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Post by crusa October 19, 2018

8 Steps to the Perfect Countertop Installation

To help you prepare for your countertop installation, we have developed this handy dandy installation guide to ensure our clients know what to do and expect in a countertop remodel.

1. Budget

One of the most important items to develop in any home project is to establish your budget. Knowing what you are able to spend, or even having an idea of what you would like to spend, will give you a realistic expectation of what you will be able to accomplish in any project.

2. Plan

Plan, plan, and plan some more. It is important to plan around your families schedule. Being without a kitchen or bathroom for any amount of time is stressful. Even though a countertop installation is a quick process, it is good to plan and be prepared for extra time and space.

3. Know Your Space

If you are changing the layout of your kitchen, it is a good idea to know the ends and outs of your existing space to ensure you know what you want and don’t want in your new space. Some things to take into account your home’s traffic patterns, plumbing, and electrical.

4. In-Home Measure

Before you head off to the showroom and slab house it is important you gather some measurements and dimensions of your current and future space. These don’t have to be exact, a team member will make a home visit to template once you have selected your countertop.

5. Select Your Slab

Our vast countertop material selection includes beautiful natural stones such as exquisite marble and granite, durable quartz, adaptable solid surface and modern ultra-compact surfaces from top manufacturers. We pride ourselves in delivering quality materials that are cut in our state-of-the-art fabrication facility and installed by certified professionals. Our knowledgeable team is available to recommend the best countertops for your space.

6. Measure & Template

This is when things get real! It is time to plan and schedule a team member to visit your home to template your space and gather all of the necessary information about your installation. No one wants to be surprised with extra charges or unforeseen problems.

7. Prepare Your Home

On the day of your installation, it is important to clear pathways and entryways and remove items from existing counters to ensure a smooth removal and installation.

8. Leave The Rest To The Pros

It’s time to sit back and relax. Your new countertops will be installed and ready for you to enjoy in no time. Once the work is complete, our installers will review the work with you and answer any questions you may have.

Tags: Bath , Bathroom , bathroom countertops , Bathroom Trends , Countertop , countertop installation , countertop renovation , Countertops , Kitchen , kitchen countertops , Kitchen Trends , Laundry , Laundry Room , Quartz , Surfaces

Post by crusa October 12, 2018

5 Curb Appeal Updates For Fall

Fall is here and that means your home is going to be on display for the many trick-or-treaters that pass by on Halloween and the extra company visiting family for the holidays. Do you want to be the best looking house on the block? Here are five ideas to help spruce up your curb appeal.

1. Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting is a must for trick-or-treaters and other visitors. Create a safe and well-lit path by updating your landscape and exterior lights.

Shop outdoor lighting for your home at CR Home Lighting or Colonial Lighting.

2. Garage Doors

A garage door makes up one-third of your home’s façade. Give a good first impression this fall with a new garage door.

Pick out the best garage door for your home’s style at Builder Specialties and CR Home Lighting. Need help figuring out which garage door best suits the style of your home? Check out our garage door design guide and visit with our highly trained staff.

3. Shutters

There is nothing like dressing your home with only the finest materials and our custom line of shutters does just that!

Add custom handcrafted shutters to your home with Atlanta Glass & Mirror and CR Home.

4. Entry Handles & Locks

Little updates such as locks and handles are a great way to refresh the appearance of your home if you are on a budget. There are many options for exterior door handles and locks. We offer a variety of options to complement your style and provide security to your home.

Shop for locks at CR Home and Atlanta Glass & Mirror.

5. Door Bells

Last but not least give your home a nice bell for trick-or-treaters and holiday guests to ring.

Shop door bells, and chimes at Colonial Lighting.

