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than traditional tiles,” commented David Carmona, general manager of Porcelanosa’s Rockville, Md., design center. “Large format tiles are hardly interrupted by grout, so you get a more expansive look that makes rooms appear larger. And because there’s so little external grout, large format tiles maintain their sleek, clean appearance and are easier to keep clean.” Tiles come in a range of oversized dimensions, including rare sizes 13”x40” and 17”x26.” To fully appreciate Porcelanosa’s
contemporary European aesthetic, stop by their 7,000-square-foot design center. Most of the tile, stone, kitchen cabinets, vanities and bathroom products displayed are available in stock at the Rockville design center or can be ordered from Porcelanosa area warehouses.
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IMI Furniture
www.imifurniture.com
Today’s marketplace provides new opportunity for furniture buyers to fi nd exactly the piece they are looking for. “We’re able to work with manufacturers to provide more custom options than ever before,” stated Fernando Rodrigues, vice president of IMI Furniture, which showcases furniture by more than 100 manufacturers in a 30,000-square-foot Sterling, Va., showroom.
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The Milo made-to-measure tables shown and Annapolis.
Little Homestead Furniture
www.littlehomestead.com
The trend toward clean, simple furniture applies to manufacturing practices as well as design, as environmentally conscious consumers seek domestically manufactured
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“green”
furniture crafted from responsibly harvested woods.
“Many people who come into our store are surprised by the clean, simple beauty of natural wood,” commented Farid Eimen, president of Little Homestead Furniture in Rockville, Md. “So many larger stores import furniture stained in dark colors to mask imperfect grains and inferior wood. Our furniture shows the beauty of natural cherry, maple, ash, oak, walnut and birch.” Eimen buys much of the furniture from small, New England manufacturers. modify dimensions,
“They’ll fi nishes and hardware
without major expense,” said Eimen. “It’s no big deal when you’re individually crafting each piece of furniture.”
Little Homestead has been crafting fi ne
wood furniture for 23 years, recently adding sofas to the collection. Made in America, the sofas have clean, simple lines and 10-way, hand-tied construction for even support and durability.
Porcelanosa
www.porcelanosa-usa.com
Porcelanosa’s large format tiles are having a big impact on contemporary design. Patterned, textured and colored to resemble waves, linen, marble, wood, leather and other natural products, the oversized tiles help consumers achieve striking minimalist designs. “They’re far more powerful and interesting
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It’s part of an American-made
collection of sofas and sectionals, with prices starting at $799.
SUMMER 2010
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Town and Country Pools
www.townandcountrypools.com
Outdoor living takes on luxurious new
meaning as Washington-area homeowners create outdoor living spaces in their backyards. “Many of our clients enjoy their pools and spas so much over the summer that they want to extend their enjoyment of their outdoor living space all year round,” explained Burton S. Gray, president and owner of Town and Country Pools. Outdoor grilling areas with stonescaping,
meditation gardens with small water features, and rustic stone fi replaces are popular additions to outdoor living environments, Gray said. “More and more of our clients want to follow through outside with living areas that refl ect their lifestyles.” Town and Country Pools frequently designs outdoor living areas around swimming pools that are already on the property. This year, his fi rm added a new renovations division as well as a service division.
here by Hickory Chair are an excellent case in point. Each Milo table is hand made to the exact size specifi ed, ranging from as small as 16” square to as large as 72” wide by 52” deep. Customers choose from dozens of stain and paint fi nishes in a variety of application techniques. Made-to-measure options also extend IMI can special
to upholstered furniture.
order chairs, sofas and loveseats crafted to customers’ exacting size specifi cations. And for those seeking to match existing furniture in their home, IMI works with manufacturers to substitute the customer’s own paint, stain, fabric, and hardware.
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Hamiltons Sofa & Leather Gallery
www.hamiltonsofagallery.com
Now more than ever, furniture shoppers
appreciate the personal approach, according to John Filipour, general manager of Hamiltons Furniture Galleries. “We get great satisfaction from helping
our customers get exactly what they want,” said Filipour. “We offer the most up-to-date styles and fabrics, and we work with our customers to fi nd the right size, scale and confi guration for their homes.” Hamiltons will also help you select just the right fabric, so you’ll enjoy your piece for years to come. For example, the red leather sectional shown here is available in hundreds of fabrics and leathers and in many confi gurations. Furniture buyers looking for virtually endless options can visit Hamiltons Furniture Gallery showrooms in Falls Church, Vienna and Chantilly, Va., and Rockville, Md., where design experts are on hand to collaborate in creating just the right sofa or sectional for your home. Hamiltons Furniture Gallery is a locally-owned, family business.
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