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Orbital Satin Steel Finish- a New Alternative to Brushed Stainless Steel

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Looking for An Alternative to Brushed Stainless Steel? Tired of the brushed stainless steel look in your kitchen? Eurocucina, a leading European design event held bi-annually in Milan, showcased a rising trend: satin steel finishes. Satin steel is one of several trends seen at Eurocucina 2024 . the orbital satin steel finish offers a softer, more subtle look that's both beautiful and functional. This blog post explores the allure of satin steel and why it might be the perfect stainless steel alternative for your next kitchen renovation. Beyond Brushed Stainless Steel Brushed stainless steel remains popular in the typical American home. However, the shift in American homes is towards a warmer and more inviting kitchen.  This being said, designers will embrace the warmth and understated elegance of satin steel and this finish will eventually reach the American mainstream. The orbital satin steel finish boasts a smooth, low-sheen texture that creates a luxurious, almost pearlescent ef...

Orbital Satin Steel Finish- a New Alternative to Brushed Stainless Steel

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Looking for An Alternative to Brushed Stainless Steel? Tired of the brushed stainless steel look in your kitchen? Eurocucina, a leading European design event held bi-annually in Milan, showcased a rising trend: satin steel finishes. Satin steel is one of several trends seen at Eurocucina 2024 . the orbital satin steel finish offers a softer, more subtle look that's both beautiful and functional. This blog post explores the allure of satin steel and why it might be the perfect stainless steel alternative for your next kitchen renovation. Beyond Brushed Stainless Steel Brushed stainless steel remains popular in the typical American home. However, the shift in American homes is towards a warmer and more inviting kitchen.  This being said, designers will embrace the warmth and understated elegance of satin steel and this finish will eventually reach the American mainstream. The orbital satin steel finish boasts a smooth, low-sheen texture that creates a luxurious, almost pearlescent ef...

Pasadena Kitchen Showroom • Monogram Appliances Experience Center

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We've partnered with Monogram Appliances and have created the ultimate kitchen design center in Pasadena.  Our showroom has all the best product one would want and need when designing a luxury kitchen , as we have partnered with the best lines in the business. We are proud of our new Pasadena kitchen showroom and hope that you'll stop by to experience the space in person.  Where else can you  gather inspiration from one of the top luxury kitchen designers in Pasadena? A Collaboration with Monogram Appliances During the process of designing our Pasadena kitchen showroom, we connected with Monogram Appliances .  What started out as a small break room for interior designers quickly morphed into not only a full scale showroom, but a signature Experience Center.  Our new Pasadena kitchen showroom includes two kitchens and a bar - a real kitchen design center with all the bells and whistles. The installation showcases 21 appliances from both the Signature and Minimali...

Lighting Trends Shine at Lightovation

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  Lighting is more than just illumination; it impacts our mood, focus, and overall well-being. This past edition of Lightovation, held twice a year at the Dallas Market Center, showcased innovative lighting trends designed to elevate your home environment. While at Lightovation I caught a glimpse of these 2024 lighting trends that will be making their way into homes in the upcoming year.   So what did I see at Lightovation as the key lighting trends for 2024? There was a lot to see and it was a whirlwind trip but I did manage to get a good overview and here goes:  Lighting Trends seen at Lightovation 2024 1) Battery Powered Portables 2) Customization 3) Color Tunable LEDs 4) Sustainability 5) Leather Accents 6) Jewelry Inspired Shapes 7) Modern Architectural Shapes 8) Ambient and Task Light Combo Battery Powered Portables Battery powered portables are multiplying like rabbits!  When they  first appeared, I saw them mainly for the hospitality market - to ill...