Photo: F. D. Richards, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic American Elderberry / Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis

“They really got excited when I showed them the comma-shaped island with room enough to seat the entire family and still have plenty of space for additional culinary pursuits,” explained Cartee. The project was complicated by the use of mixed flooring materials, with tile in the kitchen and adjoining hardwood flooring and carpet. We removed the tile & carpet and extended the hardwood flooring from the living room and entryway into the kitchen. Since it was originally a lighter oak stain, we refinished it in a darker shade to make sure no honey oak remained! At some point, perhaps during a previous remodel years before, the house shifted and settled, taking the ceiling and floor out of level by an inch or so. "It happens from time to time,” says Cartee, who has worked on homes much older, “but our carpenters did a masterful job of compensating for the drop with the careful application of flat crown trim, especially over the vent hood where complications from a previous bath remodel were encountered.”

AM6808 BOCCI SHOWER DESCRIPTION: This “Meteor Shower” piece is a gorgeous mix of modern world and contemporary class. All pieces are created with a high attention to detail using the cleanest, and iconic style designs that have worked their way into movies such as, The Loft, and more! This unique and stunning piece features small glass sphere pendants with a frosted cylinder shaped area that the fit beautifully into. The number of balls varies with the size of the frame, but rest assured, we can customize this piece to have just the right size frame and quantity of lights for you. In addition, this piece also features adjustable strands, so you can adjust the lights to hang as low as 12 ft (3.66 m). We can also make these adjusted to varying lengths for you. This piece is similar to the AM6804 but has a round base, versus the AM6804's rectangular base. It’s available in many sizes to fit your needs and budget, ensuring you get the piece that is just right for you. SPECIFICATIONS: Collection: Modern Shape: Round Frame Ceiling Flush Mount Globe Diameters: 4” Size: 14" Wide x 18"-32'' Height up to 12 feet (3.66 m) long (Custom sizes are also available!) Lights: 7L 110V USA/220V Europe 40 watt halogen G9 bulbs (included) Weight: 32lbs Finish: (Top Plate) Antique Gold (Custom finishes are available for no additional cost) Extension: 7 balls on strands; each adjustable up to 12 ft (3.66 m) Assembly: Fully Assembled Dimmer Switch Compatible: Optional Shipping: Free Door-To-Door Shipping Worldwide Rush Order: 4-6 Weeks; 15% added to the total Regular Lead Time: 6-8 Weeks Warranty: 5 Years Full Coverage (includes replacement parts) SIZE OPTIONS: Size: Price: 14" Wide x 18"-32'' Height (7 balls) (as shown) $1,501.00 20" Wide x 22"-38''​ ​Height (14 balls) $2,832.00 24" Wide x 22"-42'' Height​ (26 balls) $4,711.00 30" Wide x 24"-48'' Height​ (36 balls) $5,662.00 36" Wide x 26"-58'' Height ​ (40 balls) $6,065.00 44" Wide x 28"-66'' Height​ (46 balls) $7,046.00 52" Wide x 30"-72'' Height ​ (55 balls) $7,735.00 60" Wide x 32"-78'' Height​ (64 balls) $8,671.00 72" Wide x 36"-86'' Height (​80 balls) $10,120.00 Custom Sizes, Finishes, Colors Available Upon Request

AM6808 BOCCI SHOWER DESCRIPTION: This “Meteor Shower” piece is a gorgeous mix of modern world and contemporary class. All pieces are created with a high attention to detail using the cleanest, and iconic style designs that have worked their way into movies such as, The Loft, and more! This unique and stunning piece features small glass sphere pendants with a frosted cylinder shaped area that the fit beautifully into. The number of balls varies with the size of the frame, but rest assured, we can customize this piece to have just the right size frame and quantity of lights for you. In addition, this piece also features adjustable strands, so you can adjust the lights to hang as low as 12 ft (3.66 m). We can also make these adjusted to varying lengths for you. This piece is similar to the AM6804 but has a round base, versus the AM6804's rectangular base. It’s available in many sizes to fit your needs and budget, ensuring you get the piece that is just right for you. SPECIFICATIONS: Collection: Modern Shape: Round Frame Ceiling Flush Mount Globe Diameters: 4” Size: 14" Wide x 18"-32'' Height up to 12 feet (3.66 m) long (Custom sizes are also available!) Lights: 7L 110V USA/220V Europe 40 watt halogen G9 bulbs (included) Weight: 32lbs Finish: (Top Plate) Antique Gold (Custom finishes are available for no additional cost) Extension: 7 balls on strands; each adjustable up to 12 ft (3.66 m) Assembly: Fully Assembled Dimmer Switch Compatible: Optional Shipping: Free Door-To-Door Shipping Worldwide Rush Order: 4-6 Weeks; 15% added to the total Regular Lead Time: 6-8 Weeks Warranty: 5 Years Full Coverage (includes replacement parts) SIZE OPTIONS: Size: Price: 14" Wide x 18"-32'' Height (7 balls) (as shown) $1,501.00 20" Wide x 22"-38''​ ​Height (14 balls) $2,832.00 24" Wide x 22"-42'' Height​ (26 balls) $4,711.00 30" Wide x 24"-48'' Height​ (36 balls) $5,662.00 36" Wide x 26"-58'' Height ​ (40 balls) $6,065.00 44" Wide x 28"-66'' Height​ (46 balls) $7,046.00 52" Wide x 30"-72'' Height ​ (55 balls) $7,735.00 60" Wide x 32"-78'' Height​ (64 balls) $8,671.00 72" Wide x 36"-86'' Height (​80 balls) $10,120.00 Custom Sizes, Finishes, Colors Available Upon Request

