For many years, it has been my wont to liken the problem of home decoration to that of baking a cake!” wrote Muriel Whitlow, a home furnishings coordinator, in GDA’s May 1943 issue. “I always think of the decorative accessories of a room as the frosting on that cake. One can live without them to … Read more
Protesters outside the Umspannwerk building in Kreuzberg, Berlin, where Google plans to set up a campus. Photograph: Sean Gallup/Getty Images In the streets next to Görlitzer Park – an oblong patch popular with skaters, dog walkers and the odd drug dealer in the east of Kreuzberg in Berlin – you soon spot signs of contention about the … Read more
There is something to be said for ‘Japanese Made’ when it comes to appliances. I recently spent two weeks in Japan staying in a house that was full of Japanese designed and made appliances and there is no doubt in my mind that Japanese made products are up there with the best from European appliances, … Read more
It’s been a busy four months for Google’s connected home voice assistant. Since January 2018 the Google Assistant connection list grew quickly from 1,500 devices. Now you can say “Hey Google” to more than 5,000 smart home devices, the company reports. Google said it now has connection compatibility with all major connected device manufacturers in the U.S. … Read more
\ Smeg Smeg, an Italian appliance manufacturer known for vivid colors and retro design, will release an expanded line of large and small appliances designed by Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, the companies announced this week. The collection of appliances is called Sicily is My Love, and is full of bright prints that reference classic Sicilian puppet theater and … Read more
By Daniel Bortz May 1 It’s no secret that a kitchen appliance is a major purchase. So if you’re on the hunt, you’ll want to learn some of these clever money-saving tips from industry insiders. Don’t focus on seasonal sales You don’t want to wait until your refrigerator or oven breaks before replacing it, but you don’t … Read more
Memmert introduced two temperature control appliances with climate-neutral CO2 as the refrigerant. The ICHeco climate chamber and the ICPeco cooled incubator are not only more environmentally friendly, but also more efficient and economical to maintain than appliances cooled with fluorinated greenhouse gases. With the gradual phasing out of synthetic refrigerants, Memmert is expanding its range of … Read more
In the name of spring cleaning, Pico Rivera has partnered with NASA Services to offer a free curbside service for residents who have bulky items to toss. Eligible items for the service include such items as: Furniture Appliances Electronics Interior fixtures (carpeting, sinks, toilets, bathtubs) Gas grills (no propane bottles) Fencing, lumber and drywall (8-foot maximum … Read more
Storewide sales of furniture, mattresses, accessories and more – April 13, 14 and 16. Shipshewana, Indiana (PRWEB) April 14, 2018 Brandenberry Amish Furniture of Shipshewana, Indiana, is hosting a Spring Sale on April 13, 14 and 16, 2018. Special sale prices on furniture items include up to 70 percent off discontinued floor models, $100 off … Read more
Is there a design world denizen who doesn’t know Kelly Wearstler? A celebrated diva of hospitality, she also boasts a residential A-list including Cameron Diaz, Gwen Stefani, and Ben Stiller. A product designer extraordinaire, she has designed stones and tiles for Ann Sacks; fabrics, wallcoverings, and trims for Lee Jofa; floor coverings for The Rug Company. Her eponymous collection, … Read more