Majestically rising near downtown Los Angeles is an unparalleled new building from a developer with a legacy of excellence. Centrally located in the heart of Little Tokyo, Āto — from etco HOMES — will offer 77 luxury condos for sale “at the intersection of art, culture, and collective consciousness.” Seven stories of unique urban flats will be [...]
As we head into a third unprecedented year, pandemic-weary homeowners are looking for innovative ways to express their personalities and individual style in living spaces that need to function for work and school, in addition to personal care, relaxation and recreation. Creative solutions that provide physical separation, or the illusion of it, are top-of-mind for many — including families, couples, singles and students. [...]
We’re excited to announce that our massive flooring installation is almost complete at The Q Topanga, an urban-inspired luxury apartment community from California Home Builders. The most sought-after new address in the San Fernando Valley, The Q is located in the heart of Warner Center — surrounded by first-class dining, entertainment and shopping. Offering a fresh, innovative approach [...]
This season’s design trends bring a breath of fresh air that will add a calm energy to your home, with soft, earthy hues and handcrafted textures. What’s on your horizon? Here are some inspirational insights from the experts. The Spring + Summer 2021 Lookbook from ShawFloors offers product suggestions — plus coordinating paint palettes from Sherwin Williams — to help you view old and [...]
What attributes do the best home builders look for in a finisher? We asked one of the industry’s most respected professionals, Andrea Cleveland (Director of Purchasing at etco HOMES). During Andrea’s illustrious career — working with the likes of DR Horton, Paragon, John Laing, AmCal, Griffin, Watt and Ikon — she has learned how to deliver excellent finishes that result in satisfied home buyers. “I require installation that’s above standard,” she responded, “and it [...]
Lisa Lenig is a stickler for details — and that’s why she’s a big fan of Sunset Design & Finishes, Inc. As Director of Purchasing for one of the most respected homebuilders in Southern California, Lisa is passionate about her company’s mission — to provide unsurpassed service, exceed their customer’s expectations and make their dreams a reality. So it’s no wonder that Lisa is very careful when choosing her associates. “I expect superior results from Sunset [...]
As Socrates once said, "The way to a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” At Sunset Design and Finishes, we are proud of our good name, carefully built over many years of dependability, customer service and expertise. But you don’t have to take our word for it. We caught up with one of our most valued builder clients recently, and she was happy to vouch for us. Kathleen [...]
The popularity of carpet has endured for decades because it is soft underfoot and creates a warm and inviting look. Preferred by many for bedrooms and kid spaces — especially on upper floors, where the cushioning helps deaden sound — carpet can also be a more economical choice than some hard surfaces. Enjoy the Moment — in Ocean Reef Blue — is 100% Clear Touch Polyester, from Shaw Floors. Another plus is that carpeting reduces [...]
Sunset Design & Finishes is very proud of the work we are doing on 43 brand new residences in West Hills, California, at Watt Communities' New Heights. The images below showcase our counters, surrounds, shower enclosures and flooring throughout the two beautifully decorated model homes, which are receiving rave reviews from home shoppers. (Click on the images to enlarge.) “Communication was clear, they were always available and their attention to detail was outstanding!” ~ Brett Trebil, VP/Operations, WATT [...]
We were definitely ready for our close-up on this Super Bowl Sunday! It’s always fun to be on TV, and we’re pretty sure our flooring stole the show during Oreo's hilarious commercial. (Watch it here.) Even with all the antics and action, the high-resistance carpet we provided held up beautifully—and it looks awesome, too! Balancing the pretty and the practical is something we take seriously, and it’s why so many of our clients come [...]
