APRIL 2016 ATLANTAHOMEIMPROVEMENT.COM ® SMART HOME IMPROVEMENT STARTS HERE a t l a n t a ho m e Hundreds of resources to help you with your home improvement projects p. 63 PLUS! Buying Guides: Real Homeowners’ Story A Sea-Breezy Kitchen Update p. 50 The 2016 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show The Latest Trends p. 59 Countertops That Will Send You Over the Edge p. 17 Taking the Chill Out of Finding a New Refrigerator p. 55 M P RO VE M ENT Outdꝏr Living PLANNER Bring Your Landscape Vision to Fruition p. 23 This month’s cover is presented by: Thrasher Pool & Spa, LLC 404.552.2054 ThrasherPoolAndSpa.com CUSTOM POOLS WITH THE HIGHEST CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
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features17 Buying Guide Countertops That Will Send You Over the Edge
50 Real Homeowner’s Story A Sea-Breezy Kitchen Update
55 Buying Guide Taking the Chill Out of Finding a New Refrigerator
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59 The 2016 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show The Latest in Kitchen and Bath Trends
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in every issue 10 Publisher’s Letter Springing Ahead
12 Justed Spotted Puttering Around Ponce
14 Home Front Expert Tips, News and Happenings
49 Garden Inspiration Stone Walls Make a Splash
63 Resource Finder Find Help with Your Home-Improvement Projects
66 DIY Bloggers Beat Yard Sale Restoration: DIY Nightstand
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33 Turn-Key Outdoor Living Solutions By BSI
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47 Your Carpet Shopping Guide By Enhance Floors & More
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Springing Ahead! publisher’sletter
I hate losing that hour of sleep when the time changes, but I’m always so
thankful for the extra daylight at
the end of a long day in the office.
You see more neighbors as you’re
out walking your dog or playing
with the kids and life is more social.
It’s time to enjoy warm spring days.
Atlanta is an Outdoor Living City!
We’re excited to present our Outdoor Living Planner (p. 23)
to help you get started on, re-do or refresh your outdoor
space. This guide will walk you through the necessary
thought process to decide how you want to use your
outdoor space.
Every month, we strive to help you achieve the best
home for you. So once you browse through the Outdoor
Living Planner and gather all your ideas, check our Reader
Resources (p. 63) to help you find pros who can bring
it all to fruition. If you have questions or want some
For the professionals you love working with, be sure to
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Nominations will open on May 1 and run through May 15.
We want to hear from YOU! Once we have all nominations,
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After all, who better to judge them than you, the
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Happy Home Improving!
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1. RejuvenationRejuvenation’s youthful
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Ponce vibe perfectly.
Check out their eclectic
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restored antiques, light
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charms with their home
furnishings, but they
also collaborate with
regional artists to offer
products that serve up a
dash of local flavor. They
paired with dinnerware
company Fishs Eddy to
create dishes reminiscent
of historic hotels and
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3. Williams-Sonoma Home Showroom and Design CenterThe culinary retail giant
has done it again—this
time with a showroom
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ideas for your entire
home, not just your
kitchen. Peruse their
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States. You’ll also find
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creativity in your cooking
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chef. $23.99
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5. Citizen SupplyAbove West Elm is
artisan-goods store
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Rough South Home table
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Chanin glasses $12,
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From its landmark location to its distinct variety of retail shops and eateries, Ponce City Market sits atop our list of new markets to visit. Get there by car or bus and stroll along the Atlanta Beltline to take in the sights of Atlanta’s newest shop/work/live destination.
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If you love your sofa
and chairs, but the cushions have seen better days … what’s the solution to helping them look new again?
First, have the
sofa cleaned
professionally in order
to spruce it up. Try
adding new inserts to
your current pillows
and cushions. You can
use foam, down or a
combination down
wrap to re-stuff each
cushion or pillow to
give it new life. After
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cushions can keep
your piece of furniture
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—Lori Raney of Honeycutt Creed, HoneycuttCreed.com
Reduce, Reuse, RecycleApril 22 marks the official anniversary of the
establishment of Earth Day, founded by former
Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. The
celebration—often considered the beginning
of the modern environmental movement—
promotes the protection of the environment.
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45th Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes Returns Atlanta’s biggest street
festival is back! Enjoy a
special self-guided house
tour preview on Friday,
April 29, and the festival
activities from April 30 to
May 1—including a parade,
live entertainment, children’s
activities, an arts and crafts show and more. InmanPark.org
Bee Wylde In partnership with the Oakhurst
Neighborhood Association, the
Wylde Center celebrates Earth
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Things Bees Festival at Oakhurst
Garden. Mix and mingle with
community members, enjoy
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activities, live music and a
parade. WyldeCenter.org
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How Should I Prepare?If this is your � rst time picking out
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Identify what you’re looking for in a countertop
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remember that the bright lighting in a showroom
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so ask for a countertop sample to take home and
observe how it looks at different times of the day. If
you’re picking natural stone for your project, such as
granite, marble or quartz, ask to view the whole slab.
