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Fireplace Refresh 101

Fireplace Refresh 101

If your fireplace was built before 2000, it’s likely got polished brass trim. While brass is having a moment, it’s best on accents like hardware and light fixtures. Polished brass trim on a fireplace enclosure is a distraction, making your fireplace look...

Gas appliances

CA is deep in discussions to ban gas appliances. NPR’s Jeff Brady wrote a well-researched story on Feb 4 2023 debunking myths on the danger of gas appliances and revealing that manufacturers have had a solution to this problem for 40 years!! In 1984, an infrared gas...
Grand Entrance

Grand Entrance

A large foyer makes a home feel grand. There are several tricks to keeping it from looking cavernous: Run tile or hardwood front to back drawing your eye to the opposite wall. Consider a decorative feature to offset the entry, making it feel special. In this case, we...
La Jolla Bathroom

La Jolla Bathroom

Nader Essa Photography Nader Essa Photography My client’s job has her on her feet all day. Her one wish was for a soaking tub. What she didn’t expect was BainUltra’s Geysair technology that maintains a consistent tub temp even if soaking for hours. No waste of water...
Kitchen Sink 101

Kitchen Sink 101

Choosing the right kitchen sink is as personal as selecting a diamond. It’s an investment you’ll have for years so consider your needs in order to identify the right one for you. There are two options for dividing basins: low divide for soaking large pans without...