tubular
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TAKE A LOAD OFF! SOME BASICS FOR CREATING THE SPACE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING CROWDED and feeling a sense of claustrophobia in your own home? Free yourself from the oppressive barriers keeping you from realizing your need for wide-open spaces. By removing a load bearing wall you can break down the obstructions hoarding the open and free lifestyle you crave. Hold on just a minute though! Don’t go taking your favorite sledgehammer to every wall in your quest for freedom. If mishandled, the elimination of a load bearing wall can turn your simple remodeling project into a rebuilding fiasco. All of the proper safety precautions and procedures must be given the respect they deserve. Always remember to check with a professional before attempting such an endeavor. An architect or other expert will absolutely need to be consulted before any walls are removed. After speaking with a qualified expert and ensuring complete safety, the exciting challenge of creating the living space of your dreams can begin.
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The most important part of removing a wall is redirecting the weight of the ceiling. An effective way of ensuring proper distribution of the weight is by installing a carrying beam. This support will create a new path for the weight to travel and will alleviate the stress on the wall to be removed. Along with the beam, some side columns will be needed to help carry the load. With the addition of the columns, you may take this chance to add some form along with function. By using the carrying beam and accompanying columns, you will ensure both the beauty and safety of your new living area. Once your unwanted walls have been removed, you can sit back and bask in the light of a space free from obstructions. With the proper procedure and planning, a truly magnificent transformation will occur. Never again will you dread entering your dark, confining living space. Give yourself the joy of stepping through your familiar front door while entering a new and vibrant home.
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"Like other colors, tints and shades of gray are limitless and between the barely-there grays and in-your-face charcoals is a happy compromise for the Venus and Mars dwelling.”
Color: Collaboration or Catastrophe? Compromising for Him and Her
WITH STUDIES TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST and surveys too tedious to break down, our preferences for color and the moods evoked by color become what’s known as the ‘deal breakers.’ These two facets of color decision are amazingly intertwined, as our preferences for a particular color can be related to how we want to feel when surrounded by it. Colors generally preferred by men fall into the masculine range and are often cooler in tone like blues and greens - or they remind them of masculine things like black leather and the silvers and grays of metal. Women tend to lean towards warmer colors like red, orange and yellow, although cool colors like pink and purple are often favored as well. The “general” cases of preference would almost literally divide the color wheel in half, with each sex holding a different set of hues! While this can easily be expressed with clothes and separate cars, trying to find a compromise in the home for shared walls can be a catastrophe – or it can turn out to be a collaboration of the best of things shared! While 2009 color trends focused on crisp colors and a rekindled love affair with white, interior decorators are very optimistic about the adoption of gray as a backdrop for 2010. Serving as a neutral canvas to other colors, the ability
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to incorporate any of the “his or her” favorite hues against varying depths of gray can create a room that is both chic and inviting to both genders. Stone, wood, glass, metal and things of color, either cool or warm, “pop” on gray, which is by far “less sterilized” looking than white. Like other colors, tints and shades of gray are limitless and between the barely-there grays and in-your-face charcoals is a happy compromise for the Venus and Mars dwelling. With gray as your backdrop color, you can make a room more masculine or feminine with the addition of an accent color or better yet, a pattern – think argyle or floral. If you just can’t wrap your head around gray, softer shades of blue can work the same magic. No matter the base color selected, a color wheel can come in handy for choosing a complementing color to your neutral. Depending on the tint or shade you select, a perfectly paired accent exists just across the wheel! This advice holds true for all the other hues in your life. The rule of thumb is to incorporate your favorite colors as accent pieces throughout the home and find an agreeable base to work with. Sticking to the soft range of any color gives you greater flexibility for the things that matter most: what you fill your home with!
