by laura | Apr 5, 2011 | Business & People News
Jenn-Air has launched the Jenn-Air Design Advisory Council to provide feedback from a designer perspective on the Jenn-Air appliance brand and other Whirlpool Corp. brands. “We’ve recruited a talented group of highly qualified kitchen design professionals...
by laura | Apr 4, 2011 | Business & People News
Grabill has selected the finalists of its Home Collections design competition. The contest offered designers the opportunity to earn royalties and promotional credit on any design that Grabill selects for one of its three upcoming Home Collections: Modern,...
by laura | Apr 4, 2011 | Business & People News
For this final installment, I thought I’d provide a kind of recap of the key points to keep in mind when working with and managing the Emotional Homeowner. Check these off your to-do list and you’ll be well on your way to a successful project and satisfied client. ✓...
by laura | Apr 1, 2011 | Business & People News
Generation X, young families and adults ages 31 to 45, are likely to lead the home buying recovery as it gets underway, according to real estate experts who recently spoke at an educational webinar produced by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in...
by laura | Mar 31, 2011 | Business & People News
Kohler has annouced its 2011 $1 million product donation to Habitat for Humanity to support efforts to help build water-efficient homes. This year, Kohler will assist Habitat for Humanity affiliates’ rehabilitation and new home construction projects in partnership...
by laura | Mar 30, 2011 | Business & People News
Sub-Zero and Wolf have opened their appliance showroom at LuxeHome in Chicago. The new facility features more than 120 appliances from the brands, including built-in and integrated refrigerators, wall ovens, gas and dual-fuel ranges, cook tops, wine storage, outdoor...
by laura | Mar 29, 2011 | Business & People News
The maker of Frigidaire brand appliances has been named an Energy Star Partner of the Year for Product Manufacturer by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award recognizes the company for increasing their...
by laura | Mar 28, 2011 | Business & People News
Waterworks is partnering with THG Paris to launch its portfolio of brands in Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, the Middle East and China. The collaboration will enable Waterworks to develop a presence in markets beyond North America. “THG Paris is the premium bath...
by laura | Mar 28, 2011 | Business & People News
Steamshowers can be the bathroom–remodeling upsell opportunity that is yours for the asking. But you have to ask. “It hasn’t occurred to many homeowners,” said Linda Settler, showroom consultant at Advance Plumbing in West Bloomfield, MI. “They don’t realize they can...
by laura | Mar 25, 2011 | Business & People News
Bellavita Tile by DM Connections, Inc. has officially executed a name change as part of a major restructuring. In combination with opening a new manufacturing facility with capabilities in porcelain floor and wall tiles to increase its product matrix, the company will...
