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Are you hot and uncomfortable in your outdoor spaces? If so, Keystone Fabrics cordless outdoor sun shades are the perfect solution. Our shades are made from a high quality, durable PVC fabric. With up to 92% UV block, these shades keep your space cool, while lowering your energy costs, reducing blinding glare and fading of furniture. Our easy install system allows you to quickly install the brackets anywhere along the valance and click your shade into place. Simply roll your shades down, using the 5 channel remote control, before heat starts building up on your window, porch or patio and start enjoying your outdoor space again. These shades feature an aluminum rubbed bronze valance to protect your shade when not in use and to extend the life of your fabric for years of worry free use. These shades come with a rechargeable motor and a battery life of up to 150 cycles (up and down). The battery recharges in about 8 hours with the included DC charger. An installation template and 5 channel remote control are included.

In order to keep the temperatures out while allowing the evergreen views in, Glo A5 double pane aluminum windows and doors were selected. This series has increased energy efficiency with a larger continuous thermal break, multiple air seals, low iron glass, and high-performance spacers. In order to maintain clean sight lines and cohesive design appeal, the hidden sash was selected for the windows. This gives the operable windows the appearance of fixed windows with the same coordinating slim frame. Since minimal and modern were a major focus for the home’s fenestration products, all the handles were powder-coated to match the black windows and doors throughout. In addition, the A5 windows and doors provide high value performance and long-term durability while remaining cost effective, making them one of our most popular series.

All Kits are ready to use. LED strips, remote controller, power adaptor and connectors are included. No more accessories are required to buy.
Safe to use. The working voltage is 12V. Extremely low heat. It is touchable and safe to children.
Cuttable and linkable. If you want make it shorter, you can cut it every 3 LEDs along the cutting marks, without damaging the rest strips.
Easy Installation. Self-adhesive back with adhesive tape for safe and easy application
Flexible operations. Slim, compact and flexible PCB strip. Mount end-to-end for bendable or angled patterns, or in continuous rows.
Reduce re-lamp frequency. Life expectancy is over 50000 hrs. Save effort and maintenance costs on changing lights frequently.
Eco-Friendly. No battery. No lead or mercury. No UV or IR Radiation.
Application: Widely used for home, automobile, bicycle, hotels, clubs, shopping mails and architectural decoration emergency & security and ad sign lighting, decorative lights for holiday, event, show exhibition.
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Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package MODERN comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package CLASSIC comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

Request Cabinet Quote from Showcase KitchensThe focal point of this Neo-Classical kitchen was designed to be the custom hood area. It’s the first thing you see when walking down the main hallway. The hand chiseled, custom stone hood was originally designed to be made out of wood. We decided on using stone, which was made in Italy, for a more dramatic approach and in the end was more cost effective.
This spacious kitchen was designed to be highly functional for entertaining. The double islands, each having their own sink, allow for plenty of room and separate stations for prepping, organizing and cleaning. The kitchen also features a butler’s pantry which includes a custom farmhouse marble sink and a 30” Thermador double electric wall oven.
Another area that is inviting and operates as a gathering location, is the bar. Ernesto and his team chose a pyramid style door panel and curved legs at the end of the bar. These were inspired from some old furniture pieces the team had come across. Unique, subtle scroll work added to the legs was done by a local artist.
Unique Features
The Bentwood custom cabinets, from the kitchen to the laundry room, were truly unique as well. Ernesto and his team worked closely with the engineers and finishers, even traveling to Dallas, to make sure the colors and door details were perfect.
A chevron oak flooring finished this kitchen off nicely adding detail and depth to the overall look. The Thermador built in refrigerator and freezer were placed in an optimal location that is easily accessible. The cooking area consists of a 48” Thermador unit with a Sharp microwave drawer.
Even in the laundry room, no detail was overlooked. With plenty of space and storage, it features pull-down laundry hangers, large laundry bins, and a folding station.

Anlin Catalina windows are designed and engineered to provide beauty, energy efficiency, durability and ease of operation.
Anlin Catalina windows exceed Energy Star® requirements and help you save on energy costs year-round.

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Design Builders & Remodeling is a one stop shop operation. From the start, design solutions are strongly rooted in practical applications and experience. Project planning takes into account the realities of the construction process and mindful of your established budget. All the work is centralized in one firm reducing the chances of costly or time consuming surprises. A solid partnership with solid professionals to help you realize your dreams for a new or improved home.
A large sunny and workable kitchen for a hungry and busy family .

Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package CLASSIC comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package CLASSIC comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

View of the outside through the shade cloth: The patio at this private residence in Mahwah NJ faces west, and during the summer months, the heat and glare from the sun is overwhelming; making this beautiful outdoor retreat unbearable. Motorized exterior solar shades were installed on the fascia of the overhang to reduce the harmful effects of the sun. The goals were to create a comfortable living space, reduce the glare, heat and UV, and reduce flying insects and inclement weather when in use. A Charcoal colored fabric was chosen for this roller shade as retaining the view was one of the priorities. The shade cloth selected blocks 95% of glare, but still allows the an unobstructed view of the pool for safety, and keeps the views of the Ramapo River and beautifully landscaped property. The amount of coverage and openness of the fabric drastically reduces insects and inclement weather, and cable guide rails were chosen to keep the shade fabric from billowing in the wind. Due to their small footprint, cable guides are more aesthetically pleasing versus aluminum rails, zip rails or concealed edge options which were available, but not selected for this application. The Somfy motorization allows for push-button operation, and was also tied into an existing smart-home automation system which allows the client to control the product remotely. An added benefit of this automation feature allows the client to save on cooling related air conditioning costs. The combination of 95% UV blockage and dark colored fabric gives these exterior solar shades an 87% Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, meaning that these solar screen shades will dramatically reduce the amount of UV and heat penetrating the windows of the home.
Fabric Specifications:
Mermet Satine Charcoal/Charcoal,
Pattern 30.30
7% Solar Transmittance (Ts)
5% Solar Reflectance (Rs)
88% Solar Absorptance (As)
7% Visible Light Transmission VLT (Tv)

