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Ocober 2008 Issue
- Choosing Kitchen Countertop Surfaces
- Create a Kid’s Room That Grows With Them
- Earth Friendly Expansion
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Dear Reader,
Staying abreast of "trends" in creating enriching interiors and sharing our knowledge with clients and readers is always fun for the CURRIER design team. These trends increasingly extend beyond the aesthetic beauty of an environment to include long-term sustainability. Demand for "green" elements in design, for example, continues to rise as consumers become more concerned about respecting the resources of our environment. And, as a nation buckling down to meet new economic challenges, we are finding more evidence of thoughtful, long-term planning even within our own homes. When designing a new kitchen or a new room, clients are seeking products that last longer or that accommodate the growth of a family. With these trends in mind, we chose articles that reflect some of the new functional requirements of our clients.
Enjoy!
The CURRIER design team
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Choosing Kitchen Countertop Surfaces
There are a wide variety of surfacing products available today for kitchens. Here is an overview of three of the more popular ones – granite, quartz composite and solid surfacing.
“Before you make a final decision on any kitchen countertop, inspect the exact piece that will be installed in your kitchen. Natural stone, especially, can vary widely in color from one piece to the next. This is also the only way to determine that a piece is undamaged before it’s installed. Choosing a countertop is an opportunity to let your personality shine in the kitchen you’ve designed, so remember to enjoy the process!” Casey Caruso
Complete article: (Web Version) (PDF Version)
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Create a Kid’s Room That Grows With Them
Tips for designing rooms that are practical yet appealing, fun yet functional — and adaptable for years to come.
A child’s room can be a challenge, especially if the plan is for the décor to have longevity. Here are some ideas for designing a room that’ll thrill a young child yet still be versatile enough for any ’tween or teen.
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Re-working a child's room is a terrific opportunity to experiment and have fun with design, and is also a great way to connect with your children." Kris Naumann
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Earth-Friendly Expansion
A Family Needs Growing Room In Their New York Home — And They Want It To Be Energy-Efficient.
This renovation gives a family the chance to incorporate green building practices and reduce their high monthly energy bills. Their goal is to earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
“When we all begin to act as stewards to our environment, then that’s when change will come”. Melanie Conant
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