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Are you interested in going modern or adding modern touches to your home? Then don't miss our, "Make Me Modern" article featuring Five of Our Favorite Contemporary Atlanta Spaces. Also save the date for the "Design Is Human" Atlanta 2015 MA Architecture Tour on June 6 & 7 - see page 31 for details. PLUS, Update Your Home Quickly and Affordably with Hardware and Fixtures; Critter Invasion - Getting Rid of Pests from Mosquitoes to Raccoons; Atlanta Experts Share Some Easy Ways to Inject a Little Modernity Into Our Homes; Neolith: The Revolutionary Sintered Compact Surface by Stone Center Atlanta; Traditional Home, Modern Elements: Quick Tips to Bring Modern Design Into Your Home by Builder Specialties, Inc; Your Carpet Shopping Guide: Choose the Perfect Carpet for Your Lifestyle by Enhance Floors & MoreTRANSCRIPT
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31 Modern Week in Atlanta Come out to the DESIGN IS HUMAN
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43 A Refreshing Change Updating your home quickly and affordably with hardware and �xtures
48 Critter Invasion! New ways to deal with an age-old problem
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Do you know how much energy your home is wasting?The average home has enough air leaks to create an opening over 3 feet wide. So schedule a Whole House Energy Assessment, performed by a program participating contractor, to find out where your home is losing energy. Complete a home energy assessment and you’ll get up to a $225 rebate. And if you make the recommended home energy improvements, you could get up to $2,350 in rebates. Learn more at georgiapower.com/wholehouse or call 1-877-310-5607.
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in every issue 10 Editor’s Letter
12 Editor’s Picks Affordable Modern Home Décor Shopping
15 Home Front Quick Tips, Expert Advice, Fun Events and More!
18 New! Our Expert Panel Q&A Easy Ways to Inject Modern Design into Your Home
35 What Atlanta Home Improvement Insiders Want You to Know!
52 Garden Inspiration Urban Agriculture Council Brings You a Stunning Backyard Makeover
54 New! The Payoff: Home Improvement ROI Minimize to Maximize: Prepping Your Home for Sale
57 Resource Finder Find Help with Your Home Improvement Projects
62 New! DIY Blogger Beat Upcycled Ombre Dresser
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When I say the words “community center,” what comes �rst to mind?Maybe I’m a moron, but I
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This was my �rst time ever setting foot in this building,
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Ballet and dance classes! (What kind of neglectful, ignorant
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When I sheepishly asked how much it would cost to join
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by side with your neighbors!
Okay. Community Center PSA over. Now I want to draw
your attention to some fantastic articles in this issue. The
modern home feature on page 20 will inspire you with its
big, beautiful photos of modern Atlanta homes. Then turn
to page 48 to �nd out the latest innovations in pest control.
Finally, check out our new series called “A Refreshing
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1. Unique InteriorsDoggone stylish! The
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2. Habitat FurnitureWow! Some incredibly
affordable décor can be
found at the new Habitat
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3. By Design OutletAny “modern lover” in
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We found this green
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4. Modani Located in the heart
of Buckhead is 12,000
square feet of affordable
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Though they offer more
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Affordable Contemporary Accents
Does Modern + Contemporary = Pricey? That’s what a lot of us assume when we think modern furniture and home accessories. Sleek, cool… expensive! But that’s not necessarily so. We scoured Atlanta in search of affordable modern home accents and found some wonderful shops that specialize in exactly that.
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Now in its 9th successful year, Design Is Human Week runs from May 30 through June 7 in Atlanta, and is the Southeast’s way of promoting
bold contemporary and international design. Design Is Human Week presents
newsworthy trends in cutting-edge architecture and design, modernity,
sustainability, social responsibility and contemporary culture at an elevated
level happening all around Atlanta. The event offers its participants,
exhibitors and thousands of visitors converging upon Atlanta a full week of
targeted programming, including product launches, talks, �lms, exhibitions,
showroom cosponsored events, installations and more. For more information
about this week and the MA Architecture Tour, visit MA-DesignIsHuman.com.
Who’s the “Best Of” in Atlanta Home Pros?Starting June 1, we need you to vote! Support your favorite plumber,
handyman, neighborhood, art festival, dog sitter and many more Atlanta
businesses by voting in Atlanta Home
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2015 Contest. Head over to
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Winning DesignWhen you’re this good, you
deserve to win a few awards.
And on April 30, ADAC (Atlanta
Decorative Arts Center)
announced their winners for
Southeast Designers and Architects
of the Year. Representing seven
states within ADAC’s 10-state
region, these �nalists exemplify
the highest level of talent in the
categories of residential design,
contract design and architecture.
The three winners are Beth
Webb of Beth Webb Interiors,
for 2015 Southeast Residential
Designer of the Year, Rita Carson
Guest of Carson Guest for 2015
Southeast Contract Designer of
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Atlanta Companies Take National Stage Be proud, Atlanta! Several contractors from our fair city have
won a national “Contractor of the Year” award from NARI, the
National Association for the Remodeling Industry. Decks and
More received the honor in the category of Residential Addition
Under $100,000 for a Marietta sunroom and deck addition.
