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650 Danbury Road
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203-431-9104
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| About Design Builders |
Design Builders & Remodeling is a full-service, residential design build firm headquartered in Ridgefield, CT. The firm has proudly serviced discriminating buyers in Fairfield, Westchester, Litchfield and Putnam Counties since 1986.
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Design Builders and Remodeling specializes in the design and building of additions, renovations, new home construction, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling and new kitchens.
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Greetings!
Change the feel of a room by creating a "fifth" wall. Read how you can change an ordinary room to an extraordinary room, by changing the style of your ceiling.
Sincerely,
David H. Adams, President
Design Builders and Remodeling, Inc.
(203) 431-9104
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Coffered Ceilings, Beams and More -
Architectural Trends for 2012 |
A ceiling is often overlooked in a home remodeling project, but it is the area that can add architectural interest to almost any room. Here are four ways to update a room by changing the look of the ceiling without changing the structure.
Coffered Ceilings
A coffered ceiling is a specialty ceiling treatment with recessed panels framed by beams. Most of us are familiar with this type of ceiling in Craftsman style homes or formal, ornate homes. The ceiling is a series of square or rectangular panels accented by beams. Coffered ceilings are a good way to hide support beams and provide a uniform look to a room. These ceilings can be constructed from a variety of different wood species or composite materials.
Exposed Trusses or Beam Ceilings
Exposed trusses or beam ceilings can add rustic charm to a home, make a high ceiling seem lower or help mask transitions when a new room is added to a home. To install either beams or trusses, a ceiling should be at least 8 feet from the floor. Depending on their function these ceiling features can be made of wood, high density polyurethane foam, metal, fiberboard or a variety of other composite materials.
Tongue and Groove or Bead board Ceilings
Tongue and groove panels and bead board can be used to add some character to an indoor or outdoor ceiling. They are a great way to mask minor flaws in ceilings in outdoor areas such as porches and entries or indoors. If you have a home with dormered rooms, you may notice that the ceiling is vulnerable to cracking. Tongue and groove and bead board can be a good solution to cover cracks caused by seasonal movement.
Crown Molding
Another way to transform a ceiling in a room is to add crown molding. Crown molding can be a simple piece of decorative trim or it can be a combination of many differed moldings that are installed where the wall meets the ceiling in a room.
Crown moldings are made in a variety of architectural and decorating styles to work with your tastes and furnishings. It may be plain or intricate. Standard crown molding profiles include cove (a curved shape); ogee (an s-shape) and dentil molding (carved squares of rectangles). Many other styles are available including rope and leaf relief.
Crown molding can be made from materials such as various wood species, medium density fiber board (MDF) and high density polyurethane foam as well as other composite materials.
Crown molding is not only decorative but it can hide flaws in ceilings and is often used in combination with many of the other ceiling details discussed here. It can also be used to create an illusion of space and height in a room.
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| Jewelry for Your Cabinets |
In an interior remodeling project, cabinetry is often one of the larger expenditures, so it makes sense to choose your cabinets carefully. You want to be certain you have the storage capacity and functionality you need. The height and depth of the cabinets are also taken into consideration. You want the cabinet style, wood species and finishes to create that fabulous look you have in mind -- the perfect fit for your personality and tastes.
One small detail that is often overlooked is the decorative hardware. Yet sometimes it is the tiniest detail that makes the biggest impact and leaves a lasting impression. While still in the planning stage of your project, take some quality time to select your decorative hardware.
One of your first considerations should be how the hardware feels to your hand. Since you continually open and close your cabinet doors and drawers, hand comfort and accessibility is vital. The hardware should project out from your cabinet far enough to protect the cabinet finish from sharp fingernails or oil from your fingers. For some people with limited hand mobility, a pull may be easier to grasp than a knob. In this case, test it out and make sure it is large enough to grip with the entire hand.
Secondly, your decorative hardware should coordinate with the style and proportion of your cabinets. When used appropriately, decorative hardware doesn't clamor for its own individual attention, but rather intensifies the loveliness of your cabinet, and thereby influences the look of the entire room. A long, lean stainless steel pull beautifully accentuates a streamlined European-style cabinet. A vintage-style cabinet becomes even more lovely when set off by an elegant period piece garnished with gemstones.
Finally, when making your choices, remember to have fun and be creative. You do not have to match every piece of hardware from room to room. Too much similarity throughout your home decreases the excitement. Select something out-of-the-ordinary that fits your personal style and adds vitality to the room.
Currently the trend is for oversized decorative hardware, along with coordinating appliance pulls for the kitchen. Unique knobs and pulls are available in a wide range of materials, from metal, porcelain and glass to stone, wood and even leather. The most popular metal finishes are brushed nickel, stainless steel, polished chrome, and hand-rubbed finishes in bronze, pewter and antique brass. |
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