Farmers Market in Aiken! Our doors will be open!
Want to support your local stores in downtown Aiken? Well you’re in luck because there will be a farmers market until August! In Aiken, at the Nandina Home & Design store, there doors will be open until 7pm each Thursday until August for the “Farmer’s Market in the Alley.” From 5pm-7pm every Thursday until August there will be a farmers market, local musicians and artisans just around the corner from Nandina. After you get all your groceries at the farmers market, make sure to stop in Nandina for dining furniture and tableware. For more informations make sure to check out Nandina Home &...
read moreDo You Need a Building Permit?
Talianko Design Group’s recent blog is on building permits and how a lot of clients say they are not intending to obtain them upon remodeling. According to their article it is against the law to not get a building permit when it is required, and so checking with your states rules is a priority. You put yourself and your home at risk if you begin these types of projects without looking into this aspect. In California if you neglect to get the proper permits for your project and are found out, then you must go through the permit process and pay double the fees. The homeowner and the contractor fees will go up astronomically and create increased delays. It is important to hire a contractor that is licensed because if a worker gets injured and the contractor is not licensed you are liable. For more information feel free to read the article in...
read moreHealthy Homes Conference
Niche Interiors attended the Healthy Homes Conference which was sponsored by PG&E and Build it Green. Arlene Blum, a biophysical chemist who was responsible for the elimination of flame retardants in Californias upholstered furniture, was there discussing her latest movement to get flame retardants out of sofas. They learned about some of the key components in flame retardants, such as, PentaBDE, which is banned globally. This chemical is one of only 23 which is banned globally but is responsible for endocrine disruption, neurodevelopmental problems, lower IQ, and cancer. Happily they found out that furniture makers are beginning to make foam without the flame retardants. Starting July 1st, some manufacturers will begin selling furniture without these flame retardants, which are not banned, just no longer...
read moreThe Valleyhigh Masterbath
At Joanne Jakab they aided a busy wife and husband to create a luxurious bathroom that could ease their nerves after a long and hectic day, or allow them to start off their day in tranquility. They gave them a bathroom that could cater to their busy schedules but could also allow them to take their time with a tub and deluxe shower. Their original design wasn’t built for their needs and was outdated and dark. Joanne Jakab provides some inviting photos of the makeover. The bathroom itself has better storage, which allows the husband and wife to keep their things separate, yet provides enough lighting to be inviting and pleasant. They used dark colored woods to give it a warm feel since this house is in Canada, and they paid quite a lot of attention to details (giving them a faucet with jewels, and a chandelier over the...
read moreMake Your Home Greener
Causa Design Group’s recent blog is about how to make your home greener. It use to be that the eco-friendly way was more expensive and it meant compromising the look you might want, but that’s not the case anymore. There are many green designs now, and if you want to help out the Earth, what better way than by changing your home’s energy and water. Energy Star models and digital thermostats are just a few simple ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency! By adding LED lighting to your home, you can save money and add in sustainability! For those of you thinking of remodeling or adding onto your home, these are only a few suggestions that Causa Design Group has to offer. Make sure to get a professional designer to aid you in your search for top eco-friendly designs that will work best for...
read moreHottest Trends of Spring
Nandina Home & Design recently went to High Point, NC to check out the furniture market. Some of the trends that were observed were: pinks, pinks were everywhere! Midcentury modern was up next, which is “architectural, interior, product and graphic design that generally describes mid-20th century developments in modern design, architecture and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965.” Next up is gold, which is making a come back. And last, but not least is blue and white. All of these things were noticed in abundance at the furniture market this year. To check out pictures and specifics check out Nandina Home &...
read more3 Ways to Help On Earth Day
Niche Interiors wishes everyone a Happy Earth Day by providing some useful tips on how you can make a difference by what you choose to include in your home. The first recommendation is to get FSC certified wood for your floors, cabinets, and furniture. They also recommend to reuse wood where you can as to help save our trees. The second recommendation to help the earth is to invest in quality furniture so that you are not subjecting our earth to bigger landfills. If you can’t afford that then try adding a new stain to old furniture or reupholstering some of your furniture. Their third Earth Day tip is to shop local, this cuts down on many costs such as fossil fuels used to ship them to the US. This Earth Day why not try sharing these tips to show your friends what they can do to...
read moreTour Inman Park Homes
Nandina Home & Design welcomes you to come to Inman Park’s Festival and Tour of Homes April 25th-27th. John Ishmael, the owner and lead designer of Nandina, designed two of the homes on the tour! Even though the event itself is free to get into you’ll need a ticket, and the ticket information, as well as anything else you might want to know about the event can be scene on Nandina’s recent blog. The ticket also allows you to attend Nandina’s seminars, and if you visit their booth/store during the tour you can enter to win a $500 gift certificate! Don’t miss this amazing event happening this weekend! Head on into your local Nandina Home & Design store in Atlanta to get your ticket...
read moreWant a look at Nandina’s Showcase home?
Nandina Home & Design is giving you a behind the scenes look at their showcase homes coming April 25th-27th in Atlanta and Aiken. In Aiken they were able to work from the ground up with their showcase home and even had the real experiences that homeowners themselves often do. They chose soft greys with jeweled tones and then everything else fell into place easier. They used the greys and emeralds as their bases and played off of those colors. They are even installing the drapery and furniture this week! To see more visit the Woodside Festival of Homes April 25th-27th at the Aiken...
read moreAll About Colors!
Niche Interiors recent project in One Rincon Hill, inspired them to share some color ideas for your space. They ask you to re-think the colored accent wall, but to not use paint, rather to use glasscloth which adds color and texture. They also suggest using a vibrant color for your armchair. If you’re unsure of bold colors, then try adding them in stages. They ask that you use colorful accent pillows or a bold colored flower in a vase to start small. For more tips and tricks see Niche Interiors latest...
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