(Shown at right.) Summers & Sons Development Co. won the
Universal Design Project Honoree award. MRemodeling also won
a national award in the Residential Exterior Under $100,000
category (along with Kauffman Design Services and Screens of
Georgia). For more photos and information about these award
winning projects, please visit http://bit.ly/ATLNARI.
Congratulations, Judy Mozen!Speaking of NARI hometown heroes! Judy Mozen, president of Atlanta-based Handcrafted Homes, Inc.,
has been named 2015-2016 President of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).
She assumed her new of�ce at the national organization’s annual spring meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
in April. As president, Mozen will focus on recruiting and training a viable workforce through inclusion
and diversity. During her tenure with NARI, her �rm Handcrafted Homes, Inc. has been the recipient
of a number of Contractor of the Year awards, as well as the NARI Atlanta President’s Award and OBIE
Professionalism Gold Award from the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association. “I am extremely proud to
serve as President of NARI and represent over 65,000 member companies and their employees across the country
who are committed to practicing our profession at the highest levels of expertise and standards,” Mozen says.
Dale Contant, of Atlanta Design & Build, was named President-elect.
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June 1–7, 2015Design Is Human WeekMA Architecture Tour –– Atlanta, Georgia Saturday, 6 June, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, 7 June 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.MA-DesignIsHuman.com
June 5Soapmaking Class6:30 – 10 p.m.Spruill Center for the ArtsSpruillArts.org
June 6–7Summer ICE Indie Craft Experience 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Ice-Atlanta.com
June 7Junior Beekeeper Day10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Webb Bridge Animal HospitalMetroAtlantaBeekeepers.org
June 10–14American Hemerocallis National Convention Hours VaryRenaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel And Convention Center AHS2015Convention.org
June 12-14Peachtree Corners FestivalHours VaryPeachtreeCornersFestival.org
June 13Roswell Lavender Festival10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Barrington HallRoswellGov.com
June 13American Hydrangea Society’s 21st Annual Garden Tour9 a.m. – 5 p.m.North Metro AtlantaAmericanHydrangeaSociety.org/Annual-Garden-Tour
June 27Woodworking Basics Class9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Highland WoodworkingHighlandWoodworking.com
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One of the easiest ways
to add a bit of modern
to a home is through
artwork. Good original
artwork, great black and
white photography
and modern sculptural
elements are easy ways
to add interest and class
to a space.
Another great way to
create a luxurious
modern space is to
reduce the clutter in a
room. Find great simple
low bookcases or
cabinets and put some
things away. The less
things you have in a
space, the more elegant
it can be…especially
when the things that
remain are of higher
quality or larger
scale. Don’t be afraid to
put an object that is
“too large” into a
space…it could be THE
thing that makes the
room.
Invest in pieces that
are timeless and have
pedigree. Buy what you
can afford but focus on
quality and original
design. A whimsical
and affordable
corkscrew from Alessi,
or a practical Corner
Cabinet by Keiji
Ashizawi for IKEA’s PS
line all can add
modernity to a home,
almost as much as an
expensive Eames chair
can!
It’s also important to
think of the future and
environmental issues
when you purchase
furniture and home
accessories. I guarantee
you will not see
thoughtfully designed
and quality pieces in
your local land�ll
anytime soon. And
that’s good for
everyone!
“Modern” suggests a
connection to the
present era. And in
these times of horri�c
traf�c, the 24/7 news
cycle, family obligations
and stressful jobs…
most of us want a
feeling of serenity, order
and restoration in our
homes. We want a
sanctuary that allows
us to connect to the
present.
The easiest way to
inject a bit of modern
is to eliminate the
clutter. A clean, edited
space feels more
modern. When an item
is intentionally chosen
and speci�cally placed,
you can better enjoy
the beauty of the piece,
not to mention the
surrounding negative
space. Even the ornate
antique, the well-worn
book, or the child’s
drawing has a place in
the modern home.
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A beautiful chandelier,
a pop of color in a
drum shade, or
unique sconces can
modernize a room in
a moment. Replace
an above-the-mirror
vanity light with
agate sconces
alongside the mirror
to give a powder
room more impact. A
standard entry hall
�xture could be
replaced with a
beaded chandelier, or
a starburst �xture
over a dining table
can create drama.
Kids’ rooms can be
creative too. Choose a
hot pink drum shade
with an orange
interior for a tween
room – or a pair of
playful swing arm
lamps for bedside
reading.
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Most people think
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con�ned to a bland
palette of white walls.
Color can be a great
way to make a space
modern without killing
your budget. Painting a
wall with wide
horizontal stripes in
contrasting bold color
will widen the space
and add another layer of
unexpected interest
without cluttering walls
with multiple pieces of
art. For an urban
modern look, try
painting an oversized
graphic in place of
artwork on a focal wall
by using a downloaded
image and projector to
create a stencil that you
can outline and �ll in
with bold color.
