When it comes to indoor or outdoor waterfalls and water features Harmonic Environments has a collection that will enhance any residential or commercial setting with nature's most soothing element. The Harmonic Environments collection includes two sided glass panels, natural stone, stainless steel, etched glass, and copper tastefully combined or simple and clean to create any size one or three dimensional waterfalls or outdoor fountains. Their design team has tackled some challenging project and recently did 10 custom waterfalls at the new 11,500-square-foot Mandara Spa at Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas. Of coarse LED lighting for dramatic effects, and company logos can be added for professional applications. Imagination and the sky is the limit. Here are a few of the waterfalls and fountains that caught my eye, see the entire collection here.
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Here are 3 fireplace ideas that may help give you some visuals about what can work in new house plans or a remodeling project. There are many options on the market today, but it is still difficult to go out to one shop and see them all first hand. The first fireplace is clean and contemporary featuring a stainless surface built into a wall. The second fireplace is more transitional with a stone face with the typical black iron trim. The third model is a rustic fireplace that would be great in a lodge or a cabin. I think the stone work around the fireplace really makes the visual in this living room. These examples all come from Fireside Home and Comfort and can be found at their website: here.
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Every once in a blue moon, an interior designer is lucky enough to come across an artist/product designer/visionary who's work impresses them so much that they would love to decorate their own home in tons of their works. My latest infatuation is all wrapped up in Aaron R. Thomas' incredible works. It is rare that I find a website that captivates me enough to write a full article solely about the works contained on it. Aaron uses acrylic, wood, metal, and more to create his furnishings. I wanted to feature a few here in this article and give you a designers point of view, then get your comments on which pieces you like. We'll start with my favorite furnishing from the Aaron R. Thomas website:
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His and hers wall mounted towel holders are a novel idea, at least this way the person who left their towel on the floor can easily be identified. Manufacturer Black+Blum is an Anglo-Swiss partnership between English designer Dan Black and Swiss industrial designer Martin Blum which has a rather entertaining line of inexpensive and creative products. Of course the Mr. and Mrs Hangup Wall Hooks can be used for jackets, robes, or coats as well and offer a more visually appealing design that typical wall hooks. Packed as a set with adhesive tape and screws for easy mounting. 5" Tall $27.00 From PureModern.com
If you are tired of looking at every-day fans at places like Home Depot, then check out this modern ceiling fan. Called "Teardrop", you can see where the shape has taken its design influence. Now, I am a big fan of metal in modern living rooms and the brushed nickel usual goes well with most modern furniture. Teardrop comes with three fan speeds. Each fan blade is 14" in length. The down-rod measures 12" in length. Though it is a bit tough to tell in the picture, there is a spot for one light bulb up to 75 watts in strength. If you like this modern ceiling fan you can get more information on it: here. Price: $370.