AM6808 BOCCI SHOWER DESCRIPTION: This “Meteor Shower” piece is a gorgeous mix of modern world and contemporary class. All pieces are created with a high attention to detail using the cleanest, and iconic style designs that have worked their way into movies such as, The Loft, and more! This unique and stunning piece features small glass sphere pendants with a frosted cylinder shaped area that the fit beautifully into. The number of balls varies with the size of the frame, but rest assured, we can customize this piece to have just the right size frame and quantity of lights for you. In addition, this piece also features adjustable strands, so you can adjust the lights to hang as low as 12 ft (3.66 m). We can also make these adjusted to varying lengths for you. This piece is similar to the AM6804 but has a round base, versus the AM6804's rectangular base. It’s available in many sizes to fit your needs and budget, ensuring you get the piece that is just right for you. SPECIFICATIONS: Collection: Modern Shape: Round Frame Ceiling Flush Mount Globe Diameters: 4” Size: 14" Wide x 18"-32'' Height up to 12 feet (3.66 m) long (Custom sizes are also available!) Lights: 7L 110V USA/220V Europe 40 watt halogen G9 bulbs (included) Weight: 32lbs Finish: (Top Plate) Antique Gold (Custom finishes are available for no additional cost) Extension: 7 balls on strands; each adjustable up to 12 ft (3.66 m) Assembly: Fully Assembled Dimmer Switch Compatible: Optional Shipping: Free Door-To-Door Shipping Worldwide Rush Order: 4-6 Weeks; 15% added to the total Regular Lead Time: 6-8 Weeks Warranty: 5 Years Full Coverage (includes replacement parts) SIZE OPTIONS: Size: Price: 14" Wide x 18"-32'' Height (7 balls) (as shown) $1,501.00 20" Wide x 22"-38''​ ​Height (14 balls) $2,832.00 24" Wide x 22"-42'' Height​ (26 balls) $4,711.00 30" Wide x 24"-48'' Height​ (36 balls) $5,662.00 36" Wide x 26"-58'' Height ​ (40 balls) $6,065.00 44" Wide x 28"-66'' Height​ (46 balls) $7,046.00 52" Wide x 30"-72'' Height ​ (55 balls) $7,735.00 60" Wide x 32"-78'' Height​ (64 balls) $8,671.00 72" Wide x 36"-86'' Height (​80 balls) $10,120.00 Custom Sizes, Finishes, Colors Available Upon Request

