Look no Further than the Cathedral Inspiration House for Great Solid Surface Countertops

The Cathedral Inspiration House is open this and next weekend, where you can see some of the best room arrangements from 20 of Atlanta’s up-and-coming interior designers and beautiful solid surface countertops provided by Construction Resources. If you go this weekend, you can also enjoy the Cathedral antiques show, and create some antique-specific spaces in your own home.

The five bedroom, four and a half bathroom 1980s residence has been decked out to create living spaces that range from cozy to romantic, and highlight the use of antiques to create both timeless and exciting atmospheres. The bathroom vanities will stand out, as they are traditional Travertine and dramatic Cambria quartz countertops provided by Construction Resources.

The Inspiration House is open today through Sunday, February 5 and again next weekend, from Thursday, February 9 to Sunday, February 12. Tickets are only a $10 donation and you can order online or at the door. This year, all donations from the show benefit All About Developmental Disabilities, Atlanta’s foremost non-profit provider of support to those with developmental disabilities.

For more information, visit the Construction Resources blog, or go to the Cathedral Inspiration House ticket page to order your advance tickets today!

Construction Resources Slab Gallery Expands with Environmental Options

If you’re looking for a real selection of environmentally-friendly counter surfaces, be sure to check out the Construction Resources Slab Gallery in Decatur, Georgia. The gallery is over 20,000 square feet, the largest in Georgia, and has a huge selection of green building products like Cambria and Vetrazzo counter tops.

Cambria is made with a high efficiency system that maintains and reuses water during manufacturing and fabrication to make it one of the most environmentally-friendly surfaces on the market. On top of that, it is the only domestic quartz option, so you know your money isn’t going into transporting the surface across oceans. Cambria also has a number of certifications, including GREENGARD for indoor air quality, grants LEED points to projects, and is National Sanitation Foundation certified as a food preparation surface.

For a counter option that stands out resplendently and is environmentally friendly, look no further than Vetrazzo recycled glass counter tops. Vetrazzo is the inventor of recycled glass surfaces and they reform glass that normally cannot be recycled like windshields, building windows and traffic lights, along with normal

Ashton Woods Homes' New Contemporary Kitchen Showcases Personalization

If you're looking for an Atlanta new home builder with plenty of design options, Ashton Woods Homes is worth checking out. The builder recently completed a contemporary kitchen in its Atlanta design center to showcase several of the customization options buyers can expect.

The kitchen features clean lines and a modern color palette. The island features a large single-bowl undermount sink with a contemporary-style 90 Degree faucet from Moen. Other touches include Silestone quartz countertops with a concrete-like appearance, Lausanne Timberlake cabinets and mitered-side Silestone legs. The contemporary kitchen also includes glass accents, which are an important element of today's designs. Homebuyers will enjoy hinged glass cabinets with complimentary glass and stone Shaw tiling..

“The kitchen is the heart of the home, naturally making it a place home buyers want to personalize,” said Tara Brown, marketing manager for Ashton Woods Homes. “This kitchen in our design center shows that home buyers have more options than simply selecting a different color of granite or cabinets; they can create a kitchen in an entirely different style.”

Fit a Home Steam Shower Into Your Life and Home

The American home is changing. From the living room to the home office, families everywhere are trading tradition for convenience. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, homeowners are renovating their bathrooms away from soaker tubs and whirlpool baths to home steam showers.

The shift to steam also reflects a desire to invest in wellness, such as softer, more supple skin, breathing enhancement, and an overall improved sense of tranquility.

Steam showers are also a greener option, consuming just two gallons of water for a 20 minute session, vs. 75 gallons to fill a typical whirlpool-type tub.

“Home steam showers from Mr. Steam are simple to install and fit easily into your next bathroom remodeling project,” said Martha Orellana, Mr. Steam vice president. “Our generators are about the size of a briefcase, and can be placed inside a cabinet or closet up to 60 feet from your shower enclosure.”

The Wall Street Journal article mentions that homeowners are trying to avoid spending dollars on spaces that are only used on special occasions. Luckily, home steam showers from Mr. Steam are simple to operate and even easier to maintain, using the exclusive AutoFlush no-hands activation after every session. And with spa packages that add aromatherapy, chromatherapy and music therapy to your experience, you can literally enjoy spa time any time at home.

For more information on home steam showers from Mr. Steam, visit www.mrsteam.com

This December Could be One to Remember

If a new kitchen is on your wish list, you will want to check out this sale. It's a sale that will even make the Grinch smile. Construction Resources and Atlanta Kitchen offer special sale pricing and delayed installation during their December to Remember Sale. This popular sale is back by popular demand due to its success last year. Just make your purchase during the December to Remember sales event, and have the kitchen installed in January.

