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The kitchen backsplash is coming out of the shadows and into the forefront when it comes to designing or remodeling a kitchen. As well as its primary functions of protecting walls above the work area and complementing a countertop, the kitchen backsplash is becoming a style statement in itself;...
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When it comes to designing or remodeling kitchen and bathrooms, The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) are the go-to experts on what’s in and what’s out. For 2017 – 2018, they say that, without a doubt, the biggest trend right now is color – especially blues – in...
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For some time, the trend in workplace design has been opening up the space and tearing down the walls to collaboration and innovation. A recent article in Building Design & Construction entitled: “The see-through office: Why interior glass is all the rage in workplace design”, discusses that, over the...
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What are the trends in the glass market for 2017 compared to 2016? We should be seeing more business on laminated glass due to government regulation. Tell us more about laminated glass and the new legislation Glass railing systems are used in a variety of residential and commercial settings...
Read moreWe, at Vistaglass Direct, absolutely love using glass balustrades on staircases for our clients since, as well as creating style and sophistication to any home or office, it totally opens up sight lines and creates a feeling of space. So many of our clients are opting for this ‘here-to-stay’ trend and,...
Read moreHomeowners are torn: How do they put their personal style stamp on their abode while maintaining its commercial appeal? Trends don’t emerge as rapidly in residential properties as they do in travel, food or fashion, but, according to the experts in the residential sales market: “The economy, the environment, and demographics...
Read moreAn article in Building Design and Construction highlights concerns around working environment and open plan versus privacy and seclusion http://bit.ly/28JmWSz. The trend over the past several years has been for open plan offices to foster collaboration and creativity within the workplace. But, increasingly, employees are experiencing more ‘cons’ than...
Read moreAccording to consumerreports.org, 2016 might finally be the year to tackle that big home renovation project. Why? According to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, home improvement spending is projected to reach $155 billion this year, surpassing the peak set in 2006. At the same time, the construction industry...
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