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Blue Sky Design Supply Sustainable Style
Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo has always been a cool place to explore, thanks to an eclectic mix of specialty shops, bars and restaurants, galleries and more. Now there’s another reason to visit this urban stretch of creativity and commerce: Blue Sky Design Supply.
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Ray of Light
In 2016, Buffalo’s Masten Park on the East side became ground zero for an extraordinary convergence of events where tragedy and despair have been converted into beauty, light, and hope.
An Ominous Space
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New Beginnings on Main Street
The grand opening last fall of Furnishings Gift Home & You in downtown Buffalo was a dream come true for Joseph Incao, who left town decades ago to see the world but eventually came home to roost.
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Passion, Sense of Duty Drive Artist
Buffalo artist Augustina Droze draws inspiration from an endless list of people she has met, places she has been to and things she has experienced in an extraordinary career that has taken her around the world.
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ARCHITECT / BUILDER

Where history meets pure luxury
Oh, to go back in time to the millinery district in Buffalo, a bustling part of the city in the early 1900s when manufacturers worked day and night to meet the demands of fashionable men and women who wouldn’t dream of stepping out without donning a hat.
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Office Pride
Pegula Sports & Entertainment, LLC found that sometimes a little dirt in the office isn’t a bad thing.
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Is My Flooring Safe From Toxins?
There is a lot of confusion about acronyms, such as CARB and VOCs, that pertain to flooring safety. Let me help straighten things out.
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Quality that Resonates
What is that elusive trait that transforms a house into a home? For Kerry and Paulette Kyle, the distinction comes from an emotional connection. But the Kyles’ journey to finding their slice of house heaven demanded an emotional investment; a balanced portfolio of time and attention.
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BATH / KITCHEN

Transforming Renovation
As trends shift to remodeling over building new, homeowners are discovering, with the use of modern plumbing innovations, they can create the bathroom or kitchen of their dreams with a little creativity and a lot of exciting new products in a space they already call home.
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Redefining Kitchen Spaces
Cupboards, stove, oven, refrigerator, sink and dishwasher – these are the foundational elements of a kitchen. Or are they? The purpose and capabilities of your kitchen are no longer restricted by traditional concepts but more so by innovative thinking inspired by your tastes and lifestyle.
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Cooking Up a Commercial Kitchen
Everyone wants an open concept kitchen these days, but far fewer dream of an urban loft-style, commercial kitchen. After years of cooking and entertaining in a compartmentalized colonial, however, that is exactly what these homeowners wanted.
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Time to Consider Tile
In its most simplistic description, tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material. Yet somehow, out of this seemingly humble depiction, only tile has the capacity to offer the creative diversity and functionality that artists, designers, and homeowners crave.
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A Bathroom Stuck in Time
Is your bathroom a time warp from the 1990s?
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See What the Experts See
We live in a fast paced world and it is challenging to keep up with all the trends. We want the comforts of home, yet we do not want to compromise our fashion forwardness. Consider some of the trends that improve your lifestyle in the master bath or powder room.
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Bold, Polished, Sophisticated updates for the Bath
Create a bold, polished and sophisticated bathroom without breaking the bank. There are many ways to update your bathroom without having to do a complete overhaul.
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From Dull to Dynamic
Imagine a kitchen remodel so dramatic that comparison of the before and after spaces suggest a mystery. It’s a puzzling case. How was such a spectacular and dynamic new space coaxed out of the original kitchen?
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Finding Extraordinary in a Tired Space
“When we went looking at houses we couldn’t find what we wanted and there wasn’t one lot that really sang to us,” recall homeowners Debbie and Richard Gold.
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Trading Spaces
The Rossignol household is a busy place. With two working parents, six-year-old triplets, and an eight-year-old boy, functionality and space are critical.
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GARDEN / LANDSCAPING

