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April 2008
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Great ideas for your own home
Not an interior designer? These six trends will have unwitting guests thinking so.
Backsplash style
Home
owners are looking to the humble backsplash to make an artistic
statement. “The trend now is to mix elements like colors, glass, metal,
and ceramics for a more lively look,” says Dilmohan Chadra, owner of
Integrated Resources Group located in Brisbane and Dublin.
Integrated Resources Group 415-657-0280 | 925-829-1133 | marblecompany.com
Grill as social center
The
Fuego is not a grill you want to hide in a corner. First, its modern
appearance makes it the star of the patio. Plus, its retractable lid
allows multiple cooks (or multiple tasters) to stand around the
grilling surface, dispelling the idea of grilling as a solitary act.
Purcell Murray 800-863-7133 | purcellmurray.com
Made-to-order rugs
A
new program at California Carpets makes the search for the perfect rug
easy. You choose the colors, the yarns (fat, skinny, long, or short),
and the shape for your dream rug and then apply them to one of many
patterns. The result is a custom rug for a reasonable price.
California Carpet 415-487-3636 | calfloor.com
Urban wine
To
taste wine before you serve it at a party, hop on BART. Dashe Cellars
and JC Cellars share a winery and tasting room in Oakland. “If you
taste the wine yourself, you can make a more satisfying pairing,” says
Errin Leach of Dashe Cellars.
Dashe Cellars 510-452-1800 | dashecellars.com
JC Cellars 510-465-5900 | jccellars.com
Timeless Traditional
Home
owners are turning towards the beauty of natural wood and the organic,
handcrafted forms found in classic furniture. The perfect example is
the sculptural Sawbuck Chair by Hans Wegner, with 1960s era lines. It’s
available exclusively at Room & Board.
Room & Board 415-252-9280 | roomandboard.com
Classic Marble
Marble
is hot because of its natural beauty and soft finish. Popular options
at Pietra Fina, Inc. include Calacatta Oro and Calacatta Oro Franchi,
both classic white marbles with grey veins. Also popular are colored
stones, such as: Blue Louise, Black Beauty, and White and Gold.
Pietra Fina, Inc. 510-670-1010 | Pietrafina.com
Accessories
provided by Wine Country Party & Events (p. 173 & 178),
winecountryparty.com; Christofle (p. 174), christofle.com; Crate &
Barrel (p. 176), crateandbarrel.com; and Aldea (p. 174), aldeahome.com
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