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MPROVEMENTMM®
S M A R T H O M E I M P R O V E M E N T S T A R T S H E R E
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“Pro-mance” is in the AirStrike the Perfect Match for
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features32 New! Trend Report What’s Cool for Pools in 2016
36 “Pro-mance” is in the Air Homeowners and Contractors Connect
for Happy Remodeling
51 New! Buying Guide Rest Easy with Wise Buys on Mattresses
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Fresh Flooring Options Design Detail that Grounds Your Room
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OTHERS PROMISE, CSI DELIVERS
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Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 - 5:30 | Sat: 10 - 4
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Explore one of the most Diverse and High-End Cabinet Studios in Atlanta
Ensure your kitchen & bath are uniquely gorgeous by visiting our studio today.
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On the cOver: This luxurious lawn may be small, but it provides big impact in this home’s backyard. Featuring Zeon Zoysia from NG Turf, this cozy patch of lawn is barefoot-soft and thrives in sun and shade. This cover project is presented by NG Turf, 770-431-1344, NGTurf.com. Photo courtesy of Artistic Landscapes, Woodstock, GA. Photographed by Mark Keightley, owner of Artistic Landscapes.
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CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio is minutes outside the Perimeter. We specialize in cabinetry—from traditional to European.Call today for a FREE showroom consultation.
OTHERS PROMISE, CSI DELIVERS
6527 Jimmy Carter Blvd., C-2, Norcross, GA 30071
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 - 5:30 | Sat: 10 - 4
770-729-1999 | www.csikitchenandbath.com
Explore one of the most Diverse and High-End Cabinet Studios in Atlanta
Ensure your kitchen & bath are uniquely gorgeous by visiting our studio today.
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COMPLETE LENNOX 16 SEER HEATING & COOLING SYSTEM
$5,395***
INSTALLED
INSTALLEDSTEAM HUMIDIFIER
$1,795**16 GALLON
Some restrictions apply. Call for details.
Some restrictions apply. Call for details.
Some restrictions apply. Call for details.
Some restrictions apply. Call for details.
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2 visits. Some restrictions apply. Call for details.
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*$1695 Furnace Special Lennox 45K BTU High Effi ciency gas furnace. 20 year limited warranty on the heat exchanger, 10 years
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** $1795 Steam Humidifi er - Field Control 16 gallon, 18 month warranty. Price includes standard installation.
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digital thermostat. Price includes standard installation.
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IS YOUR HOMEWINTER READY?
Producers of quality
shows in Atlanta
since 1959.
Walter Reeves
Joe Washington
Three days only!
New Trends
New Products
New Ideas
February 19-21, 2016 at
the Infinte Energy Center
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097
appliances
beds
brick and stone
closet organizers
concrete repair and resurfacing
cookware
decks and underdecking
decorator items
doors and windows
energy savings
fireplaces
flooring
garage doors
grills
gutters
heating and air conditioning
home remodelers
kitchens
landscape design and
installation
lighting
marble and granite
outdoor living
painters
pest control
plumbing
pools
real estate
roofing
spas and hot tubs
security systems
siding
stained and leaded glass
solar equipment
sunrooms and patios
vacuums
waterproofing
water and air purification
and a host of other products
and services to suit any size,
style or value of home!
aT The show
AtlantaHomeShow.com
for a complete list of exhibitors and all show info
Infinite Energy Center (formerly Gwinnett Center)
SAVE THE DATE!
February 19-21, 2016Gwinnett’s LarGest Home sHow
on The relIaBle heaTInG & aIr hoMe show sTaGe
Friday, February 19 (show hours 12pm – 6pm)
1PM - 2PM have the Best landscape This spring!
Walter Reeves - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
2PM - 3PM adapt & Garden smart
Joe Washington - HGTV Ground Breakers
3PM - 4PM aging In Place: homeFit Guide
Charima Young, AARP
4PM - 5PM 2016 Bathroom design Trends
Atlanta Renovation
5PM - 6PM Butterfly Gardening and Pollinators Carole Reja, Gwinnett
County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer
saturday, February 20 (show hours 10am – 6pm)
6aM - 9aM The lawn & Garden show-live on-air Broadcast
Walter Reeves - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
9aM - noon The home Fix It show-live on-air Broadcast
Dave Baker - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
12:15PM - 1PM energy savings Tips
Reliable Heating & Air
1PM - 2PM adapt & Garden smart
Joe Washington- HGTV’s Ground Breakers
2PM - 3PM Creating a Curated home - Interior design for your
Personal style Susie Roupe - SusieMae Design
3PM - 4PM Freedom from disorganization: Clear the Clutter & live
your life Katherine Trezise President, Absolutely Organized,
CPO, CPO-CD
4PM - 5PM Container Gardening
Shirley Bohm, Gwinnett Master Gardener Extension Volunteer
sunday, February 21 (show hours 12pm – 5pm)
1PM - 2PM landscape design/seasonal Flower Beds & Planting
Dan Eginton, Scenic Design Group
2PM - 3PM home organization solutions to Maximize your space!
Jay Kim, Owner, Tailored Living featuring Premier Garage
3PM - 4PM Pruning Trees and shrubs in the landscape
Timothy Daly, Gwinnett County Extension Agent
360 PAINTING
ADT SECURITY SERVICES
AERUS ELECTROLUX
ALAN MURPHY WINDOW &
SIDING COMPANY
ALL NATURAL DIPS/ELITE
ENTERPRISES
AMAZING GARAGE FLOORS
AMERICA’S MATTRESS
AMERICAN CASUAL LIVING
AMERICAN SIGNATURE
FURNITURE
ANGIE’S LIST, INC.
AQUAGUARD FOUNDATION
SOLUTIONS
AQUAGUARD POLYLEVEL
ARCADIA SOUTHEAST
ARCHADECK/OUTDOOR LIVING
ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT
MAGAZINE
ATLANTA RENOVATION
ATLANTIS GRANITE AND
MARBLE
AVI / MARVIN DESIGN GALLERY
B-LEVEL SOUTHEAST
BATH FITTER - TENNESSEE, INC.
BLUE RIBBON FOODS
BLUE RIDGE & GREAT SMOKY
MTNS
BOYCE DESIGN AND
CONTRACTING, LLC
BUILDER SPECIALTIES/CR HOME
CERTAPRO PAINTERS
CHALK IT UP
CLEARVIEW MOTION SCREENS
COBB IRRIGATION
CONCRETE RESURFACING
PRODUCTS
CONSULT A HOME PRO.COM
COOL AIR MECHANICAL
COOLSCREENS
COSTCO WHOLESALE
(DULUTH)
CREATIVE CONCRETE
RESURFACING
CSI KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO
CUTCO CUTLERY & COOKWARE
(OLEAN)
DIRECT BUILD HOME
IMPROVEMENT
DIRECTV
EMC SECURITY
ENERGY SHIELD
ENTRYPOINT DOORS OF ATLANTA
EVERDRY WATERPROOFING
EXOVATIONS
EZ HANG CHAIRS
FARMERS INSURANCE
FERN VALLEY LANDSCAPE &
INTERIORS
FIVE STAR PAINTING
FLASH ELECTRIC
FLOOR COVERINGS
INTERNATIONAL
FLORIDA TILE
GARAGE EXPRESSIONS
GEORGIA CENTRAL VACUUM
GEORGIA SPA COMPANY
GEORGIA SPCA
GLASS DOCTOR
GLASSTONE LLP
GOVOLT FLASHLIGHTS
GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS
GREEN EARTH SERVICES
GUTTERDOME
GWINNETT COUNTY
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
GWINNETT DAILY POST
HOLTKAMP HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING, INC.
