CB November 2005

Savvy builders and architects know the design and construction of a custom home is a complicated undertaking fraught with potential pitfalls along the way. Whether they're heading up a large- or a small-scale operation, those that make the most successful teams recognize that a cooperative effort, capitalizing on the unique skill set that each brings with them to the game, is essential.

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Ed Mattox tells us what products he wouldn't build without.

Stonegate Designs has a new pendant light fixture, the LaCirque Pendant. This fabric light fixture is 33½ inches in length with a shade diameter of 33 inches. It is hardwired and can handle a maximum wattage of 3 × 100 watts. LaCirque comes in two finishes: bronze cloud and aged silver. The shade is offered in Dupioni silk with 10 colors options, including white, antique gold, copper,...

Weathering Steel is Corten's new ceramic tile available through Tile of Spain. This steel look-alike can be installed as flooring, wall covering and a ventilated façade system. Weathering Steel is available in 4 × 24 inches, 12 × 24 inches, 24 × 24 inches and 24 × 48 inches.

The Pietre Travertine series brings together South American and Italian porcelain tile design. This new series by ILVA replicates the look of crosscut travertine marble in a rectified glazed porcelain tile. The Pietre Travertine line is offered in four colors, which include white, beige, walnut and red.

The Old California Lantern Company has a new lantern family, the Baldwin Avenue Series. Designed to showcase the distinctive peacock, this copper hand-crafted lantern has a bronze roof with art glass panels. There are heart-shaped accents designed into the Peacock's tail feathers and the loop for the chain link.

Bear Creek Glass has created new, hand-blown glass pendant lights to match its glass bowl sinks. These bathroom lights are offered in solid colors or frosted designs with swirl or speckled patterns. The solid colors include ruby, amber, cobalt, pink and ice blue. These hand crafted fixtures measure 6 × 4½ inches.

Karnak is Derek Marshall Lighting's new wall sconce design. The Karnak wall sconce is crafted from black iridescent glass fused on top of the white opal glass, like metal armor. This sconce has a special metal coating which gives the glass an iridescent look. This tapered, modern light fixture measures 6½× 15½× 4 inches.

Bellacor lighting has a new, old-world chandelier, the Worthington. This Victorian designed light fixture has 15 fabric-paneled mini-shades in a three-tiered layered design. The hardware is a blend of antique nickel and argent brass finishes. The Worthington weighs 55 lbs. and measures 44 5/8 × 48 5/8 inches.