McDunn Construction, Inc., Berkeley, California, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Entire House $500,001 to $750,000
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We transformed this 3600 square foot penthouse from the early 90’s décor to the newly revamped contemporary designed pad, complete with Control 4 smart home automation, herringbone wood flooring, new furnishings, art, and décor. The kitchen and bathrooms were revamped to include modern stone, tile, onyx, as well as ebony woods. Some of the stone in various rooms were designed to be lit from the interior. The guest bedrooms were complete with the custom tufted headboards, wallpaper accents, and plush luxury furnishings. We did not forget to make the clients home theater a conversation room with hidden in-wall speakers, a tufted rear wall panels, a velvet L-shaped sectional, custom cabinetry and the exotic Blue Sodalite granite top. This penthouse is surely soiree ready. What would you say?

TVLIFTCABINET, Inc was established in 2003. Before that, they already had 25 years of experience in designing and manufacturing furniture. Our focus now is on building innovative pop-up TV lift systems, with traditional wood craftsmanship and design. We design and manufacture every element that goes into the consoles, including the TV lift systems and the infrared relays. It is by controlling the design and manufacture of every element that we can be certain of the quality of each console they ship. Because we control all aspects of the creation of our TV Lift consoles, and sell direct to you, our customer, we are also able to offer substantially lower prices than you would find in any traditional furniture store or even nation-wide chain. In fact, our prices are typically half what you would expect to pay for comparable quality elsewhere. All of our products are made with the best of materials and the finest finishes: quality wood stock from pine to oak, cherry and mahogany. Over 20 in-house inspectors then assure that our exacting standards are met throughout the entire TV lift system design, production and packaging process. In addition, we then offer free shipping and a White Glove placement service that ensures your console is installed exactly where you want it, hassle-free. Our commitment is to provide you with TV lift consoles of the very highest quality and reliability, with unmatched service, and for the very best price. If they ever fall short of that goal, please let us know.

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Example of a large trendy formal and open concept porcelain tile and multicolored floor living room design in Orlando with beige walls, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

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A talented interior designer was ready for a complete redo of her 1980s style kitchen in Chappaqua. Although very spacious, she was looking for better storage and flow in the kitchen, so a smaller island with greater clearances were desired. Grey glazed cabinetry island balances the warm-toned cerused white oak perimeter cabinetry. White macauba countertops create a harmonious color palette while the decorative backsplash behind the range adds both pattern and texture. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Interior design finishes by Strauss House Designs LLC. White Macauba countertops by Rye Marble. Refrigerator, freezer and wine refrigerator by Subzero; Range by Viking Hardware by Lewis Dolan. Sink by Julien. Over counter Lighting by Providence Art Glass. Chandelier by Niche Modern (custom). Sink faucet by Rohl. Tile, Artistic Tile. Chairs and stools, Soho Concept. Photography Adam Kane Macchia.

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These minimalist clients love their home’s downtown views. Their condo was bright and spacious—except for the bathroom, which was an entanglement of dark tunnels. The design includes a sleek floating vanity and walnut wall to ground the freestanding tub. This bathroom is also outfitted with smart tech and thoughtful features, such as a digital thermostatic valve for consistent temperature; ceiling-mounted bath filler with flow control; air induction body spray; an intelligent toilet; custom privacy partition, and a walnut linen cabinet. This intentionally minimal space has clean lines and lots of white space with special details and finishes.

