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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Final Touch Interiors has now professional Window Coverings Installers, certified by Hunter Douglas

We at Final Touch Interiors always found that a custom window covering is only as good as its installation.
Hunter Douglas the nations largest window coverings manufacturer has made a significant effort to provide an ongoing installer training program. It serves the purpose to properly educate professional installers on the most effective and up-to-date methods of installing its innovative products, including new Pirouette Window Shades, Luminette® Privacy Sheers, Silhouette® window shadings and Duette® honeycomb shades.certified professional Installers Hunter Douglas
We recently attended the company’s Certified Professional Installer Training Program SM and are now a Certified Hunter Douglas Professional Installer Outfit. Final Touch Interiors, took part in a three-day intensive workshop, the only one of its kind in the industry, giving installers the tools they need to install window coverings more efficiently and meet many of the challenges encountered at the window. In attending the Hunter Douglas Professional Installer Program, it allowed us to work in a hands-on environment and meet with product experts who answered our questions and addressed challenges. We were able to network with other installers to share tips and techniques in the Window Coverings Industry. Our certified installers are the best in the industry, said Andy Irwin, Hunter Douglas Manager of Installer Training.  “They are exceptionally well trained and are committed to providing consumers with the highest quality measuring and installation services.” Should your need arise for new Window Shades and or Window Coverings or a professional measure and install, call us at 914.769.3343.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Carpet Runners for Stairs and Hallways

Herati Carpet Runner 26inches wide

Herati Stair Carpet Runner
Aubussoni Carpet Runner 26inches wide
Aubusson Stair Carpet Runner

Stair Carpet Runners and or Hallway Runners are a great add on to enhance the ambiance of a sometimes dull Hallway or Stairway. They fit perfectly, it does not matter if the home is traditional or a modern House.
The Carpet Runners come in a width of 26inches so they fit most Hallways and Stairs. Constructed with a 100% Wool Pile. These Runners carry also a Five Star rating, so they are qualified for commercial use and they will also perform in a residential home. Several Designs are available, from Oriental to modern. All Carpet Runners are available through Final Touch Interiors, LLC. a fine Interior Designer with quality Products.

 

Saturday, December 06, 2008

Custom Roman Shades

To combat todays economic times, one has to come up with simple Window coverigs solutions and adjust to customers budget needs when offering custom made Window Coverings. So we came up with a custom shade program called Canvas Roman Shades

Advantages of the Canvas Roman Shades Program

  • Easy to order
  • It contains four of our most popular Shade Styles
  • A great Value and perfectly priced
  • Comes in 12 different Color ways
  • Four different Lining options

Following below are our Styles listed and a short explanation of each Roman Shade Styles

Pacifica


Pacifica Roman Shade

Soft Roman Shade


Soft Roman Shade

Flat Roman Shade

A unique, elegant design with no horizontal seams or stitching. Small tack stitches, visible on the fabric face, create a gentle memory line for the folds and add character to the shade. Can be used in any design scheme. Often used in a layered treatments with draperies and valacnes.

Tahoe


Tahoe Roman Shade

Additional we offer also several lifting options for the Canvas Roman Shade which all specifically have child safety incorporated. Inquire for any additional info at 914.984.4097 The Final Touch Interiors, LLC.

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Wood Pellet Stove purchase

Even though Heating Oil PricesIntegra II by Austroflamm/Rika
Freestanding Pellet Stove - contemporary style
have come down the last couple of days, most Homeowners are struggling to find a suitable replacement or add on for heating their home in Winter time, to compat the huge increases in Energy Costs.
Valuable information is hard to come by and many times more like a sales pitch. A product which has been a favorite of mine is the Wood Pellet Stove.The Wood Pellet Stove can be used as a stand alone product or as an insert in your existing Fire Place. When comparing the heating costs of Wood Pellets to Heating Oil one will understand quite quickly how much savings are possible in using a Wood Pellet Stove.
Take a look at this very helpfull and valuable Fuel Calculator: Fuel CalculatorHarman Accentra Pellet Fireplace Insert
Traditional Cast Iron Pellet Stove Insert
A great Web site to visit with info about Gas-inserts, Wood Stoves and of course Pellet Stoves and Pellet Stove Inserts is the Hearth Forum .
Nevertheless, to get you started I listed below some points which are important when considering the purchase of a

