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A RESOURCE GUIDE SERVING THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY AND HENDERSON • VOL XXXVIII • NO. 5 • EVEN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 D I S C O V E R A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M AT I O N AT LV L I V I N G M A G A Z I N E . C O M
16 - 22 Home Fashion
34 - 48 Exteriors & Landscaping
Classic + Contemporary Never Looked More Stunning
Planning Your Perfect Backyard
The Treatment That Your Windows Deserve
Keep Your Home Safe With Elegance And Style
Architectural Design For Your Home Build And The Furniture Inside
Is Your Mind In The Gutter?
3D Rendering – Interior Design Of The Future
Making A Splash
24 Home Theater/Automation
Alumawood Patio Covers - How To Grab The Shade & Functionality
Make Your Home The Smartest Home!
You Need All Year Round! A Durable, Beautiful, And Convenient Makeover For Your
26 - 30 Kitchen & Bath Discover The Beauty And Elegance Of Frameless Shower Doors Update Your Kitchen And Bathrooms Without The Expense And Hassle Of A Complete Remodel
32 Home Products/Services
Outdoor Surfaces Make Your Backyard A Private Oasis High-Quality Custom Rolling Shutters – Your Home Deserves Only The Best
Use The Sun To Get It Done!
ON THE COVER Premier Pools & Spas (PPAS-LV, LLC) delivers a warm and inviting backyard, bringing the day and night time entertainment home. PPAS-LV specializes in custom designs, that reflect their customer’s lifestyles. PPAS-LV provides a wide array of options for yards of any size or shape. Contact PPAS-LV, LLC today for your free design consultation. You can trust PPAS-LV to bring your backyard oasis to life, with more than 25 years of pool building experience. Visit www.ppas.com, or call (702) 737-7665 for more information. NV. License #79647 (A-10) Contract limit $150,000. See their ad on page 7 and article on page 40. Photos by: Premier Pools & Spas
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Classic + Contemporary
NEVER LOOKED MORE STUNNING
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eflecting a lifestyle best described as classic contemporary, MacArthur Park by Lexington is designed for today's new traditionalists who seek an updated look yet retain a connection to the past. This juxtaposition is the essence of viewing original design, classic style and a cool demeanor as never mutually exclusive. The collection's classic lines and rich finishes on Walnut veneers lend a timeless familiarity, while brushed stainless steel inlays and custom hardware highlight the strong contemporary vibe and a highly relevant approach to modern luxury living. The most compelling designs often originate from creatively blending contrasting styles. While merging elements of classic and contemporary might seem unexpected, their combination yields a fresh, clean, dramatic look – and a highly relevant approach to modern luxury living. Accents of faux shagreen, translucent Veracruz stone and brushed stainless bases add an interesting, understated edge to the aesthetic. Upholstered seating in MacArthur Park features clean understated lines in a palette of soft, sophisticated colors. Patterns include embroidered geometrics, abstract contemporary designs, a Greek motif, interesting textures and animal skins. The assortment also includes two new leather patterns – a stylish taupe coloration and a chic metallic snakeskin. One of the signature upholstery designs in the collection is an elegant saber arm sectional with multiple configurations, featuring a striking wood-framed end panel and contemporary wooden base.
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Lexington Furniture loves the opportunity to showcase the most fashionable designs in home furnishings from their award-winning product development team. The most innovative designs often come from creatively fusing contrasting styles. While merging classic and contemporary might seem counterintuitive, their combination yields a remarkable range of design options, a new take on the expected, and a look that speaks to lifestyle imperatives today. Classic shapes and rich finishes lend a timeless familiarity to the designs, while clean contemporary lines and statement hardware offer a fresh perspective and a slight edge to the aesthetic. Today’s new traditionalists are looking for a bridge to updated contemporary styling, while
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retaining the bespoke essence of classic design. MacArthur Park was created to convey that balance. With a legacy dating back to 1903, Lexington is known for styling innovation across an amazing range of looks. They believe in lifestyle presentation, so each collection includes designs for every room, including custom upholstery. Their passion lies in creating an environment in your home that beautifully reflects your personal style. For more information on MacArthur Park by Lexington Furniture and other fine manufacturers, you can contact Nest Featherings at 702362-6707. You can visit them at 6425 W. Sahara Ave. in Las Vegas, or see their website at www.nest-featherings.com. See their ad on the back cover.