HOME & GARDEN DESIGN INC.
HOUSLEY ENTERPRISES
OF GA INC.
IRONWOOD TOOLS
J & J PAINTING OF GEORGIA
J&K ENTERPRISES
JACKSON EMC
JENNIFER’S GLASSWORKS LLC
JOHNNY RHINO RESIDENTIAL
REMODELERS
KITCHEN CRAFT
KNIGHT AC & HEATING
LEAF FILTER NORTH OF
GEORGIA, INC.
LEAFGUARD OF NORTH GEORGIA
LEISURE LIFESTYLE
PRODUCTS, LLC
LONDON SPECIALTIES
MAID RIGHT OF DULUTH
MASTERSHIELD
MATTRESS 4 YOU
MERRY MAIDS
MIX IT UP
NARI - ATLANTA
NO LIMIT LLC
ORECK VACUUMS
ORKIN, LLC
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
PERSPECTIVES
PATTEN SEED CO. / SUPER SOD
PELLA WINDOW & DOOR
COMPANY
PIANO DISTRIBUTORS
PMC BUILDING MATERIALS
POWER HOME REMODELING
GROUP
PROTECT PAINTERS
PROUDLAND LANDSCAPE GROUP
PURDY FLOORING & DESIGN
QUALITY CLOSET
CONNECTION, INC.
QUIKRETE COMPANIES
RAINBOW OF NORTH GEORGIA
RELIABLE HEATING & AIR
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
RETROFOAM OF N GEORGIA
RHINELAND CUTLERY
RHINO SHIELD BY GEORGIA
COATINGS INC
SAFE RACKS
SCENIC DESIGN GROUP
SCENTSY WICKLESS CANDLES
(WICKFREE CANDLES INC)
SCREENS OF GEORGIA
(PHANTOM SCREENS)
SELF DEFENSE ATL
SHELF GENIE
SIT MEANS SIT
SLEEP NUMBER
SOFTUB
SOUTHEAST COATINGS -
TURTLE COAT
SOUTHEASTERN UNDERDECK
SYSTEMS, LLC
SOUTHERN CLASSIC
FLOORING, INC
SPECIALTY STUMP GRINDING
SPRAY FOAM SERVICES
TAILORED LIVING FEATURING
PREMIER GARAGE
TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION
TEAM TREE SERVICE
THE FAN MAN
THE LOUVER SHOP
THE SUNSHINE BOYS BY
GEORGIA SOLAR LIGHTING
THE TRUSTED TOOLBOX
THREE RIVERS TRADING
COMPANY
TIGHT LINE EXTERIORS
TREMRON
TUFF SHED
UNIVERSAL WINDOWS DIRECT
OF ATLANTA
UNLIMITED LAWN CARE
VERIZON WIRELESS
VISION STAIRWAYS &
MILLWORK & TANGO DOORS
WADDELL AND REED
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED
WINDOW WORLD
WOOD HOLLOW CABINETS
XANTHIA CORP
19th Annual North
Atlanta Home Show
Exhibitors
Infinite Energy Center (formerly Gwinnett Center)
16
in every issue 10 Editor’s Letter Making Choices
14 Just Spotted Tucked Away in Tucker
16 Home Front Expert Tips, News and Happenings
48 The Payoff – Real Estate ROI To Market, To Market? Sell It To Yourself First
59 Resource Finder Find Help with Your Home Improvement Projects
contents
14
48
Photo courtesy of SEMCO Productions
At Atlas Pools, we designexcellent outdoor spaces, geared to your lifestyle.
Custom Designed Pools, Spas, Water Features, Outdoor Kitchens and Fireplaces. Plus, all types of Stonework and Decking
770-451-3700www.atlaspools.com6100 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Atlanta, Georgia 30360
Atlanta’s Premiere Pool BuilderSince 1976
At Atlas Pools, we designexcellent outdoor spaces, geared to your lifestyle.
Make your �scapeMake your �scapeMake your �scape
www.benjaminandrewconstruction.com678-794-0543
Quality Renovations for Three Generations
WHOLE HOUSE REMODELS • KITCHEN AND BATH
BASEMENTS • DECKS • ROOM ADDITIONS
8 ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT FEBRUARY 2016 AtlantaHomeImprovement.com
0216_006-009_TOC.indd 8 1/26/16 11:54 AM
ON KUDZU & GOOGLE+
24/7 SERVICE
www.770COOLAIR.com
SERVICES INCLUDE:Air ConditioningHeatingMaintenance ProgramsService RepairsIndoor Air QualityHumidity ControlZoningSmart ThermostatsDuctless SystemsDuct CleaningWater Heaters
YOUR COMFORT IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY...
or to schedule your free In-Home Consultation
770.COOL AIR (770.266.5247)
CURRENT SPECIALS!!!INSTALLEDFURNACE
$1,695* 45K BTU GAS
DUCT CLEANING
$350PER SYSTEM/UP TO 12 RUNS
COMPLETE LENNOX 16 SEER HEATING & COOLING SYSTEM
$5,395***
INSTALLED
INSTALLEDSTEAM HUMIDIFIER
$1,795**16 GALLON
Some restrictions apply. Call for details.
Some restrictions apply. Call for details.
Some restrictions apply. Call for details.
Some restrictions apply. Call for details.
$139
PER SYSTEM$99 FOR EACH ADD’L SYSTEM
2 visits. Some restrictions apply. Call for details.
FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION
Reg $159
*$1695 Furnace Special Lennox 45K BTU High Effi ciency gas furnace. 20 year limited warranty on the heat exchanger, 10 years
on covered parts. Price includes standard installation.
** $1795 Steam Humidifi er - Field Control 16 gallon, 18 month warranty. Price includes standard installation.
***Complete 2.0 Ton 16 SEER split system A/C with 45K BTU High Effi ciency 80% gas furnace, matching coil and
digital thermostat. Price includes standard installation.
WHY CHOOSE US?Over 1000 Five Star ReviewsAll Employees Are Background Checked & Drug TestedWe Service All Brands, Makes & Models EPA & NATE Certi� edLicensed, Insured & BondedFree In-Home Consultation On The Spot Financing Available!
1 YR. MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Reg $485
$5995SAFETY CHECK & TUNE-UP Reg $89.95
PER UNIT
770COOLAIR.com (770.266.5247)
FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONFREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONFREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION
IS YOUR HOMEWINTER READY?
Producers of quality
shows in Atlanta
since 1959.
Walter Reeves
Joe Washington
Three days only!
New Trends
New Products
New Ideas
February 19-21, 2016 at
the Infinte Energy Center
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097
appliances
beds
brick and stone
closet organizers
concrete repair and resurfacing
cookware
decks and underdecking
decorator items
doors and windows
energy savings
fireplaces
flooring
garage doors
grills
gutters
heating and air conditioning
home remodelers
kitchens
landscape design and
installation
lighting
marble and granite
outdoor living
painters
pest control
plumbing
pools
real estate
roofing
spas and hot tubs
security systems
siding
stained and leaded glass
solar equipment
sunrooms and patios
vacuums
waterproofing
water and air purification
and a host of other products
and services to suit any size,
style or value of home!
aT The show
AtlantaHomeShow.com
for a complete list of exhibitors and all show info
Infinite Energy Center (formerly Gwinnett Center)
SAVE THE DATE!
