by laura | Jul 6, 2011 | Business & People News
A three-year project has been launched to reduce the environmental footprint of Cersaie, the annual international ceramic tile and bath furnishings exhibition. Six specific initiatives have been identified, from waste reduction to optimization of energy, water and...
by laura | Jul 5, 2011 | Business & People News
With the economy still sluggish in its recovery, simplicity remains king when it comes to our homes and our kitchens. The aesthetic is cleaner, the cabinetry less fussy and the decorative hardware? Well, that may depend on whom you ask. Knobs and pulls, after all, are...
by laura | Jul 4, 2011 | Business & People News
Villeroy & Boch announced the grand prize winner of its recent “Play with Clay” contest held during the ICFF show in New York. The contest allowed more than 50 design enthusiasts to participate in a pottery challenge to create the ‘best’ washbasin out of clay....
by laura | Jul 1, 2011 | Business & People News
Larry Sturman, a 20-year senior management kitchen professional, has been named the VP and COO of Kitchen EXPO, a division of Universal Interlock Corp. Sturman has 25 years of experience in the kitchen business in a variety of areas, from manufacturing to distribution...
by laura | Jun 30, 2011 | Business & People News
BlueStar has kicked off 100 days of fundraising and eBay auctions, featuring a custom-made pink gas range to benefit the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure via its Susan G. Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure charity event. The pink...
by laura | Jun 30, 2011 | Business & People News
Regardless of the size of your design company, one of the most important components to finalizing a sale is obtaining a deposit. Any good designer knows not to order any tangible items until the client has provided a deposit, but many, unfortunately, fail to properly...
by laura | Jun 29, 2011 | Business & People News
Do you know how the bath has evolved over the years? WaterDream: The Art of Bathroom Design, a new exhibit, has opened at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) and will run until September 24, 2011. Organized by the international design exhibition curator Bangert Verlag...
by laura | Jun 28, 2011 | Business & People News
Daltile is teaming up with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation to sponsor a new scholarship program benefiting interior design students. The Daltile Interior Design Scholarship, presented by the ASID Foundation, features a design competition...
by laura | Jun 27, 2011 | Business & People News
TOTO has formed a strategic partnership with Crossville, Inc., which has developed proprietary systems for processing pre-consumer sanitary ware, fired tile and filtrate waste back into powder that is used in the manufacture of new tile. The new alliance will help...
by laura | Jun 24, 2011 | Business & People News
The New York Home Furnishings and Design Organizations Coalition are holding their Summer Social 2011 reception at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City on Tuesday July 21, 2011. Mingle with New York designers during the event while taking in panoramic views of the Hudson...
