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Featured: John Stefanon Interior Design

Combining traditional style with contemporary design is not an easy thing to do, but it is something that comes naturally to Brazilian-born interior designer John Stefanon. Stefanon is well-known throughout the Boston area for his sensible and unique designs. Stefanon’s work is strewn throughout New England from lavish residences to cramped commercial spaces. While all of Stefanon’s interiors are inherently classic, they are also current enough to make his modern contemporaries take note.

In this article we showcase some of John’s work, and a feature video with John describing his work at the FP3 Boston Apartment development.

Before and After

Before and After – Five Bathroom Couple-friendly Remodels

It’s surprising how many homes are built for families but feature bathrooms that only accommodate one person at a time. This is especially important for master baths, where husbands and wives may share the space as they get ready for their days. As the clock ticks towards rush hour and spouses compete for sink or shower time, tensions can run high. That’s not what a bathroom is for at all. Bathrooms should be spaces where you can relax, unwind and gently ease into or out of your day.
Check out these five bathroom remodels that went from drab to riches over night.

Product Trends

2 New GRAFF Tub Fillers

Today we are happy to make available to new additions to the GRAFF family of tub fillers , a contemporary tub filler and a traditional one.

The Graff Fontaine Collection Deck Mount Tub Filler with handshower and diverter which is very sleek and will fit well in any contemporary bathroom. This set is unique in that it utilizes sharp right angles, commonly used in contemporary design, while graceful adding curvature to soften the the look.

Design ideas

3 Crucial Steps to Designing A Kitchen

If you’re looking to renovate your kitchen or are putting together an entirely new kitchen design, there are many things to consider. It can seem like something of an overwhelming concept, but as long as you give yourself enough time to consider all the details, while remembering the broader picture; designing your new kitchen interior doesn’t have to be the nightmare it could be.

Design ideas

Lavish Las Vegas Bathrooms for High Rollers

Whether you hit the jackpot or the house wins, you’ll still feel like a high roller when you stay at one of Las Vegas’ many lavish bathrooms. These five star hotels along The Strip spare no expense for their well-moneyed guests – and why shouldn’t they? For possibly one of the spendiest vacations you’ll have all year, you deserve to get what you paid for. And these opulent bathrooms certainly deliver. With massaging bathtub jacuzzis, sweeping bathroom vistas, European-styled bidets and some of the most gorgeous bathroom vanities in the American Southwest, you’ll feel like a king in one of these stunning Las Vegas hotel bathrooms.

Design ideas

4 Summer Home Country Style Vanities

Yes – the summer is just around the corner “officially”. The clouds are gone, the sun is out, the birds are chirping and everyone is getting for memorial day weekend. We are all starting to feel the summer itch. Lets gets the sandals, beach towels and head for some sunshine. Its been a long year and its time to relax.

But may of you are already thinking about going to you summer home or cottage. And then it hits you like a bolt of lightning. You forgot that you wanted to redo you summer home last year but never got around to it. Well have no fear we are here to help you. Our staff has hand picked 4 of their favorite vanities that would add that country style you want in your summer home.

Designers

Inspiration from HGTV Design Star

Reality meets design in HGTV’s hit series “Design Star.” HGTV Design Star mixes the panel-style judging of American Idol with the wow-worthy kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room transformations of aspiring interior designers, decorators and creative minds. The grand prize? The winner gets a show of their very own to showcase their unique personality and award-winning design chops. It’s a wildly entertaining way to pick the next design sensation that gives you an inside look into what it takes to be a host on HGTV. From zany projects and challenges to tense and emotional eliminations, it’s everything you’ve ever wanted from a reality competition. We like to tune in for the drama, but it’s also an excellent way to get ideas for your own remodeling, renovation and decorating ideas.

Design ideas

Five Reasons Why You Deserve a Luxury Showerhead

Luxury showerheads do cost a bit of money in comparison to the everyday shower but-there are five good reasons why you deserve to have a luxury shower head in your bathroom. Read on to find out why!

One of the top five reasons that many consumers are looking for luxury shower heads is the attention getting aesthetics that will be provided for any visitor that they may have. How much attention does a regular shower head that sticks out from the wall just a few inches attract? On the other hand, a huge rain-producing shower head that comes from the ceiling of the shower will bring many ooohs and ahhhhs from anyone.

Design Trends

4 New Bathroom Vanities to Wet Your Appetite

Last month Mark presented 4 vanities that will probably never make to retail locations. Today I’m glad to show you 4 vanities that recently became available for sale. Now I know they are not all as awe inspiring as the 4 that Mark showed, but they do stand out, each in its own unique way.

The first 2 vanities are from Nameeks. Nameek’s experience in the plumbing industry spans 30 years, they are a leader of high-quality bathroom products. Their choice of designs is extremely diversified. Their Boheme vanity mixes traditional and modern style while their Time vanity has minimalist look.

Design ideas

Creating Bathrooms in Spaces Big and Small

Big bathroom ideas fit into spaces large or small. On the one hand, having ample square footage in your bathroom or master bath gives your imagination the space it needs to run wild. More area along the walls, in the center of the room and higher ceilings opens the door wide to include more bathroom accessories, a more prominent bathroom vanity and a bigger, cozier whirlpool or air tub to draw the eye and melt away the stress.

As you take a gander at some of these big ideas , keep in mind that style comes in all shapes and sizes.