Geometric patterns and
even graf�ti designs
work well with this
technique.
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SCULPTURAL LIGHT FIXTURE “Bathroom lighting is always tricky,” says Robert Ross of Ross Design Inc. “In this instance we opted for a sculptural light fi xture to hang in the high-ceiling portion of the space that helps defi ne the vanity area. The complementary sconces over the sinks and the recessed cans put the lighting where it needs to be.”
PROJECTED MIRRORThe vanity mirror is projected 4 inches from the back wall, bringing the mirror closer to the face (this is important with a 24-inch deep vanity). The required electrical outlets are out of sight on the underside.
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Bit by bit, year by year, Atlanta is slowly modernizing its look. An infl ux of international companies, along with a younger clientele, has brought with it a new wave of modern homeowners. Flip through the next few pages and see just what modern means in our hometown.
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WARM WOOD TOUCHES The walnut seat and morning bar bring a touch of warmth and richness to an otherwise cool palette. The morning bar also provides for an easy way to get up and going in the morning, or perhaps end the day with a quiet glass of wine as you soak in the tub.
CURVE APPEAL The interior designers at Balance Design chose the furniture and fabric for this modern master bedroom. The carpet and the bed were specifi cally selected to subtly refl ect the curves of the bath’s sculptural tile accent wall, thus creating an overall unifi ed design.
Photos courtesy of Ross Design Inc.,
photography by Moxitude LLC
SCULPTURAL TILE As a collector of contemporary art, the homeowner immediately saw the power of the sculptural tile (from Specialty Tile) being used as a major decorative accent in the space. The wave pattern of the wall is subtly echoed in the herringbone pattern of the fl oor.
EXTENDED TUB SLAB The slab of the tub was turned up on the wall to accommodate the wall-mounted faucets. It solved the problem of trying to fi t the fi xtures fl ush with the heavily textured wall tile.
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BATHROOM | The owner’s bathroom provides a large shower, a stand-alone tub and wall mounted vanities. Stained solid panel wood doors with custom hardware also accent the home’s interior.
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KITCHEN | The kitchen has quartz countertops, fl at panel cabinet doors and white backsplash tile. The dining room opens to a large private outdoor space. A cube was also carved out of the side of the home to create the second outdoor space, which is adjacent to the kitchen and living room and accessed through the hall. (Editor’s note: Come tour this home live on the MA Architectural Tour. See page 31 for details.) Photos courtesy of MA Architecture Tour,
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LIGHTING AS SCULPTUREThe living room and dining room pendants and tall fl oor fi xtures were purchased through Illuminations Contract Lighting, Illumco.com.
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A TOUCH OF WALNUT Textured walnut wall is custom designed. Live-edge walnut coffee table from Hudson Furniture, NYC.
SHINY ELEMENTS Wall covering on ceiling panels through Jim Thompson showroom at ADAC. (to the trade only.) Metallic-patterned fabric on chairs through Jerry Pair showroom at ADAC. (to the trade only). Cool accessories are through Switch Modern. Stainless steel fi replace mantle custom designed.
Photo courtesy of Studio A2 LLC, photography by Brian Gassel Photo
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INSIDE AND OUTThe open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas wrap around the exterior courtyard, pool and pool house to form a single large and continuous space for entertaining. While moving through the house, the scale seamlessly transitions from grand to intimate.
TONGUE & GROOVE The home features a variety of unique elements such as a custom fabricated solid surface integral sink, minimal HVAC diffusers milled from interior wood siding and a cantilevered marble island.(Editor’s note: Come tour this home live on the MA Architectural Tour. See page 31 for details.)
Made for EntertainingDKM Interiors (interior design); Plexus R + D (interior design/architecture); Cablik Enterprises (general contractor); CORE Landscape Group (landscape architect)
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GALLERY WALL A unique approach to a typical gallery wall is shown here, using the same image in varying colors. These large portraits provide an impactful focal point in the room. These kinds of works can be purchased from a gallery, custom painted just for you or, as this homeowner did or, you can paint them all yourself!
SURFACE AREA “It’s always important to have multiple surfaces in a space,” say interior designers Lathem Jenkins Gordon and Cate Dunning. For this loft, Gordon and Dunning created a living space that could serve multiple functions. Now the homeowner can work or eat at the convenient “C” table (example from West Elm shown on left) or spread out work on the larger coffee table (detail photo, left). Multiple end tables of varying heights offer storage and surfaces for beverages, piles of work or collected objects from the homeowner’s many travels.
LAYERS OF COLOR AND TEXTURE “We fi nd the spaces that are most interesting are those that host layers of color and texture,” Gordon and Dunning say. Smaller woven rugs are overlapped in this loft to add dimension, color and coziness to the hardwood fl ooring. In the furnishings and accessories, the designers mixed everything from mohair to velvet and slick polished surfaces to rustic wood elements.