Wood Pellet Stove
  • Is the wood pellet stove certified by a quality label and a CE compliance label?
  • Is the efficiency rating of the pellet stove above 85% at maximum load?
  • Did an independent testing institute in USA test the stove's emissions and efficiency?
  • What is the noise level from the stove? Is the sound level at low output less than 43dBa?
  • Does the pellet stove have a convection air fan for good heat distribution?
  • Is the stove self-modulating according to the heat demand?
  • Does the stove offer any standby feature for a less pellet fuel consumption?
  • Does the stove have a large ash pan?
  • What kind of room temperature regulation (thermostat) does the stove have to avoid overheating?
  • What kind of safety features has the stove?
  • Does the stove design allow for easy cleaning of the internal flue passages?
  • What kind of flame pattern and view does the stove give?
Location of Wood Pellet Stove
  • Is the stove heat output adequate for the room it is going to be located in?
  • Is the stove located to allow sufficient clearance with combustible surfaces and materials?
  • Is there a properly wired outlet for electricity near the stove location?
  • Is their enough fresh air supply to the stove for a safe and efficient combustion? If not, how can outside air be drawn from an appropriate location?
Venting (chimney or flue pipe) for Pellet Stove
  • Is there provision for appropriate access to maintain and clean the venting system?
  • Is the minimum clearance between the vent and combustible materials respected?
  • Does the existing or proposed vent comply with the stove manufacturer's instructions?
  • Does the venting system recommended take into consideration local factors like altitude, windy conditions,
  • internal negative pressure (in very airtight houses or due to strong fans)?
Installation and Building Inspectors approval
  • Does the dealer offer delivery, installation, local building inspectors approval and after sales service?
  • Is the floor protected according to the pellet stove manufacturer's instructions?
  • What training and experience have the professionals involved in the installation?
  • How long will the installation take?
  • Who cleans up after the installation work?
  • Are the joints and seams of the vent pipes properly sealed to avoid exhaust gas leakage in the room?
  • What are the procedure and tests carried out when commissioning the system?
Operation and maintenance of Wood Pellet Stove
  • Is full documentation, including the user's manual, provided with the stove?
  • Is the fire started manually or automatically?
  • What is the pellet storage capacity of the stove and how long can it operate with one refill at nominal heat
  • output BTU's?
  • What kind of wood pellets (quality and size) have to be used with the stove?
  • What maintenance tasks have to be performed by a professional and how regularly?
  • What is the range of annual costs (fuel and maintenance) under average conditions?
  • How often do I have to empty the ash pan?
  • Does the dealer have spare parts available?
Costs and Payments for Wood Pellet Stove
  • Does the quotation cover all the costs associated with the installation of the stove (stove, vent)
  • installation/delivery, floor protection)?
  • What are the financing options and payment terms?
After-sales services for Wood Pellet Stove
  • What is the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for each component of the pellet heating system?
  • What guarantees / warranties are provided for the installation?
  • Is an annual service contract available from the Dealer or Pellet Stove Supplier?
  • How does the Dealer provide emergency service work if required
  • Does the Dealer help in furnishing Wood Pellets for a reasonable price and deliver to home?

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Contemporary Room Dividers - Lightfacet divider by Bloomming

3 Jul 2009 at 4:25pm

Lightfacet Contemporary Room Dividers by Bloomming

These smart, contemporary room dividers are the Lightfacet dividers from Bloomming. The geometrical diamond shapes interlock, yet can rotate separately. The resulting pattern of the divider produces an intriguing effect, playing with light and shadow in the room. In today?s contemporary homes room dividers are an ideal way to break up an open space with an artistic accent. They also retain the natural light of the home, whilst offering an element of privacy. Lightfacet is simple to add to your home ? it?s available in any size or shape due to the modular construction. Dutch designed, the Lightfacet room divider is available in stores. Contact Bloomming to make it yours.
Photo credits: Bart Roos

Another creative way to divide your room is with an indoor waterfall?

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Textured Ceramic Tiles ? Circus textured tile range from Refin

3 Jul 2009 at 3:28pm

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Modern textured ceramic tiles from Refin ? this is the Circus collection. The tactile 3D ?circles in relief? texture adds movement and brings this tile range to life! Circus ceramic tiles are easy to include in your interior decor ? the cool, contemporary color scheme includes white, beige, purple and black options. For a splash of color, you can also add Circus textured border tiles with flamboyant baroque accents rendered in glass and pure gold glazes. Ceramiche Refin, an Italian company, keeps up-to-date with current trends through constant research. The company also has a commitment to ensure 100% of its products are made in Italy, so you can rest assured that Circus tiles are an ethical choice. Contact Refin to find out more about their splendid Circus ceramic tiles.

Textured tiles are all the rage. Have you seen the Hyperwave modern stone tiles from Testi Fratelli?

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Revolving Armchair (with revolving chair base) from Leolux - Gisa

2 Jul 2009 at 6:27pm

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The quirky Gisa revolving armchair from Leolux is fascinating whichever way you look at it; standing on a revolving chair base, it can rotate 360 degrees! Designed in 2005 by Jane Worthington, the compact Gisa armchair is inspired by the soft forms of nature. Like a swan, Gisa has a neck that turns and bends into many positions. Serving as a backrest, the chair?s ?neck? is an unusual and eye-catching innovation. The uncanny curves of the armchair were first moulded from one piece of material into a unified, organic shape. This shape is now faithfully reproduced using the best technology into leather and upholstered Gisa chairs, in many textures and hues. Nominated for the Interior Innovation Award Cologne 2006, the Gisa revolving armchair from Leolux is an iconic, unforgettable piece of furniture with a distinctly practical application.

