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 New Ideas for Bathroom Design From Robern at UAKCIt seems that Robern is constantly innovating. Robern is known for a great lineup of products for the bath eg. vanities, mirrors, cabinets, and lighting. Their designers must be working overtime to develop these new bathroom design products! And you can get them all from the plumbing fixture experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Here are descriptions of the three new product lineups right from Robern:AiO with AudioBut we didn’t stop there. Now, AiO is better than ever with our audio feature, allowing you to enjoy music, news or podcasts directly from your cabinet. With this new feature, you can simply connect any Bluetooth-compatible device with AiO’s built-in speakers for a quality sound experience. It’s perfect for making morning routines more enjoyable or setting the mood while getting ready for a night out.Decorative Wall SconcesLooking to make your bathroom truly your own? Look no further with our new line of Decorative Glass Sconces. Expanding from our original Candre line of fixtures, these sconces are available in 18 decorative options, including 5 stock colors, 5 special order colors, 2 Digital Marble and 6 Digital Wood patterns. With so much to choose from, you’re sure to find the lighting that fits your bathroom best. No matter your choice, each sconce comes standard with sophisticated, contemporary design and an energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulb.Inline LightingWe know that customization is king, which is why we created InLine task lighting to provide more ways than ever to

DIY Kitchen RemodelingBeen There - Done ThatHaving remodeled two kitchens in the last 5 years, here's some advice for Do-It-Yourself kitchen remodels. Don't.Seriously, unless you're an electrician, a plumber, a painter, and a carpenter, who can lay tile, and install cabinets, and granite countertops you're going to need help. In my case, I wasn't any of these. For my first kitchen remodel I hooked up with a designer. She saved me a lot of money with some great ideas and connected me with a general contractor. He took care of the trades while I took care of the materials with an assist or two from the designer.I later sold that house, and moved into a small older home that was perfect for us, but needed a complete update. In this case, I didn't use a designer. We did a complete gut job, but there was not much design work - just remove and replace. New floors, new paint, etc. In the kitchen we replaced everything, but kept the basic layout. If you choose to go this way, get ready for a very long process. In hindsight, I would have done everything the same, except I'd have hired a project manager to inspect the work in process and keep the job moving forward in a more timely fashion. If you decide to manage your own remodel, I'd recommend at a minimum that you stick with professionals for the work you can't handle yourself. I had a handyman scrape the popcorn ceilings,

Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterPresents, in conjuntion with:Eye for Detail, Inc.St. License #8113417 Secrets for Hiring the Right ContractorPresented by Reva KussmaulAvoiding a Remodel NightmareIt’s possible. Here’s how:Before you even begin to have a discussion of your remodeling project, join us for this free but VALUE-PACKED workshop.Learn how to get your project off on the right food by discussing the relationship of remodeling, and how you can co-create an amazing experience!Where: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center12050 Ventura Blvd. B-105Studio City, CA 91604818 755-1111When:January 24, 2015Time:9:30 AM - 12 NoonCall now to RSVP:818 755-1111