AM6808 BOCCI SHOWER DESCRIPTION: This “Meteor Shower” piece is a gorgeous mix of modern world and contemporary class. All pieces are created with a high attention to detail using the cleanest, and iconic style designs that have worked their way into movies such as, The Loft, and more! This unique and stunning piece features small glass sphere pendants with a frosted cylinder shaped area that the fit beautifully into. The number of balls varies with the size of the frame, but rest assured, we can customize this piece to have just the right size frame and quantity of lights for you. In addition, this piece also features adjustable strands, so you can adjust the lights to hang as low as 12 ft (3.66 m). We can also make these adjusted to varying lengths for you. This piece is similar to the AM6804 but has a round base, versus the AM6804's rectangular base. It’s available in many sizes to fit your needs and budget, ensuring you get the piece that is just right for you. SPECIFICATIONS: Collection: Modern Shape: Round Frame Ceiling Flush Mount Globe Diameters: 4” Size: 14" Wide x 18"-32'' Height up to 12 feet (3.66 m) long (Custom sizes are also available!) Lights: 7L 110V USA/220V Europe 40 watt halogen G9 bulbs (included) Weight: 32lbs Finish: (Top Plate) Antique Gold (Custom finishes are available for no additional cost) Extension: 7 balls on strands; each adjustable up to 12 ft (3.66 m) Assembly: Fully Assembled Dimmer Switch Compatible: Optional Shipping: Free Door-To-Door Shipping Worldwide Rush Order: 4-6 Weeks; 15% added to the total Regular Lead Time: 6-8 Weeks Warranty: 5 Years Full Coverage (includes replacement parts) SIZE OPTIONS: Size: Price: 14" Wide x 18"-32'' Height (7 balls) (as shown) $1,501.00 20" Wide x 22"-38''​ ​Height (14 balls) $2,832.00 24" Wide x 22"-42'' Height​ (26 balls) $4,711.00 30" Wide x 24"-48'' Height​ (36 balls) $5,662.00 36" Wide x 26"-58'' Height ​ (40 balls) $6,065.00 44" Wide x 28"-66'' Height​ (46 balls) $7,046.00 52" Wide x 30"-72'' Height ​ (55 balls) $7,735.00 60" Wide x 32"-78'' Height​ (64 balls) $8,671.00 72" Wide x 36"-86'' Height (​80 balls) $10,120.00 Custom Sizes, Finishes, Colors Available Upon Request

AM6808 BOCCI SHOWER DESCRIPTION: This “Meteor Shower” piece is a gorgeous mix of modern world and contemporary class. All pieces are created with a high attention to detail using the cleanest, and iconic style designs that have worked their way into movies such as, The Loft, and more! This unique and stunning piece features small glass sphere pendants with a frosted cylinder shaped area that the fit beautifully into. The number of balls varies with the size of the frame, but rest assured, we can customize this piece to have just the right size frame and quantity of lights for you. In addition, this piece also features adjustable strands, so you can adjust the lights to hang as low as 12 ft (3.66 m). We can also make these adjusted to varying lengths for you. This piece is similar to the AM6804 but has a round base, versus the AM6804's rectangular base. It’s available in many sizes to fit your needs and budget, ensuring you get the piece that is just right for you. SPECIFICATIONS: Collection: Modern Shape: Round Frame Ceiling Flush Mount Globe Diameters: 4” Size: 14" Wide x 18"-32'' Height up to 12 feet (3.66 m) long (Custom sizes are also available!) Lights: 7L 110V USA/220V Europe 40 watt halogen G9 bulbs (included) Weight: 32lbs Finish: (Top Plate) Antique Gold (Custom finishes are available for no additional cost) Extension: 7 balls on strands; each adjustable up to 12 ft (3.66 m) Assembly: Fully Assembled Dimmer Switch Compatible: Optional Shipping: Free Door-To-Door Shipping Worldwide Rush Order: 4-6 Weeks; 15% added to the total Regular Lead Time: 6-8 Weeks Warranty: 5 Years Full Coverage (includes replacement parts) SIZE OPTIONS: Size: Price: 14" Wide x 18"-32'' Height (7 balls) (as shown) $1,501.00 20" Wide x 22"-38''​ ​Height (14 balls) $2,832.00 24" Wide x 22"-42'' Height​ (26 balls) $4,711.00 30" Wide x 24"-48'' Height​ (36 balls) $5,662.00 36" Wide x 26"-58'' Height ​ (40 balls) $6,065.00 44" Wide x 28"-66'' Height​ (46 balls) $7,046.00 52" Wide x 30"-72'' Height ​ (55 balls) $7,735.00 60" Wide x 32"-78'' Height​ (64 balls) $8,671.00 72" Wide x 36"-86'' Height (​80 balls) $10,120.00 Custom Sizes, Finishes, Colors Available Upon Request

