Glamorous Look With Subtle Shimmer or Rustic Accent With Vintage Look

I just came from Las Vegas market. I found many interesting accessory and furniture companies using eco-friendly green material such as reclaimed old doors, furniture, Barks, teak wood, rail road cargo woods. I also was amazed as the use of metallic sequin fabric in furniture accents and or chandelier shades from rustic to glamour. I realized we all want one thing. Help to save the world but still be unique and trendy. Almost every store had new vintage old wooden accessories mixed with their metallic shiny mirrors . I also found it interesting to see many wall arts, mirrors, lighting using capiz wall paper, capiz wall panel and capiz PVC. Even many companies designed their wall with shell wall paper. Very interesting adding all three (metal, sea, antique vintage). Who thought these three would go together!

 Vintage modern chair offered by globaltrendsbuildingsupply.com

Elegant sequenced Metal Fabric Drapery sold per sqft by globaltrendsbuildingsupply.com

Capiz Panels

Carved capiz panels are unique in bringing elegance of the sea with the modern look to any decor.  Capiz shells are harvested, cleaned, and cut to enhance the delicate colors of mother of pearl.  The shells can be made into a paper-thin veneer that can cover any surface, or they can be mounted to a PVC substrate board to make gorgeous wall art, or even large wall coverings.  Capiz wrapped PVC substrate can resist insects and mold, making it an ideal choice for any home or business.  Capiz panels and veneers come in standard sizes but can be customized for your project.

Capiz Bowl from Uttermost offered by globaltrendsbuildingsupply.com

Capiz carved PVC panels offered at globaltrendsbuildingsupply.com

Capiz shells make eye catching lamps and chandeliers, as their translucence characteristic transmit  light through while adding a soft glow to your room . Use them as wall or furniture covering to bring  sheen and texture with a memorable wow factor. 

Capiz shell paper lighting imported from Indonesia offered by globaltrendsbuildingsupply.com

Take one of our suppliers Uttermost; they have new collection of lighting and centerpieces with pearl and or metal drapery. From a rustic bark wood mirror, vintage wood radio, to metallic sequin fabric used for their lighting shade. I just could not keep my eyes off of what I sell in my website and how other companies use these products to create unique furniture and accessory. 

Small shell inlays accented with a charcoal gray grout and bronze details. The rectangle box shade is a silver taupe fabric with natural slubbing and chocolate bronze trim.

Mottled taupe brown finish with aged ivory accents and black details. The oval, semi-bell shade is a golden taupe linen fabric.

Going Green

Even going to a luxury brand furniture show room you find coconut wood mosaic covering their furniture (Lexington) or pieces of wood from tree turned to a center piece table decor. I thought I was very involved in eco-friendly products but many others are doing the same.

 Reclaimed barn wood mirror accompany rustic modern chairs

Vintage painting on reclaimed wood creating unique furniture

Be Versatile and creative in your design. Do not lock yourself with past. Go with the trend. Your own trend. Mix all elements to give a unique look to your design . BE DIFFERENT.

Resin Art Panels - Interior and Exterior Architectural Design Ideas

Resin panels can be utilized as a design element in any interior or exterior architectural design to create unique and stunning spaces. Unique resin offers you various inter layer, different natural elements, patterns, textures, colors and finishes create visual impact. Additionally, it is durable, bendable, fire and heat retardant, fade resistance and light weight.

Below are a few architectural design ideas using innovative resin panels:
1.  Alabaster resin panels
2.  Digital print resin panels
3.  Metallic glass resin panels
4.  Natural resin panels
5.  River rock resin panels

Why Resin products are Recommended:

• Safety: excellent fire rating B1: toxic gas will not be produced by combustion.
• Stable in chemical properties: resist to chemical attack with UV stabilizers preventing non fading and anti-aging.
• Impact strength: 40 times more than glass and 10 times more than acrylic.
• Mechanically sound: bendable and transformable into virtually any size, shape using heat form or cold bent without blushing or cracking.
• Maximal surface hardness.
• Anti scratch with ability for renewable.
• Physical property stability: High gloss and transparency (93%), HDT (Heat deflecting temperature) up to 85 degrees.

