by Alcher Interiors | Apr 15, 2013 | design
Pretty nifty faucet from the folks at Kohler: The Sensate touchless faucet frees your hands so you can speed through prep, cooking and cleanup without spreading messes and germs throughout the kitchen. Response™ technology makes Sensate respond to your every move....
by Alcher Interiors | Feb 12, 2013 | design
I read this great post on outdoor lighting over at ResidentialLighting.com. Great advice on making sure you plan your outdoor lighting for not just how you view the garden when outside, but also when looking out from the...
by Alcher Interiors | Jan 10, 2013 | Benjamin Moore, color, design, design trends, paint
I love it when various companies, organizations, tastemakers and color gurus introduce their respective Colors of the Year. Some years, the consensus seems to align around a single tone or shade – remember tangerine? – while other years, the palette is as...
by Alcher Interiors | Oct 26, 2012 | design
A while back I saw a blogpost about Favorite Drapery Pleats at the Drapery & Window Covering Blog. Basically, it was six pictures with different pleat styles…and it’s still great for customers confused about which pleat is...
by Alcher Interiors | Aug 3, 2012 | construction, contractors, design, home remodel, remodeling
Remodels can be bumpy affairs, fraught with unexpected crises and cost run-ups. Here’s some simple rules for sticking to the plan. 1. Play Nice With the Contractor. Realism, flexibility and good communication are the keys to a successful relationship with your...
by Alcher Interiors | Jul 2, 2012 | construction, contractors, design, design trends, home remodel, remodeling
Getting ready for a home remodel requires a bit of planning – it starts with the ideas in your idea folder and continues up until construction begins. 1. Use an Idea Folder I have one, and you might too – and if you don’t, you should. It all usually starts...