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The Treatment That Your WINDOWS DESERVE
One of the greatest benefits when buying shutters is working with a company who does everything for you, including the manufacturing. The quality of the product, follow up, warranty, craftsmanship, and installation are all factors that are dependant on the quality of the company that you choose. When a company actually builds and installs their own product, you are guaranteed accurate answers, timely responses, and prices that can’t be beat. With nearly 40 years in the business, Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions offers superior products and services, and will see through your entire project. Sunburst is the creator of Polywood Shutters and the only place in Las Vegas you can purchase it. Not just limited to shutters, Sunburst can help you find the perfect solution to your window covering needs, including shades, blinds, window film, and more. To see Polywood by Sunburst Shutters visit them at 6480 W. Flamingo Road, Suite D. Las Vegas, 702-367-1600 or visit their website at SunburstShuttersLasVegas.com for more information.
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ustom window treatments don’t end with the way they look, they begin with the way they function—and shutters allow function to meet form by offering homeowners the ability to keep their home beautiful while controlling the light that surrounds them. The first thing to think about with shutters is the material that they are crafted from. There are many inexpensive shutters that look fairly nice when new—however, there is a good chance that they will begin to sag, warp, discolor, or fall apart with time. Remember—higher quality shutters are simply built to a higher standard. A synthetic product called Polywood® is by far the best material for shutters—even better than wood. The ultimate choice for beauty and durability, Polywood gives you the rich look of wood shutters without the inherent problems that come along with wood, such as sagging, warping, fading, or cracking. Polywood is a solid material that is moisture-and fire-resistant, impervious to termites, UL-tested, and UV-stabilized to avoid discoloration. Many companies call every non-wood shutter a “poly” shutter. But be careful of shutters that are not genuine Polywood as the quality may be inferior.
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Architectural Design for Your
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Home Build and the Furniture Inside
hen creating that special room or entire home, having that personal touch to bring out your unique style and character is where an experienced design firm with the ability to build the project “in-house” can help. When contemplating a project, it can be challenging having to hire so many different people and companies to get the job done. A typical architect has less control over the final cost of a project because on a typical project, the client hires an architect, who then hires a general contractor, who then hires a fabricator to bid the project. Working with a one-stop company that specializes in holistic design that can build everything, including the furniture to match the architecture of the house, is a very affordable way to go by simplifying the process by cutting everyone out. Combining the design, contracting and fabricating “in-house” will ensure that the amazing design that was initially created will fit into your budget. Custom-made design and furnishings can solve many problems that homeowners may face, such as if a homeowner has a room that is too small or a kitchen without enough natural light, the architectural design and construction can be done and then the custom kitchen table can be built for eating breakfast at.
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The design process is easy. A meeting is set to come up with a design, no matter how unique or unusual. The homeowner is face-to-face with the entire team during the course of the project and can always get a hold of someone at any time. Make Studios is a full service architectural-led design and build firm. They are thinkers and re-thinkers and inventors that are able to design and build anything and are especially skilled in the Modern Industrial look, which is a current trend right now. Modern Industrial design is creating a “warehouse look” that showcases neutral tones, utilitarian objects, and wood and metal surfaces. It’s about displaying building materials that many try to conceal. For more information or to schedule a meeting to discuss the architectural options and furnishings that can be custom-made to your own taste and style, you can call Make Studios at 702-997-9749. They are formally trained with a Masters degree in architecture, but also decided to get a General Contracting license to let them build their designs. They are licensed, bonded and insured with an impeccable track record. You can visit their showroom at 1117 S. Commerce St. in Las Vegas or visit their website at www.makestudios.build. You can also visit them on Facebook or Instagram at /makestudioslv. Lic. # 0080153
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3D RENDERING Interior Design of the Future
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nterior designers, while masters of scale, pattern and light, are now crossing into the tech field to provide their clients the ultimate design experience. 3D rendering is revolutionizing design. The emergence of 3D visualization has created a playing field that one could only have dreamt of a few years ago. 3D Rendering software has opened communication and allowed interior designers to showcase their eye for material and spatial organization by plainly showing the world what is possible. The textures, lighting, depth of field, furniture, electrical outlets, glazing- everything you’d hope to see in the crisp, clean transformation of your boring old living room is presented in perfect clarity. Only entering the client’s house one time, a designer is able to provide a complete visualization of a completed room. Along with this software, are many libraries of furniture, textures, plumbing and lighting fixtures, moulding profiles and glazing treatments interior designers can choose from. Having this wealth of resources at their fingertips, designers can quickly create a 3D environment with real chairs, tables and pendant lights. It really is designing for the future, allowing designers to really show their clients the finished product and installers a full vision of the work expected all without leaving ones’ seat at the computer. For more information on how to start your 3D rendering, you can contact Design By Numbers at 702-538-5310. They have partnered with the Shade Store (702) 728-2526 on Rampart in Las Vegas who can take the renderings and turn them into a real life visual in only weeks. You can also visit their website at www.designbynumbers.com.