This article is posted here with the consent of the author. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, view, or opinion of Crestron Electronics, Inc., or of any of its employees. Crestron Electronics is not responsible for, and does not verify the accuracy of, any of the information contained in this article. By Jeff Singer The “smart” revolution began several years ago with smartphones (a.k.a phones) and has extended in recent years to thermostats, doorbells, alarm systems, and kitchen appliances. Smart devices are so ubiquitous that the term “smart” is overused to the point that it is almost meaningless. Companies are eager to jump on the bandwagon and claim their products are “smart,” and consumers proudly claim they have a smart home because they have lighting control. Misconceptions about smart homes are prevalent and create confusion in the marketplace. This can have deleterious effects on businesses and underserve consumers. Here are seven of the most popular misconceptions about smart homes: 1. Apps are smart Apps are convenient and easy to use. Yes, it seems there’s an app for everything. People expect to be able to download an app and do just about anything. App developers and many companies do not disavow consumers of this myth. On the contrary, they promote this idea with carefully worded descriptions. The promise of having the world at your fingertips for $1.99 is very enticing. Although it sounds too good to be true, it is also too good to pass up for many people. This leads to undervaluing home control and disappointment when the apps don’t work, which undermines confidence in our industry. The fact is that apps are not smart. They do not control anything. They must connect to and communicate with a control system or cloud service that processes, prioritizes, and executes commands. That’s the real magic and what most people do not understand. 2. Smart devices work together With so many smart appliances and devices on the market today, it’s understandable that the average consumer might think that they actually communicate and work together. This is simply not the case. Smart devices are not that smart. They are designed and manufactured by different, often competing, companies. There are no national or industry standards governing these products. Even if they all operate using Wi-Fi® communications, that doesn’t mean they work together. Some companies promote a home control platform, which unites different devices from different companies – in theory. The platform is yet another third-party software totally dependent on other companies developing APIs and writing control modules for their hardware to run on that piece of software. The devices are not independently compatible. Also, when updates are made to either the hardware or the software, functionality may be affected for some period. That’s a nice way of saying the device or system won’t work and there’s no way of knowing for how long. 3. It’s a DIY project Which brings us to the next myth, which is that the average person can do it themselves. Unless you are a skilled professional, I would not advise taking on a smart home project. You want to make a light turn on and off with your Alexa® or Google Assistant™ virtual assistant software, go for it. A smart home takes much more planning and expertise. I have no problem changing a light bulb or hanging a light fixture in my dining room; however, I am not going to rewire my house. I may change the flush valve in my toilet, but I’m not going to replace the pipes in my house. You get it. Integrating devices and systems, establishing different zones, creating scenes, designing the UI with a balance between control, feedback, and simplicity – all takes experience and skill. 4. Need a programmer to make changes Early adopters may have experienced the pain of trying to make a simple change or update to their home control system. Years ago, if the cable provider changed the channel line-up, the homeowner would have to call the dealer or programmer to make an appointment for them to come out to the house to reprogram the system. The system wouldn’t work as expected until it was updated, which often took several days and beaucoup bucks. Not anymore. Technology has evolved so now it’s easy for system owners to change favorite channels, create scenes, rename buttons, update images, and more. While a professional is needed for the initial installation and setup, the system is easy to manage once it’s up and running. This makes life so much easier for both dealer and customer. 5. Tech becomes obsolete quickly Similar to updating the UI, updating firmware or hardware used to be a stressful process. A smart home should be intelligent enough to update itself. Apps don’t become obsolete. Updates are constantly pushed out from the cloud, making them better all the time. The same is true for a good smart home system. New features, functions, and device support gets added in the background consistently, so the system you installed (or purchased) yesterday gets better over time. Swapping out decorative elements, such as keypads, dimmers, and touch screens is also seamless. When a new device is added, all the settings are pulled down from the cloud and it just works. No system interruptions. No sunk costs. No imposing house calls. No surprise bills. 6. Lighting control saves energy and money Lighting control is one of the most popular smart systems, but it takes more than just one system to make a home smart. On the surface, it makes sense that if you dim the lights ten percent, then you save ten percent of energy costs. If the shades are raised during the day to take advantage of sunlight so the lights don’t need to be on (or at least not 100%), but that causes the room temperature to rise a few degrees, which triggers the air conditioner to run longer and more often, was energy usage (or cost) reduced? A smart home integrates all the various systems and technology to optimize comfort, convenience, safety, and sometimes energy. 7. Home technology is easy to hack Security is at the forefront of people’s minds these days. Personal identities are stolen; email accounts hacked; private photos publicized; and more. A smart home must outsmart those who don’t respect privacy. Crestron control systems adhere to the strictest security standards. The same Crestron control system that goes into a home is also installed in secure government and military facilities, global banking institutions, hospitals, and other mission critical applications. When installed correctly by a trained professional, a Crestron smart home is the gold standard for security, comfort, and convenience.

