Weathering the Storm
In a turbulent building market, can a cabinet dealer stay the course and shift focus at the same time? Although doing both may sound impossible, you can maintain your core business expertise while widening your offerings and your market focus. The key is to redirect your attention in ways that capitalize on your business' core strengths. Remember, shifting focus is by no means changing focus. Following is a look at moving into the remodeling market, as well as some key considerations to keep in mind in these challenging times.
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Enkeboll Designs Remembers Stephen Enkeboll
Stephen Enkeboll, son of the late Raymond Enkeboll who founded Carson, CA-based Enkeboll Designs, passed away suddenly at his home in Malibu, CA, on September 2. He was 49. Following his father's death in 1996, Stephen carried on the work of his family as director of the Enkeboll Foundation for the Arts and Architecture.
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Profile: Jasper Morrison, Jasper Morrison Ltd.
London native and award-winning industrial designer Jasper Morrison has designed everything from cutlery and chairs to kitchen appliances and even a tram. He is a graduate of Kingston Polytechnic Design School, as well as The Royal College of Art, where he earned an M.A. in design. After spending a year at Berlin's Hochschule für Bildende Künste (HdK), Morrison returned to London to open a design studio in 1986. Since then, his firm has built a vast and varied portfolio of work, creating products for such companies as SCP, FSB, Neotu, Rowenta, Olivetti, Alessi, Flos, Vitra International and Cappellini.
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Objects of Desire
Make your bath the best ever with these luxurious products
Today's best bathrooms are a combination of beauty and function. From fabulous faucets and sexy sinks that soothe the eye to vibrating tubs and luxurious showers that pamper the body, the bath can be a retreat within the home. Plus, the 21st-century bathroom wouldn't be complete without the latest technology and careful consideration of eco-friendly options.
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