Tags: door bells , door knob , door lock , doorbell , Garage , Garage Door , home improvement , landscape lights , Lighting , outdoor lighting , Outdoors , porch lights

Post by crusa October 9, 2018

Editor’s Picks: Design Chicago 2018

This past week we searched high and low for design trends at this year’s Design Chicago event! As we walked the halls of The Merchandise Mart, we noticed that design inspiration was everywhere. From countertops, tile, appliances, rugs, and more, here are our top picks from the Midwest’s best in residential interior furnishings, architecture, and interior design.

Smart Appliances

The number one misconception customers have about smart appliances is that they are too complicated. At the Experience & Design Center, we learned that Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau appliances are well aware of this claim and are changing the game in smart home appliances. The days of having to download multiple apps to manage your different branded appliances are over! The Home Connect app brings added value to your smart appliance experience by giving you the freedom to manage, discover new recipes, diagnosis/troubleshoot and store all of your appliance manuals in one place. Click here to shop our appliances.

Smart Appliance Trend — Bosch Coffee Machine with Home Connect

Tile

In the Ann Sacks showroom, we saw a glamorous array of prints, making it loud and clear that having fun with tile, and going bold with print is definitely in style. Click here to shop our flooring selection.

Carpet & Rugs

In the world of Stark Carpet Corporation, we learned two things, bold colors and animal print are a tried and true way to show some personality in your space. The options are nearly endless with carpets and rugs. They make great statement pieces and aren’t permanent so are easily changed out over time to introduce pattern or color to a room. Click here to shop our flooring selection.

Carpet and rug trends — Stark Carpet Corp.

Solid Surfaces & Compact Surfaces

At almost every panel we attended, solid surfaces and the newer category of compact surfaces were consistently a topic of discussion. They each offer their own specific benefits when it comes to countertops as well as a huge array of designs to catch any eye. Do quartz surfaces have a new competitor? Click here to shop our ultra compact surfaces.

Faucet

We discovered a lot of beautifully designed fixtures from the event, but Brizo’s Charlotte collection has our heart. The design is infused with clean lines and elegance bridging the gap between traditional and modern design. Click here to shop out fixtures.

Hardware

Hardware is the jewelry to the home and Belwith Keeler had several new collections that create the perfect accents to your cabinetry and furniture. Jewel-tones, mixed metals, and industrial details are all the rage when adding hardware to your space.

We can’t wait to see these trends make more of an appearance in residential and commercial design in 2019. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for design inspiration.

Original content curated by Marqet Group.

Tags: Appliances , Bathroom , Bathroom Trends , Design Trends , home appliances , Home Decor , home improvement , House Style , Kitchen Appliances , Kitchen Trends , Smart Appliances

Post by crusa October 1, 2018

It’s October and it’s officially the start of the kitchen and bath season. If you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen or bathroom now is the time! Just think how perfect it would be to have your newly remolded space ready for the upcoming holiday season.

Stay tuned because all month long we are celebrating with the season’s latest design trends, cleaning, and organizational tips, and exclusive promotions just for you.

Post by crusa September 21, 2018

Marble has a timeless appeal, providing an elegant and sophisticated feel. Available in a polished or honed finish, it is many people’s choice for a high-end look. Marble also has two popular variations, Carrara and Calacatta. Both are beautiful, and unique in their own ways. Want to know the difference? We’re breaking it down so you can find the perfect marble for your countertops.

History of Marble:

Marble is generally formed from limestone undergoing metamorphism. When exposed to extremes of pressure or heat, limestone turns into calcite or dolomite crystals, which are the primary materials in marble. Marble has a famous history. The ancient Greeks built their architecture, cities, and sculptures often from Pentelic and Parian Marbles, quarried in Greece. The Romans later used marble in their buildings as well, quarrying in the Greek spots and finding Roman marble quarries of their own. Marble is, in a lot of ways, what the classical and Hellenistic age was built from. This is one of the reasons people are drawn to marble for countertops and flooring.

Carrara Marble:

The easiest way to tell the two apart is to look at the veining. White Carrera marble tends to have “softer” veining. Another factor that differs between the two stones is the base color. Carrara marble tends to look less “true white” compared to Calacatta. In fact, White Carrara can be greyish when compared to Calacatta.