We transformed this 3600 square foot penthouse from the early 90’s décor to the newly revamped contemporary designed pad, complete with Control 4 smart home automation, herringbone wood flooring, new furnishings, art, and décor. The kitchen and bathrooms were revamped to include modern stone, tile, onyx, as well as ebony woods. Some of the stone in various rooms were designed to be lit from the interior. The guest bedrooms were complete with the custom tufted headboards, wallpaper accents, and plush luxury furnishings. We did not forget to make the clients home theater a conversation room with hidden in-wall speakers, a tufted rear wall panels, a velvet L-shaped sectional, custom cabinetry and the exotic Blue Sodalite granite top. This penthouse is surely soiree ready. What would you say?

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Inspiration for a large contemporary master white tile and porcelain tile medium tone wood floor and multicolored floor bathroom remodel in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a console sink and quartz countertops

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We transformed this 3600 square foot penthouse from the early 90’s décor to the newly revamped contemporary designed pad, complete with Control 4 smart home automation, herringbone wood flooring, new furnishings, art, and décor. The kitchen and bathrooms were revamped to include modern stone, tile, onyx, as well as ebony woods. Some of the stone in various rooms were designed to be lit from the interior. The guest bedrooms were complete with the custom tufted headboards, wallpaper accents, and plush luxury furnishings. We did not forget to make the clients home theater a conversation room with hidden in-wall speakers, a tufted rear wall panels, a velvet L-shaped sectional, custom cabinetry and the exotic Blue Sodalite granite top. This penthouse is surely soiree ready. What would you say?

National Wildlife Federation Wildlife Habitat This Modern Bungalow is extremely energy efficient. The use of cypress wood, cedar, marble, travertine, and stone throughout the home is spectacular. Lutron lighting and safe entry system, tankless water heaters,4-zone air conditioning with ultra violet filter, cedar closets, floor to ceiling windows,Lifesource water filtration. Native Texas, water smart landscaping includes plantings of native perennials, ornamentals and trees, a herbal kitchen garden, and much more.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary freestanding desk brown floor study room remodel in Orlando with beige walls

We transformed this 3600 square foot penthouse from the early 90’s décor to the newly revamped contemporary designed pad, complete with Control 4 smart home automation, herringbone wood flooring, new furnishings, art, and décor. The kitchen and bathrooms were revamped to include modern stone, tile, onyx, as well as ebony woods. Some of the stone in various rooms were designed to be lit from the interior. The guest bedrooms were complete with the custom tufted headboards, wallpaper accents, and plush luxury furnishings. We did not forget to make the clients home theater a conversation room with hidden in-wall speakers, a tufted rear wall panels, a velvet L-shaped sectional, custom cabinetry and the exotic Blue Sodalite granite top. This penthouse is surely soiree ready. What would you say?

Architectural Resource is extremely excited to share with you the 'River View' house. This very special remodeling project was the first remodeling project in S.E. Michigan to achieve Emerald Certification (the highest level possible) in the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) National Green Building Certification Program. This home combines smart, sustainable design; advanced construction techniques; and integrated solar panels for renewable energy capture. The result… our clients received a Credit for net excess electrical production in July of 2014, the hottest July on record to date! This state of the art remodel and addition project includes a new two-story addition, master suite and kitchen remodel, and a view of the Huron River valley that one reporter exclaimed was "the most beautiful view in Ann Arbor!" -Beth Singer Photography