GIVE YOUR KITCHEN THE ROYAL TREATMENT

Most people will tell you that the Kitchen is the most important room of house. It’s unique because it provides form and function in that it’s where meals are prepared and serves as an entertainment space where friends and family gather. It’s also the room that can make or break the sale of your home. So this room is entitled to some special attention when remodeling or redecorating. 

 The most popular element to decorate and reinvent your kitchen space is a Kitchen Range Hood. It is often referred to as the crown jewel of a home because it gives a majestic feel and royal touch to a kitchen space. Its Royal Highness and elevated design instantly adds height to a kitchen filling it with grandeur. This is where Realm of Design comes in. Custom Kitchen Hoods are one of their specialties.

 A Lofty customized Kitchen Hood by Realm of Design will be a showpiece that will add beauty and become the focal point of your kitchen space with its illustrious hand-sculpted detail. Our Kitchen hood designs come in standard sizes or can be customized. They also come in a variety of stone colors and styles and are fully adjustable in size. 

  A Kitchen Hood will be a treasure of your home. The more attractive a Kitchen Hood is, the more value it adds to a room—and ultimately a home. Remember–Great kitchens sell homes. 

  Check out more Kitchen Hoods in the Galleries section of the www.RealmofDesign.com website.

The Forecast calls for FAUX!

Now that Fall is upon us, not only can a crackling fire within a beautiful Fireplace Surround warm a room—but so can some Faux Wood Beams. Nothing makes a room feel cozy and warm like the rustic look of wood—Faux Wood. A room decorated with Faux Wood Beams can instantly make a living space feel inviting and comfortable. Faux wood beams can be used in virtually any interior design setting, but the style utilizing the beams in abundance this season is the trendy Modern Vintage combo style. The rustic chic appeal that the Faux Wood Beams lend to this popular style is enticing because it presents a natural yet fashionable look.

Faux Wood Beams accentuate the ceiling in addition to exuding beauty and warmth to a room setting. But the aesthetic allure is not the only advantage when decorating with Faux Wood Beams, they are also eco-friendly. Although Realm of Design Faux Wood Beams give the illusion of solid genuine wood, they are made of Euro-Lite High Density Foam (HDF) which consist of the highest quality lightweight polyurethane material. Faux wood beams are durable and will last much longer than real wood beams because they are impervious to splitting, moisture and insects. Also, the beams are virtually maintenance free–this makes them attractive to use when decorating exteriors as well as interiors. Faux Wood Beams are simple to install and can be easily stained a favorite wood color.
So choose to be Glamorous and Green this season—Go Faux! Realm of Design offers a wide selection of Faux Wood Beams, Planks, Shutters, and more.  For more information on Faux  Wood products,visit www.realmofdesign.com and  dowload the Euro-Lite Wood Product catalog or call 702-566-1188.

GO FRENCH FOR FALL!

With so many different decorating trends to choose from this fall, the one that seems to be getting designers and their clients excited is the fashionable French style. This trend is gaining popularity because it can be versatile, charming and vogue. With its timeless décor elements complimenting any room design–even contemporary and classic, it’s no wonder it is such a popular interior design style. Those that yearn for a comfortable nesting area with a cozy cottage feel will be drawn to the picturesque Country French fireplace mantel. Its South of France country mix features a touch of nature feel with  hand-carved floral accents and a leaf cartouche perfectly combined with Rustic elements and an antique finish. The interior that features this stylish piece is sure to become your favorite room to relax in.

For the cultivated person that prefers a more sophisticated elegant dwelling, add a Parisian Old World Style to your new Interior Design. The romantic Camelot Mantel or detailed Florenzia Fireplace Mantel & Surround will add a dramatic beauty and glamour to any room setting it furnishes. When either of these divine mantels are coupled with a vivid wall color or textured wall paper, it intensifies the exquisite surrounding that you will look forward to spending time in and will become a focal point to be admired when entertaining guests.

To add some additional indulgence to a French Interior Design, incorporate some French antique accent pieces. Historical 18^th and 19^th century accessories reflect an indignant European time period and add an enduring quality to an already aesthetically rich environment. A French Iron antique fireplace fender can be added to any French Style Fireplace. It will compliment the room style and make the Mantel centerpiece even more magnificent.

So no need to pack your bags and travel overseas – your love affair with France can start right in your own home.

**All the French style Mantels, Surrounds and accessories mentioned and seen here can be found on the Realm of Design website www.realmofdesign.com online store.

Want to Increase the Value of Your Home? Add a Fireplace Mantel

Realm of Design has always believed that a Fireplace Mantel should be the center point of a room.  And according to Remodeling Magazine, creating a striking fireplace mantel is important because it adds not only focus to a room but also adds value to your home.  Interior Designer David Kean stated “an engaging fireplace and mantel can provide grandeur for an otherwise ho-hum room or it can “take an already fabulous room over the top.”  You can be artistic and creative when designing your fireplace mantel, however it is advised to stay within the style of your architecture.

So not only does adding an exquisite fireplace mantel to a room set your house apart from the others in your neighborhood, but it is especially important if you are looking to resell your home.  Consequently, consider adding a new fireplace mantel or upgrading your old one because not only do you get a beautiful centerpiece but it can potentially make you money as well.

**Be sure and check out www.Realmofdesign.com.  They offer  Fireplace Mantels and Surrounds as kits in the ONLINE STORE or get some ideas for customizing your own fireplace by visiting the Fireplace Surrounds and Mantels page in GALLERIES.  Realm of Design can be reached at 702-566-1188.