February 19-21, 2016Gwinnett’s LarGest Home sHow
on The relIaBle heaTInG & aIr hoMe show sTaGe
Friday, February 19 (show hours 12pm – 6pm)
1PM - 2PM have the Best landscape This spring!
Walter Reeves - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
2PM - 3PM adapt & Garden smart
Joe Washington - HGTV Ground Breakers
3PM - 4PM aging In Place: homeFit Guide
Charima Young, AARP
4PM - 5PM 2016 Bathroom design Trends
Atlanta Renovation
5PM - 6PM Butterfly Gardening and Pollinators Carole Reja, Gwinnett
County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer
saturday, February 20 (show hours 10am – 6pm)
6aM - 9aM The lawn & Garden show-live on-air Broadcast
Walter Reeves - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
9aM - noon The home Fix It show-live on-air Broadcast
Dave Baker - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
12:15PM - 1PM energy savings Tips
Reliable Heating & Air
1PM - 2PM adapt & Garden smart
Joe Washington- HGTV’s Ground Breakers
2PM - 3PM Creating a Curated home - Interior design for your
Personal style Susie Roupe - SusieMae Design
3PM - 4PM Freedom from disorganization: Clear the Clutter & live
your life Katherine Trezise President, Absolutely Organized,
CPO, CPO-CD
4PM - 5PM Container Gardening
Shirley Bohm, Gwinnett Master Gardener Extension Volunteer
sunday, February 21 (show hours 12pm – 5pm)
1PM - 2PM landscape design/seasonal Flower Beds & Planting
Dan Eginton, Scenic Design Group
2PM - 3PM home organization solutions to Maximize your space!
Jay Kim, Owner, Tailored Living featuring Premier Garage
3PM - 4PM Pruning Trees and shrubs in the landscape
Timothy Daly, Gwinnett County Extension Agent
360 PAINTING
ADT SECURITY SERVICES
AERUS ELECTROLUX
ALAN MURPHY WINDOW &
SIDING COMPANY
ALL NATURAL DIPS/ELITE
ENTERPRISES
AMAZING GARAGE FLOORS
AMERICA’S MATTRESS
AMERICAN CASUAL LIVING
AMERICAN SIGNATURE
FURNITURE
ANGIE’S LIST, INC.
AQUAGUARD FOUNDATION
SOLUTIONS
AQUAGUARD POLYLEVEL
ARCADIA SOUTHEAST
ARCHADECK/OUTDOOR LIVING
ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT
MAGAZINE
ATLANTA RENOVATION
ATLANTIS GRANITE AND
MARBLE
AVI / MARVIN DESIGN GALLERY
B-LEVEL SOUTHEAST
BATH FITTER - TENNESSEE, INC.
BLUE RIBBON FOODS
BLUE RIDGE & GREAT SMOKY
MTNS
BOYCE DESIGN AND
CONTRACTING, LLC
BUILDER SPECIALTIES/CR HOME
CERTAPRO PAINTERS
CHALK IT UP
CLEARVIEW MOTION SCREENS
COBB IRRIGATION
CONCRETE RESURFACING
PRODUCTS
CONSULT A HOME PRO.COM
COOL AIR MECHANICAL
COOLSCREENS
COSTCO WHOLESALE
(DULUTH)
CREATIVE CONCRETE
RESURFACING
CSI KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO
CUTCO CUTLERY & COOKWARE
(OLEAN)
DIRECT BUILD HOME
IMPROVEMENT
DIRECTV
EMC SECURITY
ENERGY SHIELD
ENTRYPOINT DOORS OF ATLANTA
EVERDRY WATERPROOFING
EXOVATIONS
EZ HANG CHAIRS
FARMERS INSURANCE
FERN VALLEY LANDSCAPE &
INTERIORS
FIVE STAR PAINTING
FLASH ELECTRIC
FLOOR COVERINGS
INTERNATIONAL
FLORIDA TILE
GARAGE EXPRESSIONS
GEORGIA CENTRAL VACUUM
GEORGIA SPA COMPANY
GEORGIA SPCA
GLASS DOCTOR
GLASSTONE LLP
GOVOLT FLASHLIGHTS
GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS
GREEN EARTH SERVICES
GUTTERDOME
GWINNETT COUNTY
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
GWINNETT DAILY POST
HOLTKAMP HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING, INC.
HOME & GARDEN DESIGN INC.
HOUSLEY ENTERPRISES
OF GA INC.
IRONWOOD TOOLS
J & J PAINTING OF GEORGIA
J&K ENTERPRISES
JACKSON EMC
JENNIFER’S GLASSWORKS LLC
JOHNNY RHINO RESIDENTIAL
REMODELERS
KITCHEN CRAFT
KNIGHT AC & HEATING
LEAF FILTER NORTH OF
GEORGIA, INC.
LEAFGUARD OF NORTH GEORGIA
LEISURE LIFESTYLE
PRODUCTS, LLC
LONDON SPECIALTIES
MAID RIGHT OF DULUTH
MASTERSHIELD
MATTRESS 4 YOU
MERRY MAIDS
MIX IT UP
NARI - ATLANTA
NO LIMIT LLC
ORECK VACUUMS
ORKIN, LLC
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
PERSPECTIVES
PATTEN SEED CO. / SUPER SOD
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COMPANY
PIANO DISTRIBUTORS
PMC BUILDING MATERIALS
POWER HOME REMODELING
GROUP
PROTECT PAINTERS
PROUDLAND LANDSCAPE GROUP
PURDY FLOORING & DESIGN
QUALITY CLOSET
CONNECTION, INC.
QUIKRETE COMPANIES
RAINBOW OF NORTH GEORGIA
RELIABLE HEATING & AIR
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
RETROFOAM OF N GEORGIA
RHINELAND CUTLERY
RHINO SHIELD BY GEORGIA
COATINGS INC
SAFE RACKS
SCENIC DESIGN GROUP
SCENTSY WICKLESS CANDLES
(WICKFREE CANDLES INC)
SCREENS OF GEORGIA
(PHANTOM SCREENS)
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SOUTHEASTERN UNDERDECK
SYSTEMS, LLC
SOUTHERN CLASSIC
FLOORING, INC
SPECIALTY STUMP GRINDING
SPRAY FOAM SERVICES
TAILORED LIVING FEATURING
PREMIER GARAGE
TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION
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Exhibitors
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Decisions, decisions, decisions…
editor’sletter
I am the first to admit that I’m much better at offering advice than making tough decisions on my own. When presented
with too many options, my focus
gets scrambled. Sometimes
creating detailed lists helps
me—charting the pros and cons, dividing points up into
categories, listing items in order of importance. Then
sometimes, I see all that information spread out before me
and feel frozen. Paralysis by analysis.
There really isn’t one foolproof decision-making technique.
No matter what the rows of strategy books and life-coaching
guides report, I think that each situation calls for a different
approach. There’s a time for researching facts and a time
for trusting your gut. And forget the pressure of making
the “right” choice; there’s immense satisfaction felt from
honoring the best choice for you.
Especially when it comes to your home.
Your home reflects the time and love you’ve put into it.
Finding the best people to handle projects for that home
requires planning and patience. It’s not easy, and there are
countless tales of cringe-worthy mistakes. (Ohhh have I
made some doozies myself! Ouch!) So, this month, we are
accentuating the positive as we celebrate some of the good
stories. We introduce you to three families that established
wonderful partnerships with their contractors and share
valuable tips on maintaining strong communication
throughout all stages of a renovation. Their viewpoints
could give you just the boost of encouragement you need to
move forward with your own home improvement ideas.
