Thursday, February 25, 2010

Zinc Countertops

www.zinccountertops.net
Zinc is a soft metal that reacts to its environment. Therefore, small dents are normal and it will form a mottled appearance as it reacts with water, fingerprints and other substances. Zinc comes from the mill as a silver color similar to stainless steel. As it reacts you will see a range of colors from white to charcoal. The general color you end up with is a soft, pewter-like gray that is ever changing.

Copper Countertops



Copper is Naturally Anti-Microbial. With regular use and cleaning, copper can fight these bacteria without the use of chlorine based cleaners or other harsh chemicals.
Copper countertops with or without an integrated sink can really make a statement. Popular in restaurants, drinking establishments, and in homes across the country, copper countertops by Copperworks are hand crafted by experienced artisans.

Maharam's Massive Paisley


This fabric by Maharam is 76% Polyester and 24% Cotton.
The modern paisley upholstery in an exaggerated scale, Massive Paisley places the silhouette of the classic teardrop form on large expanses of solid ground for a graphic effect.

Meltdown Glass





Meltdown specializes in art and architectural glass that can be used to create a corporate identity and to show corporate vision in supporting the arts. This glass can be cast in a variety of textures as well as treated with special coloring agents, fused elements, and sand-carving. Whether it is one of the standard textures or a completely custom design, Meltdown Glass can help turn any commercial space into an atmosphere of elegance and intrigue. Meltdown offers 32 standard textures that can be cast in any glass thickness, over 50 cataloged color options, and numerous treatment options. Some options include sand-blasing, fused metals, and over 20 different colors of iridescent dichroic glass.

Rubber Flooring Tiles


The organic colors of the ECOearth collection from ECOsurfaces are easily additions for any space. ECOearth products are manufactured to meet the nessisary requirments under the LEED rating system. Additionally, ECOearth products are designed for high durability, cushioned resilience, and indoor or outdoor use. Consisting of 18 high quality organic hues, the ECOearth collection not only inspires sustainability of the environment, but captures and applies its beauty to materialize design aspirations.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Sanderson Wallcoverings

This paper is part of the "Options 10" collection.
The wallcoverings in this line range from small scale motifs to larger scale designs to corespond with the fabrics. The wall paper has translucennt and metallic links, ombre stripes, stripes and micas that have been used to create a rich array of luxorious effects.

Animal Kingdom Furniture

This outdoors funiture is part of the Animal Kingom line from Agio. It is inspired by Disney's exotic escape, this lounging group invited customers to relive their outdor adventures. This Agio furniture has a 7 year limited warenty. The aluminum frames will not rust which enable it to last. Agio offers a wide variety of outdoor dining and living groupings along with accessories, seating, and so much more.

Quatz Surfaces


Ceasarstone trumps overs natural stone in multiple strength and duribility tests. Caesarstone is resistant to cracks, stains and scratches. This hard, nonporis surface makes Caesarstone easy to clean. This stone is heat resistant and has a lifetime warenty. The color will not fade and alter in any way. It is also mold and mildew resistant.

Metalworks Tin

Armstrong offeres a variety of patterns and colors in tin for celing decoration. Typical sizes are 2'x2' and 2'x4'. Metalworks tin provides classic looks combined with modern proformance. There is 8 patterns and 5 reflective finishes. Some customs options are availible such as other patterns, fillters, and cornices.

Philadelphia Chair


Dualee Fine Furniture offers diversity in their furniture collections. Their stylish funiture can go from traditional to transitional. This is posible by appying the customers favorite fabric chosen from Dualee and Highland Court Textiles. Duralee's furniture collectins features ottomans, sofas, chairs, headboards, and loveseats.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Denim Carpet

Madeline Weinrib is the designer of the featured carpet. This piece is called Kaki Blue Note and is one of many patterns of her denim carpet line. It is available in tiles from 6"x9" to 9"x12". Madeline Weinrib designs carpets, furniture, and fabrics. Her designs are sold at ABC Carpet and Home.