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Shown here is the bedroom before it’s makeover
Shown here is the 3D rendering of a bedroom provided to the customer
Shown here is the finished result of the bedroom utilizing 3D technology
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Make Your Home
THE SMARTEST HOME!
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ith the hectic and busy lifestyles most families have, keeping up with managing your home is just another chore. Smart electronics play a central role in our daily lives and technology has made it possible to play a smarter role for your home. Home automation is the mastermind solution, making it possible for virtually any appliance or device in your home to intelligently communicate with another such as audio/video systems, lighting, thermostats, drapes and shades, fireplaces and pool equipment to name a few! Universal remotes along with your smart devices can be programmed so you have full access and control of the systems in your home from any location. While many homeowners might think that having their home automated is a costly and complicated project, the truth is experts can custom create a system that works for you and your family’s lifestyle, needs and budget. Some of the many features of automating your home include: Home Theater – The key is high performance brands, not mass market brands. Whether your home theater means a cozy corner in your living room or a screening room with theater seating, you can enjoy the clearest pictures and the cleanest sound that enhances every detail of your movie experience. Audio – Integrating an audio system in your home gives you the flexibility to manage music in multiple rooms or orchestrate whole-home audio with a slide of your finger. You can play music from multiple formats and sources, including radio, streaming music services, your iPod/mp3 player or computer. So you can enjoy 80’s rock in your living room, jazz in your kitchen or hip hop in your teen’s room – all at the same time!
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Lighting – Working a long day and won’t be home till after dark? With the touch of a button you can have the lights in your house automatically turn on to welcome you home. You can even program the lights to go on at sunset and off at daybreak, or replicate your normal pattern when you are out of town or on vacation. Energy-Efficiency – Dimmers and lighting control systems let you use just the right amount of light, reducing electricity usage and extending bulb life. Shading control helps optimize daylight, reducing heating and cooling costs. You can monitor and manage your home’s energy consumption on touch screens or remotely. Security – Peace of mind goes a long way making it easy for you to enhance the safety and security of your home. You can arm your security system or see who’s at your front door from your laptop or smart device. Additional features – Set the Jacuzzi to the right temperature from your laptop or smart device before you leave work to have it ready when you come home, or how about programming your sprinklers to come on at a certain time while you are on vacation? The possibilities are endless! For more information on how to custom automate your home to your lifestyle, you can contact Premiere Audio Video Integration at 702-727-4577 or visit their showroom at 6008 S. Fort Apache in Las Vegas. In business for 17 years, they offer free consultations. You can visit their website at www.pheaudiovideo.com Lic # 0052643 ONLINE AT LVLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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DISCOVER THE BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE OF FRAMELESS SHOWER DOORS
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or many people, one of the most desired places in the home is the shower. It can be that one time of day when people can fully relax and have a moment of solitude. Having a shower that is elegant, sleek and clean can make that experience much more enjoyable especially with custom frameless glass enclosures. Nearly invisible, a frameless glass shower door limits the visual barriers, provides a flowing seamless look and has the effect of making the bathroom seem more open and spacious. A frameless shower also complements its surrounding environment, drawing attention to the meticulous stone work and other artistic elements that may be in your bathroom. Frameless glass enclosures are fully customized to your space and style, whether you prefer something more traditional, or drawn to an ultra-modern and sleek look. There are a myriad of options to choose
