Blau-Thompson Residence This Civil War era, 1680-square-foot three-story row house is located in the Italian Market section of Philadelphia. The BluPath Design principals and their young child were the clients. The project goal was to upgrade a traditional housing type to meet a contemporary lifestyle, applying both sustainable criteria and clean, modern yet sensual aesthetics. The challenge of the property (only 830 square feet in lot size) was to create a design that was small, but smart. The structure formerly housed a luncheonette with two apartments above. The interior was gutted and renovated into a single family home. The construction of a small rear addition added a new kitchen on the first floor and new bathrooms on the second and third levels. The east-west orientation of the home was ideal for the roof-mounted solar collectors, which were installed to provide domestic hot water and supplement the new radiant floor heating system. Exterior sensors improve the efficiency of the heating system's response to fluctuations in outside temperature. A new white-coated, rubber membrane roof reduced the structure's heat gain by 20 percent. A water catch system collects rainwater and air conditioner condensation to water the home's small rear garden. Large windows and skylights bring light deep into the row house and reduce the use of light fixtures. The rear yard garden features ipe decking (a dense, water-repellent hardwood) on permeable compacted gravel to minimize storm water runoff. BluPath Design’s principals used the project to demonstrate how sustainability can be integrated with beauty and function, with sensual materials and colors, well-proportioned and light-filled rooms, economic use of space, and thoughtful details. Cherry flooring and custom stairs complement the Indian slate tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen features custom walnut cabinets with blue granite counters and backsplashes. The first floor dining area is illuminated by a BluPath-designed fiber-optic chandelier. Ipe hardwood is also used for the master bath tub-surround and shower floor. Sliding frosted glass panels separating the master bath from other living areas allows light from the corner windows to naturally illuminate the adjacent room. Awards Honorable Mention for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency IIDA Philadelphia City Center Chapter 3rd Annual Interior Design Awards, June 2007 Bronze 2006 Commonwealth Design Award 10,000 Friends of PA, May 2006 Media HGTV ‘What You Get for the Money’ February 2007 Philadelphia Style Magazine March/April 2007 Philadelphia Inquirer June 11, 2006 Philadelphia CityPaper September 25-October 2, 2003 Photography by Barry Halkin

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“Alphabet” Hand tufted in 100% New Zealand pure wool with cotton backing. Single ply and felted yarn, cut pile tufted and tweeded to enhance design, texture and color definition. Spectrum of yarn colors available for custom colorization. Standard size: 5'7" x 7'11"/170 x 240cm, custom sizes available. Illustrations are only color representations, verify color against wool yarn samples. Color and size may vary due to the nature of hand-made goods. Slight variation is considered common and acceptable. Available only in 5.0 lbs. tufting weight per square yard. Specifications subject to change without notice. Manufactured By Dellarobbia.

The Mountain Modern cue rack designed with clean, simple lines, holds 8 standard cues. The model pictured has been modified to hold a separate short cue. The rack is shown in walnut, but can be built in other woods as well.

Bathroom mirrors are often not the first thing that comes to mind during remodels, but they are a vital component to the space. After all, you use them every day — either to put on makeup, brush your teeth, shave, or give your look a final check before heading out the door. Bathroom vanity mirrors come in a wide range of styles, sizes and shapes, which ensures there's one for your budget and preference. At agmHomeStore, we specialize in shipping high-end bathroom products. As a result, you can order with confidence that your bathroom vanity mirror will be delivered to your home on time and in one piece. Every item that ships is packaged in such a way that ensures it is delivered to your home the way it was shipped out. Browse our large selection of European bathroom vanity mirror collections right here.

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Flush Cold Air Return covers are a gorgeous alternative to standard cold air return covers. These are easy to install and available at great prices. Available in permanent (shown here) and a removable option is also available. Two Sizes available.

The Neutral tile collection, in 12''x36'', is designed for consumers looking for style, quality, and innovation. The wide chromatic range opens an unlimited world of possibilities to create contemporary and modern spaces. The reliefs suggest new perspectives, giving movement and volume to the surface. Neutral creates dynamic spaces and high technical aesthetic value.

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