Perhaps that next phase of improving your home is as
simple as choosing a new mattress to upgrade the quality
of rest in your bedroom; or maybe it’s a little bigger, such
as selecting new flooring; or could it even be giving the
family a real treat with a backyard pool? There are major
considerations for each of these projects and, in this issue,
we’re bringing you some updates to review as you develop
your action plan.
Whether you’re a list-maker or a budget-watcher or merely
shuffling through volumes of Pinterest pages dreaming of
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choices come together to enhance
your home. You just might discover
there really is a method to the
madness and the answers are more
obvious than you thought.
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will help you shop smarter!
plus: the 38th annual spring home show directory.
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1. Modern Exchange Vintage HomeContemporary furniture
shoppers and sellers
alike � nd it all at Modern
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This cream-colored
acrylic lamp ($850) warms
a room with an eclectic
Art Deco � air.
3662 Chamblee Tucker
Road; (770) 891-0785
2. Chattahoochee Antiques ALocated within the
Brockett Plaza Shopping
Center, these friendly
neighborhood shop
owners offer quality
antiques and one-of-a-
kind collectibles like this
elephant face wall mount
($125). With so many items
to inspire your design
creativity, it’s hard to leave
here empty-handed!
2201 Brockett Road;
(678) 205-5203
3. Tucker Antique ShopAntique collectors can
� nd an array of items
from all price ranges
in this quaint shop. For
more than 20 years,
Tucker Antique Shop has
presented great deals,
as well as repaired and
re� nished furniture
treasures. Browse for
signature antique items,
such as this coffee
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(770) 908-2913
4. Old Tucker Mill Antiques & MoreFor a chic and stylish
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Only 15 miles northeast of Atlanta, the newly incorporated city of Tucker charms with signature shopping experiences. Explore these specialty stores for a taste of Tucker.
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I want to remodel my
home. How do I get started?
When
considering a
remodeling project, the
initial step is to collect
inspiration and ideas for
your project. Create idea
boards using Pinterest, or
cut out pictures from
magazines. Concentrate
on the things you love,
and don’t be worried
about � nding any one
picture to capture
everything you want. Note
what strikes you in each
picture. After collecting
your ideas, review your
boards to look for
common themes. The
more effort you put into
this portion of your
project, the better the
results will be. You’ll also
have valuable information
to assist you as you
interview candidates and
look for someone who has
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—John RogersJohn Rogers Renovations, www.jrrenovations.com
Love is in the air this month, and � owers
speak the romantic truth. Delicate in
size and appearance, the birth � owers for the month
of February are the violet and primrose. The violet signi� es loyalty
and faithfulness, while the
primrose (which is also edible)
indicates undying devotion.
(Source: Almanac.com)
homefrontExpert Tips, News and Happenings from Atlanta’s Home Improvement Community
Petal Pushers
speak the romantic truth. Delicate in
size and appearance,
� owers for the month
The 19th Annual North Atlanta Home Show February 19 to 21,
the In� nite Energy
Center (formerly the
Gwinnett Center)
hosts the North Atlanta Home Show. Get advice from industry professionals on
remodeling trends, products and services to enhance the beauty, comfort and
value of your home. AtlantaHomeShow.com
A Big Merge—Combined Expertise Builds Strong ResourcesAtlanta-based building supply companies, Builders Specialties, Inc., and
Construction Resources, Inc., have merged after the � nalized purchase of both
companies by Monomoy Capital Partners II, L.P. Now operating as Construction
Resources, the company is positioning itself to become a leading Southeastern
installer and provider of building materials for contractors, remodelers,
property managers, builders and retail consumers.
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February 6-8, 2015
at the Gwinnett Center
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097
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of February are theviolet and primroseThe violet signi� es loyalty
and faithfulness, while the
primrose (which is also edible)
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February 4 – 26Decorating Basics 7 – 9 p.m.Emory University/Alpharetta CampusEce.Emory.Edu
February 4 – 745th Annual Cathedral Antiques Show The Cathedral of St. Philip CathedralAntiques.org
February 12 Couples Cooking for Valentine’s Day 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. The Cook’s Warehouse/Midtown Location CooksWarehouse.com
February 13 Valentine’s Day Picture Frame Build & Grow Clinic for Kids 10 – 11 a.m. Lowe’s LocationsLowes.com
February 13 – April 10 Orchid Daze Atlanta Botanical Garden AtlantaBg.org
February 19 – 21 19th Annual North Atlanta Home Show Infinite Energy Center AtlantaHomeShow.com
February 20DIY Cabinet and Furniture Finishing Course 1 – 4 p.m. Art & Beyond Art School ArtAndBeyondStudio.com
February 20 – 21Camellia Show Atlanta Botanical Garden AtlantaBg.org
February 23 – March 10Floral Design School Halls Atlanta Wholesale Florist March Primary Course HallsAtlanta.com
February 27 Introduction to Home Staging Emory University/Executive Park 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Ece.Emory.edu
March 18 – 2038th Annual Spring Atlanta Home ShowCobb Galleria Centre AtlantaHomeShow.com
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH
The Cathedral Antiques Show welcomes patrons, antique dealers and community members to enjoy this festival full of
art, design, decorating and, of course, antiques! From February 4 to 7 at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Buckhead, take
part in a talk and book signing by interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein, an evening with author Julia Reed, a floral
design display and a stunning tour of homes. CathedralAntiques.org
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New Trends
New Products
New Ideas
February 19-21, 2016 at
the Infinte Energy Center
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097
appliances
beds
brick and stone
closet organizers
concrete repair and resurfacing
cookware
decks and underdecking
decorator items
doors and windows
energy savings
fireplaces
flooring
garage doors
grills
gutters
heating and air conditioning
home remodelers
kitchens
landscape design and installation
lighting
marble and granite
outdoor living
painters
pest control
plumbing
pools
real estate
roofing
spas and hot tubs
security systems
siding
stained and leaded glass
solar equipment
sunrooms and patios
vacuums
waterproofing
water and air purification
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AtlantaHomeShow.comfor a complete list of exhibitors and all show info
Infinite Energy Center (formerly Gwinnett Center)
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Friday, February 19 (show hours 12pm – 6pm)1PM - 2PM have the Best landscape This spring! Walter Reeves - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
2PM - 3PM adapt & Garden smart Joe Washington - HGTV Ground Breakers
3PM - 4PM aging In Place: homeFit Guide Charima Young, AARP
4PM - 5PM 2016 Bathroom design Trends Atlanta Renovation
5PM - 6PM Butterfly Gardening and Pollinators Carole Reja, Gwinnett County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer
saturday, February 20 (show hours 10am – 6pm) 6aM - 9aM The lawn & Garden show-live on-air Broadcast Walter Reeves - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
9aM - noon The home Fix It show-live on-air Broadcast Dave Baker - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
12:15PM - 1PM energy savings Tips Reliable Heating & Air
1PM - 2PM adapt & Garden smart Joe Washington- HGTV’s Ground Breakers
2PM - 3PM Creating a Curated home - Interior design for your Personal style Susie Roupe - SusieMae Design
3PM - 4PM Freedom from disorganization: Clear the Clutter & live your life Katherine Trezise President, Absolutely Organized, CPO, CPO-CD
4PM - 5PM Container Gardening Shirley Bohm, Gwinnett Master Gardener Extension Volunteer
sunday, February 21 (show hours 12pm – 5pm) 1PM - 2PM landscape design/seasonal Flower Beds & Planting Dan Eginton, Scenic Design Group
2PM - 3PM home organization solutions to Maximize your space! Jay Kim, Owner, Tailored Living featuring Premier Garage
3PM - 4PM Pruning Trees and shrubs in the landscape Timothy Daly, Gwinnett County Extension Agent
360 PAINTING
ADT SECURITY SERVICES
AERUS ELECTROLUX
ALAN MURPHY WINDOW & SIDING COMPANY
ALL NATURAL DIPS/ELITE ENTERPRISES
AMAZING GARAGE FLOORS
AMERICA’S MATTRESS
AMERICAN CASUAL LIVING
AMERICAN SIGNATURE FURNITURE
ANGIE’S LIST, INC.
