Water Jet Technology in the Bathroom
Christopher Awadalla Christopher Awadalla

Water Jet Technology in the Bathroom

Water jet technology is allowing the manufacturers to cut really intricate designs into the stone and create some very elegant mosaic patterns.

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Pressure Balance vs. Thermostatic Valves
Christopher Awadalla Christopher Awadalla

Pressure Balance vs. Thermostatic Valves

"What is the difference between a thermostatic valve and a pressure balance valve?" I get this question pretty often. In fact, I get this question so often that I am writing a post about it.

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Planning for Switches and Outlets in Your Kitchen Design
Christopher Awadalla Christopher Awadalla

Planning for Switches and Outlets in Your Kitchen Design

I use a few simple guidelines for switch and outlet placement when designing my clients' spaces. Simply spending a few minutes in the design phase to lay out these items can make a big difference in the overall function of a finished space.

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How to Plan for In-Floor Heating / Radiant Heat in Your Bath
Christopher Awadalla Christopher Awadalla

How to Plan for In-Floor Heating / Radiant Heat in Your Bath

It's one of the most asked for luxuries in a bathroom project - in fact I can't remember the last time it was not part of a major overhaul of a master bathroom.  Radiant Heating, also known as in floor heating, is becoming a standard for the modern luxury bath.

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Some of OUr Favorite Rustic Modern Designs
Christopher Awadalla Christopher Awadalla

Some of OUr Favorite Rustic Modern Designs

A mixture of interesting materials - limestone, porcelain, marble, quartz...the lighting... free-standing tub and floor mount tub filler, and mostly that shower!

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Favorite Products from KBIS 2015
Christopher Awadalla Christopher Awadalla

Favorite Products from KBIS 2015

Some of my favorite new and innovative products from KBIS 2015.  Held annually, this show is a great way for manufacturers and service providers to connect with designers and other industry pros.

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