- Design Trend: Designer Home Appeal
- Endless Possibilities: An Island Oasis in Your Home
- Cheryl Tiegs' Completed Kitchen Makeover!
- Cambria In The News
- You Asked: Straight Answers to Frequent Questions
- Feature Photograph: 2008 Lifestyles Contest Winner
- Exclusive Offer: For Subscribers/Members Only
- Where to see Cambria
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General Maintenance Pays Off
Keep up on general maintenance throughout your home. While normal wear and tear is expected, periodic upkeep to walls, carpeting and the surfaces in your kitchen and baths will help keep your home looking fresh and new.

PHOTO: This kitchen showcases how a simple design, infused with quality countertops, unique light fixtures and a clean finish can give any room "designer home appeal."
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Don't Neglect the Exterior
Curb appeal is important. The designer homes in magazines and on television are beautiful on the inside and out, so spend the necessary time to keep the exterior of your home fresh and clean. Keeping the lawn manicured, the windows clean and the exterior repairs up to date will help give the outside of your home designer home appeal. -
Tidy Up To Increase Space
Designer homes are always immaculate. You won't find toys, clothing, or dirty dishes lying around. An easy way to give your home that designer feel is to stay clean and organized. While it may not be possible to always keep your house spotless, organized rooms will provide the look and feel of a much larger, inviting space. -
Update Light Fixtures for Refreshed Style
Designer homes showcase the latest in lighting and light fixtures. Fortunately, replacing light fixtures is an easy and affordable task for any do-it-yourselfer. Replacing outdated fixtures with new, more visually appealing options, will enhance the look of any room. -
Invest Wisely
As the heart of the home, most families spend quite a bit of time in the kitchen, which is why it's often times the featured room in the designer homes you read about and see on television. If you are interested in updating or renovating your kitchen, invest in a new countertop. Cambria offers a variety of colors and edge profile choices, perfect for giving your home that designer home appeal.
For more information on Cambria, visit CambriaUSA.com.

VIDEO: Homeowners Kathryn and Matt Gage explore the unique design possibilities offered by Cambria. Using two different, but complementary colors in their kitchen allowed them to create a center island in Oxford™ from Cambria's Quarry Collection™ and the perimeter countertops in Coswell Cream™ from Cambria's Classic Collection™.
- Create Levels to Increase Functionality and Style
Since kitchens have become a central location for food preparation, family gathering and entertaining, it's important to have an island that is functional. With a multi-level island, guests can set food and beverages on the high-top counter, while the lower tier is used as a large work area to prepare meals. The look of a raised or stacked center island will also add a touch of modern sophistication to your kitchen design.
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Low Maintenance/Easy Clean Up
Installing a sink and faucet in your kitchen island will assist in food prep and cleanup, and will add to your overall kitchen design and functionality. If you choose Cambria as your countertop surface, cleanup will be a breeze. With Cambria, simply wash with a soft cloth and warm water. It's that simple. -
Complementary Options
Choose an island color that complements the look of your surrounding countertops. By using a different color on the island than on your surrounding countertops, you will create a dramatic focal point in the room. Cambria offers complementary colors that are perfect for use on multiple surfaces within the same design.
In case you missed our last issue, Cheryl Tiegs' kitchen makeover is complete!
"Now I have my new kitchen which I absolutely love. It represents me and makes me very happy."
- Cheryl Tiegs
Click here to see photos and video and read about the entire makeover project.
PHOTO: Cheryl Tiegs' newly renovated kitchen features Cambria's Dover™ on the countertops. Cambria's Hazelford™ and Dover™ were integrated into the patterned floor to create a unified design that complements the surrounding countertops and cabinetry.
Cambria is regularly showcased in high profile newspapers and magazines across
the country and was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune in an article
dedicated to Cheryl Tiegs' Balinese-style home in Los Angeles, CA. The article titled,
"Cheryl Tiegs' Home Delivers Tropical Punch," appeared in the Home & Garden
section under a feature titled "Snoop Patrol," which allows readers to get a
virtual peek into a celebrity's home. Cambria was mentioned in the article as the
company Cheryl Tiegs partnered with to spread the word about 'green' living and
environmentally friendly design. The article also details her recent kitchen
remodel where she replaced her Italian tile with Cambria on her countertops and
floors.
For the full story and other recent articles featuring Cambria, visit In The News.
YOU ASKED... Straight Answers to Frequent Questions
Q: Bruce from Boston, MA asks: "I would like to update the aesthetic appeal of my home; do you have any tips for where I can find inspiration?"
A: Summer is the season of model homes. Model homes can provide inspiration on how to upgrade the aesthetic appeal of your home as they often showcase the latest trends from builders, architects, and designers. Click Here to locate a model home showcasing Cambria near you.
This traditional kitchen boasts Cambria countertops in complementary colors Welshpool Black™
and Victoria™. The large island provides the perfect setting for entertaining guests and
accommodating multiple cooks. No surface is better for an avid chef than one certified by both
NSF International and the GREENGAURD Environmental Institute.
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Cambria is regularly showcased at trade and home shows across the country and can also been seen this month at the ASID Showcase Home in Minneapolis, MN. We'd love for you to stop by and visit with us at one of these upcoming events:
6/25-27/2008
Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC)
Moscone Center
San Francisco, CA
Cambria's Booth - #713
ASID Showcase Home:
Cambria is the presenting sponsor of the 2008 ASID Showcase Home in Minneapolis, MN. More than 120 interior designers, contractors, and architects have spent six whirlwind months transforming this gorgeous Lake Harriet home. Cambria is featured throughout the home in a variety of colors and applications. The home is open for the public to tour through June 15th.
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