tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286349402012-02-16T02:31:55.055-08:00Orange County is known for its unique culture and drive to be the best. The same can be expected of its homes and kitchens in particular. This site is dedicated to news and information about kitchens, baths, remodeling and luxury trends.Blog Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08249708642140395813noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28634940.post-62094471678014617652009-02-13T09:29:00.000-08:002009-02-13T09:31:24.303-08:00

When considering a luxury home remodeling project remember the 10% rule.  This rule applies to just about every house type regardless of the price point.  Save 10% of the cost of the house as a reserve to complete your remodeling, upgrades, design and furniture jobs.  Using this rule of thumb will give you much needed room that most homeowners do not consider in the price of their new home as a

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A nice view from the kitchen? Usually all the best views I see from the kitchen allow a an overworked and underpaid dishwashing parent watch their children play tag in the back yard. And then there are the Hugo's that have kitchen and other window views of ferries, seagulls and the great Pacific NorthWest. Oh to dream.Sure, the Hugos have the house they've always wanted. But it has taken a

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As a gathering place, it's a most popular destination.To be sure, the kitchen island has a lot to offer. It bridges the gap between work and storage areas in a large space, saving steps. In a smaller footprint, it offers an always-welcome extra counter for chopping veggies, setting down pots and stacking plates.It may be a hideaway, but one likely to be noticed. Hip kitchen islands have broken

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While Labor Day has come and gone it's always great (for those of us that get the day off) to have a day off. I hope you all rest and enjoy this last day of summer. Also what is going on with the heat? Lets hope that fires don't do too much damage this year. Enjoy this brief insight to ceramic tiles.Ceramic tiles are every homemaker’s friend that brings out the beauty in every house. Ceramic

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You want your new bathroom to be easy on the eyes and the environment, but it’s tough to know which materials pass the green test. Follow these simple guidelines to earn an A from Mother Nature: Do…Help reduce air pollution by choosing the right paint. Look for labels that say low or zero VOC (volatile organic compounds) as you search for the perfect color. Pick materials with a classic look. “

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Browsing Youtube.com and I was amazed at how fast the real estate industry is adapting to using video as a part of their promotions. One such video, a quality single family home for sale by Michael D. Mattson of Century 21 All Stars in Dove Canyon is a prime example.We have a couple of new remodels coming to video next month so please keep checking back with us. Take a look and if you decide

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Although my passion lies in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, as a family man I do my best to make sure that I treat myself well on both the inside and outside. I came across a list of farmers markets in the OC Register in Orange County and thought I should share: ANAHEIM Downtown Anaheim Certified Farmers Market and Street Fair• When: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays.• Farmers: More than 50

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While reports of dire home sales are all over the news, its amazing to think how the average home owner can succumb to the media hype. Dont get me wrong if home sales are sliding, they are sliding, but if you purchase your home as a place for your family to live and not as a 14 month investment, time is historically on your side. A new article from the OC Register reports that home furnishings

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Below you will find a few Crossville Decos from their website:

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Crossville DesignFrom time to time, I will get a client that has a specific design in mind and really only needs me to cook the recipe. One such client had a great affection for Crossville Decos in their remodeling job, which got me to thinking I should incorporate certain questions on my blog as a knowledge base. Below you can read more about these special decos. Enjoy. Crossville decos

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Berenson HardwareFor all sized households and establishments, changes in the way they perceive cabinets and furniture will be a constant because of the emergence of Berenson hardware. Technological advances in Berenson hardware, including non-technical ones, are coming more quickly than ever before, thereby affecting all aspects of a typical cabinet or furniture. As modern

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Signature Design Center Original Content:Ceiling Lights Ceiling lights have the capability to provide sources of lighting across a given environment while being attached in a ceiling. Ceiling lights are very effective lighting sources over certain dim and dark places and diversifies the methods of illumination for a variety of purposes. With these things in mind, the

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In this age where the need for comfort and satisfaction is imminent and households and establishments are doing anything they can to attain this, bathtubs are used to make sure that comfort and satisfaction in the bathroom can be attained without any problems. There are 2 possible bathtubs that households and establishments can use. Bathtubs vary and focus on different things.

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A great way to customize your kitchen cabinets has always been with designer pull knobs. The clients that come into my showroom choose knobs that run the gauntlet. What has always been important with a great design in the kitchen is the attention to detail that is given. Knobs are surely a big portion of said detail. The Arizona Star Net featured a great article on the fashion of the

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If you recall in the past I posted a casting call for house flippers.TLC is currently holding another casting call for their hit show, Property Ladder.Here are the details:Attention Novice Real Estate Investors: The Learning Channel's hit series 'Property Ladder' is currently casting its third season! Our highly experienced host will work with you to provide priceless money-saving tips and tricks

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Lets face it, not everyone was born to own their own house. In fact there is a significant portion of the population that will never own their own home, this is by choice. I have no say in the matter one way or another, but I have received a good number of calls from renters seeking some improvements to their apartment homes. The SF Chronicle ran a great story covering this specific topic over

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While Las Vegas went really well, it was very exhausting. The city that never sleeps should at least have people that sleep, but alas, they dont. However, I made great contacts and great business with coming lines and trends.I also came across a great wire on the PR Newswire NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Ty Pennington At Home, a new decorating, remodeling and lifestyle magazine from the host

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It's time to Viva Las Vegas!Well I wish I were headed there to have fun, but this week will be filled with lectures, networking and note taking of Future Trends. I am headed to the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, with the chief goal of meeting some interesting people and companies that can serve the demand level of the clients that I serve.The conference is very large, see the layout

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Kitchen and Bath Design News features 5 great design books aimed at everyone from the rookie to the veteran designer. Here is a quick summary of this great review. I am constantly reading and discussing new concepts with professionals in the industry. I can recommend Contemporary Asian Design especially considering the strong Asian design influences found in California homes. Style To Go: Bed

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Demand for Country Sinks on the Rise in Orange CountyStainless steel or country sink A few years ago there was hardly a mention of the later. But today based on inquiries to the showroom, the demand of garden sinks is on the rise. I'd say about 20% of my new clients have expressed an interest in replacing their old sinks with the deep, ultra white and trendy country sink.I contribute the rise in

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Signature Design recently teamed up with Bowlus Pacific Venture Corp (951.784.4811 ) to completely outfit 179 new and model home's kitchens and bathrooms in Orange County and Riverside. I am really excited about the opportunity to work with a very talented and focused builder whose homes are in great locations. All homes will feature upgraded cabinets and granite counter tops standard

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We have been working hard to import many hard to find granite and exptic stones for our clients. Below we have a black stallion color that looks great with a darker countertop. Take a look at some of our images from a recent March 2007 project in Orange County.Give us a call to discuss some of our newest options and imports.

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We here at Signature Design Center are pulling for one of OC's own, Mike Rouse #15 to make it with the Cleveland Indians opening day roster. In case you don't know Mike made a name for himself as a Titan at Cal State Fullerton and still has familial roots here in Orange County. I had the pleasure of meeting Mike on my "home field" the interior design world and this young man is an even

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Remember Bob Villa and This Old House? I took many a design idea from that Saturday morning television show. These were the days before HGTV, TLC and A&E. I was browsing cnnmoney.com today when I came across a nice look at how kitchens across the country are designed. Take a look at some of these beauties.This kitchen was built into the 2003-2004 This Old House TV project, a small converted

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As an American designer, it is mandated that I have a sound understanding of what is popular design in other countries, with a special interest given to European and Asian influences. While many US designers have the skills to use international influences, rarely do clients ask for such looks. The Wall Street Journal has a great article that feaures specific designs asked of various European

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During the midst of our major showroom expansion at 1010 Batavia I still had time to sit down for my first video shoot. For anyone that does television for a living my hat goes off to you. It is amazing what the camera can do for you in so many ways. I also have some videos of some of my recent clients which I have uploaded to youtube. Take a look at some of the videos yourself and send some

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The California State Contractor's board issues very few C54 – Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor Licenses. Why? Because anyone can go to the local Home Depot, ask 20 questions and throw down some tiles. In fact in Orange County you can ask around and find a few guys that will even do an entire bathroom for a nice meal. But the state of California, strictly mandates to whom they will designate

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I recently completed several projects where the clients were comfortable with their pre-existing cabinets and wanted to have their cabinets refaced rather than new cabinets. This can be a cost effective method of remodeling depending on your goals and cabinet quality selection. In other words adding a new engine to an older BMW may be a wiser investment than adding a new engine to an older

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I recently have seen many homes that are using hardwood floors in Orange County as wood often communicates simplicity, boldness, luxury and power without saying a word. However there are some tips that I believe will help remodelers make the most of their expensive flooring investment.1. Balance of Design: The correct balance of colors, textures and shapes can make all the difference when

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It has been some time since I last posted, partly due to holidays, projects and end of the year accounting. But now I am back. I came across this very interesting video I thought you should view. As technology gets easier to use I assume we will see the remodeling industry begin to use more and more technology to reach new clients.As I was traveling to a clients house in Monarch Beach I came

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Knowing that many people are looking to find the smallest piece of property with an Orange County zip code that they can afford much of the space liberties that we have come to assume as housing rights are being removed. Say good bye to large kitchens and counter space. A new company CC Concepts may have just the answer for the space deprived, in Orange County and throughout the world: the

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I have some images from an investor that recently completed a complete rehab of the featured property. Signature Design Completed the stone and kithcen work featured in the pictures. Please enjoy.

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As I work with many real estate investors that both buy and hold and do what insiders know as "flipping" I thought this would be interesting to share. A&E is looking for new cast members for their popular reality tv show. If you fit the bill please read on, I think Orange County would be a great place to feature star investors making good investments really fast.Wanted: ‘Star Flippers’If you

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Business is going well even in the traditional holiday season slow down. During this time of year, I look to grant my customers a little holiday cheer by going the extra mile with my customer service. Currently negotiating with some large partners to make the new year even better than this wonderful year has been.Will post some new pictures of current projects and a testimonial that we received

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Recently signed a great deal with a high end cabinet manufacturer. I try to focus on luxury designs and am constantly searching for companies that can deliver with the same passion I have. Take a look at some of the pics from the company.

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I have been working on several projects as the seasons have changed from summer to fall. At Signature Design Center we are fortunate to have great southern California weather. This helps for large projects such as the following project completed by Jamal our partner at Jaid Mosaic. The location is Laguna Niguel, CA.Do you see the detail on the stairs and floor? Jamal is an artist. I hope

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We have survived an extremely busy summer full of heat, real estate whoas and short tempers from clients that require perfection like yesterday. However these are the very circumstances that drives and motivates me to deliver quality projects on time and on budget. At least for my clients that have a budget, believe it or not I do get clients that want a certain look where money is literally no

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Orange County Cabinet StylesOrange County in Southern California is a famous tourist destination with miles of sandy beaches, surfing, Disney’s California Adventure, shopping malls and other attractions too numerous to mention. For people in Orange County and the rest of the country, their home is their biggest asset. Remodeling the kitchen and/or bathroom in your present or newly

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