The December to Remember sale from Construction Resources and Atlanta Kitchen offers discounts of 10 to 20 percent off showroom pricing, as well as deep discounts on the following items:

• 3 cm Spectra Brown Granite just $39 sq ft installed
• Limited in-stock clearance price of $49 sq ft installed on 2cm Eco by Cosentino, 3cm Silestone by Cosentino, while supplies last. (See color list below for available in-stock colors – while they last.)
• Full line of Cambria colors including new 2011 colors on display and available installed at one low price.
• Cambria featured color this month: Snowden White: $55 sq. ft. installed.
• Cambria remnants marked down to $49 sq. ft. installed.
• Quartz remnants reduced to $45 sq. ft. installed.
• Granite remnants from our Select Series discounted to $39 sq. ft. installed.
  

Some product exclusions apply. Remnants are sold as-is, based upon usable material. No special orders. Buyers must place an order and pay in the month of December to receive discounts.

Make sure to tour our 20,000 square foot Indoor Slab Gallery at the Decatur showroom during the sale. The gallery features more than 3,000 granite and Cambria quartz slabs with hundreds of colors, styles and sizes in inventory to choose from. The Decatur showroom is located at 224 Rio Circle, Decatur, Ga. 30030.

With incredible holiday savings and Construction Resources’ expertise, homeowners can make this their December to Remember. For more information on Construction Resources, Inc., call 404-419-1259 or visit www.constructionresourcesusa.com.

Huge Atlanta Remodeling Sale

Construction Resources is participating in The Artisan Group’s National Yard Sale, benefiting Homes for Our Troops on Oct. 14-15. The sale features deep discounts for buyers and donations to the charity, which helps build homes for disabled veterans.

The yard sale takes place at the Construction Resources showroom at 224 Rio Circle in Decatur.

Homes for Our Troops is committed to helping those who have selflessly served our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since September 11, 2001. It aims to honor to assist severely injured Servicemen and Servicewomen and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and to coordinate the process of building a home that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independently. Homes are provided at no cost to the Veterans they serve.

Construction Resources is offering the following discounts:

• 15 percent off all 100 Cambria quartz countertops in Stock. Good for Friday and Saturday only.
• Granite remnants from $19 a square foot – ready to install.
• Granite remnants reduced to $8 a square foot. Fabrication and installation fees separate.
• Stainless steel sinks from $19.
• Cosentino ECO countertops from $39, installed
• Cambria Colors of the Clearance Sale. 3 Cambria Colors at 35% off.
• Free Cambria Cheese Board or free kitchen faucet to first 10 purchasers of 40 square feet or more or $1,000.
• 3 cm Cosentino Silestone from $39 square feet.
• 15 percent off showroom prices on all materials in entire slab gallery and slab yard. More than 3,000 slabs on site.
• 15 percent off showroom pricing on natural stone, Cceramic, and porcelain tile.
• 15 percent off showroom prices on Shaw and Mohawk carpet as well as other brands installed.
• 15 percent off showroom prices on all hardwood floor brands, installed.
• 15 percent off showroom prices on all frameless glass shower doors, installed.
• 15 percent off framed shower doors, installed.
• 15 percent off mirrors and mirror wraps.
• 15 percent off bath hardware.
• 15 percent off major sink brands including Kohler, Blanco, Artisan, Titan, Copper Potter, etc.
• Fireplace log sets drastically reduced. Cash and carry only. Install not included.
• Cultured marble vanity tops for $35 each.
• Cultured marble bath tubs from $250 each.
• Cultured marble shower pans from $100 each.
• Acrylic Whirlpool bath tubs from $50 each.
• Spectra brown granite countertops $34 per square
• Cash and carry remnants of natural stone from $25 each.
• Quartz remnants from $10 per square foot plus templating, fabrication and install.
• 15 percent off Vetrazzo Recycled Glass Countertops. In stock material only.

For more information on Construction Resources, Inc., call 404-419-1259 or visit www.constructionresourcesusa.com.

Selecting the Proper Steam Shower Generator Has Steamy Benefits

If you’re currently remodeling your bathroom, then you understand the importance of getting things “just right.” After all, these projects aren’t daily occurrences and need to be handled properly. For homeowners adding a steam shower generator to their current bathroom remodeling project, the same rules apply. Knowing how to select the proper generator for your bathroom is vital to enjoying the full steam experience from Mr. Steam.

In order to choose a steam shower generator for your bathroom, work with your designer or contractor to determine the building materials and dimensions of your shower enclosure. Shower enclosures constructed from non-porous materials such as ceramic or porcelain tiling usually require the use of a smaller generator.

Knowing the dimensions and materials of your shower enclosure will help your bathroom remodeling professional select the generator that’s the perfect size for your bathroom: not too big and not too small.

In order to help bathroom remodeling professionals make the right decisions, Mr. Steam has a free steam shower sizing app for the iPhone, iPad or web browser. Simply have your designer or contractor enter the bathroom dimensions and materials, as well as style and finish options, and the app will display the steam shower generator that is right for your home. The app also provides the suggested list price of the unit. All of this information can be emailed to you or your professional for easy reference.

To learn more about how to add steam to your life, visit the Mr. Steam website.