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SPORT COURT of Central Florida
Give your family a reason to turn off the TV and video games, raise the heart rate a few points and get a rally going outside. The Trapp family testimony to the advantages of residential sport courts reflects the current trend that families everywhere are considering for renovations. “This is the best investment we ever made, there are games at night, games after school, games on the weekend, it is just awesome!” Whether your love is basketball, golf, racket-based sports, volleyball or more, having your own sport court is like having a private stadium in your own backyard. Every court is custom design to fit your backyard. The process beings with a consultation to determine size allowance, color preferences and design layout. Once the finer details of the court are decided, Sport Court’s team assesses which accessory items your family needs. From varying hoops to accommodate the family slam-dunker or combination tennis and volleyball nets, the Sport Court system is designed to give your family hours of outdoor entertainment and exercise. If you aren’t sure which sports to focus on, Sport Court offers a “Master Fun Pack”, making sure that your family has the full range of available sport options for your new custom sport court. Sport Court can even design and install a custom putting green in the privacy of your own backyard. The high-tech polypropylene copolymer tiles used in Sport Court’s court systems are made in the USA and are designed to reduce impact injuries when contact is made with the court. Softer on the joints, easier on falls, this material can also be used on decks, patios, garage floors, home gyms and recreational spaces around the home. As the world’s largest court builder, Sport Court has designed and constructed nearly 100,000 projects in over 100 countries worldwide since 1974. With endorsements from many leading sports associations like the NBA, NCAA, FIBA and U.S. Soccer Foundation, it’s no wonder than Sport Court is the largest and number one choice for game court systems! Visit www.SportCourtCFL.com to virtually design a court for your home or call the professionals at Sport Court at 1.888.891.5891 to schedule a consultation today!
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PRESTIGE GRANITE & MARBLE
For the past decade Prestige Granite & Marble Co. has been providing homeowners, builders, interior designers, remodelers and architects with the highest quality surfaces in an impressive collection of materials to choose from. Specializing in countertops, tables, fireplace mantels, floors and more, Prestige’s commitment to offering customers a large product selection, professional service, expert design and installation, are all handled with affordability in mind. Prestige Granite & Marble is considered by many to be Central Florida’s premier fabricator of both engineered and all natural stone products. “What sets us apart from our competition is not only the state-of-the-art machinery used in the fabrication process, but a willingness to have complete customer interaction from material selection to installation,” says Mark D’Agostino, owner. A commitment to research and developing new designs, elaborate curves, custom edge details and exquisite contours are not a challenge to the team at Prestige. This approach results in the highest-quality functional artwork. Utilizing exceptional artisan craftsmanship to create truly unique pieces amplifies the quality and distinction today’s stone industry demands – and Prestige Granite & Marble Co. delivers. Prestige’s dedication to improving customer knowledge of natural stone or engineered stone products is an important facet of their success. The professional team of design consultants, fabricators, installers and showroom staff assist each customer from beginning to end. Prestige’s recipe for customer satisfaction begins with discovering the ideal product for the customer’s lifestyle, followed by assistance in hand selecting the perfect stone slab or materials. Continue with an impeccable design and timely delivery and installation. Finish it off with instruction – teaching everyone how to care for and maintain their new surfaces. Prestige is highly regarded for its work in several homes that are open to public display, such as The Great American Home, Parade of Homes, and the Street of Dreams – past and present. Visit these projects and more at www. PrestigeGranite.net or stop by the Prestige Granite & Marble showroom to discover your surfacing possibilities!
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AMERICAN BLINDS & SHUTTERS OUTLET
American Blinds & Shutters Outlet CONTACT/LOCATION American Blinds & Shutters Outlet, Inc.