Calacatta Marble:

Where Carrara has soft veining, Calacatta marble contains very sharp and thick veins. Calacatta marble also tends to be whiter than Carrara marble. This is an important factor to note, because the whiter the marble the more valuable it is, which also means the more it may cost. Nevertheless, a great choice for countertops, flooring, and backsplash.

In conclusion, depending on your budget and style preferences both variations of marble will make an excellent statement to your home.

Tags: Bath , Bathroom , Bathroom Trends , Countertop , Countertops , Kitchen , kitchen countertops atlanta

Post by crusa September 20, 2018

CR Home Opens New Lighting Showroom

We are excited to announce the opening of our new 17,000 square foot lighting showroom and warehouse in Decatur, GA!

With the opening of this new location, we hope to increase homeowners and trade professionals’ access to the best kitchen, bath, and home products from all over and combine it with a unique, convenient shopping experience.

This new state-of-the-art showroom and warehouse displays hundreds of transitional and modern indoor and outdoor lighting solutions as well as fireplaces, fireplace surrounds, garage doors and more. Our goal was to streamline the shopping experience for homeowners and design professionals in the Atlanta area. This has now been accomplished by offering a variety of product categories all in one place.

To make your experience the best it can be, you also have the ability to browse countertops, tile, flooring, plumbing fixtures, glass and mirrors and more right next door at CR’s existing 30,000 square foot design center and slab gallery.

In addition to inspiring displays, Construction Resources also plans to utilize this new lighting showroom to host educational seminars and training.

With designer light fixtures by brands such as Capital Lighting and Craftmade, CR Home’s Lighting Showroom has everything you need for your next design project.

Tags: Backsplash , Bath , Bathroom , Bathroom Trends , Bedroom , Closet , Compact Surfaces , Countertop , Countertops , Design Trends , Fireplace , Flooring , Kitchen Trends , Laundry , Laundry Room , Surfaces

Post by crusa September 14, 2018

IDEA FILE: Tips For the Perfect All White Kitchen

There is a reason why white kitchens have been a classic look for many years. The timeless look of a simple white kitchen connotes cleanliness and brightens rooms that can be naturally dark. It can also make smaller spaces appear larger.

However, some all white kitchens have a tendency to appear a bit stark, or quite frankly…a little boring. The kitchen is the heart and soul of your home, and it should make a statement, not just blend in with its surroundings.

Here are a few tips to warm up and personalize your white kitchen and create a look that will never go out of style!

Add metal accents. Metals such as copper, bronze, brass or polished nickel can definitely warm up an all white kitchen. Look beyond your cabinet hardware for metal options and consider adding a combination of metals with your lighting, fixtures and possibly open shelving?

Source: Chilton Development

Add real wood elements. Real wood adds a warm organic feel to a white kitchen. Islands/countertops, floating shelves, and flooring are great areas with the potential to add a real wood look.

Source: MALI AZIMA

Accessorize to bring in your personality and flavor to your all-white kitchen. Consider displaying your cookbook collection in your open shelving units. If you have a garden, rotate in fresh flowers for a pop of color. The options are endless to add depth and interest to what could otherwise be a bland space.

Source: My Amazing Things

Add a statement hood and/or backsplash. A large striking range hood and dramatic backsplash could be the only major design statement you need in an otherwise all-white kitchen!

Source: Lauren Albanese

With an all white kitchen, it’s all about adding contrasting elements and shades of color that will blend seamlessly with the white space and create a more inviting space for your family and guests.

Tags: Backsplash , Countertop , Countertops , flooring trends , Home Decor , Kitchen , kitchen backsplash , kitchen floor , kitchen lighting , Kitchen Trends , Lighting , Marble , Quartz , solid white quartz countertops , white backsplash , white countertops , white kitchen , white kitchen countertops , white quartz , White Quartz Countertops

Post by crusa September 7, 2018

Atlanta’s Finest Appliance Showroom

Shopping for appliances in Atlanta? Look no further than Sewell Appliance.

