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Feb
17
Marvin windows in Alpharetta, GA

How will you improve your home in 2012?

Each year the experts at Marvin windows and doors publish a list of top home trends for the coming year. Here’s this year’s list.

  1. Energy efficiency
  2. High quality, high function
  3. Not-so-big living
  4. Renovation nation
  5. Let the sunshine in
  6. Keeping it simple
  7. Make room for family
  8. Aging in place and universal design
  9. Indoor/outdoor living
  10. Lighter and brighter

Some trends, such as Indoor/Outdoor Living are staying strong after years, while others, such as Lighter and Brighter are new to the list. If you’re thinking of working on your home, they’re great for inspiration. Visit the mLuxe blog to learn more about each trend.

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Feb
10

A historic tidewater plantation was given a new life thanks to this extensive restoration. Located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, the project was designed by Muse Architects and was a winner of the myMarvin Architect’s Challenge. Marvin windows used in the project included Ultimate Casement Windows, French Casement Windows, and Ultimate Double Hung Windows.  

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Feb
03


Fiberglass is a remarkable material. It keeps boats floating, makes bridges strong but flexible, and is even used to make large free-form architectural structures such as Saudi Arabia’s Hajj airport terminal. When used in windows and doors, its benefits are obvious to homeowners: long lasting, low maintenance, rugged and destined to outperform any other window material in virtually every way. Here’s a look at a hockey team doing its best to dent up an Integrity® from Marvin fiberglass window. These guys might be great in their league, but looks like Integrity ends up in a league of its own.

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Jan
27

Lead Paint in WindowsThe beginning of the year launches plans for home improvement projects. While you’re still in the early stages anticipating unknowns, here’s a helpful list of five hazardous substances to keep an eye out for from Marvin Windows and Doors’ blog, mLuxe. Find out how lead, mold, dust, asbestos and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) can impact your home’s health and value.

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Jan
20

Marvin Windows at the Next Cool Event

There are events and then there are spectacles. The Next Cool Thing Event goes beyond spectacle. On February 17 and 18, the Altanta Exposition Center will come to life with singers, dancers, helicopters, tiki bars, and and thousands of other novelties, along with Marvin Windows.
As sponsors of the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Stage and Exhibit, AVI Marvin has creatively included their beautiful, made-to-order windows in the stage’s set design. Spearheaded by AVI sales consultant Heather Elsberry, this set recreates the famous Savannah garden complete with bird girl statue, serving as the backdrop for performances by the Atlanta Opera, Atlanta Ballet and members of the Atlanta Recording Academy.
What is The Next Cool Event? It’s a showcase of talent encompassing Georgia’s TV and film industries and supporting designers, builders, craftsmen and performers with a Red Carpet Cocktail event on Friday evening and the VIP Gala on Saturday evening. In addition, a limited number of tickets available to the general public. Visit TheNextCoolEvent.com for more. Saturday’s daytime (11AM-4PM) ticket sales will benefit What A Life Foundation.

Stage Design in Partnership with: J. Linder Design and Consultant, Kyle Sturtevant, Builder & Project Developer, Margaret L. Norcott, Allied ASID, Higher Ground Events, Inc., and Mitton Theme Design.

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