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New KCMA Infographic Helps Designers Share Sustainability Advantages of Wood-Based Cabinetry

RESTON, VA. – The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) has published a new infographic titled “Are Your Cabinets Storing Carbon?” to help interior designers explain the measurable, real-world environmental benefits of wood-based cabinets to clients. Designed to illustrate how wood and composite wood panels actually store more carbon than is released in their production and use, the infographic maps […]

KCMA-Certified Cabinets Become Increasingly Important as Designers Confront Tough Economic Times

As consumer budgets tighten while remodeling activity surges upward, designers deliver added value by recommending KCMA-certified cabinetry RESTON, VA. – The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA), as it approaches its 70th anniversary, has doubled its efforts to remind interior designers about the importance of certification in cabinetry through its KCMA A161.1 Quality Certification Seal program. The KCMA is […]

Celebrating Japanese Design: New Products and Must-See Exhibits Reflect A Vibrant Design Culture

Japan’s unceasingly beautiful aesthetic has influenced the design industry in countries near and far. In celebration, we offer highlights of several new creations and exhibits that pay homage to the enduring and timeless elegance of Japanese design. From lanterns inspired by Senkō Hanabi (hand-held fireworks), to a freestanding bathtub paying tribute to Japan’s sought-after onsen […]

REHAU’s expanded RAU-FIPRO® portfolio enhances window and door performance, meets Passive House Guidelines

RAU-FIPRO® is a unique hybrid glass-fiber reinforced PVC material that allows for up to 33% larger window and door openings while meeting stringent Passive House guidelines LEESBURG, Va.– REHAU announces that its proprietary RAU-FIPRO® glass-fiber reinforced PVC material, similar to that employed in aerospace and motorsports for its outstanding strength and load capacities, is now available on […]

Infinity Drain’s Patented Site Sizable® Low Profile Linear Drain Helps Installers Quickly Overcome Challenges

Amityville, NY – Infinity Drain, the manufacturer at the forefront of architectural and decorative drains for both indoor and outdoor applications, is awarded a U.S. Patent (11,427,997 B2) for their Site Sizable® Low Profile Linear Drain. The drain’s lower profile helps minimize the floor height needed to achieve a curbless entry shower while the innovative […]

Karndean Designflooring Partners with Mina Starsiak-Hawk

Karndean Designflooring Partners with HGTV’s Mina Starsiak-Hawk

Luxury vinyl flooring specialist Karndean Designflooring has entered a partnership agreement with Mina Starsiak-Hawk, home renovation expert, real estate agent and star of the HGTV series “Good Bones” and its spinoff “Good Bones: Risky Business.” “My history with Karndean goes back several years to ‘Rock the Block: Season 1’ and we’ve continued to use their […]

California Faucets Raises the Bar on Style

Raising the Bar on Style

California Faucets’ most robust and complete lineup of bar faucets to date features simplified single-hole design and a convenient side handle with 25 options to choose from in two sizes. Unlike bulkier lever handles typically used for single-hole faucets, the side handle is positioned close to the stem, providing an unobtrusive profile for bar sinks, […]

The aesthetic beauty of anodized aluminum

Availability, Aesthetics, Durability: Anodized Aluminum Garage Door Panels Offer Multiple Advantages

By Steven Soderberg, Lorin Industries, Inc. The once-in-a-century pandemic has caused great disruptions in our lives and in the economy, causing many problems, but also opening up new perspectives and possibilities. One surprising example is the garage door, the ubiquitous and increasingly prominent feature of single-family home design and construction. “Garage doors are a nightmare,” […]