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The PLFI 520 is a sleek island hood that looks great in any kitchen. This island range hood features a 600 CFM blower which will clean your kitchen air with ease. The power is adjustable too; in fact, you can turn the hood down to an ultra-quiet 100 CFM! The lower settings are great if you have guests over; all you need to do is push the button on the stainless steel control panel and that's it! This island vent hood is manufactured in durable 430 stainless steel; it will last you several years! Speaking of lasting several years, the two LED lights are incredibly long-lasting – and they provide complete coverage of your cooktop! As an added bonus, the baffle filters are dishwasher-safe, saving you time cleaning in your kitchen. Let your dishwasher do the work for you. Check out some of the specs of our PLJI 520 below. Hood Depth: 23.6" Hood Height: 9.5" Lights Type: 1.5w LED Power: 110v / 60 Hz Duct Size: 6 Sone: 5.3 Number of Lights: 4 To browse our PLFI 520 range hoods, click on the link below. https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=PLJI%20520

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Photo Credit: Sign On San Diego. The square lights over the double vanity were designed by the architect, Lloyd Ruocco. Originally, the window did not exist in this bathroom, and there were four of the fixtures. Some of the square glass covers had been damaged, but the owners were able to salvage three and had them re-plated in chrome. Two are in the master bathroom. The other hangs in the spa bathroom. Four of the five panels in the master bathroom vanity were taken from door fronts of the original kitchen cabinets. The shower tower in the master is from Toto’s Neorest collection and features an overhead shower, a handheld and body jets with a unique push button design, plus a sapphire glass door which ties in with the blue tones. The water closet has been opened up from the original design, a large window added as well as towel warmers. This level of detail is unmatched.

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Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

This kitchen was very 1980s and the homeowners were ready for a change. As amateur chefs, they had a lot of requests and appliances to accommodate but we were up for the challenge. Taking the kitchen back down to the studs, we began to open up their kitchen while providing them plenty of storage to conceal their bulk storage and many small appliances. Replacing their existing refrigerator with a panel-ready column refrigerator and freezer, helped keep the sleek look of the cabinets without being disrupted by appliances. The vacuum sealer drawer is an integrated part as well, hidden by the matching cabinet drawer front. Even the beverage cooler has a door that matches the cabinetry of the island. The stainless, professional-grade gas range stands out amongst the white cabinets and its brass touches match the cabinet hardware, faucet, pot-filler, and veining through the quartzite. The show-stopper of this kitchen is this amazing book-matched quartzite with its deep blues and brass veining and this incredible sink that was created out of it as well, to continue the continuity of this kitchen. The enormous island is covered with the same stone but with the dark wood, it provides a dramatic flair. The mercury glass pendants, do not distract but complete the look. Photographer: Michael Hunter Photography

The PLFI 520 is a sleek island hood that looks great in any kitchen. This island range hood features a 600 CFM blower which will clean your kitchen air with ease. The power is adjustable too; in fact, you can turn the hood down to an ultra-quiet 100 CFM! The lower settings are great if you have guests over; all you need to do is push the button on the stainless steel control panel and that's it! This island vent hood is manufactured in durable 430 stainless steel; it will last you several years! Speaking of lasting several years, the two LED lights are incredibly long-lasting – and they provide complete coverage of your cooktop! As an added bonus, the baffle filters are dishwasher-safe, saving you time cleaning in your kitchen. Let your dishwasher do the work for you. Check out some of the specs of our PLJI 520 below. Hood Depth: 23.6" Hood Height: 9.5" Lights Type: 1.5w LED Power: 110v / 60 Hz Duct Size: 6 Sone: 5.3 Number of Lights: 4 To browse our PLFI 520 range hoods, click on the link below. https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=PLJI%20520

The PLFI 520 is a sleek island hood that looks great in any kitchen. This island range hood features a 600 CFM blower which will clean your kitchen air with ease. The power is adjustable too; in fact, you can turn the hood down to an ultra-quiet 100 CFM! The lower settings are great if you have guests over; all you need to do is push the button on the stainless steel control panel and that's it! This island vent hood is manufactured in durable 430 stainless steel; it will last you several years! Speaking of lasting several years, the two LED lights are incredibly long-lasting – and they provide complete coverage of your cooktop! As an added bonus, the baffle filters are dishwasher-safe, saving you time cleaning in your kitchen. Let your dishwasher do the work for you. Check out some of the specs of our PLJI 520 below. Hood Depth: 23.6" Hood Height: 9.5" Lights Type: 1.5w LED Power: 110v / 60 Hz Duct Size: 6 Sone: 5.3 Number of Lights: 4 To browse our PLFI 520 range hoods, click on the link below. https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=PLJI%20520