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Modern Steam Shower Units by Artweger

2 Jul 2009 at 5:58pm

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Cleverly contained within smart glass steam shower units, the new Body & Soul steam shower is from Artweger. Function and form are teamed together to bring a comfortable and totally modern steam shower experience. When you want to relax and enjoy the steam, it?s important that the seat provides maximum comfort. That?s why Artweger have given special consideration to this matter, and offer a padded seat with a mechanism to ensure a ?soft landing?. The shower unit seats are available in two variants - single seat with a backrest or a 2-person bench with continuous backrest for those who like to share the experience. The modern units are now available in three contemporary colors - sand, anthracite and Bordeaux. Contact Austrian firm Artweger to find out more about their Body & Soul steam shower units.

Another great idea from Artweger here ? the Walk In Shower.

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Rocking Chaise Lounge by Antidiva - like sitting on the bat-mobile!

20 May 2009 at 4:59pm
antidiva-chaise-lounge-mid-ring.jpg The Mid Ring rocking chaise lounge from Cut collection by Antidiva will add a trendy finishing touch to any ultra-modern interior. It?s a terrific, interactive piece that shows how fun modern furnishings can be! Stretch out on the half-moon shaped chaise lounge designed by Domenico de Palo and you?ll feel like you?ve been transported into another dimension. Why? The designer likens the experience of using the Mid Ring to ?sitting on the bat-mobile?! It?s an alternative concept of sitting that makes perfect sense. Also in the Cut collection range are gorgeous matching sofa and armchair options. Contact Antidiva about their remarkable Mid Ring rocking chaise lounge. antidiva-sofa-cut-1.jpg antidiva-armchair-cut-1.jpg antidiva-sofa-cut-2.jpg

Moroso M'Afrique Furniture Collection

15 May 2009 at 12:25am
moroso-furniture-collection-mafrique-1.jpg Bright and brilliant furniture ? this is the Moroso M'Afrique Furniture Collection. Patrizia Moroso believes Africa to be ?so creatively rich and diverse that today it is still one of the greatest sources of inspiration for modern design?. M'Afrique, presented new for 2009, reveals that is absolutely the case! Using traditional weaves in ultra modern ways makes this furniture impossible to keep your eyes off. Pattern and colour is everywhere you look. Delightful and intriguing forms dominate this collection, which shows off the creativity of some great artists of contemporary African culture. Comfortable rocking chairs, sofas and benches provide a range of seating ideas to inspire you. Researched in depth in Africa, M'Afrique gives us a flavour of that vibrant continent. moroso-furniture-collection-mafrique-2.jpg moroso-furniture-collection-mafrique-3.jpg moroso-furniture-collection-mafrique-4.jpg moroso-furniture-collection-mafrique-5.jpg

Driade Armchair Out-In by Philippe Starck

15 May 2009 at 12:21am
driade-armchair-out-in-2.jpg You?d be forgiven for thinking that the Driade Armchair from the Out-In range by Philippe Starck is out of this world. It?s striking, unearthly appearance belies a wonderfully practical armchair, suitable for both inside and outside. A high backrest provides comfort. The chair stands solidly on four tapering legs. The generously sized seat creates a nest for the user, inviting them to curl up securely inside. Clean, uncomplicated lines characterise the Driade ? and are typical of Philippe Starck?s designs. For this chair, he has teamed with Italian manufacturer Driade and Eugeni Quitllet. Made from adaptable high-end polyethylene, the Driade chair?s space-age metallic colour scheme is universal-neutral? meaning it will fit into any existing decor beautifully. Contact Driade for more information. See more chairs by Philippe Starck here? the Mademoiselle Chair, as well as the Prive furniture collection. driade-armchair-out-in-5.jpg driade-armchair-out-in-1.jpg

One for Two Chair by Tonon

21 Apr 2009 at 4:47am
tonon-one-for-two-chair.jpg This iconic chair, the One for Two by Tonon, has a pleasantly puzzling character. The chair is mounted on an unusual criss-crossing chromium-plated steel base. It folds in on itself intriguingly, like a fortune cookie. Wide and welcoming, the cushion seat celebrates comfort and invites you to curl into its embrace. Choose from red, orange or white chairs, each with their own powerful modern presence, or combine them for the ultimate eye-catching effect. Made for discerning people who seek self-confident furnishings that can stand on their own, the One for Two is a focal point for any room. Contact Italian company Tonon to learn more about their creative, ultra-modern chairs. tonon-one-for-two-chairs.jpg

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