from, such as sandblasted designs to numerous glass patterns. Frameless doors are strong, featuring thicker glass with heavy-duty hardware. You can even create an enclosure that is as frameless as possible with durable minimalist hardware. The unique hardware allows the door to swing both in and out. For more information on custom frameless shower enclosures, you can contact the professionals at Kera Bath & Shower. Family owned and operated since 1990, Kera Bath specializes in shower enclosures and bathroom remodeling. They also offer Enduro Shield which seals the pores in the glass to protect it from harmful deposits found in water. You can contact them at 702-749-4080 or visit their showroom at 2813 E. Alexander Rd. in North Las Vegas. You can also visit their website at www.kerabath.com Lic. # 37480A, 50858, 67298
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UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS Without the Expense and Hassle of a Complete Remodel
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he kitchen serves as a focal point of a home, it is the room where the entire family gathers and entertains. And the cabinetry is the most eyecatching part of the kitchen. Are your cabinets showing wear or are simply outdated, not reflecting the current style and color you wish they would? Signature® Cabinet Refacing is an alternative to replacing your cabinets, providing the look of entirely new cabinets at a mere fraction of the cost of new cabinetry. You can choose from thousands of different combinations of door styles, wood species, stains, glazes, and hardware. Keeping your existing cabinet frames fully intact, a factoryfinished ¼” thick beautiful and durable veneer is bonded atop them, then new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware are installed. Along with refacing your bathroom cabinets, there is a wide array of options available to transform your bathroom using the existing space. A walk in bathtub can make life simpler and safer. You just walk right in, close the door behind you, and fill up the tub. And when you are done, the water will drain quickly, and soon after, you will be able to stand up and walk right out the same way you walked in. With a tub to shower conversion, you won’t have to step over the side of the tub anymore and can still enjoy streams of water flowing from the shower head rather then filling up the tub. Whether you would like to learn more about Signature® Cabinet Refacing, or are interested in updating your bathroom, you can call Reborn Bath Solutions at 702949-2842. Call to schedule an in-home consultation to have the showroom brought to you, or to visit their showroom at 6625 S. Valley View Blvd., Ste. 106 in Las Vegas (open by appointment only). See their website at www.reborncabinets.com NV Lic #0080026
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USE THE SUN to Get it Done!
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o you dread getting your power bill each month, especially in the warm months when you are using more electricity? Are you continually having to endure the heat during the summer months by not utilizing the air conditioning to try and keep your energy bill lower? Have you considered going with solar power, but thought it would be too expensive to bother? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then it is time to really understand the advantages of how transitioning to a solar system will not only help your to reduce your expenses, but also increase the value of your property. With the ever-increasing energy rates, homeowners can now lock in their current rates by installing solar. Using micro inverters is much safer and efficient because it allows you to have only alternating current (A/C) power coming off the roof instead of direct current (D/C). Installed prices typically range from $2.75 to $3.50 per watt, so a 5-kilowatt system would cost $17,500 to $22,500 before incentives or tax credits. New tax law offers 30% federal tax credit with no cap limit. This equates to an additional savings of $5,000 to $8,000 and the system will pay for itself at current energy prices in 6 to 10 years based on an average household use of 1,250 kilowatt hours per month in Southern Nevada. Panels are typically 250 watts or higher. These calculations do not take into account escalating energy costs or the added value to the home. Once the system is paid for, you have free energy