Mosaico Tiles

Mosaico+ is a custom tile mosaic company. The tiles are manufactured in Itally. Each tile is a specific thickness and hardness to create perfect works of art. Masaico+ designs various types of mosaics, from entire walls to singular columns.

Wire Mesh

This wire mesh wall allows light to travel while providing privacy in the office space. It can be made into a variety of paterns and styles. Wire mesh from McNICHOLS is also used for security, shade from sun, shelving, privacy, ventalition, and decorations.
McNICHOLS uses stainless steel woven wires.

MozArt

http://www.mozdesigns.com/mozart.APPLICATIONS.html
Móz Art can be used in a variety of applications. They offer beautiful design opportunities through Móz Art such as in place of traditional headboards, behind a reception desk, or even as a feature wall. The image shown is a close up of one of the many pieces of Móz Art. The metals are exquisitely hand-etched with patterns and then combined with translucent colors on metal. Moz metal selections give you over 300 options for creating dynamic, visually inspiring environments. Móz Metals are 80% post-industrial recycled aluminum and contributes to LEED 2.0 MR Credit 4 - Recycled Content

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Glass Tiles

"Combining function with beauty, tile is the ideal way to bring art into any environment."
Aura glass, shown in the picture above, is dramaticly designed to add rich colors of nature to any interior. The dramatic colors of Aura tiles are created during the fusing process, securing the dye within the glass. This eliminates any fading or change in the depth of the color over time. Field Sizes range from 4"x8" to 24"x40"and pricing starts at $132.34 sf.
Aura glass tiles are manufactured in Israel and have a limited 1 year warranty.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Duro Design's Bamboo Flooring

http://www.duro-design.com/index.cfm/
Moso bamboo matures in 5-7 years and is selected for strength and maximum hardness. Bamboo is a truly sustainable harvested grass that regenerates at least 8 times faster than hardwood. Duro-Design has over 58 colors to choose from. This floor is ideal for high traffic comercial areas. They use premium German and Swiss pigments for higher definition in color with custom coloring available upon request. They offer a 25 year structural warranty from the date of sale for bamboo flooring.

Knoll Textiles: Abacus

In the picture the upulstery is woven of 100% recycled polyester, with a new finishing technique that "gives Abacus the look of virgin wool, at 84,000 double rubs". Designed for upholstery and wrapped panel applications. Knoll Textiles' environmental fabrics contain 49%+ recycled content or 75%+ natural fiber. Also, wallcovering fabrics have some recycled content or natural fiber. Their products usually are LEED certified.

Hardwood Flooring

http://www.miragefloors.com/ENG/quality-evaluation-hardwood.php
Mirage Floors have many advantages:
A natural floor covering, it is an eco-friendly choice.
It requires little maintenance.
A very hard surface, it lasts for decades.
It enhances the appearance, style, and versatility of your décor.
There are many types of hardwood flooring available with a wide variety of features
Mirage has adopted a sustainable development program.
"For the Mirage team, environmental integrity means using our raw material—wood—and other natural resources carefully and innovatively to safeguard our ecosystems and maintain biodiversity. "
Mirage Floors have LEED CREDITS.

Custom Glass

"Sinclair Glass professionals have the experience and capability
to produce the finest bent glass in the industry. "
http://www.sinclairglass.com/profiles.htm
Sinclair is known for their diversity, quality and capabilities in glass bending. Common types of glass bends are a simple radius, serpentine, and double serpentine. The double serpentine is often seen in furniture or display cases. They also have a variety of lighting, such as in the above picture, including: bowls, cones, bells, half cylinders and half-bowls. The average lead time when ordering their products is anywhere between 2-4 weeks, depending on the difficulty of the desired design.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Natural Cork Tile

This picture features natural cork flooring tiles and cork wall tiles.
Manufactured by Am Cork of the American Cork Products Company L.L.C.
The tiles are made of harvested cork tree bark and are has a warranty of 25 years.
This naturally beautiful look also is easy to maintain. Cork is a natural insulator and reduces sound. The tiles come in various sizes and patterns to fit any style.