Heating Up the Fireplace
As homeowners’ tastes have evolved, the traditional – and sometimes overly ornate – fireplace has received a dramatic makeover. One of the newest contenders for consumers’ more contemporary hearts is the RED (Rectangular European Design) 40 direct vent gas fireplace from Heat & Glo®.
Flush With Excitement
Okay, we know that drains aren’t generally the height of style, but we’ve found lots to be enthusiastic about in the new KERDI-LINE shower drain from Schluter Systems. It’s elegant, low profile design is an attractive alternative to traditional shower drains that looks great in a wide range of settings.
Grounded in Structure
A great area rug can ground the design of a room. To ground its latest collection of area rugs in solid design principles, Capel Rugs turned to internationally renowned fabric designer Kevin O’Brien. “The architect in me always comes out and demands order, but the artist in me says, ‘let’s toss it and have fun’,” [...]
Debt-Free Degrees
It’s no secret that the cost of higher education has been escalating at roughly twice the rate of inflation over the past few years, but what many college-bound students and their parents might not realize is how much of an impact that cost will have on their future.
Dorm Daze
How to Slob Proof a College Room
Teenagers have never been known to be models of cleanliness. Their struggles with clutter are kicked up a notch when they strike off on their own and are faced with the cramped quarters of a shared college dorm room. We asked Debbie Wiener, a Washington, D.C.-area interior and furniture designer known for her practical approach to interiors, how she prepared to send her own son off to college.
Alabama Beaches
Tourism officials along the Alabama Gulf Coast are working overtime to communicate accurate information to potential guests in light of the gulf oil spill and its effects on the 32 miles of beach front in the coastal communities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Configurable Curves
There’s something intriguing and timeless about an elegantly curved vanity. It brings to mind the old-fashioned craftsmanship required to execute the technical aspects of the design while at the same time breaking free of staid, traditional forms. Word count: 162 words *Articles in this Get The Scoop category are brand new or time-sensitive and thus [...]
X Factor
Christopher Guy’s Take on Crossing Style and Budget Boundaries As Christopher Guy Harrison marked the unveiling of his refurbished 11,000-square-foot showroom in High Point, N.C., the designer known for creating furnishings that reflect a contemporary mood with classic values took the time to talk about how homeowners can create a sophisticated look that reflects their own [...]
For Children of All Ages
Rich Textiles Reward the Eco-conscious Kevin O’Brien, the force behind luxury bedding maker Kevin O’Brien Studio, readily confides that he didn’t accomplish what he initially planned when he launched a line of furry friends this past summer. “I must admit that the stuffed animals are a failure,” he jokingly replies. “Very few have made it [...]
Flower Power
Olympic Bouquets Blossom The elegantly simple bouquets that athletes will be clutching on the Olympic awards podiums have a story that’s nearly as inspiring as the games themselves. The 1,800 bouquets are being created a day in advance by floral designers from Just Beginnings Non-Profit Society, a floral shop and women’s floral design school in [...]