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from the sun. All you pay is a small service charge from the power company. In addition to the amount of money that you will save by going solar, it also has a drastic impact on our environment. Solar energy not only reduces America’s dependency on foreign oil, but it also doesn’t pollute the air or contribute to the warming of the planet. Solar energy heats your water, but not the atmosphere. Despite people’s political beliefs, it’s safe to say that we all want to keep this planet livable and healthy for future generations. Solar panels have received attention from researchers, businesses and homeowners because, unlike traditional power generation sources, these technologies produce electricity using a renewable source, the sun, without creating noise or emitting pollutants that cause climate change such as greenhouse gases, smog, acid rain, or water resource pollution. Even when the emissions related to solar cell manufacturing are counted, solar panels produce less than 15% of the carbon dioxide from a conventional coal-fired power plant. As a general rule of thumb, studies indicate that the typical Nevada home using solar power has an environmental impact of removing two cars from the road. Over 25 years, you will have avoided producing more than 500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Using solar electricity to power a million homes would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4.3 million tons per year, the equivalent of removing 850,000 cars from the road. To learn more about the many ways solar can save you money on your energy bill and help the environment, you can call the professionals at Today’s Energy Store at 702-660-3636. The principals have been in the building industry for 35 years and specializing in solar energy for the last 10 years and can ensure you can be confident the job will get done right the first time. You can visit their website at www.todaysenergystore.com. Lic # 80207 Bid limit $100,000 ONLINE AT LVLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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Planning Your
PERFECT BACKYARD
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hen planning your new backyard or landscape renovation, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Homeowners are routinely putting features into their yards that provide them with a five-star vacation right at home. The design can incorporate functional as well as recreational items such as pools and spas, pavilions, fire pits, outdoor kitchens and pizza ovens. How about special effects to add to the drama of the project? Water features, such as koi ponds, waterfalls, fountains and fire bowls can add that “wow" factor to the yard. Specialty gardens, such as rose gardens, herb or vegetable gardens, and fruit orchards can also help you achieve your goal for the ultimate backyard. By working together with your contractor, landscape architect or designer, you can plan the inclusion of those items you would like to see in your project. Be sure to discuss the level of investment needed to achieve your goals, thereby avoiding unwelcome surprises and disappointment. One such company that specializes in working with homeowners to realize their dreams in creating that backyard oasis is Allure Pools & Spas. You can call them at 702-436-5733 or visit their website at www.allurepools.net Lic.# 0077145/0077147
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Keep Your Home Safe WITH ELEGANCE AND STYLE
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hen it comes to the safety of your home, valuables, and family, there is no room for compromise. However, while you obviously want your home to be protected, the typical home security system can be complicated, expensive, and more often than not, very evident and unattractive. The good news is: there are other ways to keep your home safe and beautiful at the same time. Custom exterior doors, gates, and security doors and bars can not only protect your family against unwanted visitors, but will enhance the privacy of the household as well as bring elegance and style to the curb appeal of your home. Gates and doors are the first thing people see when they approach your home, and highquality wrought iron designs will create quite the first impression. Each gate and door is built to last, providing you with a sturdy, damage-resistant, and visually unique product. There is no limit when it comes to style and color, allowing you to design a custom creation that truly reflects your style. First-grade security doors and security bars are specifically designed to prevent break-ins. Simultaneously impregnable and good-looking, custom bars and doors will add some extra charm to the appearance of your home while increasing the safety levels significantly. Strictly Iron was founded in 1966 with one mission—to provide high quality custom iron works for the Las Vegas community. Strictly Iron is a preferred choice for designing, building, and installing security doors, security bars, gates, fences, custom iron works, and more. Their team of skilled and trained professionals offers an outstanding quality of both production and service. For more information, you can call them at 702-576-2239 or visit www.StrictlyIronLV.com Lic. #0075148
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Is Your Mind IN THE GUTTER?
