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2013 HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE. LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com May 1, 2013
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High-design, high-tech ideas for making
your home more luxurious
With so many demands on our time
these days, it’s easy to relegate adding
luxurious elements to the home as
something better suited for another day. Yet, with
concerted effort and a few purposefully chosen
items, it is easier than ever to create a home
environment that pampers you
each and every day. To create
your luxurious lifestyle, beginby
incorporating fixtures that blend
functionality, aesthetic appeal
and innovative design into
your whole home - expanding
beyond general living areas
into practical rooms like the
kitchen and bath. By focusing
on the basic elements of these
spaces you can easily add style, functionality and
character to the ambiance of your entire home.
Asyouexplorehigh-qualityproducts andfittings,
you’ll notice a wide array of products with high-
end technology solutions that enhance everyday
living. Increased attention to design and aesthetics,
paired with extensive research and development,
have elevated many home products beyond basic
functional needs. Today, the humble faucet boasts
high-quality features that focus on sustainability,
ease of use and, of course, high-end appearances.
When exploring the myriad faucet options
available, keeping the following aspects in mind
can help you create a lavish space that will leave
you feeling pampered and guilt-free.
Design aesthetics: Today, faucet designs range
from traditional to ultra-modern, classical to
futuristic, or even intricately embellished to
minimalistic andsleek.Thisvarietyof styles allows
you to use the fixture as a key design element in
the space. For example, when creating an opulent
bath space, details like Swarovski crystal accents
on faucet finials can enhance the lavish feel of
your bath instead of simply blending in.
DeltaFaucetCompany industrial designerCeline
Garland says these small details can make all the
difference in the overall design of your kitchen or
bath space. “Just as a statement necklace or bright
heel can take a little black dress from everyday to
jaw-dropping, the perfect faucet can provide the
finishing touch that transforms your kitchen or
bath from memorable to unforgettable,” Garland
says.--
Functionality: Beyond aesthetics, innovative
enhancements, such as touch activations, add
convenience and a sense of
ease to both the kitchen and
bath space. For instance, the
Brizo Charlotte electronic
lavatory faucet brings more to
the bath experience than just
its flowing lines and classical
elegance; it also increases ease
of use through SmartTouchPlus
Technology,whichenablesboth
hands-free and touch-sensitive
operation. Additionally, TempIQ Temperature
Control Technology senses the temperature of
the water before it leaves the spout.An LED light
built into the top of the faucet changes color from
blue to magenta to red, letting users know exactly
whenwater has reached thedesired temperature. It
automatically adjusts the water mixture to ensure
a consistent water temperature and includes a
high-temperature limit stop that offers an added
degree of safety in the bath.
Water conservation: In addition to luxury,
modern bath fittings offer sensible and
environmentally friendly features that delight eco-
minded consumers. New technologies that add
greater dimensions to water flow provide a more
satisfying experience without increasing water
consumption. Look for the WaterSense label to
identify lavatory and shower products that help
conserve water while performing as well or better
than less efficient models.
By adding fashion and functionality, bath and
kitchen fittings can bring a new dimension of
luxury to the home. So when planning your
next luxury home upgrade, don’t forget how
incorporating modern technologies into these
often overlooked accents can enhance both your
design aesthetic and your everyday experience.
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