Built for the most demanding applications the PLJW 109 is exceptionally durable. It includes efficient stainless steel baffle filters to clean your air in a matter of minutes. The 109 model also features heat lamp sockets, which you can also use as additional lighting if needed. This wall hood is rated at 1000 CFM at just seven sones! This range hood comes with blowers pre-installed and factory tested, making the installation one of the easiest in the industry. Specifications 110v 60hz (USA and Canada Certification) Stainless Steel Push Button Controls Single 1000 CFM Blower 3 LED Lights 2 Heat Lamp Sockets Stainless Baffle Filters Seamless Design Easy to Clean and Maintain Brushed Stainless Steel Product Weight 87 - 107 lbs The blower speed can also be adjusted on this model, and it features incredibly quiet low settings: SuperQuiet - 400 cfm (1.4 Sones) Low Speed - 600 cfm (3.5 Sones) Medium Speed - 800 cfm (5.6 Sones) High Speed - 1000 cfm (7.0 Sones)

Master Bathroom Photo. "Business in the Front, Party in the Back" This project provided Mark with the opportunity to revisit a project from the first year of his practice. Our clients were the third owners since Mark first worked on this house in 1987. The original project had consisted of a small addition to the rear of an existing single-story (over garage) house. The new owners wanted to completely remodel the house and add two floors. In addition they wanted it to be MODERN. This was a perfect fit for where the firm had evolved to over the years, but the neighbors weren't having it. The neighbors were very organized and didn’t like the idea of a large modern structure in what was a mostly traditional block. We were able to work with the neighbors to agree to a design that was Craftsman on the front and modern on the interior and rear. Because of this dichotomy, we sometimes refer to this as the "Mullet House". We were able to minimize the apparent height of the facade by hiding the top floor behind a dormered roof. Unique features of this house include a stunning roof deck with glass guardrails, a custom stair with a zigzag edge and a guardrail composed of vertical stainless steel tubes and an asymmetrical fireplace composition. Photo by Michael David Rose.

The client requested a spa like feel with rustic influences to capture the ‘up north feel’. She also requested a desk/vanity for storage and function. We delivered on all points. The Century bed with a leather surround and branch posts combines today’s design influences with the great outdoors. The Bernhardt side chests and dresser provide plenty of storage while exhibiting style and convenience. The auto closure drawers and push style openings make this piece a gem. The lamps by Rejuvenation were the client’s pick and worked well with the furnishings. The waterfall area rug by Surya complete the look with warmth, comfort and color to coordinate client’s artwork over the bed. The built in vanity by Stillwater Cabinetry of Petoskey has plenty of storage space behind beautiful custom painted doors. The mirror hides medicine cabinet shelves for additional storage. The lighting emits perfect hues for applying make up and dressing table function. We had the plugs and switches installed inside the upper cabinetry for ease and application. I have used this style in numerous masters and it gets rave reviews from the homeowners.The finish is carried over into the master bathroom cabinetry and the Cambria quartz countertops combine the spaces for uniformity. ©2018 All Rights Reserved, Photography by Mike Gullon

The PLFI 520 is a sleek island hood that looks great in any kitchen. This island range hood features a 600 CFM blower which will clean your kitchen air with ease. The power is adjustable too; in fact, you can turn the hood down to an ultra-quiet 100 CFM! The lower settings are great if you have guests over; all you need to do is push the button on the stainless steel control panel and that's it! This island vent hood is manufactured in durable 430 stainless steel; it will last you several years! Speaking of lasting several years, the two LED lights are incredibly long-lasting – and they provide complete coverage of your cooktop! As an added bonus, the baffle filters are dishwasher-safe, saving you time cleaning in your kitchen. Let your dishwasher do the work for you. Check out some of the specs of our PLJI 520 below. Hood Depth: 23.6" Hood Height: 9.5" Lights Type: 1.5w LED Power: 110v / 60 Hz Duct Size: 6 Sone: 5.3 Number of Lights: 4 To browse our PLFI 520 range hoods, click on the link below. https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=PLJI%20520