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When defining architectural styles, one can often be amazed that detailed descriptions of windows accompany them. If windows can reveal so much about a home’s particular style, then it’s safe to say that the interior of the home is a close reflection of the exterior style…which is not necessarily for passersby to see! Window coverings increase privacy and the coverings you choose can make a big difference in the way your home looks. There are several questions to address when selecting window coverings for your home – How much privacy is needed? How much coverage/light/heat control is preferred? Which materials enhance the home’s style? Shutters, shades, drapes, or blinds? What is my budget? In times like these, having a specialist in your corner comes in handy and American Blinds & Shutters Outlet will provide the guidance and cost savings that you are looking for. Deciding which window coverings are right for your windows involves more than just style and color. Factors like heat loss and heat gain can be energy savers or busters in a home. Lowemissivity windows need just as much privacy as old windows do, but might not need thermal insulated coverings. With years of experience in the window coverings industry, the professionals at American Blinds bring the showroom to the customer’s home or business and assist in selecting products based on home value, personal tastes and budget. Through this free consultation, American Blinds’ staff can help you save time, money and stress on selecting the right coverings for your windows. Providing quality brand-name window coverings to Central Florida homes and businesses for over 11 years, American Blinds makes it a point to charge nearly 15% less than the competition. Brands such as Hunter Douglas, Graber, Norman Shutters, Vista and more can be ordered to fit your windows, no matter the style, and delivered and installed in your home within 10 days. When covering multiple windows in the home, both the cost savings and the lifetime manufacturers’ warranties on all window coverings makes it easy to see why American Blinds enjoys high repeat and referral business!
PRODUCTS/SERVICES Shutters, Shades, Blinds and Draperies Free Consultations, Delivery and Installation We bring the showroom to you!
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For over a decade now, Bluworld of Water has been known throughout the world as the leading authority on exquisite waterfall design and manufacturing. Our custom water creations and pre-designed, ready to ship HOMelements line of waterfalls are sold to a variety of collectors and consumers worldwide. Bluworld’s design team is comprised of a talented group of artisans and engineers that represent the leading edge of waterfall design and fabrication. Our experienced craftsmen use only the most durable, resilient materials which are essential for the construction of water features. As a pioneer in exploring the art of water, we take pride in never overlooking the fine detail that impresses even the most design savvy. Bluworld’s dedication to quality and willingness to explore our client’s dreams and visions assures a product and service that is far superior to anything else in this niche market. Bluworld of Water is the world’s largest manufacturer of Custom and Pre-Manufactured water features. Our headquarters in Orlando, FL houses 30,000 square feet of offices, design studio, fabrication, manufacturing and assembly stations. Since 1998 Bluworld has been known for its quality manufacturing and installation capabilities.
PRODUCTS/SERVICES Complete custom water feature design, manufacturing and installation HOMelements series featuring over 80 styles with minimal or no assembly required; Ready to ship within 48 hrs. CONTACT/LOCATION 635 W Michigan Street | Orlando, FL 32805
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FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY
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Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting showrooms are designed to provide customers with a unique shopping experience and a comprehensive selection of plumbing products, fixtures, appliances and lighting from today’s most recognized manufacturers. Our spacious 15,000 sq. ft. Orlando showroom features the latest products in kitchen and bath design, along with many fully-functional displays. Come experience the very best in premium appliances and see how they function first hand. View the wide range of plumbing products from performance showers to vessel sinks. Add a touch of beauty with lighting options that include ceiling fans, chandeliers and pendants. Ferguson’s highly trained consultants are available to help customers create a personalized, custom look in their home. They understand the design and building process and will work with you and your building professional to navigate the many choices and ensure your project stays within budget. Call today to make an appointment or request an appointment online at www.ferguson.com.