LANGSHAN SHEET SET OVERVIEW 100% Natural cotton sateen sheet sets Available in Twin, Queen, and King Includes standard fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillow case(s) Recommended for mattresses up to 14" deep Pattern on front and back of pillow cases Continuous elastic hem on fitted sheet. Natural cotton sateen Langshan sheet sets are a great way to introduce a unique pattern and pop of color to your bedroom, the guest room, or the kid’s rooms. Top hem of flat sheet and pillowcases feature a lovely folded detail with white top-stitching. Pillowcases have selected pattern on both front and back. Fitted sheet features continuous elastic hem for a secure fit. Fitted sheets suitable for up to 14” deep mattress. Each sheet set is designed by independent designers, from around the world, and printed and sewn in the USA. Twin Flat sheet: 68" x 96" Fitted Sheet: 39" x 75" x 16" 1 Pillowcase: 30" x 20" Queen Flat sheet: 90" x 102" Fitted Sheet: 60" x 80" x 16" 2 Pillowcases: 30" x 20" King Flat sheet: 102" x 108" Fitted Sheet: 78" x 80" x 16" 2 Pillowcases: 40" x 20" LANGSHAN SHEET SET $189.00 Kal00071 by skyecreative FABRIC100% Cotton Sateen SIZE QUANTITY 1 Please note, while we have done our best to accurately represent the color, position, and scale of this design, the finished product may be slightly different than appears in the preview. OVERVIEW 100% Natural cotton sateen sheet sets Available in Twin, Queen, and King Includes standard fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillow case(s) Recommended for mattresses up to 14" deep Pattern on front and back of pillow cases Continuous elastic hem on fitted sheet DESIGN THEMES Natural cotton sateen Langshan sheet sets are a great way to introduce a unique pattern and pop of color to your bedroom, the guest room, or the kid’s rooms. Top hem of flat sheet and pillowcases feature a lovely folded detail with white top-stitching. Pillowcases have selected pattern on both front and back. Fitted sheet features continuous elastic hem for a secure fit. Fitted sheets suitable for up to 14” deep mattress. Each sheet set is designed by independent designers, from around the world, and printed and sewn in the USA. Twin Flat sheet: 68" x 96" Fitted Sheet: 39" x 75" x 16" 1 Pillowcase: 30" x 20" Queen Flat sheet: 90" x 102" Fitted Sheet: 60" x 80" x 16" 2 Pillowcases: 30" x 20" King Flat sheet: 102" x 108" Fitted Sheet: 78" x 80" x 16" 2 Pillowcases: 40" x 20" 100% Cotton Sateen - Cotton sateen that softens with each wash. All natural fabric is perfect for breathable, cozy bedding.

The crisp Antique White finish of the Peruga Double Bath Vanity offers a light, airy feel to your bathroom. Featuring antique-style handles for each of the cabinet doors and 3 central drawers, this vanity screams Old World class in every direction. You'll love how sophisticated it will look in your home, especially when paired with any of the 5 beautiful top options to choose from. Add the beautiful matching linen cabinet to your bedroom decor and you'll never complain about not having enough space again. Made from the same top quality solid oak, this linen cabinet boasts a glass paneled top cabinet with frosted glass on each side, a middle drawer, and a lower cabinet with a gorgeous frame-like design. Each door is equipped with soft-close European hinges and the finish is made to match your vanity with a 12-step hand glazed finishing process. Please note: the triple panel mirror in the main image is no longer available. Instead, a matching 47.25" Single panel mirror (see detailed images) is available from the drop-down menus. Dimensions Vanity 60"W x 23.5"D x 35.5"H Optional Accessories Large Mirror 47.25"W x 3.7"D x 41.5"H Linen Cabinet 20.5"W x 16.25"D x 65"H Features

• 100% handmade and finished
• Grade A, solid kiln-dried oak construction
• Single-door cabinet on each side with antique-style handles
• Frame type construction with an Old World style joinery
• Full extension drawers with ball-bearing glides
• Hand-applied varnish in 3 layers to prevent warping
• Multi-layered hand glazed finish for a cabinet that is resistant to peeling, cracking and fading
• 5 Beautiful finishes to choose from!
• Choose from Cream Marble, Black Granite, Tropical Brown Granite, Carrera White Marble, or Travertine tops
• Pre-drilled for 8" faucet spread
• **Faucets Not Included**

The Solid Oak Advantage
Quality materials are important to the longevity of your bathroom vanity. Cheap vanities made with particle board or MDF tend to sag, warp, split, discolor, and expand over time. This is especially true in humid climates, such as the environment found in a normal bathroom. Since bathroom humidity is so common, bathroom vanities need to be extremely durable. They also need to be strong enough to endure lots of usage-based wear and tear. Vanities are typically made of MDF, birch, rubberwood, or natural oak. Generally, MDF is approximately 30 % the quality of oak, birch is 50% the quality of oak, and rubberwood is typically 90% the quality of oak, where "quality" is defined as the strength, integrity, and durability of the material. Solid oak is without question the strongest, most durable, and most resilient of all vanity materials. Only the highest-quality and best made vanities are manufactured from natural oak. Premier Collection
Vanities that are marked as Premier Collection are the best vanities in the industry where no expense has been spared. These are the best vanities money can buy made from small quantities of handpicked solid hard woods that are hand finished to perfection. To be considered part of the Premium Collection the vanity must get A+++ grades in: Wood used, Interior Construction, Counter Top, and Finish.

