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September 16, 2011

Birchcraft Pioneering the Power of Green

Filed under: Baths,Going Green,Kitchens — Tags: , — HomeTech Renovations @ 2:39 pm

Due to Birccraft’s heritage they have a healthy love and respect for the environment and for natural resources and are committed to offering an ecofriendly product that will be part of their rich legacy.

In selection of raw materials, Birchcraft’s plywood meets the lowest formaldehyde requirement, tested with results of 0.00 PPM of formaldehyde. Their hardwoods are purchased from an FSC‐certified supplier, and our cabinet finish is rated as LOW VOC.

Birchcraft has even created a green cabinet checklist that has become the standard or their company:

  • CARB1 Compliant: Cabinet Box, Columbia, PUREBOND Plywood
  • Plywood Test results Showed 0.00 PPM Formaldehyde
  • Hardwoods are purchased from an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)  Certified Supplier
  • Cabinet Finish is Low VOC rated
  • Reclaimed Wood is an option for certain species
  • FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified Bamboo is standard
  • Composite veneers available

Birchcraft has gone above and beyond simply the purchasing of the best materials; they have upgraded our finishing room with state‐of‐the‐art energy conservation equipment. Improving computer controlled systems to optimize our conservation of energy use and changing all of their lighting in the entire manufacturing facility to be 100% high efficiency, low energy.

To extend their commitment, Birchcraft has embarked on an active recycling program for our wood scrap, finish byproducts, and for aluminum and plastic containers.

August 12, 2011

Kitchens Today: Function Meets Lifestyle

Kitchen Remodel, Chester Springs, PALife has evolved and so has the home. We have gone from a simple life to a hustling to finish everything before the day is out. Societies have transformed from formal and compartmentalized into a more casual and open entity; so has the home. We have seen and open floorplans within a home so families can interact together more within the domicile. The home is now taking on the lifestyle of the clients within the space through the use of materials and design. There are numerous factors that dictate the aesthetic and design within any space; a client’s gender, age, family and marital status are key components that will drive the materials and design.

Family oriented spaces are designed for a fasted paced way of life. Especially within the kitchen area. Appliances are now being designed to cut cooking time in half; entertainment centers are incorporating multi-media. The layout of the kitchen and adjacent spaces are integral to the family dynamics within the home as well. Kitchens, which have become the hub of the home, are now opened up into the family room, dining room and in some cases even the entry into the home. This gives a family the ability to interact with each other when one person is in the family room and the other is in the kitchen. Kitchens have truly become a multifunctional/multifaceted space that provides not only a place to cook and eat but to do homework, entertain, and gather together.

More mature clients tend to be drawn towards some newer technologies such as, induction cooktops, convection ovens, which make life easier within the home. Older clients also lean towards the more exotic woods and stones. It seems as though the emphasis with this group of clients relies on a cohesive design that makes sense for them and what they like. The preference for high quality materials, timeless design and all the gadgetry that they desire is what separates them from the younger generation.

English Country Style Kitchen Remodel, Villanova, PAGender can also play a part in how a space is designed. Women tend to gravitate to more airy lighter color ways and aesthetics where as men prefer the darker earth tones, stainless steel and rich deep wood hues. Women tend to look at the beauty within appliances and men search for the functionality and durability. There are also exceptions to these theories.

The home has become a place of gathering centralized around the kitchen so manipulating the space through different materials, multiple surface levels and unique layouts can provide the homeowner with their ultimate kitchen design. Using different levels on countertops helps to keep openness within a floorplan while dividing rooms and defining adjacent spaces provides multiple levels for different cooking tasks, epitomizes the sense of gathering, creates multiple working zones for the user maximizing the space and completely catering to the need of the client. Mixing surface materials and even cabinetry is another way to create interest and work zones within the kitchen space. Today your dwelling space is dictated by you and how you live.

HomeTech Renovations has completed many kitchen designs with open space in mind. An example would be this Eclectic Kitchen Design in Chester Springs, PA.

June 23, 2011

New from Lilywork …

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The above images show installations completed over the last year using Lilywork’s Byzantium Decorative Field. The 6″ Decorative Field tiles are also referred to as ceiling tiles because of their delicate linework reminiscent of historic tin ceiling tiles.

View the below link to visit with Kara Angotti, of Beyond Green Design, behind the scenes at the Lilywork Studio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf7PCs4nptY&feature=youtu.be

May 19, 2011

Counrty Refined Kitchen Remodel

Filed under: Kitchens,Recent Projects — Tags: , , — HomeTech Renovations @ 3:11 pm

coverLocated in New Hope, PA is a kitchen remodel project recently completed by HomeTech Renovations that provided our clients with a new space within their home to enjoy for many years to come. French cream antiqued painted wood cabinetry featuring espresso finished island, artisan handmade tile splash, and lime stone hood are key features within this welcoming kitchen remodel. The warm tones and accents create a warm space. The new layout allows the growing family to interact more in the kitchen area.

