by laura | Jul 18, 2014 | Business & People News
Hansgrohe’s contest for sustainable design concepts based on the topic of water has come to an end. Young designers from all over the world submitted approximately 180 concepts to win the prize money, which totaled 5,000 Euros. “As the initiator and sponsor of the...
by laura | Jul 17, 2014 | Business & People News
GerrityStone recently received the right to fabricate Cambria quartz for both residential and commercial purposes, making the company the first new fabricator for Cambria in 10 years. Cambria is a family-owned, American-made producer of natural quartz. The company...
by laura | Jul 16, 2014 | Business & People News
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and GE Appliances have announced the winners of the NKBA/GE Charette Competition, which awards students with more than $20,000 in scholarships. The competition recognizes students who demonstrate advanced skill in...
by laura | Jul 15, 2014 | Business & People News
Cersaie, the showcase of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, will take place at the Bologna Exhibition Center in Bologna, Italy, from September 22-26, 2014. Organized by Edi.Cer SpA, the show attracts nearly 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and...
by laura | Jul 14, 2014 | Business & People News
100% Design will return to Earls Court, London, on September 17-20, 2014, to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The show will feature the latest in kitchen, bath and surface material products and innovations. “Our show this year not only marks what we have achieved in...
by laura | Jul 11, 2014 | Business & People News
According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), almost 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. To do so, modifications such as non-slip floor surfaces, wider doorways and bathroom aides must be considered. To meet the demand...
by laura | Jul 10, 2014 | Business & People News
This summer, Hansgrohe celebrates the power of the shower with its #WaterSelfies Instagram contest. Through July 31, 2014, Instagram followers of @HansgroheUSA are invited to tag water-related “selfie” images with #WaterSelfies. The subject matter can capture anything...
by laura | Jul 9, 2014 | Business & People News
Creating an Asian-inspired bathroom takes an understanding of several different styles and their distinct characteristics to achieve the desired result, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). A recent profile study of its 7,000 member...
by laura | Jul 8, 2014 | Business & People News
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) recently introduced its new blog, “NKBA Connect,” designed to provide kitchen and bath professionals with a platform to stay connected with the industry. The blog can be accessed at NKBA.org/NKBAConnect....
by laura | Jul 8, 2014 | Business & People News
Imagine Tile has partnered with Daltile to expand both companies’ offerings, distribution and relationships within the New York architecture and design community. Imagine Tile’s stock and custom product offerings will now be availble in Daltile’s New York City...