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January 29-31, 2010 at the Atlanta Exposition Center Read Entire Post

If one were to describe in a single word the global trend in kitchen and bath design today, it would be simplicity. And it's no wonder the idea is catching on quickly! Our lives are so fast paced and complex that a home environment free from extra clutter can have a calming effect on the soul. It's roots are Asian, based on the Zen principle of removing all non-essential elements from a space until harmony, balance and simplicity is achieved. These theories are being put into practice by designers all over the world, including those in Italy, Germany, England, and finally North America as well. Read Entire Post

Not a day goes by that the issue of form vs. function doesn’t come to play in the creation of a plan for the most used room in the average American home: the kitchen. When presented with a knock-out design, clients ask, "But will it work?" Read Entire Post

Shutters, blinds and shades provide a wonderful variety of options for shutting out light, while giving a unique decorative touch to the room. A shutter is a window or door covering which has a frame and operates on hinges to close up the opening. Within the frame are often operating louvers used to control the amount of light and/or air coming in. A blind is normally a set of narrow wooden, metal or plastic slats attached together by cloth or nylon cord and hung from the top of an opening. Shades are similar to blinds, but instead of slats, they consist of fabric. Read Entire Post

Brick and stone are derived from the earth itself, and their natural beauty is as colorful and variable as they ground from which they came. As home exterior wall coverings they tend to connote solidity and permanence in our minds. A brick home, or one finished with stone has that refined, prestigious look which typically gives it great curb appeal and generous resale value. Read Entire Post

Columns, an important architectural feature throughout much of history, are being used more frequently inside the home today. With a touch of elegance, they open up visual space and yet preserve distinct areas within the home. Read Entire Post

When homeowners need more living space, they usually look up to the attic or out to the backyard. Indeed, the vast majority of Del Sol Construction's remodeling projects are additions, including many second story additions over an existing garage. Sometimes when space or budget considerations rule out an addition, that space down under the home becomes prime remodeling territory. Read Entire Post

The importance of the bathroom is often under-rated. Family therapist William Lutz of Montclair, New Jersey, says that “what happens first thing in the morning in the bathroom can set the tone for the entire day.” Read Entire Post

For tin ceilings, things are looking up, down and in between. Long a fixture in turn of the century general stores and taverns, tin ceilings are now in dining rooms and kitchens as wainscoting, behind sinks as a back splash and as an eye-catching way to fill the void between countertop and cabinets. Read Entire Post