AFFILIATIONS American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) American Lighting Association (ALA)
CONTACT/LOCATION 1200 Alden Rd., Orlando, FL 32803
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PRIVACY ON DEMAND, Inc.™ Custom Outdoor Privacy Curtains
Creating privacy around your pool deck, covered lanai, or other outdoor oasis can sometimes be as costly as designing those areas themselves. Buffer landscaping and expensive privacy fencing can serve to enclose your outdoor space, but at what cost? One of the preferred solutions today rests with custom outdoor privacy curtains. Accommodating any budget and offered in a wide variety of colors, outdoor privacy curtains give homeowners much greater flexibility in controlling their outdoor environment. Privacy On Demand, Inc. ™ specializes in creating truly private outdoor areas for families throughout Florida. When homeowners started placing higher demands on the want for seclusion and privacy without sacrificing the sense of openness in outdoor spaces, Privacy on Demand ™ met those demands with a patent-pending design that provides homeowners with that option. The idea is to allow greater control through an easy “open and close” design utilizing the highest quality UV and bleach resistant Sunbrella marine fabrics, and a unique and weather-friendly aluminum track system. This gives homeowners complete control of the level of privacy desired. Privacy On Demand™ designs, manufactures, and installs all custom outdoor privacy curtains to ensure that your outdoor retreat is embraced by a precision fit. Blocking out the intense rays of the sun, or the cold winds of winter without sacrificing air flow extends your family’s time out of doors and is just one of the many great benefits of outdoor privacy curtains. Ambient rope lighting can also be added into the specifically designed track system for evening enjoyment. Increased marketability of the home, excellent warranties on labor, materials and the specialized fabrics used, as well as tremendous cost savings compared to privacy shrubs and fencing are other reasons why homeowners everywhere are changing their approach to outdoor privacy! Whether your home suffers the “small site syndrome”, your HOA prohibits fencing, or privacy fencing and shrubs are not a financial option for your family right now, Privacy On Demand ™ can handle any outdoor privacy concerns you have, regardless of the circumstances or the time of day. Visit Privacy On Demand ™ on the web at www.PrivacyOnDemandInc.com or give them a call today for a free consultation and estimate.
PRODUCTS/SERVICES Custom Outdoor Privacy Curtains & Valances Patent-Pending Design Excellent Product and Labor Warranties
CONTACT/LOCATION Orange county: Absolute Outdoor Privacy, LLC. 407-880-5070 Seminole county: D & S Outdoor Privacy Curtains 407-637-2261
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SUTTON & SUTTON REALTY
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CELEBRATING SUTTON & SUTTON’S 35TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY There are not many independent real estate brokerages with a long history in Central Florida, but Sutton & Sutton Realty, Inc. in Orlando’s College Park Neighborhood will mark 35 years in business next year. Cliff and Barbara Sutton founded the agency in 1975 with daughters Dusty Sutton and Missy Sutton Craig joining them in the late 70’s, determined to provide excellent service with the highest ethical standards. As a family of proud Florida natives, the Sutton’s work for the good of their clients and community and the name Sutton & Sutton has become synonymous with “The Sign of Service”. The tradition of commitment lives on today as their daughter Dusty guides the firm in a new era. Sutton & Sutton Realty Inc. has been involved in local real estate for two generations. Their expertise in values and market potential is a result of committed community involvement… from College Park-Downtown and across greater metropolitan Orlando. Sutton & Sutton believes in hard work, professional performance and personal service. With you every step of the way - whether you are buying or selling your home - from initial contact through closing and beyond, Sutton & Sutton’s goal is a life long relationship with you!
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S&S EXPERTISE INCLUDES THESE ESSENTIAL SERVICES: • Extensive market research to assure realistic pricing • Advise on preparing your property for the best presentation • Skilled negotiating • Guidance through the inspection process • Monitoring during the loan process • Support throughout the closing process
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CONTACT/LOCATION 1223 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
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DUKES DESIGN GROUP
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From rough concept to finished design, Dukes Design Group provides professional interior design services for the residential client seeking to realize the end product of a perfect home, designed specifically for them. A veteran in the field since 1978, Lisa W. Dukes, ASID has experience and skill in completing design projects of all sizes, whether new construction or remodeling of existing structures. Lisa attributes the success of each project to her ability to help each client identify their desires and needs for a well-designed home. Thirty-one years of experience brings an understanding of all aspects of the building and remodeling process including contract negotiations, coordination of trades and services, collaboration with architects and builders, budgeting, as well as knowledge of product. DDG has been assisting clients in the Orlando area since 1987. Every project is unique which provides the opportunity to design and create spaces that personally express each client’s individuality and taste. In order to do this, Lisa draws not only on her experience, but also on her formal education, and Professional membership in the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), which plays a significant role in keeping its members current with design education, trends, products and codes. Dukes Design Group invites the opportunity to meet with you for a complimentary consultation when considering your next renovation project.
