Wine Storage for Everyone

Traditional Wine Cellar by Park City Architect Jaffa Group Design Build

Creating a wine storage area can be a great addition to a oenophile's home. Like any remodeling project, they can be over-the-top affairs or practical solutions for storing wine. Cellars like the one above are built to house massive collections and have temperature and humidity controls to provide optimum conditions.
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My top product finds at the 2013 International Builders Show

The show was fantastic!  Here is a my list of my top products 
that we can start using in our projects right away
This is an interesting use of a pallet of studs, Its actually hollow inside, and reuse-able.

Leviton products had an outstanding showcase.  The electrical 

switch/outlet covers and plates are interchangeable, 

unbreakable, and come in +/- 24 colors.  

Their entertainment, energy management, 

and security modules were also very impressive.

Modern Exterior Siding - I have been looking for a long time, and

 have finally found some solid directions.  The siding to the left is basic 

hardi-panels, but utilizes a unique oval z-flashing to create 

a striking horizontal band.  The panel system on the right is also 

hardi-panel with an interior H clip flashing to create a paneled look.  

Xtreme Trim by Tamilyn

This is an illuminated counter top.  Pretty cool stuff, however,

 whats really unique about this is the "snap together" 

LED lighting panels underneath by Outwater Products.  

Typically, a custom manufactured panel 

is required.....but not any more.....:)!

We've all see chalk board doors before, but these doors 

by ODL take it a step further and hollow out the door

 to achieve a very usable 4" of interior storage on the 

back side of the chalk board, or dry erase board.  

A great modern / contemporary interior door by Masonite.  

This is a very functional sound barrier, and at 

around $2/square foot....very reasonable.  

Acousti-bloc was a fun little find on the show floor.

Create a Spa Like Bathroom

Contemporary Bathroom design by Forward Designers and Builders

A relaxing and well designed bathroom can make a huge difference in day-to-day life. You don't need a huge space and a ton of work to get a great bathing experience from your bathroom. Here are a few elements to focus on.
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Holiday Gift Guide

Give that dog lover in your life a handmade dog dish or two for their canine. These bowls are hand made ceramic by Cloud 7.
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Wallpaper, its back!

Wallpaper is seeing a resurgence in popularity after a long period of disuse. A growing number of small indie producers is bringing a new style of wall paper that is perfect for accent walls. The above design is from Aimee Wilder and is a great touch for a light and bright room.
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Fireplaces for the Winter

Contemporary Bedroom design by Orange County Interior Designer Michael Fullen Design Group

Now that winter is coming up, it is a good time to think about giving the fireplace a facelift. The photo above is a great idea. Consider changing the proportion to a wider, elevated fireplace for a lounge like atmosphere.

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Gale Contemporary - Latest Project

Check out our latest project, a creative kitchen remodel located in Ann Arbor.
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