Causa Design is offering special design rates from June 10th-August 8th 2014. If you’ve ever seen a picture in a magazine of a professionally designed space and said, “I want that!” Then now is your chance! Their basic package, for $2000.00, includes a consultation and retail shopping experience; their summer rate is $175.00/hour for 12 hours you get 2 hours free (regular is $200.00/hour); and additional hours can be purchased at the summer discounted rate. The design package, for $4000.00, includes a consultation and retail shopping experience; their summer rate is $150.00/hour for 25.5 hours you get 5.5 hours free (regular is $200.00/hour); and additional hours can be purchased at the summer discounted rate. Their luxury package, for $5000.00, includes a consultation and retail shopping experience; their summer rate is $150.00/hour for 33.5 hours you get 8.5 hours free (regular is $200.00/hour); additional hours can be purchased at the summer discounted rate; and as a bonus they will do a conceptual rendering ($500.00 value). So head on over to Causa Design today to book your package for this...
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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 &...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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