Feb 20, 2014 4:46pm

Most people who like to be fresh and fashionable with their wardrobes also like tofeel up to date with their homes. But unless you have an unlimited budget and can afford to pay an interior decorator more than $150 per hour, decorating can be time-consuming, expensive and stressful. Especially if you are just starting out.

So many styles to choose from. The soft, inviting textures of Classic Contemporary, to the simplified shapes of the Modern look; or for the artsy types, how about the mixing and matching of old and new furniture to achieve the eclectic style. You can go round and round until your head starts to spin.

Lets just say youre lucky enough to settle on a style. Then the real headache begins. How do you arrange the furniture in your house or apartment? When does stuff become clutter?

What color do you choose? And if you commit to purchasing a pillow, what does that say about your personal taste? To make your life easier, we asked the kings of home dcor for some simple tips. Susan Feldman, co-founder of One Kings Lane, the online retailer for home decor and furniture thats now valued at almost $1 billion, sat down with ABC News chief business & economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis, who also hosts the hit digital show Real Biz.

Here are some tips from Feldman on how to transform your place into a palace. And three major decorating mistake to avoid.

SIX THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN DECORATING YOUR HOME

COLOR

- Try to pick a color palate that you like to wear. Youll feel more comfortable and at home in a space that reflects the colors you typically pick in apparel. You know you will look good!

- Focus on your walls and flooring options first. Picking paint colors and selecting a rug or other floor covering will help build the basic foundation for a room.

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The value of building consents issued in January was almost double that of the same month last year.

The building consents summary released from the Marlborough District Council shows a total of 69 consents were approved last month, totalling $8.9 million.

The previous January, the total value of consents was $4.5m.

Of the January 2014 consents, 16 were new houses and eight were additions to houses.

New houses in the region cost just over $5.3m, while additions to houses were valued at $939,500.

Consents were also approved for support work, commercial additions, drainage, solid fuel, communal residential addition, removal and demolition and outbuildings.

The single largest consent was for structural strengthening and other work on a building in Market St. The work was valued at $880,000.

In January 2013, just 53 consents were issued, with 16 of those relating to outbuildings.

Consents included earthquake strengthening, a new winery utilities building and a few free-standing log fires.

In December 2103, 79 new consents were worth a total of $8.7m.

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NEW YORK -- Stuart Dean will launch its HardCore system for floor and wall resurfacing, restoration and protection to restaurant industry professionals for the first time at the Restaurant Facilities Management Association (RFMA) 2014 Annual Conference. Taking place Feb. 16-18, 2014 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center in Dallas, visitors to Stuart Dean's booth (#1324) will learn about the benefits of HardCore, an advanced system that creates beautiful, durable, highly cost-effective floors and walls over new or damaged concrete and other substrates. These often overlooked architectural surfaces represent a repetitive and costly back-of-the-house problem for RFMA attendees, which include restaurant facility directors, managers, project coordinators, owners/operators, construction managers, and operations and purchasing managers.

Stuart Dean will also hold an invitation-only cocktail party event on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Razzoo's Cajun Cafe (2950 Texas Sage Trail, Fort Worth). During the event, guests will enjoy cocktails and appetizers and be able to see the full installation work Stuart Dean completed on the walls and floors of the restaurant's kitchen using the HardCore system, which includes heat-resistant flooring.

"Stuart Dean's HardCore product and service line offers a significant value proposition to restaurant industry professionals looking for a comprehensive solution that addresses a variety of new installation and restoration challenges in back-of-the-house environments," said Mark Parrish, president and CEO of Stuart Dean. "The use of the HardCore system at Razzoo's Cajun Cafe has created a fully encapsulated, seamless kitchen made of 100 percent epoxy, and we are excited to share these solutions at RFMA and showcase our work at a unique hospitality event."

Stuart Dean's HardCore systems include the application of five advanced products in various combinations:

-- HardShield: Water-based, clear epoxy sealer for floors, walls and stone surfaces. Excellent UV resistance, available with a patent-pending antimicrobial polymer system. -- HardFlor: Heavy duty " bonded industrial flooring surfaces. -- HardCote: Customizable coating for walls. Bonds with concrete, metals and industrial surfaces. Ultra-hygienic, antimicrobial polymer formulation available. -- HardCure: High bond, epoxy primer for all surfaces including 24-hour green concrete curing and moisture remediation. -- HardCove: 100% total solids, trowelable epoxy used for creating cove base. Excellent for patching cracks and holes.

HardCore is part of Stuart Dean's ProFormance Series of surface solutions that include advanced technologies that clean, restore and re-engineer surfaces, providing refinishing, polishing, sealing, anti-microbial protection, grout and flooring solutions and faade restoration. The series includes four product lines that are available directly or with professional installation from Stuart Dean. They are water-based, low-/no-VOC products developed to professionally address multi-industry requirements in wall and floor protection, preparation and reinforcement.

Drawing restaurateurs from across the country, the RFMA Annual Conference spotlights the latest technological advances in the restaurant facilities' industry. With exhibitors displaying products and services, renowned speakers and breakout sessions, the RFMA conference is the largest gathering of restaurant facility professionals and vendors.

About Stuart Dean Stuart Dean is an international provider of renowned architectural restoration services, specializing in metal refinishing; stone polishing, cleaning and sealing; wood refinishing; glass restoration; innovative and sustainable grouts and flooring solutions; and curtain wall and facade restoration. Thousands of clients trust Stuart Dean to restore and preserve their buildings, retail stores, institutions and restaurants every day. Stuart Dean offers a portfolio of services to enhance the beauty and retain the value of a wide array of architectural assets. The company has been in business for more than 80 years, with 22 offices in the U.S. and Canada and more than 450 employees. Major markets served include Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Norfolk, Orange County, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Richmond, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit http://www.stuartdean.com.

Contact: Elizabeth Bacheson For Stuart Dean 412-642-7700 elizabeth.bacheson@elias-savion.com

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GL-DA02 converts international DALI standard to a full range of analog dimming signals for flexible and precise indoor lighting control February 20, 2014 New Delhi, India - GlacialLight, a division of the Taiwanese technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., is introducing the GL-DA02 DALI interface converter to its product lineup.

As an open standard, DALI is internally recognized as the premier new lighting control interface and is cross-compatible across lighting components from different manufacturers. Highly scalable, it simplifies wiring compared to conventional lighting control systems, making installation easier and reducing maintenance costs. DALI can not only control lighting but also monitor it, allowing for intelligent lighting systems that maximize service life and save energy. Compared to legacy solutions, a DALI network is more precise and allows fine grain control over the individual components in a complete lighting system.

GlacialLights DALI Interface Convertor is fully IEC62386 (102, 206) compliant. Taking a digital DALI signal, it can output either PWM, 0-10V DC, or 1-10V DC signals and is suitable for controlling 3-in-1 (DC/PWM/Resistor) LED drivers. Dimming can be set on a linear or logarithmic curve. With a built-in relay, devices down the line can be turned off completely, giving complete lighting control and reducing energy costs.

As an indoor digital lighting control system, the GL-DA02 convertor is well suited for applications including office buildings, conference rooms, factories, and intelligent home lighting.

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