QUIRKY ACCENTS These two designers seek to add at least some elements of what they call “quirk.” For this loft, those elements include the shark mouth sculpture and oversized Jimi Hendrix portraits, among other pieces. Gordon and Dunning say, “We believe that having fun with your space is essential.”
Photos courtesy ofGordonDunning Interior Design
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Whether you are simply tired of the more traditional elements in your home, or you are remodeling and overhauling your dated, less ef� cient home, consider these tips to modernize your oasis.
Streamlined/Linear Fireplaces
The � replace often serves as the focal point and gathering place for family and friends. Consider transitions from a traditional square brick � replace to one that is gas burning, � at and sleek. Contemporary � replaces not only act as a modern design element in itself, but complement other home features as well.
Garage Doors
For homes with prominent garages, Clopay’s Avante™ glass garage doors are a perfect modern design element added not only to the exterior of your home, but can make for an easy transition from indoor to outdoor living space. Their streamlined panels add a very contemporary look to the home.
Appliances/Lighting
When modernizing your home, look beyond just modern decor upgrades. These days, modern homes are also featuring more technology and home automation. These simple yet luxurious features can lend a modern, even “space age” feel to a home. Modern appliances are low-maintenance, easy to clean, more ef� cient and sturdy with high performance.
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Whether you are simply tired of the more traditional elements in your home, or you are remodeling and overhauling your dated, less ef� cient home, consider these tips to modernize your oasis.
Streamlined/Linear Fireplaces
The � replace often serves as the focal point and gathering place for family and friends. Consider transitions from a traditional square brick � replace to one that is gas burning, � at and sleek. Contemporary � replaces not only act as a modern design element in itself, but complement other home features as well.
Garage Doors
For homes with prominent garages, Clopay’s Avante™ glass garage doors are a perfect modern design element added not only to the exterior of your home, but can make for an easy transition from indoor to outdoor living space. Their streamlined panels add a very contemporary look to the home.
Appliances/Lighting
When modernizing your home, look beyond just modern decor upgrades. These days, modern homes are also featuring more technology and home automation. These simple yet luxurious features can lend a modern, even “space age” feel to a home. Modern appliances are low-maintenance, easy to clean, more ef� cient and sturdy with high performance.
BETTER SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HOME
Builder Specialties (BSI) provides Better Home Solutions in appliances, fireplaces, garage doors, lighting and outdoor products to trade professionals and homeowners. Factory-trained sales professionals provide personal consultative services for lifestyle product decisions.
Georgia BSI Designer Showrooms are located in Buckhead, Marietta and Colonial Lighting in Sugar Hill, while the Florida showrooms include Destin and Panama City.
As one of the largest distributors in the Southeast, BSI offers competitive pricing and excellent availability with a large inventory maintained in our 150,000+ square foot distribution center.
BSI’s professional organization involvement includes the National Home Builders Association, National Kitchen and Bath Association and National Association of the Remodeling Industry as well as community organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Eagle Ranch and Share Our Strength.
Core values of BSI include integrity, responsiveness, excellence, teamwork, transparency and mastery distinguish us from our competition.
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Every so often a new material comes along that lights up the industry and brings new and exciting possibilities to kitchen design and designers. NEOLITH, which is available in Atlanta at STONE CENTER ATLANTA, is one of those products.
Neolith is available in two large formats (3200x1500mm and 3600x1200mm) three minimal thicknesses (1/8”, ¼”, ½”) and four sensational �nishes (Satin, Silk, Polished and Riverwashed) and more than 40 different models to satisfy any kind of design needs.Ideal for indoor and outdoor use as worktops, �ooring, cladding, backsplash and furniture, NEOLITH is a Sintered Compact Surface and belongs to a new and revolutionary product category that has been designed to work with the most challenging architectural and design demands.
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Composed from elements that are 100% natural, the use of extreme high pressure and temperature has been used to create a surface that is highly resistant to scratches, abrasions and high temperatures. Its color is also UV protected and will not fade when in contact with direct sunlight. Con�dent that the strength and longevity of the product will outweigh more traditional materials on the market, it is backed up by a 15-year warranty for kitchen countertops.
Island: CALACATTA PolishedFlooring: BETON Polished
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Neolith: The Revolutionary Sintered Compact SurfaceQ: What is Neolith?
A: A revolutionary sintered compact surface natural product made with clays, feldspar, quartz and other mineral oxides. The high-tech proprietary sintering process consists of exposing each raw material to extreme pressures and temperatures that resemble the same method used to create natural stones.
Q: What makes this product so revolutionary?
• Design: There are more than 40 available inspired designs in the most exquisite marbles and precious stones; metals; woods; textiles; industrial elements and solid colors.
• Durability: Neolith is resistant to scratches, stains, extreme temperatures, freeze, thaw, UV-rays, harsh chemicals and so much more.
• Versatility: Neolith varies in size and can be as thin or thick as 1/8”, 1/4” or 1/2”.
Sustainability: While Neolith is 100 percent natural, 52 percent of its contents come from recycled materials. This grants LEED points when used in construction.
