Kährs Chevron – chic, classic looks with a modern twist. Kährs has introduced a new patterned wood floor collection for Spring 2016. Offered in four on-trend colour tones, new Chevron creates a classical parquet-look with speed and ease. Matching frameboards can then be used around the edge of a room, to create a border for the stunning design. Unlike traditional parquet staves which are glued down piece-by-piece, Kährs’ Chevron has a modern, plank format – measuring 1848x300x15mm - which is fast to install. The angled chevron pattern and ingenious ‘parallelogram’ short ends create the continuous V-shaped design, which is further emphasized by a bevelled edge. All boards are brushed to create a tactile lived-in look, which complements the warm white, weathered grey, classic brown and dark brown colour tones and the lively oak graining. Kährs Chevron has a multi-layered construction, made up of a sustainable oak surface layer and a plywood core. This eco-friendly, engineered format makes the floor more stable and ideal for installation over underfloor heating.

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Shown: Kährs Lumen Rime wood flooring Kährs have launched two new ultra-matt wood flooring collections, Lux and Lumen. Recently winning Gold for 'Best Flooring' at the 2017 House Beautiful Awards, Kährs' Lux collection includes nine one-strip plank format designs in an array of natural colours, which are mirrored in Lumen's three-strip designs. The new surface treatment applied to the designs is non reflective; enhancing the colour and beauty of real wood, whilst giving a silky, yet strong shield against wear and tear. Emanuel Lidberg, Head of Design at Kährs Group, says, “Lux and Lumen have been developed for design-led interiors, with abundant natural light, for example with floor-to-ceiling glazing. Traditional lacquer finishes reflect light which distracts from the floor’s appearance. Our new, ultra-matt finish minimizes reflections so that the wood’s natural grain and tone can be appreciated to the full." The contemporary Lux Collection features nine floors spanning from the milky white "Ash Air" to the earthy, deep-smoked "Oak Terra". Kährs' Lumen Collection offers mirrored three strip and two-strip designs to complement Lux, or offer an alternative interior look. All designs feature a brushed effect, accentuating the natural grain of the wood. All floors feature Kährs' multi-layered construction, with a surface layer of oak or ash. This engineered format is eco-friendly, whilst also making the floors more stable, and ideal for use with underfloor heating systems. Matching accessories, including mouldings, skirting and handmade stairnosing are also available for the new designs.

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Bold Gray Master Bath Remodel — Fremont, CA | 2018 | $25,000 This dramatic master bathroom remodel in Fremont is a masterclass in monochromatic design done right. Working within a sophisticated gray palette from light to near-charcoal, every element was chosen to create a cohesive, high-end result that feels both bold and calming. The walk-in shower is a showstopper. Floor-to-ceiling large-format gray porcelain tiles with a subtle linear texture clad all three walls, creating a seamless, enveloping effect. A square mosaic-lined recessed niche adds a refined storage detail that blends naturally into the design. The shower floor features a small-format gray mosaic tile that provides texture and slip resistance while staying perfectly on-palette. A wall-mounted square rain showerhead on an extended arm, paired with a handheld unit on a sleek chrome slide bar, delivers a premium shower experience. The concealed thermostatic valve with square trim keeps the fixture wall clean and architectural. Natural light pours in through a skylight directly above the shower, making the gray tile shimmer and the entire space feel open and airy — a true design asset that elevates the whole room. One of the most distinctive features of this remodel is the full-height sliding barn door clad in dark charcoal large-format tile — an unexpected and sophisticated detail that separates the shower area while doubling as a dramatic design statement. The industrial-style stainless hardware complements the chrome fixtures throughout. The vanity area is equally refined. A large floating dark wood-grain cabinet — nearly charcoal in finish — supports a wide white integrated double-sink countertop with two square-profile chrome vessel-style faucets. Flanking vertical strip lights frame a full-width mirror, providing excellent illumination. The main bathroom floor is finished in large-format light gray tile, creating a clean contrast to the darker elements and keeping the overall space feeling bright and open. A heated towel rail adds a luxurious finishing touch. KEY FEATURES: Large-format gray linear-texture shower wall tile Skylight above shower Square rain showerhead + handheld combo Concealed thermostatic shower valve Gray mosaic shower floor Recessed mosaic-lined shower niche Full-height tile-clad sliding barn door Floating dark wood-grain double vanity White integrated double sink countertop Square chrome faucets Vertical strip vanity lights Full-width vanity mirror Heated towel rail Large-format light gray bathroom floor tile

a new bath added on to this home during renovation showcases large format glossy gray shower tile with mixed pattern porcelain on walls running right into the shower tub wall. brass accents and a floating vanity round out the look.

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The owners of this sleek modern kitchen have lived in this house for decades and came to us with a clearly distinct vision of what they desired for their home. We strived to successfully integrate the oriental contemporary aspects seen throughout the features of their home, while also complimenting the existing warm modern furniture. This minimalistic approach of balancing clean, straight lines effortlessly highlights the various natural materials used within the kitchen to yield an uncluttered serene impression. The space is grounded with a grid of large format porcelain tiles, and the cool tones of gray compliment the veins of marble cladding along the backsplash and walls. A white flush multifunctional utility wall is equipped with an integrated refrigerator, oven, steam oven, and warming drawers. The wall also provides an abundant amount of storage including two tambours purposefully designed as a coffee and prep station, while the other tambour functions as a space for daily appliances. The entirety of the tall wall is framed with recessed wood to emphasis this efficient work zone. Keeping with a sleek design, on the island, we incorporated a flush Wolf grill cooktop that rests flat on the island countertop. Above the dining table, the Logico Triple Nested Suspension light fixture hanging interrupts the structured elements and naturally creates a beautiful organic focal point amongst the flow of clean lines. Photo Credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

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The Heat-n-Glo Cosmo 42 linear burner fireplace is set-off with the ErthCoverings Silver Fox Large format stone and a concrete hearth. The plank walnut floors feature a gray stain and oil finish.

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