Wood Used:
Premier Collections uses Kiln dried wood in small batches to insure proper drying to prevent cracking and warping. All wood is cared for in great detail to prevent cracking and warping so that your vanity looks as good as they day it arrived for many years.

Vanity Tops:
Premier Collections vanities that have stone tops use a thicker stone, up to 3cm (1cm more than industry average), providing a more luxurious look. All of the vanities with stone tops are sealed to prevent watermarks and minor stains.

Construction:
Premium Collection vanities use hard wood box framed construction that provides strength and durability for decades. All vanities have working drawers with able storage made with slide ball bearing drawers and or soft close mounts. Center drawers are boxed and fitted around plumbing for additional storage.

Finish:
Premium Collection vanities are all hand stained, hand painted, using up to a 15 layer sealing and finishing process to avoid future fading, cracking, or peeling.

Doors and drawer-heads stained Dark Lager contrast with black face-frames for a dramatic look. The gray quartz counter is extended full height at the back splash. A bank of floor to ceiling cabinets separates the dining area from the kitchen, confining the space in both rooms. Note the massive blank end of the cabinets – in desperation to reduce the scale of this monolith, the homeowners decorated it with a clock and small nick-knacks, but it didn’t help. This is not a welcoming entrance to the kitchen. On the dining side, there is a hutch (with mirrored back), which ostensibly could serve as a buffet, however it is inconvenient to the prep area of the kitchen as it is tucked behind the tall pantry cabinets. And on the opposite wall is a separate wet bar which could serve more conveniently with a more unified kitchen and dining space. You would think that the large pantry cabinets would be a plus in a kitchen, however their placement and the deep fixed shelves belie any positive contribution. The looming wall of cabinetry confines the space and is a claustrophobe’s nightmare. Then note the clutter and chaos of storing small food items (normally most of your daily supplies don’t come in giant bulk quantities and sizes) on deep fixed shelves. Nothing really fits and canned goods become lost behind cereal boxes while baking supplies are piled on top of the snacks! The decision to remodel – the lady of the house wanted her kitchen to reflect the couples’ modern lifestyle. They are passionate people who love to entertain their friends and family – they need an open and accessible space that is both dramatic in bearing and easy to use on a daily basis. San Luis Kitchen began design by helping the homeowners choose a style and color scheme for their kitchen. The decision was made – a slab style cabinet door in a “Dark Lager” stain on maple wood. Because the homeowners did not want handles on their cabinets, we used a face frame cabinet construction to allow for “finger-pull” opening of the doors and drawers. The face frame is colored black as a contrast to the doors for a bold finish. Dark gray engineered-quartz counters and full height backsplash complete the picture. Kitchen layout and design is next. The sink remains at the corner window with the dishwasher moved to the left wall – giving space for a 36” range-top and dramatic 42” rectilinear hood. The refrigerator remains in place but is replaced with a black model. The cabinet above it is now 24” deep for a custom look and a built-in microwave/oven combo are placed to the right. Simple-line contemporary trim and uniform black and stainless modern appliances reinforce the linear aesthetic created by the doorstyle and face frame detailing. In place of the pantry, San Luis Kitchen designed a true buffet – accessible from both kitchen and dining sides. The storage needs are met by upper cabinets, base corner swing-out shelves and drawers, and a tall (adjustable) roll-out shelf unit on the dining side. We added an end wall (with niches) and extended the cabinetry and counter beyond as a welcome to the kitchen. In the dining room glass doors for display items grace the buffet. The wet bar is now visually and functionally joined to the kitchen – matching cabinetry and the more open overall plan tie everything together as a whole. Now in their new kitchen, the homeowners can prepare, serve, and enjoy a meal with their guests. The mosaic glass backsplash used at the bar adds pizzazz for fun gatherings and an evening’s entertainment.