Q:WhatarethebenefitstoinstallingNeolith?Andwhatare its top 5 uses?
A: Neolith can be used as a countertop (indoor or outdoor) or over tile, �oors, walls, wall cladding, �ooring, furniture and exterior facades.
Q: What kind of care/maintenance does Neolith require? A: Once installed, Neolith requires no special care or
maintenance. It can be washed with warm water and detergent, although it is not required. Avoid products containing hydro�uoric acid.
Stone Center is a stone distributor featuring an exotic selection of stones from around the world. With the largest selection of Soapstone slabs, we are also proud to be the exclusive distributor of top brand surfaces, such as Vetrazzo, Compac Quartz and Neolith.
Visit our website at StoneCenterAtlanta.com or ask your builder, designer or fabricator about Stone Center to learn more about our exclusive lines, as well as our collection of Granite, Marble and Quartzite.
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Neolith Sintered Compact Surface Available in Fourteen Full-Body Colors and Thirty Digital Designs.
Every so often a new material comes along that lights up the industry and brings new and exciting possibilities to kitchen design and designers. NEOLITH, which is available in Atlanta at STONE CENTER ATLANTA, is one of those products.
Neolith is available in two large formats (3200x1500mm and 3600x1200mm) three minimal thicknesses (1/8”, ¼”, ½”) and four sensational �nishes (Satin, Silk, Polished and Riverwashed) and more than 40 different models to satisfy any kind of design needs.Ideal for indoor and outdoor use as worktops, �ooring, cladding, backsplash and furniture, NEOLITH is a Sintered Compact Surface and belongs to a new and revolutionary product category that has been designed to work with the most challenging architectural and design demands.
1325 Oakbrook Drive Ste C. Norcross, GAPhone: (770) 446 5155 [email protected] - www.stonecenteratlanta.com
STONE CENTER ATLANTA
Composed from elements that are 100% natural, the use of extreme high pressure and temperature has been used to create a surface that is highly resistant to scratches, abrasions and high temperatures. Its color is also UV protected and will not fade when in contact with direct sunlight. Con�dent that the strength and longevity of the product will outweigh more traditional materials on the market, it is backed up by a 15-year warranty for kitchen countertops.
Island: CALACATTA PolishedFlooring: BETON Polished
Modern Atlanta.indd 1 27/04/2015 19:25:46
Neolith: The Revolutionary Sintered Compact SurfaceQ: What is Neolith?
A: A revolutionary sintered compact surface natural product made with clays, feldspar, quartz and other mineral oxides. The high-tech proprietary sintering process consists of exposing each raw material to extreme pressures and temperatures that resemble the same method used to create natural stones.
Q: What makes this product so revolutionary?
• Design: There are more than 40 available inspired designs in the most exquisite marbles and precious stones; metals; woods; textiles; industrial elements and solid colors.
• Durability: Neolith is resistant to scratches, stains, extreme temperatures, freeze, thaw, UV-rays, harsh chemicals and so much more.
• Versatility: Neolith varies in size and can be as thin or thick as 1/8”, 1/4” or 1/2”.
Sustainability: While Neolith is 100 percent natural, 52 percent of its contents come from recycled materials. This grants LEED points when used in construction.
Q:WhatarethebenefitstoinstallingNeolith?Andwhatare its top 5 uses?
A: Neolith can be used as a countertop (indoor or outdoor) or over tile, �oors, walls, wall cladding, �ooring, furniture and exterior facades.
Q: What kind of care/maintenance does Neolith require? A: Once installed, Neolith requires no special care or
maintenance. It can be washed with warm water and detergent, although it is not required. Avoid products containing hydro�uoric acid.
Stone Center is a stone distributor featuring an exotic selection of stones from around the world. With the largest selection of Soapstone slabs, we are also proud to be the exclusive distributor of top brand surfaces, such as Vetrazzo, Compac Quartz and Neolith.
Visit our website at StoneCenterAtlanta.com or ask your builder, designer or fabricator about Stone Center to learn more about our exclusive lines, as well as our collection of Granite, Marble and Quartzite.
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Which carpet wears the best - especially with children and pets?Nylon is traditionally cited as the most durable � ber, but new technology � bers have been found to perform just as well as nylon. But more important than the speci� c � ber is the construction of the carpet. Look for cut pile carpets that are tightly twisted and dense. Solution dyed nylon, Triexta and solution dyed polyester can be cleaned very aggressively without damage to the carpet.
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By Taylor Arnold
When every home improvement dollar counts, it’s important to choose
projects that will make a big impact for the lowest price. Fixtures like
faucets and doorknobs seem like details that only the most
discerning of homebuyers would notice, but outdated or
cheap �xtures can really affect the overall look of a home.
If your brass chandeliers or bathroom knobs make your space feel like
a throwback to the ‘80s, it may be time to replace them. Fortunately,
for a relatively small investment, there are a number of replacement
options to give your home a much more contemporary look.