This space took over some major changes throughout the remodel. Take a look a some before and after photos:

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To see more of this project visit HomeTech’s portfolio: Country Refined: New Hope, PA

February 11, 2011

New from one of our featured local artissans, Lilywork …

Filed under: Baths,Innovative Materials,Kitchens — Tags: , , — HomeTech Renovations @ 5:23 pm

 Home Remodeling: Lilywork

January 31, 2011

2011 Meritorious Contractor of the Year Award Winner

2011 Meritorious Contractor of the Year Award Winner for "Residential Kitchen Over $120,000"2011 Meritorious Contractor of the Year Award Winner for “Residential Kitchen Over $120,000″ in Bucks/Mont NARI!!!

Congratulations to everyone’s hard work that was involved in the creation of a beautiful project that won the 2011 Meritorious Contractor of the Year Award for “Residential Kitchen Over $120,000″ in Buck/Mont NARI!

To learn and see more of this project view the kitchen design portfolio by CLICKING HERE.

January 4, 2011

Concrete Countertops

Concrete Countertops, kitchen and bath remodelsMore and more kitchen dealers, architects and designers are going with concrete in the kitchen! With the multitude of choices in color, pattern, shapes and sizes; Verdicrete has become a beautiful and creative medium that can be used in both modern and traditional design styles. With Verdicrete, you can bring your innovative ideas to life with countertops, decorative inlaid panels, fireplace surrounds, floor tile, wall tile, furniture, and bath enclosures. The possibilities are endless! (more…)

December 13, 2010

It’s The Law …

Filed under: Baths,Designer's Thoughts,Kitchens — Tags: , , — HomeTech Renovations @ 11:42 am

Environmental Protection Agency, Lead SafetyIt’s the law.  On April 22, 2010 a federal law passed requiring contractors working in homes built before 1978; disturbing six square feet or more of painted surfaces in a room for interior projects or more than twenty square feet of painted surfaces for exterior projects and/or window replacement; to either test for lead paint or assume there is lead paint, and follow the lead safe work practices.  The renovation company must be lead certified with the EPA, at least one employee or subcontractor certified as a Lead Renovator and follows the EPA record keeping procedures.  There are a lot of details the contractor must follow and they need to give the consumer written information and must document by following the EPA record keeping procedures.  One item the homeowner/consumer must be given is the EPA brochure The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right everyone owning and living (includes tenants) in a pre-1978 home must be given this brochure before the start of the remodeling. This law also applies to child care facilities and school built before 1978.  The brochure explains facts about lead, how to prepare for the remodel and basic overview of jobsite work practices, for more information to go U.S. Environmental Protection Agancy Website.

In today’s world we need to be educated consumers and we need to work with educated professional.  You are responsible for the safety and well being of your family and that starts by hiring an EPA lead certified remodeling contractor.

To get more information or a quote by a EPA certified remodeling company contact HomeTech Renovations.

December 9, 2010

Welcoming Another Artist to the Artisan Gallery: Colkett Painting

Filed under: Baths,Innovative Materials,Kitchens,Recent Projects — Tags: , , , — HomeTech Renovations @ 4:07 pm

At Colkett Painting, this iColkett Painitng, wall murals, faux finish and marbling works what we do and we love it! It has been our pleasure to offer faux finishes, wall murals, gilding and more to commercial and residential property in the Bucks County, Montgomery County and Delaware County, Pennsylvania areas. With training but the best in the field, their passion has been passed on to us. Creating wall murals that reproduce the feathered grain of a walnut tree, the breche pattern of Arabasco marble, the perspective of a door opening into a sunny garden scee, the clouds, or to gild a surface in 23k gold and burnish it to a brilliant sheen, these have been my rewards. If you have a minute to look at the photos of wall murals, faux finish and marbling work completed by my very talented collection of artists and artisans and myself, professionals all, I hope you can see that passion.

To learn more about Colkett Painitng visit their website: Colkett Painting

October 8, 2010

Period Style Rustic Kitchen: Fort Washington, PA

Filed under: Kitchens,Recent Projects — Tags: , — HomeTech Renovations @ 11:41 am

Period Style Rustic Kitchen Remodel, custom cabinetry, exposed wood beams, granite countertopsWarm and welcoming is the feeling you get when entering this newly remodeled kitchen. Our clients wanted a space that illustrated their lifestyle and performed as they desired. Quarter sawn white oak inset cabinetry, featuring copper hood & authentic wood beams brings this space together creating a relaxing space to gather into and enjoy the company of each other and guests.

To see more of this project go to out portfolio: Period Style Rustic: Fort Washington, PA

Before & After Shots …

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Before and After Shot

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