AQUAGUARD FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS
AQUAGUARD POLYLEVEL
ARCADIA SOUTHEAST
ARCHADECK/OUTDOOR LIVING
ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE
ATLANTA RENOVATION
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AVI / MARVIN DESIGN GALLERY
B-LEVEL SOUTHEAST
BATH FITTER - TENNESSEE, INC.
BLUE RIBBON FOODS
BLUE RIDGE & GREAT SMOKY MTNS
BOYCE DESIGN AND CONTRACTING, LLC
BUILDER SPECIALTIES/CR HOME
CERTAPRO PAINTERS
CHALK IT UP
CLEARVIEW MOTION SCREENS
COBB IRRIGATION
CONCRETE RESURFACING PRODUCTS
CONSULT A HOME PRO.COM
COOL AIR MECHANICAL
COOLSCREENS
COSTCO WHOLESALE (DULUTH)
CREATIVE CONCRETE RESURFACING
CSI KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO
CUTCO CUTLERY & COOKWARE (OLEAN)
DIRECT BUILD HOME IMPROVEMENT
DIRECTV
EMC SECURITY
ENERGY SHIELD
ENTRYPOINT DOORS OF ATLANTA
EVERDRY WATERPROOFING
EXOVATIONS
EZ HANG CHAIRS
FARMERS INSURANCE
FERN VALLEY LANDSCAPE & INTERIORS
FIVE STAR PAINTING
FLASH ELECTRIC
FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL
FLORIDA TILE
GARAGE EXPRESSIONS
GEORGIA CENTRAL VACUUM
GEORGIA SPA COMPANY
GEORGIA SPCA
GLASS DOCTOR
GLASSTONE LLP
GOVOLT FLASHLIGHTS
GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS
GREEN EARTH SERVICES
GUTTERDOME
GWINNETT COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
GWINNETT DAILY POST
HOLTKAMP HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
HOME & GARDEN DESIGN INC.
HOUSLEY ENTERPRISES OF GA INC.
IRONWOOD TOOLS
J & J PAINTING OF GEORGIA
J&K ENTERPRISES
JACKSON EMC
JENNIFER’S GLASSWORKS LLC
JOHNNY RHINO RESIDENTIAL REMODELERS
KITCHEN CRAFT
KNIGHT AC & HEATING
LEAF FILTER NORTH OF GEORGIA, INC.
LEAFGUARD OF NORTH GEORGIA
LEISURE LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS, LLC
LONDON SPECIALTIES
MAID RIGHT OF DULUTH
MASTERSHIELD
MATTRESS 4 YOU
MERRY MAIDS
MIX IT UP
NARI - ATLANTA
NO LIMIT LLC
ORECK VACUUMS
ORKIN, LLC
OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES
PATTEN SEED CO. / SUPER SOD
PELLA WINDOW & DOOR COMPANY
PIANO DISTRIBUTORS
PMC BUILDING MATERIALS
POWER HOME REMODELING GROUP
PROTECT PAINTERS
PROUDLAND LANDSCAPE GROUP
PURDY FLOORING & DESIGN
QUALITY CLOSET CONNECTION, INC.
QUIKRETE COMPANIES
RAINBOW OF NORTH GEORGIA
RELIABLE HEATING & AIR
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
RETROFOAM OF N GEORGIA
RHINELAND CUTLERY
RHINO SHIELD BY GEORGIA COATINGS INC
SAFE RACKS
SCENIC DESIGN GROUP
SCENTSY WICKLESS CANDLES (WICKFREE CANDLES INC)
SCREENS OF GEORGIA (PHANTOM SCREENS)
SELF DEFENSE ATL
SHELF GENIE
SIT MEANS SIT
SLEEP NUMBER
SOFTUB
SOUTHEAST COATINGS - TURTLE COAT
SOUTHEASTERN UNDERDECK SYSTEMS, LLC
SOUTHERN CLASSIC FLOORING, INC
SPECIALTY STUMP GRINDING
SPRAY FOAM SERVICES
TAILORED LIVING FEATURING PREMIER GARAGE
TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION
TEAM TREE SERVICE
THE FAN MAN
THE LOUVER SHOP
THE SUNSHINE BOYS BY GEORGIA SOLAR LIGHTING
THE TRUSTED TOOLBOX
THREE RIVERS TRADING COMPANY
TIGHT LINE EXTERIORS
TREMRON
TUFF SHED
UNIVERSAL WINDOWS DIRECT OF ATLANTA
UNLIMITED LAWN CARE
VERIZON WIRELESS
VISION STAIRWAYS & MILLWORK & TANGO DOORS
WADDELL AND REED
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED
WINDOW WORLD
WOOD HOLLOW CABINETS
XANTHIA CORP
19th Annual NorthAtlanta Home Show
Exhibitors
Infinite Energy Center (formerly Gwinnett Center)
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Producers of quality shows in Atlanta since 1959.
Walter Reeves
Joe Washington
Three days only!
New Trends
New Products
New Ideas
February 19-21, 2016 at
the Infinte Energy Center
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097
appliances
beds
brick and stone
closet organizers
concrete repair and resurfacing
cookware
decks and underdecking
decorator items
doors and windows
energy savings
fireplaces
flooring
garage doors
grills
gutters
heating and air conditioning
home remodelers
kitchens
landscape design and installation
lighting
marble and granite
outdoor living
painters
pest control
plumbing
pools
real estate
roofing
spas and hot tubs
security systems
siding
stained and leaded glass
solar equipment
sunrooms and patios
vacuums
waterproofing
water and air purification
and a host of other products and services to suit any size, style or value of home!
aT The show
AtlantaHomeShow.comfor a complete list of exhibitors and all show info
Infinite Energy Center (formerly Gwinnett Center)
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Gwinnett’s LarGest Home sHow
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Friday, February 19 (show hours 12pm – 6pm)1PM - 2PM have the Best landscape This spring! Walter Reeves - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
2PM - 3PM adapt & Garden smart Joe Washington - HGTV Ground Breakers
3PM - 4PM aging In Place: homeFit Guide Charima Young, AARP
4PM - 5PM 2016 Bathroom design Trends Atlanta Renovation
5PM - 6PM Butterfly Gardening and Pollinators Carole Reja, Gwinnett County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer
saturday, February 20 (show hours 10am – 6pm) 6aM - 9aM The lawn & Garden show-live on-air Broadcast Walter Reeves - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
9aM - noon The home Fix It show-live on-air Broadcast Dave Baker - 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB
12:15PM - 1PM energy savings Tips Reliable Heating & Air
1PM - 2PM adapt & Garden smart Joe Washington- HGTV’s Ground Breakers
2PM - 3PM Creating a Curated home - Interior design for your Personal style Susie Roupe - SusieMae Design
3PM - 4PM Freedom from disorganization: Clear the Clutter & live your life Katherine Trezise President, Absolutely Organized, CPO, CPO-CD
4PM - 5PM Container Gardening Shirley Bohm, Gwinnett Master Gardener Extension Volunteer
sunday, February 21 (show hours 12pm – 5pm) 1PM - 2PM landscape design/seasonal Flower Beds & Planting Dan Eginton, Scenic Design Group
2PM - 3PM home organization solutions to Maximize your space! Jay Kim, Owner, Tailored Living featuring Premier Garage
3PM - 4PM Pruning Trees and shrubs in the landscape Timothy Daly, Gwinnett County Extension Agent
360 PAINTING
ADT SECURITY SERVICES
AERUS ELECTROLUX
ALAN MURPHY WINDOW & SIDING COMPANY
ALL NATURAL DIPS/ELITE ENTERPRISES
AMAZING GARAGE FLOORS
AMERICA’S MATTRESS
AMERICAN CASUAL LIVING
AMERICAN SIGNATURE FURNITURE
ANGIE’S LIST, INC.
