LED Cabinet Drawer Light and More

If you have an IKEA store in your area you can purchase battery operated LED strips with sensors for lighting up a drawer interior.

The Dioder from IKEA is 11″ long. It will light up for 15 seconds when you open the drawer. If still on, it will go out 5 seconds after you close the drawer.

If you are in the habit of opening drawers in the dark then this will be very helpful for you. I can imagine this as being useful for the drawer that houses the flashlights and batteries in case of a power outage.

The IKEA Stores (no Internet sales) also sell a multicolor Dioder LED strip that is switched. They are sold in packs of 4 and are 9 3/4″ long. These will work well behind a mirrored vanity cabinet.

If there is not an IKEA near you, I am told Costco sells Cyron LED light strips in a 6 pack. They may be a warehouse only item since I could not find them on their website.

Cyron does have a website so if don’t have a Costco membership you can still get the lights. They sell kits with lights, clips and controllers.

You can use these in many places. You are only limited by your imagination.

Make your home theater spectacular by adding these lights behind your flat screen TV.

April 18, 2008June 28, 2017

More KBIS Coverage

My blog for GLAM.COM is up for you to read. I tried to highlight new products from various industry categories. It seems the new plumbing and appliances often get most of the attention. I hope you enjoy it.

This picture is from the Silestone Party I attended. The DJ was rockin’ and many seemed to enjoy the Go-go Dancers. The food was also pretty spectacular. Thanks Silestone!

Silestone introduced their new LIFE Series at the show this year. This expands Silestone’s offerings to 65 colors and 2 texture options.

Protected by Microban, it is the only countertop that inhibits the growth of microbes such as odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew on its surface with antimicrobial product protection. Silestone countertops are safe for the quality of interior air throughout their lifetimes, as they do not off-gas pollutants into the air and emit zero volatile organic compounds.

April 17, 2008June 20, 2017

2008 Color Trend Black and White at KBIS

Black and White is such a great color combination. It’s instantly elegant even with the simplest materials. Here are some photos and products from this year’s KBIS that you can use in your black and white theme.

The Damask Remix Vessel Sink design by Cheryl Erikson-Wong for Wells Sinkware could be seen in the New Product Pavilion. These sinks are made by sandwiching the pattern between two layers of glass. The double layer of glass makes these sinks very durable as well.

Ann Sacks displayed their Laque Tile. These dramatic lacquer wall tiles come in 12″x24″ format in black or white. These tiles are manufactured in a traditional Vietnamese style that dates back to the third and fourth centuries B.C. Each wood tiles receive 12-18 coats of lacquer and is hand polished to a warm glossy finish. These tiles are not for wet areas but work great for accent walls.

This luxurious bath is from the Traditional Home Magazine vignette in the KBIS Design Idea Center. If you don’t have as much floor space you can incorporate the simple lines and stately elegance. Black glass chandeliers are at the top of the list of must-have chic accessories.

This Vanity from Duravit is great for high style in small baths. I think this would look great with a damask print tile.

One of the best things about using a black and white theme is that you can always change up your accessories to add some spice or give the room a new feeling. Red is a hot accent color right now. Most trend-spotters are crediting the upcoming Olympics for Red’s popularity.

April 4, 2008June 20, 2017

Unique Veneers on the Rise

With all the new technology being applied to kitchens and kitchen design it is no wonder homeowners are taking advantage of the ability to customize their kitchens to their own personal tastes.

Customers today are used to affordable luxury. Gone are the days when you have to shop at high-end stores to get designer names and styles. The same Marketing that places Polo and Calvin Klein in Costco stores has trickled into cabinet manufacturing.

Cabinet manufacturers are now showcasing unique and exotic veneers in their standard line-up of species offered. Homeowners are gravitating towards these offerings because it lets their home stand out in the crowd.

According to the Timber Products Company, a quality wood product supplier in the cabinet industry, the technology behind Engineered Veneers has also contributed to the increase in veneer popularity because new cost-savings and consistent appearance add value.

It’s no surprise Bamboo veneer will be popular this year. Other species to be fashionable are Beech, Walnut and Knotty Alder for it’s eye catching rustic appeal.

Using veneers with knots or in a dull luster are now giving homeowners with traditional tastes access to material they never would have considered using before. I often tell clients who really like a unique veneer but are hesitant to commit to it to consider using it for a specialty piece such as a refrigerator armoire or small island.