by laura | Oct 22, 2013 | Business & People News
Niagara Conservation was recently recognized as a WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year and has kicked off its Green City program in Sacramento, Calif. Niagara, which had more than 96 percent of its core product line WaterSense labeled in 2012, a 10 percent...
by laura | Oct 22, 2013 | Business & People News
“Breath of Fresh Air,” a neutral shade of pale blue, has been announced as Benjamin Moore’s 2014 Color of the Year and as part of the company’s Color Trends 2014 palette. According to Benjamin Moore color and design expert Andrea Magno, the company is considering...
by laura | Oct 21, 2013 | Business & People News
Elite Appliance has added three Italian brands to its catalog of kitchen appliance including Smeg, ILVE (pictured) and Verona.
Based in Northern Italy, Smeg frequently collaborates with Italian architects such as Guido Canali, Mario Bellini and Renzo Piano,...
by laura | Oct 18, 2013 | Business & People News
In anticipation of the upcoming 2013 holiday season, Boyd is kicking off a “Giving Thanks” promotion that runs through the end of November. Boyd currently gives to several charities – most of them involve feeding the needy – but this time the company will give to its...
by laura | Oct 17, 2013 | Business & People News
Hansgrohe is taking the phrase “home is where the heart is,” seriously. The company recently launched its “Heart of the Home” campaign aimed at Instagram users. Through October 29, 2013, Hansgrohe invites Instagram users to follow @HansgroheUSA and upload pictures...
by laura | Oct 17, 2013 | Business & People News
Houzz has released the results of its first “Kitchen Trends Study,” which is based on responses from more than 7,500 homeowners who are currently undergoing a renovation or are planning a remodel. Some of the main trends gleaned from the survey are that...
by laura | Oct 16, 2013 | Business & People News
Artisan Group countertop fabricators across America are hosting “Counters for a Cause” sales by selling granite and other stone remnants, with three percent of proceeds going to Homes for Our Troops to build specially adapted homes for injured veterans.
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by laura | Oct 15, 2013 | Business & People News
Benjamin Moore has named “Breath of Fresh Air” (color number 806) its Color of the Year for 2014. The hue is described as an ethereal blue that is both livable and functional. “We chose Breath of Fresh Air because we were seeing it across several...
by laura | Oct 14, 2013 | Business & People News
This year the Electrolux Design Lab 2013 challenged students to create solutions for social cooking, effortless cleaning and natural air in future home environments. With more than 1,700 submissions received, the winner will be chosen from the top eight finalists...
by laura | Oct 11, 2013 | Business & People News
KB Home recently announced a new collaboration with Whirlpool Corporation, which allows the company’s brand of “smart” appliances to be offered to homebuyers at KB Home Design Studios. An initial offering will include refrigerators and dishwashers available to...