The patterns in natural stone are unique and may vary
depending on the part of the slab used.
buyingguideCountertops: Beneath the Surface
Photo courtesy of Delta Granite & Marble, Inc.
Did You Know?Granite is heavy! Before installing a granite
countertop, make sure your cabinetsand � oors are strong enough to hold its weight.
Kids and marble don’t usually mix—it shows wear and tear easily.
Natural stone is not a limitless resource. Eco-friendly material choices are commonplace today. Concrete is highly customizable—and is a great material to achieve an industrial look. Choose a countertop brand that is made of
recycled materials, like a mix of glass and concrete.
Abrasive cleaners break down a countertop’s sealant. Eliminate harsh chemicals from your
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The degree of detail on the countertop edge can factor into the overall
cost. Intricate edging requires more time and effort to produce, so stick
with a less elaborate choice if your budget is tight.
Finishing TouchYou’ve picked the material. You’ve picked the edge. Now it’s time for the finish.
The three most common finishes are polished, rough and honed. The popular
polished countertop has a glossy look, while a rough finish brings out the
natural texture of the stone. Adding texture lends a softer look in the kitchen
and bathroom. If you’re all about current trends, the honed finish, which creates a
matte look, might appeal to you.
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Before the wor k beganBefore the wor k began
gardeninspirationStone Walls Make a SplashThese homeowners needed help creating an enticing pool area and beautiful garden environment to tie the entire space together. Elements of the design included the pool deck, an outdoor kitchen, stone � repit, stone wall and steps and lush, colorful garden plantings.
The biggest hurdle with this project was the scale of the site. The rear of the property was small and surrounded by very tall granite walls. The designer developed a plan that encouraged a functional and engaging pool and gathering space that also created a visually pleasing
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The raised granite wal l alows the spil lways t o gent ly splash int o the poo l. C ontainers with cascading chartreuse
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specific slabs of marble and granite they wanted for the
countertops, examining tile options for their glass mosaic
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in the design, but also felt sturdy to the hand. They elected
to keep their existing kitchen table and the McKenzie team
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the job. The expansive center island has become a central
gathering spot and seats all six family members, in addition to
accommodating the cooktop, microwave and heating drawers.
Every inch of the layout has been considered and
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told McKenzie some of their favorite elements are “eye-
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the beautifully hand-painted table where our family shares
stories from the day, and [we love] the island—perfect for
entertaining friends over a bottle of cabernet.”
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Each winter, the Kitchen and Bath
Industry Show, known as KBIS,
draws thousands of designers,
builders, dealers and suppliers
from across the country and
around the world to catch up on
the newest trends and launches in
kitchen and bath design. The 2016
show took place in Las Vegas and
featured 531 exhibitors.
“KBIS is an amazing opportunity
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latest products and technologies,”
says Chelsie Butler, Executive
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2016–17 Innovative Showroom
Advisory Board Member for KBIS.
“KBIS has partnered with the
International Builders’ Show, which
expands all of those opportunities
under the umbrella of Design and
Construction Week.”
With so much to see and learn
each year, KBIS can be a lot to take
in, so we’ve pulled together some
of our favorite products and trends
from this year’s show.
The Perfect Steam Washer with LuxCare Wash and SmartBoost from Electrolux
commanded attention. Their SmartBoost technology and Perfect Steam Option provide excellent stain-removing power.
In the kitchen, steam also made an appearance in Gaggenau’s well-received Combi-Steam Oven. Its fully automatic cleaning system ensures the oven’s interior maintains perfect hygiene. The brand’s 400 Series Double Oven features 17 different cooking modes, allowing a variety of dishes to be cooked at the same time.
We got a sneak peek at Liebherr’s two new wine-storage cabinets, to be released this fall. The compact HWg 1803 is the size of a microwave and offers Tip-Open technology to allow easy access to the wine. It also offers an LCD screen for exact temperature control and LED lighting for a view of stored bottles.
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Artistic Tile showed off cutting-edge surface options for walls and � oors. Showstoppers included (left to right) Orly textured stone tile with white bronze metal corners and Siam etched, textured stone tile with gold leaf.
Turn refrigeration into a party with the TruLumina Lighting system, bringing illumination in 14 colors to True Residential’s Undercounter Freezer. Available in hues like Cobalt Blue and Lavender.
Glideware introduced its Not-So-Lazy-Susan (NSLS), a corner cabinet miracle that allows easy access to cookware. For non-corner cabinets, the Pan/Utility Organizer can accommodate heavy cookware and offers a solution for lid storage too.
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yard sale for $5 and transformed it into a beautiful nightstand with space to store books and magazines.
Chan Vu is a baker, crafter, traveler and an adventurous foodie at heart. On her blog, SweetsByChan.com, she shares tips for enjoying a sweet life with delicious recipes, fun travel destinations and easy DIY projects for the home. Her inspirations come from family, friends and globetrotting.