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Alfresco Homes, Designs and Lifestyles Ltd

We opened up the outdated kitchen, added fridge and tall cabinets to back wall ( where once stood a dinette table area). We decided to remove the overhead cooktop fan, and instead installed a pop-up downdraft fan that blows down and through the floor to the exterior. This kitchen took all of three full slabs of granite (Black Marinace) that has real stones imbedded in the ancient stones. We flowed the granite out into the window sills to expand the counterspace and to imprve the view ( technically difficult). We used three sinks including one double sink, for great operations central cooking and cleanup. The sink beyond is for our coffee area, and comes in very handy. All counters were built out at 30 inches minimum depth to improve workspace. We used rainglass inserts in some of the upper wall cabinets, and provided under cabinet and inner cabinet LED lighting. The cabinets for this custom Kitchen use a special Thermo-Structured Woodgrain feel and look finish ( we use these as standard practice ), plus all drawers are dovetailed, and all cabinet boxes are built with Birch Plywood for excellent durability ( also a standard for our designs)

Palermo Grey

Twelve50

PALERMO STONE EFFECT FLOOR AND WALL PORCELAIN STONEWARE TILES IN GREY. Palermo, the new collection of stone effect porcelain stoneware floors and walls with a Nordic appeal, a perfect blend of harmonious and discreet tones with the all the eternal charm of limestone for an unconventional style. Palermo is a collection with a multifaceted spirit and with a great technical performance, ideal for interior and exterior projects of both a residential and public nature. The industry standard is to include an extra 10% allowance for ‘wastage’.

Palermo Beige

Twelve50

PALERMO STONE EFFECT FLOOR AND WALL PORCELAIN STONEWARE TILES IN BEIGE. Palermo, the new collection of stone effect porcelain stoneware floors and walls with a Nordic appeal, a perfect blend of harmonious and discreet tones with the all the eternal charm of limestone for an unconventional style. Palermo is a collection with a multifaceted spirit and with a great technical performance, ideal for interior and exterior projects of both a residential and public nature. The industry standard is to include an extra 10% allowance for ‘wastage’.

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Palermo Tobacco

Twelve50

PALERMO STONE EFFECT FLOOR AND WALL PORCELAIN STONEWARE TILES IN TOBACCO. Palermo, the new collection of stone effect porcelain stoneware floors and walls with a Nordic appeal, a perfect blend of harmonious and discreet tones with the all the eternal charm of limestone for an unconventional style. Palermo is a collection with a multifaceted spirit and with a great technical performance, ideal for interior and exterior projects of both a residential and public nature. The industry standard is to include an extra 10% allowance for ‘wastage’.

Palermo Silver

Twelve50

PALERMO STONE EFFECT FLOOR AND WALL PORCELAIN STONEWARE TILES IN SILVER. Palermo, the new collection of stone effect porcelain stoneware floors and walls with a Nordic appeal, a perfect blend of harmonious and discreet tones with the all the eternal charm of limestone for an unconventional style. Palermo is a collection with a multifaceted spirit and with a great technical performance, ideal for interior and exterior projects of both a residential and public nature. The industry standard is to include an extra 10% allowance for ‘wastage’.

Palermo White

Twelve50

PALERMO STONE EFFECT FLOOR AND WALL PORCELAIN STONEWARE TILES IN WHITE. Palermo, the new collection of stone effect porcelain stoneware floors and walls with a Nordic appeal, a perfect blend of harmonious and discreet tones with the all the eternal charm of limestone for an unconventional style. Palermo is a collection with a multifaceted spirit and with a great technical performance, ideal for interior and exterior projects of both a residential and public nature. The industry standard is to include an extra 10% allowance for ‘wastage’.

A Symphony of Digital Wellness & Artisan Knotty Alder Craftsmanship

Elite Empire Construction Inc.

This spectacular entryway for the Hayden, Idaho, custom estate acts as a technical architectural bridge. By integrating specialized artisan millwork with advanced smart-home connectivity and complex climate engineering, we’ve created a high-performance first impression that sets the standard for the entire residence. High-Performance Architecture: Custom Entry & Smart Integration This entryway serves as a technical showcase, blending rustic artisan craftsmanship with high-capacity environmental control. We engineered this high-volume space to function as a thermal and visual bridge, leveraging specialized Knotty Alder millwork and advanced construction techniques to prepare visitors for the complexity found deeper in the home (like the 18-head steam suite!). Technical & Artisan Highlights: Custom Aagesen Millworks Door: The focal point is the substantial, hand-crafted Knotty Alder entry door, fabricated by Aagesen Millworks. We integrated a large upper-glass panel featuring a custom "raindrop" texture for immediate architectural interest and privacy, setting an artisan tone for the entire residence. Complex Fenestration Matrix: We engineered this wall with a sophisticated array of matching side-lights and a spectacular semicircular transom window. This complex framing assembly requires precise geometry and structural integration to ensure maximum daylight infiltration while maintaining high-efficiency environmental performance. Architectural Woodwork Integration: The entry door and windows are anchored by a continuous, massive Knotty Alder header and casing assembly. Note the thick, rustic cross-header that bridges the central opening, creating a robust, unified archway that emphasizes the vaulting architecture. Invisible HVAC Integration: To handle the significant volume of this vaulted space, we installed an invisible thermostat-controlled radiant heating system beneath the large-format dark grey tile. This provides consistent, "cold-spot-free" warmth across the entire floor plan. (Note the technical complexity required to fit the baseboard registers into the substantial wood base). Smart Security & Continuity: This entry features integrated high-end dark bronze security and locking hardware (visible on the right-hand jamb), providing professional-grade protection. We ensured design continuity by utilizing the same rustic wood tones and heavy-gauge bronze that are echoed on the specialized DTV plumbing controls in the master en-suite.