All Righty, Zen!
Meditating on a Quality Soak
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Got a tub gathering dust in your bathroom? Why not replace it with a Japanese soaking tub? Smaller and deeper than regular tubs, they truly represent the Zen of bathing. Taking up less space, easier to maintain, and using less water and energy than regular baths, Japanese soaking tubs are gaining traction in Central Coast bathrooms.
Diamond Spas makes a selection of beautiful Japanese baths in stainless and copper. Durable and beautiful, copper tubs come in a variety of earth colors from medium to dark brown. Stainless tubs deliver durability, superior corrosion resistance and, of course, a cool, sleek profile. Diamond Spas can customize your tub — shape, size, individualized seating and jet packages can all be engineered to customers’ preferences.
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Go For the Burn
Unique Fireplaces Put Flames Front and Center
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
So many of today’s fireplaces are more about the place than the fire. Not a Wittus fireplace. These sleek creations are all about the fire.
Wittus, which imports fireplaces and stoves from Europe, specializes in free-standing fireplaces which themselves resemble contemporary sculpture. Designers from Italy, Denmark, Holland and Germany have contributed to the Wittus lineup.
Their fireplaces combine the most modern manufacturing techniques with old fashioned hand craftsmanship. Steel, handcrafted ceramics and Finnish soapstone are among the materials used in construction. And they’re not just beautiful; they are extremely functional. Sophisticated burning systems include double-chambered burning compartments and adjustable air control, ensuring a clean and efficient burn (the company quotes combustion efficiencies from 71% to 74%).
Wittus offers gas, wood and electric models. Some, like the Sueno gas stoves from Holland, can be mounted flush to the wall for a built-in look. A signature Wittus feature is a pedestal that rotates so the flames can be viewed from any direction, and large viewing areas — even the smaller units have large windows.
If you want the flames to be the main attraction, you can’t go wrong with a fireplace from Wittus’s collection. The company also offers unique cookstoves and outdoor grills. Check Wittus.com for dealer locations, catalogs and contact information.
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