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ell, it should be if you want to have a house that is in good working order. Your home is likely your biggest, single investment. A dependable rain gutter system is the easiest and most cost effective way to protect your home from water damage. Here in the desert rainwater can wreak havoc on a house if it’s not controlled by properly installed and maintained rain gutters. As rain comes down your roof, it picks up dirt and leaves and other debris that will just head down your walls leaving streaks of waste in its wake. Seamless rain gutters will funnel water off and away from your house. This will prevent water from entering your home through the roof, windows and doors, as well as, prevent your fascia boards from rotting. Rain gutters prevent water from accumulating and damaging the base of your home where water can seep into the foundation and slowly eat away at everything that supports your home. Aside from the benefits of preventing water damage to your home, seamless rain gutters have no unsightly seams and can actually add a crown moulding-look to your home that makes your home even more aesthetically pleasing. They come in either aluminum or copper and are available in many styles and choices in baked-on colors to compliment your home. Serving Nevada for over 11 years, Perfect Home Products has a lifetime guarantee on all products and installation. You can contact them at 702-728-3758 or visit their showroom at 6000 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 3-C in Las Vegas. You can visit their website at www.perfectraingutters.com. Lic. #74505 & 74578
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MAKING A SPLASH
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he most beautiful backyards capture form, functionality, and the warmth of the setting. Swimming pools are a necessity, which refresh the outdoor living environment in warm climates, and can be a year round vacation escape. Creation of your very own oasis should lead you to an experienced specialty pool designer, who will consult with you in creating a unique space, which meets your budget. Choosing quality products, strong warranties, and a pool contractor who will give you an extensive customer reference list, ensures you are making a good choice. It is recommended that you request the consultant take you on a tour of their completed pools; the proof is in the quality of workmanship and care. Also, check their Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating. BBB ratings can’t be manipulated or bought, as is the case with some webbased rating companies or unverified online reviews. Make your evaluation based on: quality, value, experience, professionalism and integrity of the company. Interview your contractor, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
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Premier Pools & Spas (PPAS) has been making a splash in backyards since 1988, with more than 50,000 pools built. They take pride in having built a customer service model, that has made them the largest international swimming pool contractor, with offices coast to coast, and abroad. As a locally owned and operated business, they have a connection to the community that they build and live in. They take pride in every pool, and have been recognized for award winning designs, attention to detail and customer satisfaction. They specialize in big, small, and uniquely shaped yards, and can aid in creating: pools, spas, wet decks, patio areas, barbecues, fire features, waterfalls, slides, lighting, and landscape, while meeting or exceeding the latest construction standards. A leader in design, PPAS-LV has been recognized three times with the International Award of Excellence, from the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. For a free design consultation, call (702) 737-POOL (7665), or visit them at www.PPAS.com. License #79647 (A-10). Contract limit $150,000. ONLINE AT LVLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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ALUMAWOOD PATIO COVERS – How To Grab The Shade & Functionality You Need All Year Round!
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ere in Las Vegas, the blistering dry heat of summer can make it difficult to enjoy the outdoors; not to mention the damage it can cause to your home. Being able to enjoy your yard all year round while making it functional can be accomplished by considering an Alumawood patio cover as your solution. For a homeowner who seeks shade during the warm months, an Alumawood patio cover is a great way to allow you to enjoy your back yard. You get he look of a wood patio without all the maintenance. With Alumawood Patios, you don't have to worry about maintenance as the paint does not fade, it won’t burn, warp, peel, or attract termites. Your patio will look as good 5 years later as the day you buy it. Available in lattice which will allow sunlight, Solid patio covers and Insulated Patio covers, you can enjoy your backyard during all weather conditions and you can protect your patio furniture and BBQ from all weather conditions. With the Aluma-sheild surface protector, Dupont Teflon allows these patios to repel dust, dirt, and stains making it easy to clean. Serving Nevada for over 12 years, Perfect Home Products offers Lifetime warranties on labor and materials for their products. You can contact them at 702-728-3758 or visit their showroom at 6000 S. Eastern Ave Suite 3-C, Las Vegas, Nv, 89119 Visit their website at www.perfectpatiocovers.com. Lic. #74505 & #74578
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A DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL, AND CONVENIENT MAKEOVER FOR YOUR OUTDOOR SURFACES
