It is easy to get caught up in the chaos of selecting colors, cabinets, countertops, and the overall aesthetics of when designing a bathroom. However, it is important to remember to keep your bathroom functional and easy to live in as well. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) offers a guide to help make your bathroom as functional as […]
Diamond Spas and “Yard Crashers”, seen on HGTV and DIY network; have teamed up to crash the back yard of a deserving homeowner in the Chicagoland area. Yard Crashers is hosted by a young, up and coming landscape designer Ahmed Hassan. The show is based on Ahmed perusing the local Tool and Garden centers looking for his next “Do it […]
According to Planet Green disposable paper towels account for 3,000 tons of landfill trash every day. But there is away to reduce that number, by simply using microfiber towels on glass and mirrors and old shirts into rags to mop up messier spills. Below are seven tasks we do every day that we can replace paper towels with environmental friendly […]
The corner countertop space in the kitchen always seems to be wasted space, we tend to cram odd and ends in corner or just leave it empty. However, Better Home and Gardens suggests that you make the most of corner countertop space by placing the kitchen sink there. Light Up Your Corner Sink Install task lighting underneath upper cabinets above […]
Bath manufactures are operating in every corner of the globe, but a true custom fabricator is rare because of the time that is put into each product making it less profitable than production manufacturing. Most baths and spas that you see in the marketplace today are mass produced with no custom fabrication to speak of. With Diamond Spas we can […]
There is no doubt that the April 20th oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico was a horrific event. It has been almost three months since oil began leaking into the Gulf’s waters and the environmental and economical impact has been over whelming. At this point in the season the Gulf Shores white powdered beaches are typically covered with […]
There is a site out in the blogosphere called the House of Turquoise perhaps you have heard of it, the blog is completely dedicated to the 2010 Pantone color of the year, turquoise. While the blog is mostly filled with interior designs, it does feature a few outdoor spaces. Check out these design inspirations we found ranging from backyard patios […]
If you want to take a swim in this pool, you better not be afraid of heights. At 55 stories high this pool now makes its mark as the largest outdoor pool in the world at that height. pool But swimming to the edge won’t be quite as risky as it looks. While the water in the infinity pool seems […]
In this age of incredible cleverness, we are constantly devising more and better and faster ways to distract and entertain ourselves in an apparent collective effort to stay a step ahead of the vague fears that permeate our lives. As a designer and builder of watershapes, I recognize that many of my clients are seeking buffers against that unsettling reality. […]
We are all aware of the importance of applying sunscreen when spending an extending time outside to protect our sink. It’s recommended that adults apply a generous amounts of sunscreen every two hours. However, if you have a baby at home, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests only using a small amount of sunscreen to small areas of an […]