At Global trends, we foster commitment to designers seeking solutions - from simple to their most critical material challenges. Our LEED certified Resin is more than just a simple plastic or glass product, with Endless potential for creativity.

Partners include Lancôme Paris, Sheraton hotels, Hyatt, Shangri La, city centers, and more. Global trends has offered product to high-end hotel, casino, restaurant, shopping mail and residential projects that have used in a wide variety of applications including partitions, door inserts, ceilings, wall cladding, furniture, lighting, counter tops and signage. Our team has worked together on large scale projects ranging from US market to all over the world.

We hope we can inspire you through our work and help you build an efficient, effective and endearing design.

Why Choose LED Lights - An Insider Experience (Guest Blog)

The trend in lighting is moving towards more widespread adoption of LEDs for residential as well as commercial use. Today, builders of new homes are installing LED bulbs in many fixtures, and as its prices continue to go down, this trend is going to grow. A little knowledge about these bulbs will help you get the best value for your dollar.

            I love using LED because I am tired of changing my bulbs every 2- months. And before I changed to LED I changed all bulbs to CFL. Which has its own negative points. Waiting for the room to have normal lighting after turning on my lights and sudden flickers was something i was annoyed with. I also hated the brightness and the color of the florescent light which was not a warm white.  Looking at them caused my headaches to accentuate. I started researching different bulbs, specially LEDs, but there were too many choices for me to make a decision. That is when I decided to get help from different resources online. 

 As I searched the net and Google, I found a building supply company that helped me choose the best look, colors, and the wattage.  I decided to change all the bulbs in my house; I replaced my 75 watt incandescent lights with 9 watt LED lights. I have been very satisfied with my decision and enjoy the warm white color and lower energy bill every month.

 I am now planning to build a new house so I called globaltrendsbuildingsupply.com to get some ideas for sustainable lighting fixtures and bulbs for my new home. They offered me a 4 inch LED lighting system that requires no transformer and is ready to be wired with my 110 V wiring. Not only do I love the look , I also like the price; it is considerably lower since the proposed lighting fixture and bulbs do not require a transformer and utilize LED technology. I am very grateful for the new lights and fixtures that allow my new house to be more eco-friendly and more energy efficient.

 

Here is some additional information I found on other blogs that helped me make the switch to the LED bulbs I bought at globaltrendsbuildingsupply.com:

Here are a few tips to help you make sense of the many energy-efficient lighting solutions on the market today, and how to choose the best LED bulb for your lighting needs.

The main indicator on the light bulb  should be “lumens”, which will replace the current “watts”. 

Incandescent Watts	CFL Watts	LED Watts	Lumens (Brightness)
40 60 75 – 100 100 150	8 – 12 13 – 18 18 – 22 23 – 30 30 – 55	4 – 5 6 – 8 9 – 13 16 – 20 25 – 28	450 890 1210 1750 2780

Comparing lumens will enable you to compare the brightness level each bulb will deliver. After you determine the lumen level you prefer, you can then look to other indicators such as energy efficiency, lifetime run cost, and dimmability to select the ideal bulb for your application.

There are many disadvantages to using an energy efficient florescent lights such as slight hesitation before brightness is achieved  and some bulbs may flicker during warm up or even during operation. unlike fluorescent, LED bulbs, like incandescent bulbs, reach full illumination as soon as they are turned on. This is a real advantage over CFL (candescent fluorescent light ) bulbs in areas of the home where lights are frequently turned on and off. Also, LED lights produce a steady light which does not flicker. They last a long time and unlike other light bulbs, they do not burn out, but rather dim over time.