Anlin Catalina windows are designed and engineered to provide beauty, energy efficiency, durability and ease of operation.
Anlin Catalina windows exceed Energy Star® requirements and help you save on energy costs year-round.

Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package CLASSIC comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

This Grayslake homeowner was ready for a kitchen update that felt fresh, functional, and timeless—without the need for a full tear-out. Using a hybrid approach that combined cabinet refacing with new cabinetry, we transformed the space into a beautiful transitional kitchen that blends modern simplicity with classic appeal.
The kitchen features a clean Shaker door style in a stunning Nordic SuperMatte finish, paired with Sparkling White quartz countertops for a bright, sophisticated look. To improve both the layout and functionality, we removed an existing pantry cabinet and added new upper and lower cabinets, creating valuable countertop workspace near the range.
Functionality was just as important as style. We installed all-new solid wood, dovetail drawers with heavy-duty undermount glides, providing smoother operation, better organization, and long-lasting durability.
The result is a kitchen that looks completely transformed, functions better every day, and reflects the homeowner's style—all without the cost and disruption of a full remodel.

In the hills above Ogden, Utah, this backyard pavilion works as hard as the home it complements — a poolside cabana, an indoor-outdoor entertaining space, and a flexible ADU all in one. Three nearly 12-foot-tall NanaWall NW Aluminum 640 folding glass doors open the pavilion to the pool, the side yard, and sweeping views of the city below. To echo the charm of the adjacent primary residence, the systems were finished in Steel Effect Classic Bronze powder coat with simulated divided lites — delivering the sleek look of steel-framed doors without the weight, cost, or thermal limitations. Outward stacking keeps every inch of the compact interior usable. The result is a four-season pavilion that lives wide open in summer and closes down to a comfortable retreat year-round.

This Grayslake homeowner was ready for a kitchen update that felt fresh, functional, and timeless—without the need for a full tear-out. Using a hybrid approach that combined cabinet refacing with new cabinetry, we transformed the space into a beautiful transitional kitchen that blends modern simplicity with classic appeal.
The kitchen features a clean Shaker door style in a stunning Nordic SuperMatte finish, paired with Sparkling White quartz countertops for a bright, sophisticated look. To improve both the layout and functionality, we removed an existing pantry cabinet and added new upper and lower cabinets, creating valuable countertop workspace near the range.
Functionality was just as important as style. We installed all-new solid wood, dovetail drawers with heavy-duty undermount glides, providing smoother operation, better organization, and long-lasting durability.
The result is a kitchen that looks completely transformed, functions better every day, and reflects the homeowner's style—all without the cost and disruption of a full remodel.

Entry Door Retractable Screen.
A retractable screen on the entry door allows a cross breeze into the home
that helps reduce energy costs and keeps the bugs and other pests out!
• Colors available in White, Adobe, Brownstone, Desert Tan
• Sturdy Milano pull bar
• Cast metal color matching adjustable height handles
• Superior gliding using low friction technology
• Easy to install and operate
• Speed reducer (brake) provides safety and controlled retraction
• Recess and surface mount applications
• Full length magnetic seal
• Available in single or double panel door screens
• Charcoal color 18x16 insect screen fabric
(other optional fabrics available)

A seaside community centred around the local wharf. The village is home to a general store, outfitter, post office, a handful of very tasty cafes, two pubs, and a smattering of small operations aimed at servicing visitors to the great outdoors.
SCALA Participated in this exiting Tri-point properties Project, working along with other consultants on the Project Management, Design Coordination, and Construction Management.
The Villages of Loreto Bay were constructed of adobe, compressed earth blocks that were a traditional building material.
The Company evolved to become the world’s largest user of Rastra, a recycled styrofoam and concrete system which cut heating and cooling costs by 60%”. All designed in courtyard-style architecture.
Phase II, Agua Viva, right along the Sea of Cortés with a vibrant confluence of human habitation and a series of regenerated estuaries.
Built from 2003 to 2010
Development area: 3,200 Acres
Houses: 6,000
Type: Villages, Golf course, beach custom homes

Entry Door Retractable Screen.
A retractable screen on the entry door allows a cross breeze into the home
that helps reduce energy costs and keeps the bugs and other pests out!
• Colors available in White, Adobe, Brownstone, Desert Tan
• Sturdy Milano pull bar
• Cast metal color matching adjustable height handles
• Superior gliding using low friction technology
• Easy to install and operate
• Speed reducer (brake) provides safety and controlled retraction
• Recess and surface mount applications
• Full length magnetic seal
• Available in single or double panel door screens
• Charcoal color 18x16 insect screen fabric
(other optional fabrics available)
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