This vanity's original design will give your bathroom the aesthetics that it deserves. Made out of Grade-A solid oak wood and featuring frame type construction, this vanity exudes a sense of durability. The 12 step hand applied Antique Ocean finish prevents cracking and fading while giving the vanity a rustic country living appeal. By choosing one of Cream Marble, Carrera White Marble, Travertine, Black Granite or Tropical Brown Granite counter tops a polished sparkle will brighten up your bathroom. There are also a multitude of other wood finishes available to choose from. By mixing and matching finishes and counter tops a vanity that bests fits your style can be created. Don't forget to look at the add ons such as the mirror and linen cabinet while you are at it. Dimensions Vanity 36"W x 23.5"D x 34.75"H Optional Accessories Mirror 26"W x 3.7"D x 41.5"H Linen Cabinet 20.5"W x 16.25"D x 65"H Features

• Grade A, Solid kiln-dried Oak
• Double-Door cabinet with antique-style handles
• Choose from Cream Marble, Black Granite, Tropical Brown Granite, Carrera White Marble, or Travertine tops
• Comes with full sized 17" porcelain sink
• 100% solid timber construction
• Frame type construction featuring Old World joinery
• Hand applied varnish in 3 layers for added durability and warping prevention
• 12-step hand glaze finish to ensure cabinet won't peal, crack, or fade
• Pre-drilled for 8" faucet spread
• **Faucets Not Included**

The Solid Oak Advantage
Quality materials are important to the longevity of your bathroom vanity. Cheap vanities made with particle board or MDF tend to sag, warp, split, discolor, and expand over time. This is especially true in humid climates, such as the environment found in a normal bathroom. Since bathroom humidity is so common, bathroom vanities need to be extremely durable. They also need to be strong enough to endure lots of usage-based wear and tear. Vanities are typically made of MDF, birch, rubberwood, or natural oak. Generally, MDF is approximately 30 % the quality of oak, birch is 50% the quality of oak, and rubberwood is typically 90% the quality of oak, where "quality" is defined as the strength, integrity, and durability of the material. Solid oak is without question the strongest, most durable, and most resilient of all vanity materials. Only the highest-quality and best made vanities are manufactured from natural oak. Premier Collection
Vanities that are marked as Premier Collection are the best vanities in the industry where no expense has been spared. These are the best vanities money can buy made from small quantities of handpicked solid hard woods that are hand finished to perfection. To be considered part of the Premium Collection the vanity must get A+++ grades in: Wood used, Interior Construction, Counter Top, and Finish.

Wood Used:
Premier Collections uses Kiln dried wood in small batches to insure proper drying to prevent cracking and warping. All wood is cared for in great detail to prevent cracking and warping so that your vanity looks as good as they day it arrived for many years.

Vanity Tops:
Premier Collections vanities that have stone tops use a thicker stone, up to 3cm (1cm more than industry average), providing a more luxurious look. All of the vanities with stone tops are sealed to prevent watermarks and minor stains.

Construction:
Premium Collection vanities use hard wood box framed construction that provides strength and durability for decades. All vanities have working drawers with able storage made with slide ball bearing drawers and or soft close mounts. Center drawers are boxed and fitted around plumbing for additional storage.

Finish:
Premium Collection vanities are all hand stained, hand painted, using up to a 15 layer sealing and finishing process to avoid future fading, cracking, or peeling.

Trees, like people, are living beings that need care, nutrition, and a healthy environment in order to thrive. Although tree death is a normal part of their life cycle, with the right care and proper conditions, they can live for thousands of years. Trees are an important part of our environment, and without them, humanity itself will cease to thrive. Therefore, it is important that we do everything possible to properly care for the trees on our property and in our area to maintain their vitality. The Benefits of Commercial Tree Care Here at Five Star Tree Services, we care about the environment and have dedicated our business to pruning, cutting, and maintaining trees and hedges. We offer a wide range of services at a price you can afford. Below, we have put together a shortlist of reasons why you should schedule regular commercial tree care services for your property. Reduce Liability A sick tree or a dead branch can cause bodily harm to a person if they happen to be near the tree when it falls. If you own a business, however, there is more to falling branches than the potential for harm or property damage. A customer, employee, or contractor who is hurt by a falling branch or tree on your property has the right to sue. This can cause strain on your business and destroy your good image. Working with a professional Toronto tree care company will ensure that the trees on your property are always healthy and well maintained to prevent accidents. Healthy Trees There is no purpose in keeping dead branches on your tree. Not only do they occupy space, but they also sap nutrients that your tree needs to thrive. Dead branches are also a hazard since they can fall down at any time. Depending on the size of the branch, this can cause property damage or injury. Regular tree care by a professional company keeps dead branches to a minimum and provides protection to your family, customers, and property at the same time. Aesthetics Everyone likes to look at a nice lawn, colourful garden, and well-maintained trees. For commercial locations, customers are more prone to visit stores and businesses that present a well-kept exterior over those that don’t. Quality is always more important than looks, but in the world of commerce, appearances can spur higher quantities of foot traffic. Additionally, when curb appeal increases, property value increases. This is great if you plan on selling it in the future. Proper Maintenance It is easy to ask your employees or your kids to take care of your lawn, but chances are, it is a well-hated chore. Tree care, on the other hand, is not something that should be left up to chance, or handled by those with no experience. When you hire Five Star Tree Services, our team will ensure that the needs of your trees are met and that they are properly maintained. If you are interested in learning more about our services, give us a call at (416) 990-3355 today.

