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Cut your Kitchen Remodel Budget!

Cut your kitchen remodel budget substantially!  As an alternative to replacing all of your kitchen cabinets you can faux finish face frames and replace just the door and drawers for a beautiful upgrade costing substantially less than replacing all of your cabinets.

Interiors by Design can assess what your best investment option is!  Call us to schedule as a free one hour consultation.  970-453-9020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Holidays!

What’s wrong with this picture?

We want to have a little fun this fall…

Send us a picture of a room in your house that bothers you and we will email you back 1 – 3 suggestions for changes you can make to improve the space.

Here’s what you need to include:

1. Email us either a .jpeg or .pdf of a photo of a single room
2. Tell us what you don’t like about the room or what is wrong with the room
3. Include your name, email address and state you live in

We will get back to you within 5-10 business days via email with some suggestions for ways to improve your space.

PLEASE SEND YOUR PHOTOS TO:

admin@ibdltd.net

Interiors by Design, Breckenridge, CO

PHOTO SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL  11/23/10.

 

How can hiring a designer at Interiors by Design save me money?

1. Our designers possess knowledge through education and experience that can help you to avoid making mistakes that may cost you more money.  For example we can help you avoid ordering the wrong size furnishings for a room, using the wrong paint color, or purchasing plumbing fixtures that don’t fit the space.  We can anticipate issues before they arise and become issues.
2. Interiors by Design, can also save you money by passing along discounts for materials such as carpeting and tile as well as other items such as furniture or window treatments.
3. When you work with one of our designers, you are guaranteed the work being done will be done to your satisfaction.  When we hire contractors or subs, we monitor their work and hold them to a high standard of professional conduct, craftsmanship and value.
4. We can work with your budget.  Let us know how much you want to spend and we have the resources to find the right solutions to meet your design and budget needs.
5. Payment terms are flexible –we can charge by the hour; or if you prefer, estimate a flat fee rate for your job.

 

Call us today for more information about how we can help!

 

Selecting the right countertop!

There are so many choices for countertop materials.  Choosing the one best suited to your needs and lifestyle can be confusing.  Here are some pros and cons of each material to help you decide which to choose:

Granite

Pros

• Holds up to heat and durable
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Unlimited color choices
• Beautiful, natural stone looks great in any style kitchen or bath.
• Will last a lifetime

Cons

• Material and labor are expensive
• Must be sealed at least once a year
• Can crack if not properly installed

Engineered Stone

Pros

• Composed of 93% quartz particles this product is available in more color options than granite
• It has a nonporous surface
• Resistant to scratches
• Does not require sealing

Cons

• Material and installation are more expensive than other products to install

Ceramic tile

Pros

• Ceramic tiles are durable and the tiles are easy to clean
• Ceramic tiles are relatively inexpensive
• Stands up to heat
• Wide range of prices, color, textures and design

Cons

• Countertop surfaces can be uneven
• Tiles can crack
• Grout is harder to clean and can stain if not sealed properly
• Grout should be cleaned and sealed occasionally depending on usage

Laminates

Pros

• Laminate counters such as Formica, Nevamar and Wilsonart are smooth surfaces that are easy to clean
• Pieces are cut to size and can be customized easily
• There are many color choices available
• Laminate counters are durable
• This product is relatively inexpensive

Cons

• Laminate surfaces can scratch easily and are not repairable
• Can be damaged easily by heat
• Seams show on finished products

Solid Surfaces

Pros

• Solid surfaces such as Corian are durable
• There are many color choices, patterns and styles
• Easy to clean

Cons

• This product is relatively inexpensive as compared to other products
• Will not withstand heat

Wood or Butcher Block

Pros

• Wood has a warm beautiful look and is available in different wood species, colors and finishes
• It’s smooth surface makes it easy to clean
• They can be sanded and resealed as needed

Cons

• If the seal is worn off, the wood can be damaged by water and stains over time.
• Occasional non-toxic sealing may be necessary
• More risk of hygienic contamination

Stainless Steel

Pros

• Offers a nice, contemporary look to your kitchen
• Heat resistant
• Durable
• Seamless installations done on site.
• Easy to clean and offers antibacterial properties

Cons

• This product is expensive to fabricate and install
• It can dent if you drop something on it
• Cutting things on it will damage the surface which can scratch easily

Soapstone

Pros

• Soapstone is a smooth surface
• It has rich deep colors
• It is stain resistant

Cons

• Requires regular maintenance using mineral oil
• Can crack and darken in color over time

Marble

Pros

• Marble has natural waterproof properties
• It is heatproof
• Luxurious looking

Cons

• Marble is an expensive product,  similar in cost to granite
• Marble is a soft stone and is porous and can stain easily unless it is sealed professionally
• It can scratch easily

Concrete

Pros

• Concrete can be designed to fit any shape as they are cast in your kitchen
• It is heat-resistant
• It does not scratch easily
• Concrete can be tinted to any color
• It has an unusual and exotic look

Cons

• It can be more expensive than some products
• Depending on the job it may not be able to be installed in a remodel project due to its weight
• Cracking is possible
• Concrete is porous
• This material must be kept sealed

SKIING and MORE!