AFFILIATIONS American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) – professional member since 1979 NCIDQ qualified State License #ID0000945 PRODUCTS/SERVICES Space planning / Scaled Drawings / Room Layouts Finish Selections / Schedules Lighting / Electrical / IT & Media layout Furniture / Millwork / Fixtures / Window Treatments (Call for an appointment)
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ddg dukesdesigngroup CONTACT/LOCATION Lisa W. Dukes, ASID P.O. Box 547722 | Orlando, FL 32854-7722
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UP ABOVE The idea of a “green roof” may seem a bit radical, but the logic of this unique concept is steadily becoming more apparent. Green or “vegetated” roofs literally have a layer of vegetation planted on top of the home’s structure and waterproofing elements. The more popular type is called an “extensive” green roof, which is approximately two to four inches thick. They are usually made up of various low-growing, shallow-rooting, drought-tolerant plants. Roofs like these have been common for at least 50 years in Europe, and are now becoming more prominent here in the United States. But why? Well, for starters they help to reduce storm water runoff from the roof. In a light rainfall, a building with a vegetated roof can have virtually no storm water runoff. Green roofs also guard against sunlight, which would otherwise rapidly break down the roofing material underneath. Having even a couple inches of soil on top of the roof helps to greatly extend its lifespan. Overall, green roofs keep the roof cooler, increase the home’s energy efficiency, and reduce its energy consumption. Hopefully, these tips can assist not just in preserving the resources of the environment, but through energy savings and conservation, they’ll help keep YOU in the green as well!
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When renovating or building an entire house, you may have the luxury of selecting “rooms” to call his or hers. Agree on the room(s) each is allowed to design according to their likes. Following this idea is probably best used with rooms that are specific to that person, such as “his” office or “her” studio. Common areas such as the family room, kitchen, master bedroom, and dining room should be designed with input from both parties.
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By: Brandy A. Fedewa
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♫ “BAUHAUS” is a Very Very Very Fine House! ♫ In 1919, architect Walter Gropius joined a small group of men to found a new school by the name of the Bauhaus Institute in Germany. It would be at the Bauhaus Institute that he would begin teaching the philosophy that “design should be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing.” The school’s aim was to fuse all the arts under the concept of design and was known for requiring its students to forget everything they had learned to date. Eventually, this style of architecture would be referred to as Bauhaus architecture. The beginning of the 20th century brought with it a new idea of modernism. People all over were looking for fresh, new ideas to incorporate into their every day lives. The Bauhaus movement represented just that: modern ideas with function and form. In the late 1930s, the New Bauhaus School was founded in Chicago, IL. The American form of this architectural style was dubbed the International Style after Gropius, Mies van der Rohe and other leaders of Bauhaus migrated to the U.S., largely due to the Nazis’ growing influence. Purists assert Bauhaus architecture can only refer to buildings in Germany and anything else should be termed International Style – while others use the terms interchangeably. The International Style was a decidedly different type of architecture that aimed to establish a new, modern style. The most common characteristics of International Style buildings are rectilinear forms; light, taut plane surfaces that have been
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completely stripped of applied ornamentation and decoration, open interior spaces, and a visually weightless quality engendered by the use of cantilever construction. Bauhaus architecture is characterized by basic shapes, geometric designs and little frill and fancy. Bauhaus designed buildings are always cubic in shape and feature four flat sides as well as flat roof-tops and doorway treatments that are conspicuously plain. Colors of the typical Bauhaus building are generally black, white, grey or beige. Glass and steel, with usually less visible reinforced concrete, are the characteristic materials of construction. As the basics for our modern day minimalist style, Bauhaus architecture is still being practiced today. In fact, at Florida State University, the Master Craftsman Program is utilizing the Bauhaus theory and practices. Mostly found in austere buildings and dreamy getaway homes in South Florida, this style is climatically well suited for our sunshine state. Walls of windows and sliding doors allow the homeowner to boast about our abundant sunshine. Bringing outdoor living space inside has taken on a whole new meaning in Florida as architects created screened-in porches and open spaces that were later coined “Florida rooms”. Eliminating historical architectural influences by dispensing with all ornament and style and distilling architectural design to its essence, Bauhaus structures illustrate how “less can be more”.