AQUAGUARD FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS
AQUAGUARD POLYLEVEL
ARCADIA SOUTHEAST
ARCHADECK/OUTDOOR LIVING
ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE
ATLANTA RENOVATION
ATLANTIS GRANITE AND MARBLE
AVI / MARVIN DESIGN GALLERY
B-LEVEL SOUTHEAST
BATH FITTER - TENNESSEE, INC.
BLUE RIBBON FOODS
BLUE RIDGE & GREAT SMOKY MTNS
BOYCE DESIGN AND CONTRACTING, LLC
BUILDER SPECIALTIES/CR HOME
CERTAPRO PAINTERS
CHALK IT UP
CLEARVIEW MOTION SCREENS
COBB IRRIGATION
CONCRETE RESURFACING PRODUCTS
CONSULT A HOME PRO.COM
COOL AIR MECHANICAL
COOLSCREENS
COSTCO WHOLESALE (DULUTH)
CREATIVE CONCRETE RESURFACING
CSI KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO
CUTCO CUTLERY & COOKWARE (OLEAN)
DIRECT BUILD HOME IMPROVEMENT
DIRECTV
EMC SECURITY
ENERGY SHIELD
ENTRYPOINT DOORS OF ATLANTA
EVERDRY WATERPROOFING
EXOVATIONS
EZ HANG CHAIRS
FARMERS INSURANCE
FERN VALLEY LANDSCAPE & INTERIORS
FIVE STAR PAINTING
FLASH ELECTRIC
FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL
FLORIDA TILE
GARAGE EXPRESSIONS
GEORGIA CENTRAL VACUUM
GEORGIA SPA COMPANY
GEORGIA SPCA
GLASS DOCTOR
GLASSTONE LLP
GOVOLT FLASHLIGHTS
GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS
GREEN EARTH SERVICES
GUTTERDOME
GWINNETT COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
GWINNETT DAILY POST
HOLTKAMP HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
HOME & GARDEN DESIGN INC.
HOUSLEY ENTERPRISES OF GA INC.
IRONWOOD TOOLS
J & J PAINTING OF GEORGIA
J&K ENTERPRISES
JACKSON EMC
JENNIFER’S GLASSWORKS LLC
JOHNNY RHINO RESIDENTIAL REMODELERS
KITCHEN CRAFT
KNIGHT AC & HEATING
LEAF FILTER NORTH OF GEORGIA, INC.
LEAFGUARD OF NORTH GEORGIA
LEISURE LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS, LLC
LONDON SPECIALTIES
MAID RIGHT OF DULUTH
MASTERSHIELD
MATTRESS 4 YOU
MERRY MAIDS
MIX IT UP
NARI - ATLANTA
NO LIMIT LLC
ORECK VACUUMS
ORKIN, LLC
OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES
PATTEN SEED CO. / SUPER SOD
PELLA WINDOW & DOOR COMPANY
PIANO DISTRIBUTORS
PMC BUILDING MATERIALS
POWER HOME REMODELING GROUP
PROTECT PAINTERS
PROUDLAND LANDSCAPE GROUP
PURDY FLOORING & DESIGN
QUALITY CLOSET CONNECTION, INC.
QUIKRETE COMPANIES
RAINBOW OF NORTH GEORGIA
RELIABLE HEATING & AIR
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
RETROFOAM OF N GEORGIA
RHINELAND CUTLERY
RHINO SHIELD BY GEORGIA COATINGS INC
SAFE RACKS
SCENIC DESIGN GROUP
SCENTSY WICKLESS CANDLES (WICKFREE CANDLES INC)
SCREENS OF GEORGIA (PHANTOM SCREENS)
SELF DEFENSE ATL
SHELF GENIE
SIT MEANS SIT
SLEEP NUMBER
SOFTUB
SOUTHEAST COATINGS - TURTLE COAT
SOUTHEASTERN UNDERDECK SYSTEMS, LLC
SOUTHERN CLASSIC FLOORING, INC
SPECIALTY STUMP GRINDING
SPRAY FOAM SERVICES
TAILORED LIVING FEATURING PREMIER GARAGE
TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION
TEAM TREE SERVICE
THE FAN MAN
THE LOUVER SHOP
THE SUNSHINE BOYS BY GEORGIA SOLAR LIGHTING
THE TRUSTED TOOLBOX
THREE RIVERS TRADING COMPANY
TIGHT LINE EXTERIORS
TREMRON
TUFF SHED
UNIVERSAL WINDOWS DIRECT OF ATLANTA
UNLIMITED LAWN CARE
VERIZON WIRELESS
VISION STAIRWAYS & MILLWORK & TANGO DOORS
WADDELL AND REED
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED
WINDOW WORLD
WOOD HOLLOW CABINETS
XANTHIA CORP
19th Annual NorthAtlanta Home Show
Exhibitors
Infinite Energy Center (formerly Gwinnett Center)
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�reshFlooringOptionsi
n the past, basic � ooring materials such
as carpet, tile and hardwoods were limited
in selection, offering little choice when
establishing a foundation layer within an
interior space. Today, manufacturers are expanding
on these basics by developing entirely new � ooring
materials that provide homeowners with a wealth of
new design alternatives. And not only are materials
undergoing change, but how they are used is also
moving into new territory, allowing homeowners
more options for customization.
Design UnderfootThe wide variety of � ooring choices today gives
in� nite possibilities to personalize a room with
a signature style. For instance, Theresa Minkoff,
interior designer and project consultant with Moda
Floors & Interiors in Atlanta, describes fresh, fun,
bold shapes and pattern layouts as some of the
hottest trends in � ooring.
“The rectilinear format is dominating the � ooring
industry today,” Minkoff says. “This rectangular
shape [with distinctive lines] can be found in
porcelain tile and stone, luxury vinyl tile, rubber
� ooring and commercial carpet, and is usually in
size formats of 12 inches by 24 inches or larger. The
use of rectangles breathes new life into � ooring
layouts, offering vertical and horizontal grid
patterns, and herringbone or chevron patterns.”
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Minkoff says
hexagonal-shaped
tile, stone, multi-
medium mosaics and
commercial carpet
also are very popular.
“In a wide range of
sizes, the hexagonal
shape offers interest,
relief and texture
to any floor or wall
application,” she
explains. Other
shapes showing
up include circular,
bubble-shaped
and penny-round
mosaics, as well
as ovals, elliptical-
shaped and irregular
or pebble-shaped
products in stone,
porcelain, glass and
metal.
