Category Archives: Luxury Products

Switchable Mirror Glass Windows

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Though I live in palmy, balmy coastal San Diego County, my south-facing office windows at the Carlsbad Forum occasionally melt candles and ignite otherwise cool tempers. These floor-to-ceiling shaded and plant-screened windows were just tinted in a … Continue reading →

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SONOS: THE Expandable Sound System

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy  It is with blushing embarrassment that I admit to still listening to a vintage Sony Jukebox which holds 100 CD’s, and that I bought my own personal i-POD less than two years ago. (Are these confessions allowed in a luxury home blog?) There … Continue reading →

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Haute Refrigerators for Cool Kitchens?

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

An eye and cork-popping kitchen needs lots of space for chilling out–and intuitive appliance manufacturers are producing ahead of the curve. The latest refrigerators are wired and interactive, where the cook can watch a cooking show, or refrigerated storage drawers … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S HOT/NOT IN HOMES THIS YEAR

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy The grumbles and raves are accumulating for home embellishments. What’s in and what’s out for home building and home improvements? What are today’s pickier homebuyers seeking? What are Realtors and decorators and savvy home re modelers suggesting … Continue reading →

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A Hummer for the Links or Luxury Estate Grounds?

Posted on December 20, 2006 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Peter Brady over at the Lussorian reports that the new luxury toy on the luxury home block is the loaded Hummer golf cart. Also called a Mini Hummer, it comes in a number of configurations. Our favorite … Continue reading →

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The Venetian Plaster Master

Posted on December 16, 2006 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy When I first entered this newer San Diego luxury home, I was amazed by its wall and ceiling finishes. Walking slowly from room to room, I ran my fingers over the cool burnished walls and the gray … Continue reading →

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Insuring Luxury Homes

Posted on December 1, 2006 by Roberta Murphy

Insuring Luxury Homes (and Elephant Hide Wallpaper) by Roberta Murphy I didnt consider luxury home insurance to be that interesting or that blogworthy until I read of an appraiser who tried to figure out the replacement value of the elephant … Continue reading →

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The Illuminated Bathtub

Posted on November 30, 2006 by Roberta Murphy

Forget the candles and turn out the lights! This surreal bathtub invites meditation, relaxation and wonder. Designer Jan Puylaert with Italy’s imaginative WET Studio has an array of delicious colors for both the Light bathtubs and sinks with matching faucets and accessories.  … Continue reading →

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