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Go Wild with Imaginative Animal Print Tiles

July 21st, 2011
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JDR_AnimalPrintsExpress your wild side by using animal print tiles in your next whole home remodel, kitchen remodel, or custom bathroom remodel! While doing research for a recent whole home remodel, our designers spotted some fierce designs from Imagine Tile in NYC. The pieces are crafted using a patented process, which results in a glazed, high-resolution animal print pattern, including zebra, alligator, giraffe and more. See all of the company’s nature-inspired tiles here.

While adding some nature imagery to your environment, you can feel good about the fact that Imagine Tile is committed to an environmentally friendly approach to business and support of the green building initiative. All of their products contain no VOC’s, require little maintenance, contain recycled materials and are sustainable with a long life cycle.

Ideal for floors, walls and countertops, animal print brings a touch of the exotic to your home environment. Working with a professional design team, you can explore exciting ways to express your wild side in home design.

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Step Up and See These Amazing Staircases

July 15th, 2011
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JDR_StaircaseExampleOur Senior Designer, Sol, is always on the lookout for unusual and expressive home design ideas. Developing a design concept for a whole home remodel is a delicate balance of experience, technical skill and inspiration. Sometimes starting with just one element, such as a show-stopping staircase, can lead to a design revelation for the entire space.  While working on a recent project, Sol came across The Design Inspiration blog and found these great photos of beautiful staircase design. Which one is your favorite?

50 Simply Creative and Beautiful Stairs Photos
http://thedesigninspiration.com/articles/50-simply-creative-and-beautiful-stairs-photos/

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Making a Wish List for Your Whole Home Remodel? Don’t Forget the Television!

June 17th, 2011
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Television_BathroomMaking a wish list for your whole home remodel is one of the most enjoyable phases of the remodeling process. This is the time to dream big, to consider changes to your environment that will significantly energize your lifestyle. Many of us have new technology on our wish list, particularly when it comes to home entertainment. We want that huge LCD display, but we don’t want it to be the focal point in a room! Here are some innovative design ideas we’ve discovered for elegantly hiding your television without compromising technical quality and control:

Vanishing LCD Television Mirrors
The Seura Vanishing LCD Television Mirror combines the latest technology with beautiful design. The HD screen is flawlessly concealed behind the bright reflection of the mirror so that when the television is off, there is no sign of it. Check out the Seura photo gallery here for some amazing images of the Vanishing LCD Television Mirror in a variety of home environments.

Hide Your Television Behind Works of Art
Media Decor Home designs Art Lifts and Sliding Art that skillfully disguise your television while enhancing the aesthetics of your home. Take a look at their website to see how a beautiful piece of art magically reveals the television behind it.

Our design team is always on the lookout for trends and new technology in home design. Even something as commonplace as the family television can make a statement of thoughtful design in your home!

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Make a Strong Design Statement with a Single Element

June 10th, 2011
Posted in Art and Decorating, Design, Kitchens | Comments Off

WorldGlass_TextureAn impression of thoughtful design can be brought to a room with the addition of just one carefully chosen element. This technique works most powerfully when you choose unexpected proportions, colors, or materials.

For a recent kitchen remodeling project, we chose a visually stunning glass countertop. Glass is not a typical choice for the average kitchen, with most clients choosing granite or marble. Adding the unexpected reflections and textures of glass to a kitchen instantly imbues it with a sense of individuality.

The countertop was handcrafted by World Glass Design in Phoenix, Arizona, an architectural cast glass company that specializes in unique and functionally designed kiln-fired glass. Their process is accomplished by applying a combination of glass, organic medias and extreme heat to produce the highest quality glass in an unprecedented spectrum of colors and shapes.

This is just one example of how our team of designers are continually sourcing the latest and most interesting sources to make each client’s project unique!

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New Ideas for Kitchen Remodeling: Glazed Lava Stone Countertops

April 15th, 2011
Posted in Art and Decorating, Design, Kitchens | Comments Off

PyrolaveOur design team is excited about the many possibilities presented by glazed lava stone as a design element in kitchen remodeling. Pyrolave, an international company specializing in “the art of worktops”, creates glazed lava stone by extracting Volvic lava from the Nugere crater at the center of volcanoes in Auvergne, France. Blocks of lava are removed by hand, cut into slabs, and glazed with enamel by expert engineers. Enamels are selected for their beauty and for their resistance – they must be resilient enough to withstand being fired at more than 1832°F. During cooling, delicate cracks (or “crazing”) appear on the surface, giving each piece a distinct and naturally beautiful signature.

There are several reasons why glazed lava stone appeals to our design team and our clients:

Adaptability: Glazed lava stone works for contemporary or traditional aesthetics. It is highly adaptable to its environment. In addition to kitchens, the material is also used in architectural projects, in bathroom design and in indoor/outdoor furniture.

Durability: Because of its unusual resistance, even acids or corrosive products do not alter glazed lava stone. The material is resistant to heat, stains, acids and bleach, scorches, and frost, and is UV stable (meaning its color will not fade.)

Originality: With its unique shapes and vibrant colors, glazed lava stone makes a definitive statement of individuality in your kitchen remodeling project.