Another trend
involves “crossover”
flooring, says Laura
Anzures of Daniels
Floors in Roswell.
“Tile that looks
like hardwoods,
laminates that
look like tile and
the relatively new
flooring option of
luxury vinyl tiles, or
LVT, which are made
to look like wood
or tile,” she says.
“LVT is a fantastic
option for basements
and sunrooms. It is
waterproof, durable
and available in a
variety of styles.”
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MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 TO 6 | SATURDAY 10 TO 5 | SUNDAY 12 TO 5
1847 Roswell Road Marietta 30062
1847 Roswell Road Marietta GA 30062
BRUCEHaRdwood
FlooRs $4.95
INsTallEd*
sQFT
sQFT
sUpER plUsH CaRpET
$2.85 INsTallEd wITH pad*
Enhance Floors & More is your destination for:• A huge selection of carpet, hardwood,
laminate, tile & stone, area rugs• Kitchen and bath updates, including
design and turnkey installation• Staircase Makeovers • Window Treatments• Expert sales and design assistance• Interest Free Financing
www.EnhanceFloors.comMonday - Friday 9 to 6 • Saturday 10 to 5 • Sunday 12 to 5
770-872-0289
FLOORING
EXPERTS
29YEARS
BEaT THEHolIdaY RUsH!
FabulousFall
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Is YoUR HomE REadY FoR THE HolIdaYs?
Roswell Rd
Restaurant DepotShopping Center
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*See store for details. Expires 11/30/14.
KITCHENs BaTHs
floor tile
tUB SUrroUNDS
graNite coUNtertopS
Wall & floor tile
fraMeleSS glaSS DoorS
BackSplaSh
caBiNetS
1847 Roswell Road Marietta GA 30062
BRUCEHaRdwood
FlooRs $4.95
INsTallEd*
sQFT
sQFT
sUpER plUsH CaRpET
$2.85 INsTallEd wITH pad*
Enhance Floors & More is your destination for:• A huge selection of carpet, hardwood,
laminate, tile & stone, area rugs• Kitchen and bath updates, including
design and turnkey installation• Staircase Makeovers • Window Treatments• Expert sales and design assistance• Interest Free Financing
www.EnhanceFloors.comMonday - Friday 9 to 6 • Saturday 10 to 5 • Sunday 12 to 5
770-872-0289
FLOORING
EXPERTS
29YEARS
BEaT THEHolIdaY RUsH!
FabulousFall
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Is YoUR HomE REadY FoR THE HolIdaYs?
Roswell Rd
Restaurant DepotShopping Center
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*See store for details. Expires 11/30/14.
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floor tile
tUB SUrroUNDS
graNite coUNtertopS
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atlanta home
“Best of 2015”Winner
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FLOORING
Beautiful Showroom Filled with Samples to See, Touch and Feel
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Convenient Location (Off I-75 NorthJust Outside the Perimeter)
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A Feel for TexturePreviously, choosing
flooring meant picking
a material—tile,
hardwood, carpet,
etc.—and selecting
a color. However,
today’s unique flooring
options are taking
those materials to a
new dimension. “Now,
texture is a design
element that is as
important to clients as
color,” Anzures says.
“This applies to tile,
hardwood flooring and
carpet. A client may
want hardwood flooring
in a chestnut color; that
color may be available
in a gloss finish, wire
brushed, hand-scraped
or a matte finish.
Or they may opt for
flooring with ‘character’
like worm holes, knots
and splits with filler.”
The flooring industry
also continues to feel
tremendous influence
from the Great
Outdoors. “Replications
of patterns occurring
in nature are the
most popular textures
in today’s flooring,”
Minkoff says. “Wood-
inspired patterns and
graining effects have
a strong influence in
many types of flooring
including tile, laminate
and luxury vinyl tiles.
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Second to wood are visuals representing
stone or stone looks.”
Even carpet is getting into the act through
the use of “cut and loop” carpeting. “A
‘cut and loop,’ also called an LCL, is a
carpet with both looped fibers and cut
fibers constructed in a pattern or design,”
says Elisabeth Stubbs, owner of Enhance
Floors & More in Marietta. In addition, as
homeowners become more aware about
the chemicals in certain flooring materials,
many are opting for wool carpeting. “This
is a product that never really went away,”
Stubbs explains, “but there is more interest
now because it’s a more natural product.”
Laying Some GroundworkHardwoods continue to reign supreme
with area homeowners. “Hardwoods are
going everywhere these days,” Anzures
contends. “Here in Atlanta, most homes
are surrounded by trees. Homeowners
incorporate natural elements into their
interior design by installing hardwood
flooring on the ceiling and walls.
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RESOURCES
Authentic Reclaimed Flooring | AuthenticPineFloors.comDaniels Floors | DanielsFloors.comEnhance Floors & More | EnhanceFloors.comFlorida Tile | FloridaTile.comKandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. | Kandrac-Kole.comMODA Floors & Interiors | MODAFloorsAndInteriors.comMOSAIC Group [Architects & Remodelers] | MOSAICGroupAtlanta.comMyers Carpet | MyersCarpetAtlanta.com
I love the look of wide plank rustic wood � ooring
as an accent wall.” Anzures goes on to note,
“Hardwoods have transformed from utilitarian
strips of wood to works of art. Planks have gotten
much wider over the years. Clients are [now]
asking for 8- to 12-inch (width) planks of hardwood
� ooring.”
Many homeowners also are � nding renewed
interest and value in their existing � ooring
materials, such as the older homes with parquet
� ooring. According to Anzures, “In recent years,
people were eager to tear it out and replace it with
something more modern. Lately, more clients are
having the parquet re� nished with updated colors.
They are preserving some of that classic � ooring
rather than discarding it.”
Of course, in addition to design, homeowners
continue to seek out � ooring that matches their
active lifestyles. “A � oor that is high in durability
and fashion but low on maintenance and ease
of care seems to be the clear choice for most
purchases,” Minkoff says. “It is just as important to
make sure the � ooring product is the right choice
for the application in the way of wear, traf� c,
lighting style and kid-and pet-friendliness.”
New Twists Putting a new twist on traditional � ooring
materials provides a wider range of options for
creating a custom space. “Some of the coolest new
pattern layouts are done with some old favorite
� ooring products,” Minkoff says. “Laying wood or
tile in a chevron or herringbone pattern, turning
subway tile vertical rather than horizontal, panels
of mosaic tile on one wall of a shower rather than
an accent row all the way around the shower—
clever ways of changing an old favorite.”
Flooring materials no longer are just a backdrop for
designing a space; instead, � ooring is now treated
as a key component in that overall design. And as
� ooring materials continue to evolve into more
beautiful and durable products, their selection gains
more prominent focus as an important interior
design choice for homeowners to consider.
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trendreport2016What’s Cool forPoolsAs Atlanta residents look forward to the warmer months, planning the perfect residential pool area moves to the landscaping forefront. More than just places to swim, pools have now become part of extended backyard living spaces designed to match the needs of the homeowner.
