Houses in America were originally heated by open fires in a fireplace. By the mid-1700s, cast-iron heating stoves were introduced. Many were “five plate” stoves made of five iron plates assembled as an open box. The stove was put in an opening in the wall of a room adjacent to the kitchen. Live coals were put inside it from the kitchen fireplace. This heated the room without carrying the smoke from the kitchen.
Nicola is experiencing a rebirth of sorts. She just turned 40, started a new relationship and bought a beautiful beachside home in the city. While the duplex was fully renovated from the top down, the living and dining rooms were gloomy, dreary and reminiscent of a stuffy gentlemen’s club. With wood-paneled walls and minimal lighting, the rooms lacked the light and airy feeling Nicola wanted.
The beauty and artistry of mosaic design is seen throughout history as a favored decorative style. Architecture is enriched by walls and floors decorated with mosaics employed on interior and exterior surfaces. The enduring nature of the craft is witnessed in centuries-old public buildings, court houses, spectacular cathedrals and town squares that continue to shimmer with the resonant colors and intricate patterns of mosaic work.
DEAR DESIGNER: I am trying to decide what style to decorate my home. I don’t like clutter, printed fabrics or ruffles. I like the pictures I see in magazines of contemporary rooms but I don’t know if I can live in such a cold space. How can I have a clean, simple and modern design that feels warm? — Reagan.
Vahe Imasdounian is a third-generation leather tanner who cares about environment. Now, he has created a process that is as Earth-friendly as he is.
Glass can be used successfully as a building material and as a design element for the home. In colder climates, however, it’s not necessarily the right choice.
Summerlin resident Doug Pool was recognized for his award-winning landscape in the 10th annual Southern Nevada Water Authority Landscape Awards. Pool, along with Norm Schilling, president of Schilling Horticulture Group, received a first-place award in the category of Single-family Residential Landscape Design by a Professional.
Q: My son is buying his first home. He found a nice house that is an estate sale. Is there anything different about bidding on an estate property? Anything he should watch out for? — J.S.
Local experts say attempting to purchase a home in foreclosure is not easy or always a bargain.
Residents at Tuscany Residential Village are offered an active lifestyle with an expertly designed golf course and 35,000 square-foot recreation center in the heart of the neighborhood.
Located in Summerlin with a clubhouse at its hub, Traccia by Toll Brothers offers a variety of home collections including the Huntington, Newport and Balboa, which ranges from 1,660 to 3,151 square feet. Prices start from the low $300,000s.
The Nevada Housing Division has some important tips for anyone who thinks it’s time to become a home buyer.
Pardee Homes is offering a home plan with more than $250,000 in upgrades within Tremezzo, an exclusive collection of Italian-inspired hilltop homes at the Lake Las Vegas resort community.
Construction of homes and community amenities continues at Del Webb’s Sun City Mesquite, which is still Del Webb’s best-selling age-qualified development in the United States, according to sales manager Lila Williams.
A member of Nevada Energy Star partners, Warmington Homes Nevada, now offers resource efficient “green” features at all of its single-family new-home neighborhoods. The addition of Energy Star features further enhances the resource and cost efficiency of single-family homes, according to Amy Thill, vice president of sales and marketing for Warmington Homes Nevada.
Del Webb’s age-qualified Villas at Solera neighborhood in the Anthem master-planned community has entered the final closeout phase with only nine homes remaining for sale, according to sales agent Angela Steffen.
Q: I am the president of a condominium community which is not yet four years old. As a board, we feel a responsibility to assure that each of the buildings meet the design specifications and the code requirements.
Professionally decorated homes with designer furniture are featured at Monterey at the Las Vegas Country Club with a furniture package program.
Aliante, a North Las Vegas master-planned community, is in its final phase of development.
Q: I need information on (companies providing) home warranty insurance. As my home is now over 10 years old, my warranties for central air and my furnace have expired. Some companies I was referred to didn’t cover these and others did. Several people have said they had trouble with their (warranties) and others have none. Where do I obtain information on up-front costs, trade service calls and reliability of the company? — Patricia D., Las Vegas
The semi-custom homes at Tuscan Cliffs are offering a new elevator option within its Villa de Rafael, Villa de Gabriella and Villa de Franchesca floor plans.
An emotional run finally came to an end Friday for Las Vegas’ Triple Double Elite 16-U team.
Down through the years, the rivalry between Puerto Rican and Mexican fighters has become one of boxing’s most dependable traditions.
Team USA’s return to the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday had a familiar look to it.