The PLJW 121 is a powerful, low-profile wall and under cabinet range hood. It features a 900 CFM blower and belongs to our professional hood series. The speeds are easily adjustable using stainless steel push buttons in the front of the range hood. There are four speeds too, so you have a lot of freedom when adjusting blower power. To make cooking easy, this model includes 2-3 LED lights depending on the size. These lights will last you several years and provide more than enough coverage for your entire cooktop. Cleaning is no chore either. The PLJW 121 has stainless steel baffle filters, which efficiently trap grease and dirt as air flows through the hood and outside your home. Grease will build up over time and it can compromise the efficiency of your hood. But there's no need to worry! The filters are dishwasher-safe, so cleaning is incredibly convenient! This wall/under cabinet range hood is made of durable 430 stainless steel which will keep your hood in good condition for years. Specs Hood Height: 10" Power: 110v / 60 Hz Duct Size: 7" Sones: 7 Number of Lights: 3 Can it be ductless or recirculating? Yes For more information, browse the PLJW 121 models below. https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=pljw%20121

Depending on your kitchen layout, island sinks can save you space and functionality. One of the main reasons for the main sink in the island is how much time you spend at the sink. If you tend to socialize more in the kitchen while doing tasks, island sinks may be for you! Since this was a family home reno project, a ton of interaction will take place in this area! We made sure to create an inviting space along with Etch Design Group. There was a full gut of the kitchen. This included all cabinetry, countertops, and backsplash. The main focus in this kitchen part of the reno was moving the sink location from the wall to the newly installed island. The new layout included new cabinets painted a beautiful shade of timeless white, on top of those polished Statuario quartz countertops with light veining were installed. These new custom cabinets were customized to the homeowners' specifications for her kitchenware items. Electrically, we installed 6 new LED recessed canned lights and added new outlets to the island to add more lighting in the home.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Of utmost importance to this client was a home boasting an elegant vibe – highlighting sophisticated furnishings without pretension – but with little-to-no-maintenance. Throughout the house, the designers incorporated performance fabrics that are sustainable for pets and children, offering an elegant ease that transitions from outdoor to indoor. They also focused heavily on the convenience factor, bringing the home deep into technology with media seating for a true media room; custom motorized shades in every room; TVs that reveal with a simple push of a button; and even desks that transition from a standing to seated position. Of course, you can’t have convenience without some glamour, and a former sitting room that was converted into a dressing room will make any woman’s eyes pop with envy. The to-die-for closet features power rods that float down for easy reach, a dressing mirror with wings that fold in and LED lights that change colors, a bench covered in couture fabric for distinctive perching, decadent carpeting and tons of shoe storage.

Enjoy warm evening of luxury with this new 7pc Fire Chat Set. Comfortable seating is enhanced with our new 6-inch deep base cushions, letting you truly unwind after a long day. With quality materials built to withstand any kind of weather, this set will entertain you and your family for seasons to come. Features: Set includes a 88-inch sofa, two motion club chairs, two ottomans, a stone top side table, and a 50x32-inch fire table. Motion chairs comfortably rock back and forth, and rotates 360 degrees. Designed to sit deep with ample back support. Durable, all-weather SolarFast® resin wicker is engineered for outdoor use, and hand-woven over a strong and lightweight powder-coated aluminum frame. Fire table is CSA Certified, and warms up to 40,000 BTU. Stone top allows plenty of room for refreshments, drinks and more. Propane tank drawer allows for easy access (recommended use with 20 lb liquid propane tank, not included). Side valve access allows you to easily control the flame during use, and includes an easy push button starter. Minor fire table assembly required.

The Portofino Comfort Collection 5-piece Fire Chat Set in Heather Beige is the perfect addition to your outdoor space to create a place for warmth and enjoyment on the cooler nights and days. Motion club chairs feature the same iconic contemporary design of the Portofino Collection, and include an integrated 360-degree swivel and rocking motion for deep relaxation. Durable aluminum frames feature hand-woven SolarFast® resin wicker that will withstand the elements, providing you with years of comfort. The fire table is amply sized with a height perfect for sharing a conversation. Features: Motion chairs comfortably rock back and forth, and rotates 360 degrees. Designed to sit deep with ample back support. Durable, all-weather SolarFast® resin wicker is engineered for outdoor use, and hand-woven over a strong and lightweight powder-coated aluminum frame. Fire table is CSA Certified, and warms up to 40,000 BTU. Stone top allows plenty of room for refreshments, drinks and more. Propane tank drawer allows for easy access (recommended use with 20 lb liquid propane tank, not included). Side valve access allows you to easily control the flame during use, and includes an easy push button starter. Minor fire table assembly required.