The staff at Interiors by Design LOVES living, working and playing up in beautiful Colorado ski country.  It just gets better every year, and this year there is something new and exciting to experience.

Breckenridge Ski Resort has been working hard all summer at installing a new Wiegard coaster at its Peak 8 Fun Park.  The coaster is called Gold Runner and first became popular in Europe.  It is an elevated 2500 foot long track that loops and curves through two ski trails as it descends down the mountain.

Riders are securely belted into 2-seat cars which are permanently attached to the track.  The cars are then individually able to control the speed at which they travel for a safe but exhilarating ride.

The big debut for this new ride is schedule for opening day – November 12th, 2010.  We look forward to seeing you out there!

SAVE MORE GET MORE

We are much more!

At Interiors by Design, we offer more than just superior design consulting.  In addition to being able to help you with design solutions, we can also sell you the materials you need to complete your design project – often at lower than retail pricing!

We have literally hundreds of sources for selecting tile, carpeting, wood flooring, cabinets, plumbing, hardware, furniture, lighting and window coverings.

We offer competitive pricing and quality products backed by a guarantee as well as unique options to make your design unique to you.

We are confident that we can provide you with an affordable, good-looking solution for your project and welcome the opportunity to provide you with a bid.  Come visit our showroom and browse through our lines or call us to schedule a free consultation.

Interiors by Design  -  306 ½ South Ridge Street  -  Breckenridge, CO  80424  -  970-453-9020  -  admin@ibdltd.net

FINALLY! EXCEPTIONAL CARPETING FOR YOU! SMARTSTRAND!

Finally a carpeting with lifetime permanent stain protection!  No more permanent stains!

This brand new stain protection is actually part of the fiber, not just chemically applied to the surface so it will never wash or wear off.   A new “kink” in the twist of the fiber helps the carpeting retain its new appearance throughout the life of the product.  It is tough enough to withstand even the highest levels of foot traffic while offering incredible softness at the same time.  No more permanent traffic patterns! 

This is the latest technology from Mohawk Industries called SmartStrand.  SmartStrand is also ECO-FRIENDLY, adding to its list of exceptional qualities.  SmartStrand is made  from renewable resources that consist of a processed sugar made from corn.  It also uses 30% less energy to produce and reduces CO2 emissions by 63% over the production of other nylon products. 

SmartStand carpeting is available in a wide range of colors and styles.  To learn more about Mohawks’ new SmartStrand carpet, call Interiors by Design at 970-453-9020.

Interiors by Design Introduces…..

STAGING BY DESIGN

We are excited to announce a new division of our company called STAGING BY DESIGN.  In today’s uncertain housing market it is crucial to be an informed and knowledgeable seller.  Understanding your competition is vital.  Professional staging can dramatically improve your competitive edge over properties similar to yours on the market.

STAGING BY DESIGN was created to offer sellers the opportunity to sell their property at the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time.  We can help by preparing an unbiased room by room list of improvements that will yield the highest return on your investment.

For a limited time we are celebrating our Grand Opening with a Special Introductory Offer starting at $295.  To schedule an appointment call us at 9740-453-9020.

What are Low VOC paints?

 Indoor air quality can  be up to three times more polluted than outdoor air quality –  

paint and other finishes are among the leading causes.

VOC’s are volatile organic compounds found in paints and finishes which are continually released into the air years after they are applied.  Consumer demand, along with new environmental regulations have led to the introduction of new low-VOC and zero-VOC paints and finishes which are less harmful to both humans and the environment.

Most paint manufacturers have introduced new low-voc paint products that are not only less harmful to humans and the environment but are also durable and reasonably priced.The benefits of using  low-VOC or zero-VOC paint products and finishes aren’t just limited to your improved health.  They also reduces harmful contaminants from destroying the environment.  Low-VOC products perform as well as other paint and finish products and clean up just as easily, and because they are not considered hazardous waste like other paint products, they can be disposed of more easily.

Summit County landfill will collect all paints in the same manner but require them to be in their original containers so that they can be properly tested by chemists and disposed of individually as required by law.

Are you ready to update your home with a fresh coat of paint?  We can help you select the right paint products and colors – call us today at 970-453-9020.