Working with an expert team of architects, designers and construction professionals, you can rely on experts who are leaders in their field. We love to explore the latest trends and ideas for kitchen remodeling and share them with you!

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Warm Days and Warmer Nights: Cool Fireplaces for Your Whole Home Remodel

March 31st, 2011
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Fireplace2Those of us who live on the West Coast know that even during spring and summer, the coastal breeze can bring a chill in the evening. That’s why a fireplace is such an appealing design element in San Diego home additions and whole home remodels.

A lot of us think “brick” when we think fireplace, but today’s options are much more versatile and exciting. Some of the fireplaces our design team has been researching for recent client projects act as stunning centerpieces for the home, in addition to serving a practical purpose.

Fireplaces can be selected in gas, wood, electric or outdoor variations. Materials for mantels and surrounds range from the traditional brick, to glass, metal, wood and more. Whatever the aesthetic of your home, our team can help you find the right fireplace to suit your personal style.

Visit these sites for inspirational slide shows and photos of fireplaces and keep those home fires burning with a beautiful fireplace for your San Diego home addition or whole home remodel!:

Heat & Glo
Bloch Design

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Shining a Light on Home Automation

February 18th, 2011
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LightingLighting that adds to the ambiance, convenience and security of your home is one of the most exciting advancements in home automation today. Once relegated to only the most luxurious of homes, home automation has recently entered the mainstream for whole home remodels. Here are some of the ways automated lighting can enhance your home:

Ambiance:
Automated lighting systems can be programmed to create lighting “scenes” at the touch of a button. When integrated with other smart technology for music and temperature, a homeowner can easily adjust the home environment to the moment’s activity, from “waking up,” to “party time.” Lighting is a core element in creating a mood in your home – automation makes it easy and adaptable.

Security:
With an automated lighting system installed in your home, security is more reliable and accessible. Imagine approaching your driveway and being able to instantly turn on the lights in your home from the outdoors, to the garage, to any room in your home – all before you leave your car. Lighting can help with security when you are inside your home, as well. With a simple device at your bedside, you can easily turn on a pre-programmed set of lights indoors and outdoors when you wake up in the middle of the night to a strange noise.

Convenience and Conservation:
Control your downstairs lighting from the third floor and vice versa – automation effortlessly saves time and conserves energy. Dimming lights can save a significant amount of energy – programmed controls make it simple to live a greener lifestyle and reduce energy expenses.

Lighting is just one of many elements in your home that can benefit from recent innovations in home automation. Learn more here about the security, ambiance and conservation you can achieve with a home automation system for your whole home remodel.

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Architectural Resin: Green Home, Beautiful Home

January 20th, 2011
Posted in Art and Decorating, Design, Green Home, Whole Home Remodel | Comments Off

Architectural_ResinOur designers have noticed an uptick lately in the number of requests for design elements using architectural resin. A material that belies the notion that “green” and “beautiful” don’t mix, architectural resin is made from 100% post-consumer recycled high density polyethylene. It is a truly sustainable material that can be used for design elements in homes with highly sophisticated aesthetics.

Our design team has been using architectural resin in whole home remodels for panels, chandeliers, lighting and more. In addition to the material’s green credentials, we love its adaptability, interesting color options and character.

See some beautiful examples of how architectural resin could be used in your whole home remodel, kitchen remodel or bathroom remodel here:

Lumicor
3form

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2011 Color Trends for Your Whole Home Remodel

January 17th, 2011
Posted in Art and Decorating, Painting, Whole Home Remodel | Comments Off

ColorTrendsWe love exploring the world of color as it applies to home design. When it comes to planning your whole home remodel, the most important element of the design is that it expresses your own personal vision and taste. But trends are fun to follow and can sometimes inspire us to experiment in ways we wouldn’t have imagined! At Jackson Design and Remodeling’s painting division, JDR Painting, our interior designers work with clients to balance trends with personal preferences for the most satisfactory results in home design. Here are two places to explore color trends for 2011:

Benjamin Moore Envision Color 2011
Benjamin Moore’s color designers are forecasting vintage wine as Envision Color 2011’s Color of the Year. First seen on the fashion runways of New York, Paris, and Milan, this rich hue with a deep brown base and a hint of smoky violet is just as magnificent in the home.
Explore Benjamin Moore’s Envision Color 2011.

Sherwin Williams 2011 Color Forecast
Sherwin Williams says that “Trendy has never been more passé as self-expression now spins the color wheel.”
See Sherwin Williams color predictions for 2011 here.

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Pretty in Pink? Honeysuckle is the Pantone 2011 Color of the Year.

December 14th, 2010
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Pantone_HoneysucklePantone, the global authority on color and the provider of professional color standards for design professionals, has announced the vibrant and energetic hue Honeysuckle (PANTONE® 18-2120 Honeysuckle) as the Color of the Year for 2011. Honeysuckle is a dynamic blend of red and pink, inspiring confidence and courage.

The company points to the need for uplifting spirits during stressful times as one of the reasons for this year’s choice.

“In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum.”

Where could you use honeysuckle in your whole home remodel? A dark hallway would benefit from a burst of colorful energy, or one wall painted with the shade in a family room, bathroom or kitchen could add spirited flair to a space. Ask our professional design team for ideas, or share yours with us!

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