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In Septembe 2011, À Hauteur d’homme launched its all-new hard wood kitchen lines: ALEXANDRE, JULIE and EVA. Entirely manufactured in Montréal and tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer, every kitchen conveys a clean and original design that will stand the test of time. With a wide range of wood species and new material such concrete, glass and stainless steel available, the possibilities are virtually endless. The three kitchen concepts meet the environmental standards set out by À Hauteur d’homme and are part of the 1=1 reforestation program.

Three different design lines were created to meet the widest possible variety of needs and preferences. The ALEXANDRE line, which displays a discreet originality, is also the most affordable of the range and the most flexible in its configurations. The JULIE line stands out for its strong personality and passionate temperament. European bistro-inspired, it incorporates stainless steel and uses open storage spaces and tools for expression and creativity in the kitchen. The EVA style, finally, is positioned at the top of the range, offering uncommon refinement and elegance. From the line’s counter to its floating cabinets and island, EVA impresses as its design qualities remains as aesthetic as functional. [ Editor's note: Are you trying to find vancouver house painters to refresh your kitchen interior? Riva Painting, a full service surface finishing company, can do the job ]
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The Bookseat, a simple bookcase that playfully curves and becomes a seat, is a creative design responding to the advent of multifunctional spaces in today’s urban living. The Bookseat is locally sourced and hand-crafted within 100 miles of Fishtnk’s studio in Parkdale, Toronto.

The Standard Bookseat is crafted with Canadian Maple with natural finish. We have released a limited white-washed edition for the Cutler and Gross of London, and a special edition with American Walnut. The Bookseat is available with a felt cushion in customizable colors and a limited edition leather. The current production of the Bookseat is limited to 100 pieces, uniquely numbered and tagged based on the order of production. [ Editor's note: If you need a custom made poster frame in addition to the Bookseat, Poster Frame Depot can help you ]
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With a dramatic white marble and glass facade, this recently completed house, by Katon Redgen Mathieson, overlooks Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach.

Located on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, this four level house occupies a narrow infill site, and has been designed to maximise its’ compact 120m2 site and capitalise on views across Icebergs to the beach. The ground level accommodates the entry hall and two bedrooms; one, on the beachside opens onto a courtyard with a cut-out that frames the sweep of the beach, the other opens onto a garden courtyard planted with a stand of bamboo. A marble clad stair leads to the open plan living level with a central kitchen of bronze and dark brown stone.
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With the holiday seasons just around the corner, many households are beginning to bring out their fall and holiday decorations. By now, most homes are hanging with some form of Halloween or fall decorations, and the décor placed on walls, doors, and patios will only get more colorful and bold as the days go on.

The holiday season is a known time of gaudy, and often tacky, decorations, but there is a definite line that every household should not cross. In short, households should often refrain from looking like the Griswald’s. If you find yourself often getting caught up in a decoration frenzy, stop avoiding the phone to see who just called you to complain about the number of lights you put up on your house this year and consider scaling back a bit and trying to avoid these décor faux pas to avoid:

Monochromatic Themes
A tree littered with varying gold decorations can be gorgeous, but a home decked from floor to ceiling with golden clad santas, golden reindeer, and golden ornaments can be overkill. Break up your color palate to keep your decorations interesting and pretty.

Every Room Filled with Holiday Cheer
Simple really is chic, and less really is more when it comes to holiday decorating. Don’t over do it by having a Christmas tree on every floor, or lights engulfing every piece of siding on your home. Keep the decorations clean and simple as it will not only make your decorations appear more elegant, but also make your house more easy to navigate around without bumping into a nativity scene or menorah.

Fresh Produce
Real pumpkins and gourds are a sign that Fall is upon us; however, be mindful of the real fruits and vegetables that you use when decorating. While a real cornucopia can be pretty, one fill with rotted produce can be downright appalling.  If you won’t have the time to mind fresh produce and flowers for decorations, simply purchase fake ones.  Anymore they look just as real, and they have a longer lifespan.

Everyone should be able to enjoy the holidays and lavishly decorate their homes to add holiday cheer, but it should never be at the expense of your neighbors or your good tastes. Keep the above faux pas in mind when decorating, and you and your visiting friends and family members will be sure to ooohhh and awww over your well decorated home without wondering what craft sale you hit up earlier in the year.

From traditional usage to different materials, chandeliers have come a long way from grand ballrooms and high-ceilinged dining rooms. In this article, we’ll discuss the different trends in chandeliers from over the years.

Chandeliers in unexpected rooms

Chandeliers are now being used in more rooms, in different ways. Adding a touch of personality and elegance to rooms that they’re placed in, chandeliers are now a designer and homeowner favorite to dress up everything from kitchens to bathrooms. Make your bedroom feel more opulent with a few crystal-adorned fixtures as a centerpiece. Use one in your bathroom (making sure it can get a little wet) for an unexpected twist. Pieces with less height and decoration will fit into smaller-sized rooms or more casually decorated ones.

Eco-friendly chandeliers

For those interested in the Green movement, eco-friendly chandeliers are now widely available for purchase online. Traditional lighting fixtures are now being offered with LED bulb options at Hinkley Lighting and other lighting stores. Other ‘found’ materials and eco friendly equipment are used to create unique chandeliers. Repurposed items such as watering cans and driftwood create the centerpieces with style and conscience to awaken home decor. Burlap is used instead of linen to top shaded chandeliers as a textural and environmentally conscious addition to home lighting fixtures.

Using different materials on traditional silhouettes

Hinkley chandeliers come with design twists, creating a new layer of interest on the old styles. Clean silver pares down traditional wrought iron chandeliers. Crystal chandeliers have been designed in miniature to fit into smaller sized rooms. Lantern styles are on trend right now and capture the reminiscent feel of Old World decor in a different way.
Minimalist

Many homeowners love the feel of the new, minimalist style of chandeliers. Lengthy, slender arms instead of curved arches are the rage for minimalist style chandeliers. Clean, light fabrics cover shades instead of brocade or velvet. This fits into many contemporary style homes, using geometrical uniqueness or unexpected finishes to draw the eye.

Chandeliers are a great way to liven up rooms, with their eye-catching designs and radiant lighting capabilities. If you’ve never tried to use one in your home, this is a great time to begin, with all these trends giving you more options than homeowners have had for years.