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10/21/02
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HOME LIFEST YLE TRENDS
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New Crystal Chandeliers:
Less Formal, More Fun!
by
Tiles
Rediscovering the Ancient Art of Mosaic
People are rediscovering mosaic, a
decorative art that’s been
around for thousands of
years, thanks to a growing
number of manufacturing
sources from as far away as
Turkey and China,
as well as Italy. In
many homes, in
fact, mosaic designs are seen as a piece of art that
express the owner’s individuality and flair in key
locations -- from entrance ways to the back wall
of a bath tub to a geometric-shaped border
inlay for a living room rug. The choices are
vast, ranging from the traditional to the
contemporary, including an increasingly
popular basket-weave pattern in metal or glass based on the
styles of the late 1930s. You can also select more
colors of glass than ever before, which
can be used either alone or combined with
stone. Find a rich array of mosaic
patterns -- or have some created just
for you -- at the Tile and Stone
Showroom at Klaff’s in South Norwalk.
Timeless Waterford-style crystal chandeliers will
always be in fashion. But today, the options are
expanding to appeal to a variety of tastes, many with
an informal look that works beautifully in rooms
throughout the house -- not just the dining
room! Crystals are now available in a
variety of colors -- earth tones,
amber, quartz, pink, lilac,
alabaster and even red.You’ll
also find a range of intriguing
shapes, from daisies and fruits to
balloons and small beads. And you
can choose from a range of fixture
designs with lots of finishes -- from
antique silver, gold and bronze to nickel or
steel to a painted metallic that’s less bright and shiny. Special orders can also be
made in just about any color or shape. Initially available from only a handful of
innovative companies, these new chandelier designs are now being produced
widely and can be found at Klaff’s in South Norwalk and Danbury.
Bath
Cleansing the Mind and Body with Steam
The chill of winter is not far off, so why not be ready by adding the comfort of
steam right in your shower stall or bathtub! It can be done easily with efficient,
new steam generating systems that release moist heat just the way you like it -not only soothing the soul and relaxing the body but also opening pores,
cleansing the skin and helping to increase circulation. Electronic controls built
into the shower enable you to preset the temperature and duration of the steam,
or adjust it whenever you like. And the fixtures come in any finish to coincide
with your bathroom decor.
Find out moreabout how
you can enjoy the
comfort of
steam in your own
bathroom by talking
with the experts
at Klaff’s in
South Norwalk
and Danbury.
Hardware
Jewelry for Your Home
For people with the most discriminating taste -- and
budget -- decorative hardware from Baltica, based in
Vilnius, Lithuania, is where you want to focus your
eye. With exquisite, old-world styling, this
"jewelry for your home" is handcrafted and so finely
detailed it’s often likened to museum-quality art
work! Producing designs ranging from gothic to
baroque to modern, Baltica creates entry sets, cabinet
knobs and pulls, interior door levers and handles,
knockers, backplates and thumb-latch sets in rich
bronze and brass, antique pewter, polished and satin
nickel, and more. These masterpieces are made individually by
renowned craftsmen, with art historians involved in the process to
assure authenticity. In short, Baltica provides decorative hardware you
just won’t see anywhere else. And the full complement of their designs
are available exclusively in Connecticut at Klaff’s in South Norwalk and
Danbury.
Kitchens
From The Farmhouse To
Your House
The Art of Crystal Chandeliers
"Farmhouse" metal sinks
with exposed "apron"
fronts are a big trend in
today’s kitchen design. For
contemporary kitchens,
stainless steel finishes and
"distressed" copper
(creating a hammered,
"old penny" finish) are
particularly popular.
Fired-clay sinks and aprons
are also consistently
attractive to designers
and consumers alike,
providing a turn-of-thecentury English charm and
warmth to any kitchen
design. Various mixtures of
clay can create unique
affects, while different
klaffs.com
glazing techniques can turn out beautiful and highly
durable finishes in either white or a range of tones.
Klaff’s of South Norwalk and Danbury
feature a variety of styles of apron front sinks.
The Art of Home Design
Klaff’s Main Showroom: 28 Washington St. So. Norwalk, CT 866-1603
Klaff’s Bath & Decorative Hardware of Danbury: 11 Newtown Rd 792-3903
Klaff’s Lighting of Westport: 14 Post Road East Westport, CT 227-9024