Refresh Your Bath Hardware
Changing out your knobs and pulls to brushed nickel or bronze can
offer a lot of bang for your buck. “We are seeing a trend toward
classic materials like bronze, copper and nickel in more
contemporary design,” says Michael Murphy of Lamps Plus. “So
you have a nod to the classic while pushing the design to meet
today’s aesthetic.”
A bathroom isn’t complete without hooks, towel bars and a toilet
paper holder, and coordinating these items can liven up your
old bath décor. “Some people like all their accessories like
towel bars, hooks and tissue holders to match, while others
will mix it up,” Murphy says. “There is not a right or wrong
answer as long as you’re happy.
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or even replace your showerhead with one,” suggests Brian Hinson of KWC
America. “Multiple spray patterns can contribute to a greater sense of well-
being.”
When making these bathroom updates, consider your water and energy costs as
well. “If your toilet is more than 10 or 15 years old, you’re wasting water — and
money,” Hinson explains. “Whether you’re shopping for a toilet, a showerhead
or a lavatory faucet, look for the WaterSense label. Fixtures that have earned
this label have been independently certi�ed to use at least 20 percent
less water than their conventional counterparts, without sacri�cing
performance. The high-performance toilets of today �ush better
than the ‘low-�ow’ models of the 1990s and still use less
water.”
Change Out Your Faucets
A faucet is often a focal point of a kitchen or bath space, so
choose wisely. “I’ve been in too many large, ‘fancy’ homes where
the contractor cut costs by installing underwhelming faucets,”
Hinson says. “It calls into question what other shortcuts were
taken in the construction of the house.” And since the faucet
is one of the most frequently used items in your bathroom as
well as your kitchen, it’s smart to update it with a new low-�ow
model. This is a relatively inexpensive way to cut water
consumption while adding a refreshed look to your
sink area.
“A vibrant �nish on a new faucet can make
it stand out,” adds Phil Sherer of Masterpiece Lighting.
“A chrome faucet replaced with a bronze faucet (with
matching cabinet hardware) makes the kitchen pop that
much more just by changing the �nish.”
Revamp Your Lighting A new lighting system will add some ambiance to your
home, so consider updating the existing �xtures or
adding a few decorative sconces to complement your
faucets and hardware.
In the kitchen, contemporary glass pendants and warm
industrial �xtures are the way to go. And most experts
agree that the latest trends in kitchen lighting involve
these three letters: LED. “They come in a couple popular
styles, one being the traditional puck light, just updated
with LEDs, and the other is the LED tape lights, a long
string of LED lights that can actually be cut to any length
needed,” says Rick Spencer, manager at DCD Kitchen
and Design Bath Studio. “They all work off a low voltage
transformer that is easy to install.” Another plus,
Murphy adds, is that the smaller diodes allows designer
to experiment with more styles and retro�t tried and
true classics to be more energy ef�cient.
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Restore Kitchen HardwareJust like your bathroom
hardware, changing out
those kitchen cabinet knobs
can provide an instant
update. “Replacing brass with
a polished nickel can give a
look that is more transitional
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Sherer says. “You can � nd
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Another inexpensive option for
updating kitchen � xtures is under cabinet
lights. “From plug-in, battery operated and
hardwired options, under cabinet lighting has
a solution for everyone and most are very do-it-
yourself friendly,” Murphy says.
While you’re at it, take a look at your light switches and
outlet covers. Hinson also recommends looking at alternatives
to that knife block sitting on the counter for storing or displaying your
chef’s knives. “Maybe it’s time to add a garbage disposal to make food
prep easier,” he adds. “An unused mounting hole in your top-mount
kitchen sink is a candidate for a soap dispenser, where the soap
container is located under the sink but can be re� lled from the
top. More than one unused hole? Add a hand lotion dispenser.”
Don’t Neglect the DetailsKatrina Derrico of Michael’s Plumbing suggests adding mirrors
as an easy way to upgrade a room. “Mirrors make rooms look
bigger, add lighting to a room and can give your bathroom a
signature look.” Jennifer McVey of Frame It Mirrors adds, “A cost
effective way to upgrade the look of a bathroom is to put a decorative frame
molding around any huge, bland mirrors. The mirror doesn’t have to be
removed so there’s no demolition or wall repair needed.” And don’t forget
about bathroom caulk! Removing old, dirty caulk and adding new, freshly
sealed caulk can instantly refresh your bathroom.
The good news is that a majority of these projects fall into the DIY category,
so if you can use a screwdriver, chances are you can replace cabinet pulls
and knobs. Many homeowners even have the skills to replace a faucet or add
a garbage disposal, but if you’re ever in doubt, these tasks may be best left to a
licensed plumber who comes with a good recommendation.
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A KILLER PEST: These tiny, annoying pests – mosquitoes –
kill approximately 725,000 people
a year
CritterControl
Protect Your Home from Insects and Wildlife with New Innovations
By Amy Meadows
Charlotte is a lovely spider. Mickey is a super cool
mouse.
But let’s face it—the spiders and mice that can infest
a home these days aren’t quite that sweet or fabulous.
