Utility rooms come in all shapes and sizes but they don’t always get the attention they deserve. Our vendors offer some of the most beautiful and hardworking appliances on the market but there are so many other fun elements to consider, like color, cabinetry style and accessories. Did you know that many of our kitchen and bath products do double duty in laundry and mud rooms, like sturdy sinks, pullout faucets that give you greater range, beautiful hardware, and even smaller accessories like soap dispensers? Read on to learn more.
This week we’re celebrating the 100th Convo by Design (CXD) podcast. As proud sponsors of the show, we thought it would be fun to turn the tables and interview our terrific host, Josh Cooperman.
A luxurious home spa is a treat in any season but there’s something about the start of a New Year that make it feel exceptionally indulgent—and necessary. We’ve looked through our incredible catalogue of vendors to bring you a round up of some of our favorite products that will inspire you to make a private sanctuary of your very own.
Before we say goodbye to 2016, we want to take a look back at all the wonderful things that have happened for us at Snyder Diamond over the last twelve months. It’s been a terrific year and we’ve been thrilled to share everything with you in person at our showrooms and through our social media accounts, which allow us to connect with you so directly.
For more than a century, Whirlpool has been designing home appliances that are focused on how families care for their loved ones, be it through healthy new ways of cooking or energy-efficient washing. And while some of you probably already know that Whirlpool Corporation is one of Habitat for Humanity’s largest corporate partners, you might not yet know about their newest charitable effort, Care Counts.
Snyder Diamond is thrilled to be a part of WestEdge again this year—and this year we’re especially excited to sponsor a lounge space where we’ll also be live broadcasting our Convo by Design (CXD) podcast series. We wanted to offer WestEdge visitors a comfortable place to relax, work and listen to the interviews, and we couldn’t be happier to have Ryan White Designs outfitting our spectacular tent.
A look at three of our favorite items: the PacoJet ice cream maker, BlueStar's new refrigeration line and Jenn-Air's sleek new glass cooktop.
When Naomi Nielson Howard, founder of Native Trails, was a student at Cal Poly (studying social services with a dual minor in business and Spanish) she had the idea—the very bright idea—to found a company that could double as the focus of her class projects. She had spent childhood vacations in Central Mexico, the home of her stepfather, and fallen in love with the aesthetic and the many craftspeople she met on their trips. The idea to launch a small business of importing handmade crafts set her on a course that would ultimately lead to one of today’s most innovative and environmentally focused kitchen and bath manufacturers.
One of our favorite times of the year is when Snyder Diamond owner, Russ Diamond, returns from Salone de Mobile/EuroCucina in Milan and we get a sneak peek at international trends and fantastic new designs that will soon be arriving in our showrooms.
Did you know that Hollywood studio Warner Bros.’ on-site design team not only creates sets for film and television, they also do myriad projects for private clients like architects and designers, museums, retail shops, restaurants, showcase houses, artists like Alex Israel and, yes, Snyder Diamond? It’s true!
We often hear our design and architecture clients talk about hardware as "jewelry for the home," so we thought it'd be fun to take a closer look at some of the most innovate collections available at Snyder Diamond. Whether you're looking for minimalist pieces or knockout sparklers, we've got them.
Since 2005, Italian manufacturer Irinox has been producing some of the world’s most innovative professional tools designed specifically for residential use. The Irinox Home Collection focuses on food preservation and improving long-term storage techniques that ensure families a healthier meal
Brentwood-based designer Windsor Smith is known for creating interiors that exude a traditional, stately feel but that are imbued with a fresh and friendly sensibility, shunning staid and boring for true livability. Here, she shares her top ten tips for creating a stylish, luxurious bathroom.
It’s been an especially exciting year for us at Snyder Diamond and we couldn’t wait to celebrate, turning our showroom into Studio 54 for a 70s-glam party for the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art last week. It was the proverbial cherry on what's been an incredibly sweet twelve months.
Good things come in small packages, true enough, but even better things come in really big boxes! With the holidays approaching, we asked our own Russ Diamond for his top gift picks from Snyder Diamond.
Collaboration is often the surest way to success—our founders Lou Snyder and Walt Diamond are a great example of the power of two. Partnerships bring forth new ideas, and in the case of designer-manufacturer relationships in the kitchen and bath world, you, the consumer, are the direct beneficiary. Lucky you!
While visiting several Italian kitchen and bath factories this September, Snyder Diamond owner Russ Diamond stopped in at Cersaie, the annual tile and plumbing exhibition in Bologna, to see what’s new. This week, we’re taking a look at some of the vendors he met and some of the exciting products that will soon be en route to our showrooms.
Everywhere we go, people are talking about the historic drought gripping our state. You're probably finding the same thing, too...
This week our post is all about listening rather than looking. If you're not already familiar with the podcast, ConvoByDesign, we encourage you to check it out. CXD, as it's also known, is an original talk series that focuses on the design community and features one-on-one interviews, group discussions and timely talks on local events like DIEM.
As we revel in the full height of summer, we asked Santa Monica-based kitchen and bath designer Laurie Haefele for her thoughts on how to create the ultimate outdoor kitchen and entertaining area—something that truly exemplifies Southern California living.
On May 21, Snyder Diamond was pleased to host a special event for Italian faucet manufacturer Fantini. Guests gathered on the patio at AOC to celebrate the start of Phase II of the “100 Fontane: Fantini for Africa” program, a humanitarian initiative that delivers clean water to the community of Masango, located in Burundi, Central Africa.
We're blessed with a wealth of spectacular restaurants in Los Angeles, and one of the most talked about right now is Redbird, the long-awaited new establishment from star chef Neal Fraser. Located within Vibiana, the historic downtown cathedral that's been converted into an unparalleled event space, Redbird has been met with rave reviews.
Since 1917, Mr. Steam has been at the forefront of steam technology but they've just taken their wellness mission to a whole new level with the debut of Tala Bath & Body.
With the Duchess of Cambridge's recent visit to the newly redesigned Goring hotel in London (the Buckingham Palace-adjacent hotel where she and her family spent the night before her wedding), we thought it'd be fun to take a look at what's happening in British hotel design, specifically in the decoration of loos.
For Krista and John Everage of Everage Design, Inc., kitchens and baths provide some of the most challenging and satisfying components of a residential project. The Santa Monica-based couple has been creating timeless interiors for a sophisticated clientele since 1986 (including actor Dennis Quaid) and we’re delighted to say that they’ve been long-time clients of Snyder Diamond...
With award season fully underway, we couldn't help but ponder the kitchens of some of Hollywood's most celebrated and beloved actresses...
It’s spring and our thoughts are turning to favorite outside endeavors, like grilling for friends and family. With that in mind, we’re taking a look at some of our favorite products, both classic designs and new-to-market concepts.