OUT: Disconnected outdoor “rooms” with pool separate from other landscape elements
IN: Pool as an integral part of outdoor living space—perhaps with a dining area, bar, fireplace and media center
OUT: Cookie-cutter, pre-designed pools
IN: Custom creations using computer-assisted design and 3D modeling programs Pool and landscape designed together to best reflect architecture of home and personal aesthetic of homeowner, includes freeform pools as well as contemporary and formal designs
OUT: Simple infinity pool with a single disappearing edge
IN: Vanishing, negative edge or knife-edge pool with full-perimeter overflow Precise geometry and contemporary lines
OUT: Basic kidney-bean shaped pool
IN: Natural pool systems mimicking ponds and lagoons, complete with environmentally-friendly filtration systems, companion greenery and rock formations
OUT: Entry steps or ladders
IN: Beach-style sloped entry with lounging ledge
OUT: Complex maintenance systems
IN: High-tech pool features controlled from smartphones and tablets adjust timers, features, temperature of water, lighting for pool and surrounding landscape
OUT: Single-speed pumps
IN: Energy-efficient, variable-speed pumps
by Morgan A. McLaughlin McFarland
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“Pro-mance”AirHomeowners and ContractorsConnect for Happy RemodelingBy Shandra Hill Smith
With February being the month of love, it’s
fairly common to � nd the spotlight on
couples — from tales of their romantic
connection to wistful musings on their
perfect pairing.
When it comes to the design world, the
harmonious pairing of homeowner with
contractor makes the difference between
blissful building and renovation remorse over a
project gone wrong. Finding that special someone
to handle the job is possible when you set realistic
expectations and communicate your needs effectively.
“As the homeowner, it makes sense early on to check
references of a contractor that you’re considering
for a project,” says Steve Markey, a senior associate
with Atlanta’s Harrison Design Associates, which
creates luxury custom residences, townhomes
and specialty commercial projects. A few
steps beyond reference checks, “visit the
reference houses if at all possible to see
the � nished work,” Markey suggests.
“Don’t be embarrassed to look closely
at the details. If some workmanship
looks bad to you, then your bar may
be higher than someone else’s. You
need to � nd a contractor whose
standards can meet your
own.”
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AirA match made in
Homeowners Alan and Shirley Raby wound up with their renovation match made in heaven, thanks in large part to designer Jill Weber, founder of Kitchen Connections LLC
in Alpharetta. The couple remodeled their 1970s-era home, tackling major changes to the kitchen, the
downstairs hallway and two bathrooms, as well as updates to their existing family room.
Raby says he and his wife found a successful partnership with Weber—a designer who, following the Raby
renovation, received her contractor license—in large part because of her tell-it-like-it-is approach.
“She’s very honest, very upfront,” he says. “She was
extremely concerned that our project would be done right.
She had genuine care for us. It wasn’t just strictly business.
She wanted everything done to perfection. She never
misled us in any way.”
He says they played a part, too, by making sure to ask questions and to speak out when they had something different in mind for what was planned.“Once the project starts, you shouldn’t get in the way and
slow them down,” says Raby. “But, by the same token, you
should go in there and look every now and then and see
what they’re doing.” He continues, “You need to state your
case in a strong way.”
The bottom line, handle it gracefully, he says.
Alan and Shirley Raby
Photos courtesy of CatMax Photography
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�econd timeBetter the
aroundWhile an instant cupid’s arrow strike wasn’t in the cards for homeowner Cheryl Beverly and her
husband Rich, the couple did wind up with a happily ever after of sorts.
After searching for their dream mid-century modern home “that would lend itself to the design that I
was looking for,” says Beverly, the duo found and bought their home in Smyrna.
“When I saw this house—yes, it was old and rundown—it was a dump—but it had all of those
characteristics that I was looking for for a super-good
remodel,” she says. “This style is really what they call
California contemporary; this is really hot right now with
the mid-century modern ranches being redone.”
Beverly and her husband moved into the home before
renovations got underway. They were excited to � nally
begin work on their project and prepared an ample budget
to do so. They ended up paying around double that amount
by going with a “close family friend who had done smaller
projects” for them over the years. “We trusted him to take
on this larger project.”
Rich and Cheryl Beverly
Photos courtesy of Cheryl Beverly
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Unfortunately, Beverly says that the contractor became undependable as he worked erratically throughout the home without successfully
completing any one area. They went through their budget and still faced major
expense to wrap up the remodeling project that Beverly laments “dragged on for
seven months.”
From March to September 2015, “it was
a little bit of a nightmare,” she says,
with the exception of one
reliable subcontractor that the
previous contractor
had brought on
board. That was the
one good thing,
she believes,
that came out of
the association
with her original
contractor.
In October, the couple
signed on with a new
contractor, Atlanta-based
Just Call Jeffrey, who had been
referred by friends. Now, they are on
track to complete their project by the
early part of 2016.
It includes the installation of a new master bath,
kitchen and guest bathroom. Other renovations
include an additional 1100-square-foot deck that
wraps around the side to the back of the home,
California-style landscaping, a waterfall in the
atrium, industrial-grade windows, new hardwood
floors, natural slate tile in the kitchen, dining room and bathrooms and installation of designer shades and
fixtures. There’s also cable fencing around the deck, metal fencing and a metal roof.
“I’m not sure we would have done it had we known what it was going to cost upfront,” Beverly reveals, “but
now we’re glad we’ve gone through it. We love it. We’ll grow old here. It’s exactly what we want.”
If she were starting all over again, Beverly says she’d make sure to check references for the contractor as well as insist upon “a really good contract that had a timeline on it and a way to enforce that.”As the president and design director for her own home-based company, Ridge Creative Inc., Beverly also acted
as design architect on the project, but says going forward she’d hire a design team.
“I think I would have hired an architect to help buffer some of that,” she notes.
Still, today Beverly can smile about it all. She says, “This project ended up being everything we thought it
would be and much more.”
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Set up� rough �riendsAfter 16 years in their home and with two growing children (ages 12 and 15), Andrew and Ashby Webber
decided it was time to � nally make the improvements they needed. The Webbers began renovations on
their 1970s-era home in fall 2014, and the work lasted through April 2015.
They partnered with Donnon Builders and architect Dave Price to add 1,600 square feet onto their
existing footprint. The project allowed them to increase and update their kitchen space as well as add a
new master suite, family room and screened-in porch.
The Webbers attend the same church as Price and were familiar with his work, while the
recommendation of Donnon Builders came at the referral of friends. A.T. Donnon, the company’s
owner, was one of three builders the Webbers considered upfront. Ashby Webber recommends that
homeowners looking to hire a contractor should “talk to a lot of people. Have a plan. Literally have an architect draw what you want. Do your homework prior to starting. Have a budget in place. Have a schedule as to when it should be done and when things are due.” She believes that good communication between client
and builder (and architect, in their case) helps to build up a
trust level.
This is a serious relationship to develop. A home is not only
a huge investment—it’s the center of family life for most
homeowners. Keeping an open dialogue with the contractor and
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Donnon Builders LLC | DonnonBuilders.comHarrison Design Associates | HarrisonDesign.comJust Call Jeffrey | JustCallJeffrey.com
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✦ Least expensive, most readily available in stores, firmer support makes it easier to get in and out
✦ Restless sleepers could cause bouncing that disturbs partner
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✦ Good ones start at $400 and can be as much as $5000
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✦ Different sleepers can choose different firmnesses, adjustability prevents constant pressure points
✦ Underinflating can cause backaches, cheaper mattresses can bulge on one end when you sit on the other
✦ 9+ years, but that can be extended by owner’s ability to repair their mattress with new parts
✦ $1000+ for good ones
✦ Air mattresses have come a long way from the campsite. Today, sophisticated inflation systems inside the mattress help partners fine-tune each side of the bed to their preferred firmness level.
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✦ The body- conforming feature can make you hot when you sleep, chemical smells are common
✦ Eight years, with possible permanent indentations appearing years before
✦ $200-$2500 depending on thickness and foam quality
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