Why Sewell?

What’s the difference in shopping at chain home improvement stores, like Sears and The Home Depot, and local appliance stores? The like-family customer service and attention to detail. When you visit Sewell, Atlanta’s finest appliance showroom since 1962, you will have a dedicated project manager committed to helping you find the right budget-appropriate appliances. They will also be there through project completion to ensure a smooth and timely installation by our professional techs.

You’re not just another job in a computer system here. Our team will ask questions to understand your needs and wish-list ideas. Then we’ll walk you through appliance options and benefits within our live kitchen vignettes so you can get a true feel for your purchase before you buy.

At Sewell Appliance, you will find all of this and more! Walk through our expansive showroom full of kitchen design ideas to spur your culinary creativity with over 40 of the nation’s top branded indoor and outdoor appliances. We know that shopping for your home can be a bit overwhelming, at Sewell, we strive to create an enjoyable appliance purchasing experience with our Product Demonstration events. After all, the best way to visualize your new kitchen is to touch, hear, and taste it.

Ready to Save?

Whether you’re building your dream home and need to fill it with today’s top appliances or simply need to replace your existing appliances, now is the time to shop! Save hundreds when you shop our latest promotions and rebates from leading brands like Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove, Thermador, Bosch, Jenn Air, KitchenAid and more at Sewell!

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Post by crusa August 21, 2018

Why Professional Granite Countertop Installation

Countertop installation isn’t something that should be DIY’ed. Especially when it comes to installing granite and natural stone. There are safety concerns and technical details to take into consideration. It is best to leave this job to the pros.

Choosing Granite Countertops

Granite comes from mother nature, making each slab unique with different shade variations, fissures, cracks, chips, pits, and pores. Don’t let this scare you away! This is what makes natural stone so beautiful! Not only does granite make a great countertop surface because of its beauty, it is also a great choice because of its qualities. Granite countertops are resistant to scratches, bacteria, stains, and heat, and can also be used for both outdoor and indoor spaces. Now that you have selected one of the most popular and durable countertops for your space it is important to get them professionally installed.

Professional Granite Installation Benefits

Damage:

Even though granite is a strong and durable surface, it can easily be damaged in the transportation process if the right precautions aren’t met.

Insured:

Installing your natural stone countertops with a professional installer will eliminate a great risk of damage, not to mention the installer and the stone is insured if things go wrong. This is not always the case with a handyman who would leave you with the bill and the damaged product.

Time:

There is a lot of work that takes place in the fabrication and installation of your granite countertops. Measuring, cutting, sanding, polishing, and sealing are just some of the steps that take place before your countertops are installed in your home. Countertop installation can be a lot of work for a DIY handyman to handle. Our team of installers are trained professionals that have the proper knowledge and tools to get your countertops installed perfectly and in a timely manner.

So sit back and relax and let the professionals create an enjoyable experience for you and your family. If you are needing new countertops installed in your home consider Construction Resources, and our family of businesses for your project. We have over 50 years of experience in the industry and have been trusted by countless customers making us the leading authority for remodeling and building projects in and around the Southeast. Contact us today to get started on your installation.

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Post by crusa August 17, 2018

Design Guide: Smart Home

Remember watching the Jetsons and wishing for the day to have a home as smart as the cartoon? Well, it’s 2019 and the age of the smart home is finally here! At Construction Resources we want to make it easy for you to reach your goal of living in a Jetsons’ world, which is why we offer a variety of wi-fi connected appliances to make your home the smartest home on the block. Experience the innovation of technology and luxurious designs from some of the nations top appliance brands like GE, Whirpool, BOSCH, Lynx and more when you shop with Construction Resources’ family of businesses.

Need help finding the right smart appliance for your home? You’re in luck because today we’re rounding up some of our favorites.

