tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843038972650766522012-02-16T12:07:37.098-08:00New trends, products, and design news from Susan PalmerSusan Palmer Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08721178167388870452noreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184303897265076652.post-5643224665098695672008-10-08T22:14:00.000-07:002008-10-08T22:16:53.446-07:00

Hi Everyone!Just wanted to let you know we have changed the Susan Palmer Designs blog to www.blog.susanpalmerdesigns.comWe will keep these posts here, but if you want to see new posts, please visit the new address!Thanks!

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Pedini USA has released a new video showcasing the upcoming prototypes by Pedini. Enjoy!

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One of our recent projects was featured in the September 2008 issue Hawaii Home + Remodeling Magazine. Read the article online hereThis project was a great one to work on, our client was so nice and they have a lovely family. We did quite a bit more than just remodel the kitchen on this project, we also did the baths and created an incredible walk in shower in the renovated master bath. We have

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This is pure lust & delight for a culinary master, or for those who just aspire to be -- the ultimate freestanding ranges for the kitchen.Top: La Cornue in Copper with copper trimAbove: La Cornue Chateau 165 in Antique White Flowers and Brass TrimThe La Cornue is often referred to as the Rolls Royce of cooking appliances, and it always lives up to it's reputation for the highest quality and

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I don't think I have ever had a client tell me they had too much space in the laundry room. When you live in paradise, the last thing you want to think about during the design phase is the hours that will be spent cooped up in the laundry area, and most of us want to use the space towards other rooms, leaving us with cramped and crowded laundry areas in the home. Well, thankfully Asko has a

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Usually, when you say the word toilet, the image that comes to mind is pretty much the same from person to person -- a white ceramic object with a round bowl that flushes when you push the lever. However, when you say "design a toilet" to a group of talented designers, the results may make you re-think what a toilet looks like.The Starck X Toilet, DuravitThe Starck X series by designer Phillipe

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One of the most important things I learned while I was studying for my degree in Interior Design was this: Good design never goes out of style.Above, George Nelson Bubble Lamps, 1947Bubble Lamps, designed by Architect and Designer George Nelson in the 1947, were a staple of the modern home of the past. The ingenuity of this design was in the ability of the homeowner or interior designer to

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If you are looking to quickly and easily decorate areas in your home, these delightfully designed products by Ferm LIVING may be just what you are looking for!Bamboo wallpaper, featured above, is a quick way to give your rooms an interesting spin on modern day hawaiiana, without breaking the bank! Geometric bold prints with generous spacing make this product virtually foolproof to install.The

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This multi-purpose sink is an excellent choice for those who are short on worktop prep space, or for those who want built-in efficiency with high quality stainless steel.This farmhouse style sink boasts sponge and dish cleaning tool storage behind flip out door built right into the sink! This sink also holds a full set of chopping and cutting knives, as well as utensil storage.The curved deck

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Outdoor torches have certainly evolved since the time that I moved to Honolulu in 1980 -- gone are the simple wicker torches, replaced by a new breed of high tech outdoor lighting. Traditionally, oil based torches with wicks are what is commonly found in the garden section of our local hardware stores -- but the average homeowner can now have gas powered torches just like the ones found on the

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While Toto has always been known for well designed and engineered products, they are certainly making a name for themselves when it comes to the future of green engineering.What I love most about these new faucets is the innovative approach to the mechanics of water consumption, while also delivering uncompromising aesthetics. Equipped with hands-free sensors, these faucets deliver water only

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Lumicor has launched an interactive custom surfaces designer to create custom architectural panels. Users can create their own custom combinations of colors, textures, and surfaces from the Lumicor Design Studio, and preview their sample before emailing it or placing an order. You can even save your designs to come back to later, or browse other custom designs.Website: www.lumicor.com

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Leave it to the Italians to once again take a utilitarian item and turn it into a work of art ... this is exactly what Elica has done, and their ventilation hoods are amazing!The Elica Star hood looks like a chandelier! A cleverly hidden "magic wand" controls all of the operations of the hood with a flick of the wrist. These hoods are not just pretty looking, they are also highly engineered and

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There are many great things about living in Hawaii, and I would not live anywhere else in the world. However, living in a tropical environment means you will at one time or another forget to put your wet laundry into the dryer in a timely manner, resulting in the dreaded sour wash load. You all know what I am talking about -- you get home from work, open the washing machine to throw your towels

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Once again, Pedini received rave reviews of their new prototypes at the Eurocucina furniture expo in Milan this year. Among some of the new designs and materials introduced was the concept kitchen series "Dune". Dune takes the concept of the curved kitchen that Pedini pioneered with the Artika series, and goes one step further. Organic shapes mingle with integrated fixtures and appliances to

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Wovin Walls from 3Form is a series of interlocking tiles available in different materials and colors that snap together to create interesting textures for your walls. These new shapes are available in most of the standard 3form ecoresin colors and textures. Another advantage to these? They are only as permanent as you want them to be - tiles can be changed to suit your mood, season, or decor in

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Kohler unveiled their newest, and possibly the most advanced and versatile, faucet for the kitchen. The Karbon™ Articulating Kitchen Faucet seems like something that stepped right out of a sci-fi movie -- you can almost hear a robotic voice commanding you to finish the dishes!There are quite a few cool things about this faucet - first, the faucet is "task configurable" -- the faucet was designed

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Miele has announced they are coming out with a new line of hoods which will be available towards the end of the year. One of the hoods that we are really excited about is the motorized retractable island hood, pictured above.The height-adjustable hood can glide up, out of the way, or down, closer to the cooktop when needed with a touch of the button, allowing for a perfect elevation to remove

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Hi Everyone!I am so happy to now have a blog where I can share information about new products for the kitchen and bath, new trends in design, and a place to answer some common questions about design!We are all excited about the new blog here at Susan Palmer Designs, and if there are a few bugs, please be patient! We'll work them out!Thank you!-- Susan

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