So to begin, we start with an existing kitchen that is outdated and just too neutral for the homeowners. They wanted unity and drama in their space, not mundane confusion! Mismatched appliances – white refrigerator, stainless range, black dishwasher – give a disjointed and unplanned vibe to the room and are crammed together in less than half of the available kitchen space. The beautiful wood floor extends throughout the house, but in the kitchen it falls flat – as the medium gold cabinets and almond tile counters provide no contrast and no interest. A bank of floor to ceiling cabinets separates the dining area from the kitchen, confining the space in both rooms. Note the massive blank end of the cabinets – in desperation to reduce the scale of this monolith, the homeowners decorated it with a clock and small nick-knacks, but it didn’t help. This is not a welcoming entrance to the kitchen. On the dining side, there is a hutch (with mirrored back), which ostensibly could serve as a buffet, however it is inconvenient to the prep area of the kitchen as it is tucked behind the tall pantry cabinets. And on the opposite wall is a separate wet bar which could serve more conveniently with a more unified kitchen and dining space. You would think that the large pantry cabinets would be a plus in a kitchen, however their placement and the deep fixed shelves belie any positive contribution. The looming wall of cabinetry confines the space and is a claustrophobe’s nightmare. Then note the clutter and chaos of storing small food items (normally most of your daily supplies don’t come in giant bulk quantities and sizes) on deep fixed shelves. Nothing really fits and canned goods become lost behind cereal boxes while baking supplies are piled on top of the snacks! The decision to remodel – the lady of the house wanted her kitchen to reflect the couples’ modern lifestyle. They are passionate people who love to entertain their friends and family – they need an open and accessible space that is both dramatic in bearing and easy to use on a daily basis. San Luis Kitchen began design by helping the homeowners choose a style and color scheme for their kitchen. The decision was made – a slab style cabinet door in a “Dark Lager” stain on maple wood. Because the homeowners did not want handles on their cabinets, we used a face frame cabinet construction to allow for “finger-pull” opening of the doors and drawers. The face frame is colored black as a contrast to the doors for a bold finish. Dark gray engineered-quartz counters and full height backsplash complete the picture. Kitchen layout and design is next. The sink remains at the corner window with the dishwasher moved to the left wall – giving space for a 36” range-top and dramatic 42” rectilinear hood. The refrigerator remains in place but is replaced with a black model. The cabinet above it is now 24” deep for a custom look and a built-in microwave/oven combo are placed to the right. Simple-line contemporary trim and uniform black and stainless modern appliances reinforce the linear aesthetic created by the doorstyle and face frame detailing. In place of the pantry, San Luis Kitchen designed a true buffet – accessible from both kitchen and dining sides. The storage needs are met by upper cabinets, base corner swing-out shelves and drawers, and a tall (adjustable) roll-out shelf unit on the dining side. We added an end wall (with niches) and extended the cabinetry and counter beyond as a welcome to the kitchen. In the dining room glass doors for display items grace the buffet. The wet bar is now visually and functionally joined to the kitchen – matching cabinetry and the more open overall plan tie everything together as a whole. Now in their new kitchen, the homeowners can prepare, serve, and enjoy a meal with their guests. The mosaic glass backsplash used at the bar adds pizzazz for fun gatherings and an evening’s entertainment. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Fairfield

Photographer Tertius Bune. Yves Klein, Table D'Oree. 1961 Gold Leaf and Plexi. Pair of Chairs are by Nanna Ditzel. Fiberglass. Denmark 1960.
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in New York

Prior to the renovation, the kitchen had dated cabinetry and appliances, mismatched countertop surfaces and an impractical layout. The remodel included updating and relocating appliances, refacing cabinets, adding granite countertops, and installing a custom tempered glass “waterfall” bar to seat four. The designer commissioned an intricate marble mosaic backsplash, illuminated by dimmable LED tape lighting. Energy efficient appliances include an in-wall Gaggenau coffee maker and oven, a stainless side-by-side refrigerator and dishwasher, a six-burner gas stove topped by a custom fabricated stainless hood vent, and an industrial modern sink and hardware. The designer customized the steel and crystal chandelier over the island. The adjacent keeping room was significantly improved by editing light fixtures and defining seating arrangements for dining and lounging. A durable cowhide, lengthy media console and modular sofa accommodate 360-degree entertaining. The tempered glass and steel breakfast room furniture seats six while remaining compact. Long white cotton curtains soften the space while filtering late afternoon sun in both the keeping and living rooms.

