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guest post: Transforming kitchens is a strategic investment
by Jorge Abreu

Transforming kitchens isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s a strategic investment in your multifamily property. Here’s why kitchen upgrades matter and how they’re key to maximizing value. 1 Tenant Attraction and Retention. Modern, well-equipped kitchens are a major draw for tenants. Upgrading appliances, cabinets and countertops not only attracts new residents but also fosters resident loyalty...

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APARTMENT DESIGN
Product Spotlight: Savoir Beds are Made to Order for a Five-Star Sleep
by Diana Mosher

I recently toured the SoHo showroom of Savoir beds, a luxury product steeped in history. I learned that Savoir beds were created in 1905 for London’s Savoy Hotel. For more than 100 years luminaries like Sir Winston Churchill, Giacomo Puccini and Marilyn Monroe enjoyed cloud-like comfort whenever they stayed at The Savoy. Savoir beds are...

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APARTMENT DESIGN
modular affordable housing: bringing the ‘bling’ to brooklyn
by Diana Mosher

Linden Grove is a 13-story modular building designed for low-income and formerly homeless seniors in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood. Rising at 223 Linden Street, the 153-unit apartment community will include studio and one-bedroom apartments. Modular buildings are constructed in a factory setting before being transported to the site for assembly. Linden Grove is designed with 206...

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MULTIFAMILY DESIGN
product spotlight: xlight by porcelanosa
by Diana Mosher

Large-format tile is growing in popularity for a range of commercial and residential applications from multifamily to single-family kitchen and bath projects.

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APARTMENT DESIGN
5 ways to buy art for homes and commercial spaces
by Diana Mosher

At Greystar’s District Living apartment tower in Austria (above), murals reinforce the urban lifestyle concept throughout the property. There are many opinions about what is art, where and how you should procure it and how much you should pay. Whether it’s for the home or a commercial space, art is in the eye of the beholder....

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PRODUCTS
NeoCon Recap: 4 Trends Driving Workplace Design Wherever Work is Done
by Diana Mosher

Many employers are still looking for ways to attract people back to the office. Design is playing a big role in these efforts. On June 12-14, the best new ideas were on display at The Mart in Chicago during NeoCon. The world’s leading event for the commercial interiors industry, NeoCon is the place to see what’s...

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DESIGN
Product Spotlight: Peter Valcarcel Collection for Homdiy
by Diana Mosher

Rugs, wallpaper, ceramics, accessories, accent pieces and lighting… New York City-based artist and designer Peter Valcarcel is a prolific producer of all things beautiful and useful. He also creates abstract artworks inspired by the simplicity of natural forms and the inherent modernist and geometric patterns they suggest. Valcarcel’s signature style pairs monochromatic and neutral tones...

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DESIGN
Navigating the DOB with Speed and Efficiency: 5 Questions with Dapheney Rodriguez of Chameleon Expediting Service
by Diana Mosher

Dapheney Rodriguez, President and Founder of Chameleon Expediting Service, started in the industry 20 years ago and she learned the business from the ground up. As an assistant she was responsible for preparing paper forms and submitting applications to the Department of Buildings (DOB). Her many experiences have taught her that every project is unique...

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