The main products and systems Dan Withee, AIA, LEED AP, and his team from Withee Malcolm Architects specified to achieve the “California Mission” style preferred by the local community for Bloomington Grove | Lillian Court, Bloomington, Calif. (San Bernardino County):
Appliances
Frigidaire FHWC3625MB hood vent (black)
Frigidaire FFEF3015PB range (black)
Frigidaire FFEF3009PB range (black) - accessible units
Frigidaire FFHT1826L refrigerator (1BR)
Frigidaire FFHT2117LB refrigerator (2/3BR)
Frigidaire FFBD241NB dishwasher (black)
Bath furnishings
Moen Creative Specialties YB2218CH/YB2224CH towel bars
Moen DN2160Ch shower rod (chrome)
Nutone 84024CHG medicine cabinet (chrome frame)
Stanley Hardware 7046 ¾-inch MDF closets (white)
Cabinets (supplied by Professional Cabinet Services)
Hamilton RTF concealed sable (kitchen)
Hamilton RTF concealed white (bath/linen)
Cabinet hardware
RSI AHK1-BN brushed nickel
RSI Andorra AHP11-BN (accessible units)
Doors (apartment units)
Therma-Tru Smooth Star 2-panel square top - entry
Masonite MDF molded 2-panel square top -interior
Masonite MDF molded 2-panel square top bypass sliding – wardrobe
Door hardware
Kwikset Metal Interconnect (oil-rubbed bronze) – entry doors
Kwikset Kingston (oil-rubbed bronze) – unit interiors
Exterior finishes
Omega ColorTek Stucco Medium Sand Float 20/30
Omega Foam Tek
Flooring
Shaw Home Foundations Flooring Freebird HGG48 carpet (Barn Owl) – bedrooms, upper hall
Armstrong Stratamax (X4515) – bath, laundry closet
Reward Luxury Vinyl Flooring 6X48 (Golden Oak, Teak Botanica)
Lighting
Minka 1002-126-PL kitchen (Belcaro walnut/white acrylic)
Sea Gull Lighting 79565BLE-782 ceiling (Heirloom bronze)
Sea Gull Lighting 15030BLE-782 ceiling fan (Heirloom bronze)
Sea Gull Lighting 44627BLE-782 bath vanity (Heirloom bronze)
Sea Gull Lighting 44119BLE-782 wall sconce (Heirloom bronze)
Sea Gull Lighting 88240D-780 dark-sky-friendly patio (burled iron)
Plumbing
Cleveland Faucet Group CA40512 kitchen faucet with 116711 1.5 gpm aerator (chrome)
Cleveland Faucet Group 40712 bath faucet (chrome)
Moen 22213/22129 kitchen sinks (stainless)
InSinkErator Badger 1-1½ hp garbage disposal
Symmons H421-V hand shower with 1.5 gpm flow restrictor (chrome) -accessible units
Vortens 3521 Venezia bath sink (white)
Vortens 3140/3475 Loretta toilet (white)
Fiber Care Baths ET60-32HC shower/tub enclosure (white)
Roofing
Eagle Roofing Tucson Blend, Capistrano SCC 8806
Windows
Green World Windows Low-E3 with argon triple-pane
Window blinds
Graber 2-inch vinyl, horizontal, standard valance, wand tilt (off-white)
INTERIOR FINISHES
Plastic laminate
Wilsonart Blackstar Granite 4551-60 no-drip edge – kitchen
Wilsonart Granite 4550-60 no-drip edge – bath
Paint
Sherwin-Williams Duration Home SW 7010 White Duck semi-gloss – doors and trim
Sherwin-Williams Duration Home SW 7010 White Duck satin – walls/ceiling
Unit interior millwork
El & El Wood Products 7/16-inch x 2½-inch primed FJ711
El & El Wood Products 5/8-inch x 2½-inch primed FJ711
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