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Valentine’s Day and Window Treatments – Tips for Creating a Romantic Bedroom

By Tom Vatury On January 30, 2012

With Valentine’s Day on its way, you may be looking for a few fun ways to add a bit of romance and elegance to your bedroom. Many people are not planning to spend a lot of money going out for this day but that does not mean you cannot make it a special evening. Why not consider doing a few special things in the bedroom.

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Super Bowl and Windows – How to Enhance Your Game Time Experience

By Tom Vatury On January 30, 2012

As you prepare for the Super Bowl, you may be thinking about things like the game day food and if your television is big enough. This is just the beginning. Many other things need to looked at as well in order to have the best party. You need to make sure that you have everything in order and that there will be no need to leave or  really move all that much in order to truly enjoy the game and to make sure you are having a great time while you are doing it.

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Project Spotlight: Tempo, 300 East 23rd Street

By Tom Va On January 7, 2012

It’s been a busy week for Horizon! Some of the condominiums at Tempo on 300 East 23rd Street are receiving gorgeous new treatments for their floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Green Textiles: Oeko-Tex Standard 100

By Tom Va On October 18, 2011

In coordinance with the ever-prominent shift to greener living, there are certain standards set to ensure textiles are the safest they can be. It’s strange to think something as harmless as fabric could be harmful, but it’s true. The Oeko-Tex Standard is a testing and certification system for materials used to produce textiles. From their raw state to the end product, standards are set at all stages of production.

fabricut, green fabrics, eco-friendly fabric, eco-friendly textiles, oeko-tex standard 100

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Home Automation Brands: What’s the Difference?

By Tom Va On October 14, 2011

There are so many motorized shade manufacturers available today. It’s great to have so many options, but it can be confusing to know which is right for you or your project.

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Bold and Bright and Brave

By Tom Va On October 5, 2011

What is it about decorating with color that sends home owners into a panic? Bold color decisions can be difficult, but remember, it’s not permanent! Using color at home can be intimidating but there are a few things to consider when using color in interior decorating projects. We asked a couple professionals in architecture, construction and design their opinion on color, and why it can be so scary to some.

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Go West

By Tom Va On September 28, 2011

I’ve noticed a growing trend with the Western theme in interior design lately, but this isn’t your grandmother’s rustic country house.

The key is to incorporate it with contemporary themes for an eclectic mixture of interior design ideas. In typical Western-themed homes, it is not uncommon for items to seem a bit out of place. Things such as old shutters are hung like artwork, or a cowhide rug is paired with modern draperies. Western-themed rooms normally are filled with an abundance of vibrant colors and patterns on furniture, rugs and other accessories. It’s about balancing imperfection.

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Happy Fall!

By Tom Va On September 23, 2011

Today is the first day of fall, which means we will soon be spending increasingly more time indoors. Get outside and pick some apples or walk through the park while you can, because winter is coming. It’s important to make sure your home is just as prepared for the cold weather as you are.

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NFL Real Estate: Where the Players Live

By Tom Va On September 19, 2011

Football season is just getting started, but have you ever wondered where and how the players are living when they’re not tearing up the fields? It’s no secret that these players are raking in a serious salary, so it should come to no surprise that the homes are often well over the top.

Chris Canty New York Giants source: bleacherreport.com

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Great Apps for Home Automation

By Tom Va On September 15, 2011

Technology today has made it easier than ever to maintain your home. Remember the days you left for a weekend vacation, unsure if the air conditioner was, in fact, turned off? Now there are dozens of applications that allow you to control your home away from home. Smartphones have become the new remote control, only [...]

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