Kitchen Smart Appliances

smart appliances Atlanta — Whirlpool Sunset Bronze Smart Kitchen Appliances.

Beauty and brains, Whirlpool takes smart appliances to a whole new level with their Sunset Bronze lineup. With a brushed, satin finish and rose gold undertones, the fingerprint resistant sunset bronze will bring subtle warmth to any kitchen. Enjoy ovens, and microwaves that make multi-step meals simpler. Use your smartphone or tablet to send multiple cooking instructions to the oven or microwave all at once. The temperature automatically adjusts based on the recipe you enter for great results without having to monitor your meal. Get the right settings every time with the scan to cook feature. Simply scan a frozen food barcode with your smartphone or tablet and send recommended or customized cooking instructions straight to your oven and microwave for dinner done the way your family wants it.

Experience the power of Whirlpool + Alexa with the contemporary styled smart dishwasher. Automatically order dishwashing supplies when you’re running low by syncing your Whirlpool® app with your Amazon account. This feature estimates the number of supplies remaining and targets the right time to order necessities like detergent so your family always has what they need.

Don’t be intimidated by smart appliances! You don’t have to be a tech expert to connect them. Simply open the Whirlpool® app, add your new appliance and follow the guided experience to get up and running quickly. You can also control your kitchen with simple voice commands with a Google Home or Amazon Alexa smart voice assistant.

Shop now and save! Visit us to learn how you may qualify for up to 50% off your Whirlpool Sunset Bronze kitchen package. *Offer redeemable only at Sewell Appliance and Builder Specialties*

Laundry Room Smart Appliances

Smart Appliances Washer and Dryer Laundry — LG Smart Wi-fi Enabled Front Load Washer and Dryer

Hate doing laundry? Well, now you’re going to love it. Laundry day is upgraded to a day of ease thanks to state-of-the-art LG SmartThinQTM laundry appliances! Recieve cycle status updates from your LG smart washer without ever stepping foot in the laundry room. Start or stop your LG smart dryer on-the-go with remote functionality, whether you’re at the airport, sitting at the drive-thru, or just out for a morning walk. It’s all the control in the palm of your hand.

Have a Google or Amazon smart voice assistant? LG’s state-of-the-art appliances now work with the Google Assistant on devices like Google Home, and Amazon Echo. Ask it a question. Tell it what you need. The sky’s the limit with these voice-activated systems. Best of all, setup is simple and convenient with the free LG SmartThinQ app.

Outdoor Smart Appliances

Smart Appliance Outdoor Grills — Lynx Professional Built-In Smart Grill

NEW and hot off the grill! Lynx grills create a new experience for outdoor cooking. The Lynx Professional Built-In Smart Grill with Rotisserie is equipped with automated Cooking via MyChef™ operating system. The MyChef™ app turns your mobile device into a precision dashboard for your grill. Start your grilling by perusing hundreds of recipes, then select one to send to your grill. Once you start the grill, MyChef takes over to create the perfect dish.

MyChef uses the grill’s temperature sensors and electromechanical gas control valves to keep temperatures at the perfect level for the right duration, adjusting the responsive Trident™ Infrared Burners. When it’s time to flip or remove your food, MyChef sends an alert to your mobile device. Tailor the optimum grilling time, and MyChef will remember your preference. You can even create and upload your own recipes to the MyChef community.

Remember, you can always take control. Use one of five innovative modes that offer everything from manual control to a completely orchestrated meal with settings and stages timed to coordinate completion. In any mode, your grill safely shuts down if it’s inactive for 30 minutes.

Sewell Outdoor Smart Appliances — Sewell Appliance -outdoor living displays

The good news doesn’t stop there! We are excited to announce our latest additions to Sewell Appliance, our outdoor living displays! Equipped with the latest technology in outdoor cooking, our cabana is fit for the everyday cook, and the grill master. Visit us to see more of our new space, filled with appliances from Lynx, Artisan Grills, and Coyote Outdoor Living.

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