In fact, insects and wildlife can actually make your
life as a homeowner pretty miserable. Fortunately,
pest control specialists have a variety of innovative
resources available to help you not only rid your home
of unwanted creepy-crawlies and furry creatures, but
also to prevent them from returning.
The key is knowing what you are dealing with and
how you can eliminate the offenders in the most
safe and effective way possible. And in Metro Atlanta,
those offenders can include everything from termites,
mosquitoes and ants to mice, rats and squirrels.
Termites“Termites can cause thousands
of dollars of damage in addition to
the cost of the treatment once they are
found,” notes Jared Akin of MosquitoNix.
“They eat 24 hours a day, seven days
a week—meaning that they can cause
damage very quickly.” Unfortunately, many
homeowners “do not think about termites until
they are a problem.” And homeowners’ insurance
typically does not cover termite damage. That’s why
prevention is the best defense against these small
yet destructive insects.
“One of the most recent innovations in termite
control is Sentricon with Always Active, which provides
24/7/365 protection with bait in the ground at
all times,” says Kevin VanHook of Arrow
Exterminators. Stations are installed
around the perimeter of
your home, and bait
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DID YOU KNOW? Termites build the
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to termites when they enter them.
The bait is always available and it will
eliminate termite colonies and prevent
future invasions.
He continues, “This technology is
the most revolutionary change in
termite control since the launch of the
Sentricon System.” It also is a green
pest control option, as it uses only a
few grams of active ingredient and
poses no hazard to groundwater and is
pet-safe. It also is registered under the
Reduced Pesticide Initiative of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
MosquitoesSummer in Georgia wouldn’t
be the same without
mosquitoes. (It certainly
would be better, though!)
Not only are these
little blo odsuckers
annoying, but they also
can transmit deadly
diseases, observes Brian
Lunsford, of Inspect-
All Services. In addition
to eradicating standing
water from around your
home, a newer option for
homeowners is an outdoor
residential mosquito misting
system.
“Oddly enough, the
automated misting systems
are still relatively unknown to the
average consumer,” Akin says. “The
system is installed similar to an
irrigation system. Nozzles are placed
every 10 feet around the perimeter you
would like protected, and all tubing
is buried out of site.” A standalone,
diluted reservoir holds the pesticide
and sprays a � ne mist for 45 seconds,
three times a day, seven days a week.
The insecticides used vary and
minimal-risk pesticides can be
employed. In any case, the systems are
effective. These systems can deliver
up to a 98 percent reduction
in mosquito population, and
they even cut down on � eas,
ticks, white � ies, spiders and
gnats. (Talk to your installer
about pet safety guidelines.)
Spiders, Ants and RoachesTraditional pesticides often are
the � rst line of defense against
such bugs as spiders, ants and
roaches. “Chemical and granular
barriers can both help keep pests
out of homes,” Lunsford reveals. “We
also remind homeowners to take
additional steps such as trimming
bushes and trees near their home,
cleaning out gutters and more.”
For those homeowners who would like
to pursue other options, a newer trend
with professional pest companies is
the use of Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) programs.
This long-term, ecological approach
focuses on preventing insects from
entering a residence, as opposed to
simply eliminating them once they
are there. The practice begins with
identifying the pests that are in a
landscape, � nding their source and
using comprehensive information
about their life cycle and interaction
with the environment to bring those
populations to an acceptable level.
Then tactics like caulking cracks in
a home are used to create a barrier
around a residence. When necessary,
Reduced Risk products can be used
as well. Lunsford explains, “Reduced
Risk products are designed to have
low impact on human health, lower
toxicity to non-targeted organisms,
low potential for groundwater
contamination, low use rates, low pest
resistance potential and are compatible
with IPM practices.”
Rats and Mice“Rats and mice are some of the most
troublesome and damaging rodents in
the United States,” Lunsford asserts.
“They eat and contaminate food,
damage structures and property
Bats are one of the most common critter problems Atlanta homeowners face. So we asked David Seeveld of Bats in the Attic to share some of his customers’ frequently asked questions. David
is a humane bat removal expert. And remember, bats who live outside our homes are our friends. They eat pesky mosquitos. They can even help spread seeds for certain kinds of trees!
Why do bats like to live in attics?
Buildings and attics in particular, provide a warm,
dry, safe space to live in and raise baby bat pups. An attic is sort of like a cave - but even better, because it’s protected from predators, and high off the ground, making entry and exit easy.
What problems do bats cause when they live in
a building?
Most people notice the odor � rst. If the colony is
large enough, people also notice the noise they make. They are generally harmless animals and they don’t chew on wires like rodents do. The main problem they cause is that they excrete a lot of waste.
Can I kill the bats with some sort of poison or
fumigant?
Absolutely not! Aside from being illegal, every attempt
I’ve seen has resulted in disaster for the property owner. Why even attempt poisons, when a live exclusion is so much more effective (and more humane)?