Green Space Inspired by Nature
High atop the shimmering headquarters building of Delaware North is an unexpected delight: landscaped terraces on the 12th floor that offer employees a nature-rich respite from the busy workday.
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Succulent Gardening
For many of us, when we think of succulents, we think of the classic aloe or jade plant that Grandma had. But succulent gardening has come a long way. From landscape succulents to beautiful arrangements in pots and containers, succulents can be the new superstar of your garden.
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Gunite: Any Pool for Any Yard
Do you dream of having a backyard oasis complete with a beautiful pool? If you want a personal sanctuary, entertainment area, or space to spend time with family, you will be pleasantly surprised at what can be accomplished with gunite pools.
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The Interior Design Association of WNY Members Bring passion, expertise to Clients and Community
The Interior Design Association of Western New York is a one-of-a-kind organization rich in talent, camaraderie and community spirit.
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Enlightenment on Illumination
Music is a vibration sensed by the ears much the same way light is a frequency sensed by the eyes. And if the eyes are the window to your soul, wouldn’t you want to surround your home with light that sings to your soul?
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Take the plunge into the energy efficient world of pool technology
In the world of today, everybody has become conscious of energy efficiency and conservation. “Going green” is no longer a thought for the future; it is a necessity for today.
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Night Blooming Gardens
For those of you who find far too little time to stop and smell the flowers, here’s something that might help. With busy days taking up much of summer’s peak blossom hours, why not plant a night blooming garden?
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Hardscape Artistry
A house isn’t a home until it reflects the owner’s personality inside and out.
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Intelligent Pool Technology
Smartphones, homes and appliances – technology has filled our lives with devices and capabilities that improve efficiency, safety, and aesthetics. Now you can add smart pools to the list. Pools provide long-term enjoyment but their maintenance requires an ongoing commitment of time and money.
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Designing a Day of Equestrian Sport and Style
The call of a huntsman’s horn rolls across the hills. The master responds, leading an energetically charged group of horses and riders through the countryside to pursue the hounds.
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INTERIORS

City Cool
Trinkets and treasures from trips around the world add an international flavor to the downtown Buffalo loft of Paul and Sandra Wilkins, a couple whose thirst for travel has taken them to 34 countries and counting.
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Smaller Home, Bigger Style, Smarter Living
Nicole Gavigan, Managing Partner of HGB Design Group, was given a challenge.
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Stretching the Possibilities
Have you ever heard of “stretch ceilings?” These were originally developed in Europe during the sixties as an affordable, efficient, and attractive way to hide the sagging, cracked plaster ceilings in old buildings. A PVC or special canvas film is heated and stretched onto a frame.
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What's Next
Michael Poczkalski, Owner, room
Shares Some Design Trends
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Coffee Tables ... Who Knew?
Forget everything you thought you knew about coffee tables.
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Closing the Gap on the Form or Function Dilemma
In the not too distant past the choice between form and function as it relates to fabric was always difficult. Choosing beauty meant hiring a 24-hour guard to ensure no pets or sticky fingers landed on the furniture; or covering the furniture with a bedsheet until special guests visited.
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The Designer Mystique Q & A
Interior design occupies the slippery spaces between form, function, and personal aesthetics making them feel like a mysterious science. As such, you may find the idea of hiring an interior designer rather intimidating. Many ask themselves ...
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Window Treatments
A window treatment is an interior decorating element placed on, in, around, or over a window. The goal of professional window treatment is to install the elements which enhance the aesthetics of the window and the room.
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A Waterfront Dreamscape Comes True
Upon entering, you’re treated to a world-class view; a dynamic panorama of endless water that, depending on its mood, sparkles, threatens, inspires, and captivates.
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Michael Poczkalski shares some design trends
What’s Next
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ENTERTAINMENT-AUTOMATION

A Voice for Your Commands
Are you familiar with your voice assistant?
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The New Smart
At the office, on vacation, or pulling into your driveway – technological advances in smart homes are offering ultimate peace of mind and lifestyle comfort. With the right technology, you can literally take control of every feature in your house from anywhere!
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The Art of Hiding Technology
Light switches, security panels, speakers, stereos, televisions, charging stations – homes have become veritable nerve centers of technology. Improve your home’s style and décor by eliminating the visual debris associated with electronic devices.
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