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ne of the biggest issues that homeowners struggle with when it comes to their outdoor living spaces is the concrete. Whether it’s old, tired, damaged, stained, or simply ugly, tired-out concrete surfaces can bring down the entire look of your beautiful yard. However, there is a way to add new depth and beauty to your surfaces with the sought-out look of elegant natural materials, without having to invest in an extremely expensive and timeconsuming project. In fact, the look can be achieved without any demolition, and in just one day. Composed of 100% natural river rock, the epoxy product is a durable, long-lasting surface that is ideal for high traffic areas, such as driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks, stairs, entrances, and more. Completely porous, water and dust both can fall beneath the surface. This not only offers a cleaner look, but also
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ensures for a slip-resistant surface around pools and other potentially dangerous wet areas of your yard. The ease of installation cannot be beat. Professionals will mix the natural rock overlay onsite, and then apply it to the surfaces that you wish to update. Within 24-hours, your new beautiful floors will be ready to cracked, and bare concrete, spray texture, painted or stained concrete, textured or uneven concrete, and even Kool Deck®—there is absolutely no demolition required. If you are ready to discover one of the most versatile surface upgrades available, then it’s time to contact Pebble Stone Coatings. Locally owned since 2006, their professionals recognize that customer service is the foundation of the company’s success, and they will strive to work with you as a friend, not just a client. For a free estimate or more information, you can call them at 702-505-4808 or visit www.pebblestonecoatings.com. Lic #63611 ONLINE AT LVLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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Make Your Backyard A Private Oasis
here are few luxuries that compare to having a private oasis within your back yard; a personal vacation spot for relaxing at the end of a long day or entertaining friends on the weekend. In Las Vegas, such a vacation spot requires one thing above all others – SHADE. That means a quality patio cover. For these conditions, you need something that will stand up to blistering heat, arid climate, strong sustained winds, and sun damage. That negates wood and vinyl, and leaves aluminum patio covers as the only truly viable option. Within the category of aluminum patio covers there are a wide range of products available, but only Ultra Series Patio covers are designed specifically to withstand the harsh desert environment found in the Las Vegas valley and provide premium comfort, appearance, and longevity. Ultra Series Patio Covers are crafted with heavy gauge aluminum, 33% thicker than the average patio cover, and are embossed with a rough-hewn
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deep driftwood texture that resembles the natural appearance and beauty of real wood. Ultra Series are the only covers on the market offering Kynar 500, which is the coating found on the exterior metal surfaces of virtually every Strip casino built in the last 20 years. Kynar 500 comes in a wide variety of colors to perfectly match your home’s appearance with maintenance free durability - no painting, peeling, rotting, warping, cracking, or chalking – and best of all, it’s fire resistant. Features such as easy-to-install ceiling fans, misting systems, or lighting can also dramatically enhance the relaxing atmosphere of an Ultra Series cover and help to create your own private paradise. Dura-Kool is celebrating 25 years as the nation’s leading distributor of Ultra Series Patio Covers. Find out more by visiting www.durakool.com or visiting Dura-Kool’s showroom. Call 702-997-9565 for an appointment. Lic. #32067/8
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exteriorslandscaping High-Quality Custom Rolling Shutters—
YOUR HOME DESERVES ONLY THE BEST
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ecause your home and its valuable contents are worth protecting, keeping your family safe is probably one of your main priorities. However, you still want your home to look attractive and remain efficient. Rolladen Rolling Shutters are foam-filled aluminum slats custom-fitted for use over doors and windows to keep out wind, heat, cold, and dust. Designed to prevent forced entry, Rolladen Rolling Shutters are installed on the outside of your doors and windows and controlled from the inside. Studies have shown that houses with Rolladen shutters experience a nearly zero burglary rate. Ideal in our harsh southwest desert environment, Rolladen Rolling Shutters eliminate solar gain through your windows in the summer and stop radiant heat from escaping in the winter. When shutters are lowered, they can reduce inside temperatures by as much as 35-degrees. They can also reduce energy consumption up to 64% and will stop leaky windows and winter drafts. When Rolladen Rolling Shutters are lowered, there is total privacy from the outside. No one can tell if you are at home or away, and all inside lights are blocked from view. Additionally, they provide peace and quiet by reducing noise from outside sources by 85%, as compared to a glass window pane. Just like any product on the market, the technology of rolling shutters is constantly evolving. Rolladen Rolling Shutters make it a point to stay on top of the innovations in their field in order to stay both competitive and progressive. Recently, Rolladen attended the International Shutter Convention in Stuttgart, Germany in order to learn about the new styles, shutter composition, and other components that have been recently developed for the consumer. Rolladen cares about providing their clients with the highest quality products and the newest technology available on the market, and has held a lead position in manufacturing easy-to-operate, problem-free rolling shutters since 1984. With expertise in electronics and engineering, Rolladen’s factory-trained personnel understand the Las Vegas environment and the unique needs of local homeowners. For more information, you can call them at 702-5054805, visit them at 6168 W. Charleston Blvd. in Las Vegas, or visit their website at www.rolladenlv.com. Lic #43543 ONLINE AT LVLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM