If you’re in need of a dwelling shift and a new property is out of the question, why not work with what you’ve got? Recently, Scottsdale-based Republic West, added two new experts to their Design-Build team to better serve those with home improvement on the mind.

“Since we started Republic West back in 1995, we have made it [...]

A good sink can turn a ho-hum powder room or master bath into a chic and inviting space. If you’re looking to remodel your bathroom, or you’re in the market for a new sink or faucet, you’ll love these modern, inventive and creative collections from fluid, a part of Sustainable Solutions International.
fluid has released eight [...]

If you’re amidst a kitchen remodel or just ready for something fresh, an easy fix is to switch up the hardware on your cabinets or drawers. It’s really amazing what a grand effect such a small change can make to the atmosphere and design of the most used room in the house.

DesignerHardware.com recently announced its [...]

If you’ve got an impressive car collection, you need a way to showcase it. We’ve all seen those nicely finished garage floors, some look so sleek they seem like an extension of the interior of one’s home. Swisstrax, a garage flooring manufacturer, has one up-ed the glossy garage floor finish by offering a line of [...]

The Home & Design Idea Center, Arizona’s largest and most unique collection of home and garden products and services, recently opened on Sept. 5 offering design professionals, remodelers and homeowners the most innovative retail experience amid a creative and visionary environment. The grand opening is scheduled for October.
The Home & Design Idea Center has the [...]

 
As the media signals that the worst of the recession is behind us, I know I feel a little more inclined to loosen the purse straps. One of the areas I have been more generous with my spending is in my home. Making my place the respite it is suppose to be makes coming home [...]

You don’t have to be a fan of “Sex and the City” to know of the emerging trend of having a walk-in dream closet: a grandiose, extravagant space the size of a bedroom, fit to house a large collection of clothes, accessories and every household good imaginable–and is not just a figment of Hollywood. Enter [...]

I am fortunate enough to get many opportunities to appreciate fine home design. Of course, for every dozen or so design successes, there is always a project that nearly didn’t make it to completion. While these stories are heart wrenching, they are also the most fascinating and the most educational. A few weeks ago, I [...]

As a pool owner who gasps at my electric bill, especially in summer when it quadruples, I was interested to learn more about the new swimming pool at Encanterra - it is the state’s first commercial pool outfitted with new “green” filtration system, something we can all do at home to in order to save [...]

Starting this week, mixed sentiments are all around. Parents are relieved that summer is coming to an end and kids are dreading that inaugural day signifying nine months of learning. For college-bound teens, decorating the dorm room is certainly on the mind as much as adorning their shelves with textbooks. Wall art is a quick [...]