#1 LEDs won’t contribute to heat buildup in your home

Homeowners are increasingly interested in measures which can help reduce the amount of heat generated within the home. Electric lighting is one of the main culprits. Incandescent lights produce ideal illumination in terms of brightness and quality of light, but they also produce a considerable amount of heat. The heat contribution from an incandescent bulb is significant. LED bulbs, by contrast, remain cool. High power LEDs are designed with heat sinks, usually aluminum struts around the lower bulb, which keeps operating temperatures low. They do not contribute to heat buildup in a room.  

#2 Insects are not attracted to UV-free LED bulbs

Many LED bulbs (but not all) do not give off ultraviolet light, which is known to attract flying insects. Check the package label for UV information if you are interested in this feature.

There are also specialty LED bulbs which have yellow lenses or bulbs, which are designed for outdoor use in carports, decks or on patios. These yellow bulbs will not attract the bugs and moths which seem to cluster around ordinary white bulbs. These bulbs produce adequate light for the intended area; they just don’t attract bugs.

#3 Don’t let the sticker price shock you

The initial cost of LED bulbs may be misleading to consumers unfamiliar with the new ones. While the initial cost of an LED bulb is higher than the cost of an incandescent or CFL bulb, the savings is recouped over time because the bulb will last longer and use less energy than other bulbs. You will see the savings in your electric bill.

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Innovatively Designed Colorful LED Shower Heads Available at Global Trends

Color Changing LED Showerhead

Global Trends is now offering designer plumbing fixtures and spa plumbing fixtures. One of the new entrants in Global Trends collection of plumbing fixture is the LED Shower head. Brighten your shower experience with this innovative LED technology. Now, you can transform your everyday shower into beautifully illuminated water - in the color of your choice giving you a rejuvenating experience.

LED Shower Head - Single Color

This LED shower head is about 24 inches by 24 inches. it has integrated LED lighting which operates on a cell battery which last a long time. the LED changes according to the temperature of the water. The price for this shower head is 1200 dollars plus shipping. With these colorful LED shower heads you can transform the boring water into a colorful waterfall through regular shower head. You have a variety of choices in colors to give you different effects and re-invent your shower experience.

We offer varied collection of LED shower heads that include single color and multicolor color changing LED shower heads. You can also select from a number of designs and sizes that suit your need and match the ambiance of your bathroom. For more details call us at - 316-361-0803 or mail me at farah@globaltrendsus.com

Global Trends is Offering 25% Discount on Metallic Porcelain Floor Tiles

Global Trends carries a huge collection of metallic porcelain tiles from leading manufacturers. These metallic porcelain floor tiles combine the drama of metallic finishes with the durability and performance of glazed porcelain tile. Metallic glazed porcelain tile can be installed on residential floors & walls. There are large format field tiles with decorative accents great for residential and commercial walls.

These tiles bring a new look to your house. Copper and Rusty both offer the drama of metal tile, without the cost of solid metal tiles. Two colors and a blend round out the series with large format metallic field tile, metallic mosaics and decorative tile accents.

We have unique and antique collection of metallic porcelain tiles, which you may not find anywhere else. We are giving 25% discount on bulk purchases, so that our valued customers can purchase tiles in one go and avail handsome discounts. We are also offering free shipping on larger orders

The price of these metallic porcelain floor tiles starts from $12.99 but are being offered at a special price of $7.99. More discounts are on offer for bulk purchases.

Primarily developed for indoor vertical applications, the glazed porcelain finish is also suitable for light use floors, while the mosaics are perfect for curved walls. The metallic porcelain tiles are frost proof allowing it to work for certain exterior installations subject to moderate climate and method of installation. These tiles are Suitable for modern and classic interiors with a uniform 1-3/4-inch width complemented by multiple length options. These tiles offers for a range of precisely coordinated horizontal and vertical pattern installations that cannot be achieved by any other design tiles. Visit our Glazed Metallic Porcelain floor tiles section to know more