For much more information, check out their educational site: BatsInTheAttic.com
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and transmit parasites and diseases to
animals and humans.” VanHook adds
that while roof rats were not found
in many southern states 20 years
ago, they now are “one of the most
frequent home invaders, along with
Norway rats. Like all rodents, these rats
reproduce very quickly, making them
nearly impossible to control once there
is an infestation.” What’s worse, some
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void the size of a dime.
So prevention is critical. “The best way
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DARN BANDITS! These very smart, expert
problem solvers – racoons –can squeeze into locked garages, open secured
garbage cans, unziptents and pry up lids
on Tupperware
use live traps for living creatures, Cloud reveals, “In some
situations, lethal traps are considered humane. It depends
on how the lethal traps kill the problem animals.”
Squirrels and RaccoonsWhen a squirrel or raccoon makes a nest in your attic, a
live trap is a great way to capture the animal. As VanHook
explains, the captured wildlife is then relocated to a non-
populated area. And technology has made it easier for
experts to do their job. “There are several types of traps
that are connected to Bluetooth devices which can allow
remote monitoring of traps,” Cloud says. “This can reduce
unnecessary visits to a job and save on time, gas and
efforts.” While there are still issues to overcome with the
new technology–it certainly is an interesting addition to the
process!
In some cases, the best option may not be to trap a squirrel
or raccoon that has gotten inside, but to make sure that if it
leaves its nest, it can’t return. “One option is the use of an
Excluder, which is a one-way door placed at the point where
the wildlife is gaining access to the home,” VanHook says.
“When the animal ventures outside, a spring-loaded door
drops behind them so that they are unable
to get back in the home.” With this
option, it’s important to ensure that all
other holes or gaps are already closed
and covered so there really is no
entry point available. (In some homes,
excluders are being used to eliminate
bat infestations—another problem that
can occur in the Metro Atlanta area.)
“Pests, including insects and wildlife, have
long been a threat to the quality of life we all
enjoy due to their ability to damage property,
transmit diseases and spread bacteria. That
will never change,” VanHook concludes.
“However, there will continue to be
advances in the available technology that
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Are you thinking of listing your home? While
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your home in move-in condition. Because
in this market, buyers want the “perfect”
home. A home sitting for more than a month
becomes stale. Buyers look at such a listing
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Why has it been on the market so long?”
Here are a few tips to get your home in show-
ready condition. Although these are good
ideas for any home about to go on the market,
remember that every house is different.
Listen to your agent’s speci�c suggestions for
preparing your home for showing.
Paint and make it neutral! Fresh paint goes
a long way to improve the look of any house.
Pull down that “gorgeous” wallpaper that you
hung in the ‘80s. Even if it was expensive and
stylish at the time, it is now dated and needs
to go.
To replace it, paint only with neutral colors.
Eggshell, grays and khakis are usually safe bets.
One note of caution: avoid khaki tones that look
pink. Ask friends for colors they have used, or
talk to the staff at the paint supply store.
Check it twice. If you are having showings already, make a
checklist to review each day before leaving your house. This
is especially important if you are the �rst to leave home each
day, and your not-as-aware spouse is the last one out the
door. Your checklist can be simple: beds made, kitchen clean,
bathrooms clean, fresh towels out, dog toys put away.
If you plant it, they will come. Do a drive-by of your own
home. How does the landscaping look? Does your yard and
front approach make you want to go inside? If not, replace
plants or shrubbery that have been dead for two years. Add
some color with �owering plants. Fresh plants on your deck
or patio will add warmth to your home. Don’t overdo it!
Simple and clean is the best look for landscaping.
These are a few easy ideas to help you get ready to list
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walk-through with your agent. Your listing agent should go
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diybloggersbeatUpcycled Ombre Dresser
1 Lightly sand the
entire surface of the
dresser.
2 Prime the dresser
with Kilz primer to
give it a solid base.
Then paint the outside of
the dresser white.
3 Unscrew the
handles from the
drawers and paint
these white as
well. You could also
replace them with
nice metal ones as
well to make it look
more modern.
4 Pull a color
swatch from the
same color palette.
Make sure the numbers
match up. You only need
paint testers for this project
in order to cover one drawer.
Testers cost about $3.
5 Paint the face of the
top drawer with
the lightest color,
progressing to the deeper
color as you go down.
6 If you used a � at
paint, I suggest
putting a clear coat
over it, especially if the
piece will be placed in a
child’s room.
Meghan Cooper is the mom behind JaMonkey.com, a
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handles from the
drawers and paint
swatch from the
same color palette.
Make sure the numbers
match up. You only need
paint testers for this project
in order to cover one drawer.
Paint the face of the
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6 Simple Steps
Now here’s a blogger bursting with personality! On her blog, Jamonkey.com, Meghan Cooper says, “I guess you
could call me a Suburban Hippie. We grow our vegetables, cloth diaper and recycle everything we touch.” One thing
she beautifully re/upcycled is this darling ombre dresser. Read her six simple steps and try this neat technique on
your next � ea market � nd!
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