Tucked away in the backwoods of Torch Lake, this home marries “rustic” with the sleek elegance of modern. The combination of wood, stone and metal textures embrace the charm of a classic farmhouse. Although this is not your average farmhouse. The home is outfitted with a high performing system that seamlessly works with the design and architecture. The tall ceilings and windows allow ample natural light into the main room. Spire Integrated Systems installed Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades paired with Hartmann & Forbes windowcovers to offer privacy and block harsh light. The custom 18′ windowcover’s woven natural fabric complements the organic esthetics of the room. The shades are artfully concealed in the millwork when not in use. Spire installed B&W in-ceiling speakers and Sonance invisible in-wall speakers to deliver ambient music that emanates throughout the space with no visual footprint. Spire also installed a Sonance Landscape Audio System so the homeowner can enjoy music outside. Each system is easily controlled using Savant. Spire personalized the settings to the homeowner’s preference making controlling the home efficient and convenient.

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THE DOOR NAME ORIGIN - "ALLUMINIO ELIVIA PAINT 4HS" One feature of this interior door model stands out among all others, to wit, the fact that here at Almese Doors we can work with pretty much any kind of budget. Allow me another intriguing observation: this one (this interior door, that is) is best suited to bulk orders. Which isn’t to say this one does not fall into the category of affordable luxury (just something we specialize in here at Almese Doors). It certainly does. It has most of the wonderful features characteristic of the brand to recommend it. It was lovingly and imaginatively designed. The name, should you be wondering, is a variation of that of the lovable, honest and faithful Shakespearean heroine (the play, of course, would be The Twelfth Night, one of the happiest and light-hearted comedies the bright British wordsmith ever composed, and arguably the most popular). Only natural wood is used to put it together, which is both aesthetically pleasant and env... Show more! FINISH: WHITE This is a bit tricky. Isn’t White the default finish that would look great on any interior door? Well, not quite. W. is the color most often associated with perfection, honesty, cleanliness, newness, neutrality, and exactitude. The pigment has been known and used by humans since prehistoric times. In ancient Egypt, W. symbolized purity. Roman patricians paraded around in W. togas to distinguish themselves from the common folk. It was the color of choice of French monarchs. Architects of all epochs used W., with considerable enthusiasm, in various projects and for various reasons. In the United States, architects favored it when designing churches, capitols, and municipal buildings – which is, in fact, a tradition they inherited from classical and Renaissance architecture. According to some experts, most of the buildings in the celebrated Forum were either made of, or clad in, W. marble. In Taoism, it represents the yang or masculine energy, one of the two complementary natures of the universe. Many authors, both classical and contemporary, have referred to W. as a sign of purity, either physical (like William Shakespeare, whose treacherous usurper monarch wishes a heavenly rain would cleanse his blood-stained hand, washing it “white as snow”) or spiritual (like Tennessee Williams, who named his lead character Blanche (derived, incidentally, from the Germanic word blanc)) as a symbol of her innocent child-like spirit, perceptible from the moment she makes her first entrance (through the interior door stage-left). Back in the Seventeenth Century, Sir Isaac Newton discovered that sunlight is composed of light with wavelengths across the visible spectrum which the human eye perceives as W. It is the lightest of the spectrum, and achromatic (hue-less) to boot, because it fully reflects and scatters all visible wavelengths of light, absorbing none. W. objects stand out in the dark. Depending on the surroundings, an interior door with W. finish might come off as emphatic or tactful, dominant or complementary. It blends seamlessly into most types of decor and, once the owner’s needs and disposition are taken into account, can symbolize - oh, so many different things, while bringing back a myriad memories: from those glorious snowy Alpine slopes and peaks to the fluffy tops of the wayward herd of cumulus cloud heap over the horizon on a balmy afternoon in the Caribbean. Tropical sand beaches are W. due to the high quantity of calcium carbonate they get from tiny bits of seashells ground to powder by the waves. In a number of cultures W. can also symbolize festivity, and be used lavishly to brighten up weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries. It is beautiful. Make sure it goes well with your interior door model, though.

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