This New Tech Turns Any Countertop into a Wireless Charger
FreePower for Countertop has swept awards for its innovation—and the company claims installing it is "as straightforward as cutting a sink"
Design
Designing, Building, and Installing a Luxury Custom Wine Cube
An 11-foot wine cube enveloping a pantry is the stand out feature of this customized New York penthouse
Products
Marvin Releases Switchable Privacy Glass Window
The privacy glass windows can be purchased from Marvin's Direct Glaze windows
Thought Leadership
Building A Small Projects Division from the Ground Up
Through hard work and careful strategy, Harth Home Services has seen big growth
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Whole house: Going down to the studs allows rewiring for lighting, sound and security systems
Sometimes older houses need more than just remodeling. They need a new vision for dark interiors, awkward spaces and outdated features. This home, owned by broadcaster Edward R. Murrow from 1946 to 1964, had become the "ugly dog of the neighborhood," homeowner Skip Sroka says. While association with Murrow gave the house importance, the structure lacked architectural significance.
Kitchen design that challenges the work triangle
If your clients want a kitchen that's functional as well as flashy, refer them to the revised edition of Donald E. Silvers'Kitchen Design With Cooking in Mind (NMI Publishers, softcover, 87 pages). Silvers challenges the concept of the kitchen triangle and encourages readers to think in terms of flow.
Kitchen Design that Challenges the Work Triangle
If your clients want a kitchen that's functional as well as flashy, refer them to the revised edition of Donald E. Silvers' Kitchen Design With Cooking in Mind (NMI Publishers, softcover, 87 pages).
Lighting Strategy Brightens Home
Here's an example where vaulted ceilings and 'light shelves' help illuminate an interior where a client was seeking more light.
Kitchen: Work space zoned for entertainment
The home's cathedral ceilings, exposed beams and tongue-and-groove, solid cedar roof left few lighting wiring options.
Kitchen: Strong shapes create a minimalist form
Structural changes in other areas of the home contribute to the kitchen area's look.
Bathroom: Empty nesters go all out for a relaxing retreat
Fixtures can go wherever the homeowners desire in a new bathroom in a new space, but roughing in the plumbing and drain lines can be a challenge.
Whole House: Attention to detail restores home to its Italianate essence
This whole-house renovation transformed a Midwestern farm complex into a distinguished home and garden suitable for large-scale entertaining.