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Lowe’s, AARP Collaborate on Aging-in-Place Initiative
MOORESVILLE, NC — Lowe’s, the major nationwide chain of home-improvement stores, has announced a multi-year commitment to become “the leading retail destination for aging-in-place and life-change solutions.” The launch of Lowe’s Livable Home “will offer expertise, services and affordable products, with a range of styles and budgets to meet any ability by creating a one-stop […]
10 Stylish Kitchen Remodeling Ideas for 2021
When you start to think about doing a project to remodel your kitchen, one of the first things you need to do is find some great kitchen remodeling ideas. One of the things about finding the best kitchen remodeling ideas is that there are actually quite a few kitchen remodeling ideas with pictures out there […]
Builder Confidence Steadies as Material, Labor Woes Persist
WASHINGTON, DC — Builder confidence inched up this month on lower lumber prices and strong housing demand, even as the housing sector continues to grapple with building material supply chain issues and labor challenges, the National Association of Home Builders reported. According to the latest in a series of monthly NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Indexes, […]
Textures in Tile
While cabinets, counters, fixtures and appliances often anchor a kitchen or bath, it’s the secondary items like tile and hardware that can add the true decorative flair. Tile can carry a neutral design and add calm to the space, or provide bold color and rugged texture to deliver the wow factor. Stone, glass, porcelain and […]
Salone Showcases Design
A special, abridged version of Salone del Mobile.Milano took place last week, amid much fanfare at its return and trepidation amid COVID-19 concerns. The safety of visitors was paramount, with all exhibitors and attendees adhering to protocols at all times, and an abbreviated show floor that often resembled an art gallery, with products hung on […]
Sales Gains Projected for Bathroom Organization Products
CLEVELAND, OH — The growing number of bathrooms in U.S. households will continue to bolster opportunities in the $276-million bathroom organization products market, according to a newly released report by the Freedonia Group. The analysis by the Cleveland, OH-based market research firm forecasted that sales of bathroom organization products will grow 1.5% per year through 2025, to […]
Corsi Group Changes Ownership
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Corsi Group announces the transfer of company ownership from Pat Corsi, who founded the company in 1973, to Mark Earl. Corsi will serve as an advisor to The Corsi Group during the transition. The transfer was effective on August 31. Pat Corsi, founder of The Corsi Group, stated, “It has been […]
Cabinets Plus Changes Name, Expands Franchise Effort
AUSTIN, TX — Cabinets Plus USA, the kitchen-related franchising operation headquartered in Austin, TX, has changed its corporate name to Cabinet IQ as part of a nationwide expansion effort. The expansion initiative, which launched last month, will enable the newly named Cabinet IQ to rolling out its franchise program, replicating its business model nationwide, the […]
Doing White Right
When designers hear their clients utter the request, “I want a white kitchen,” it can be met with dread or excitement…or a mix of both. Regardless, whether designers love them or hate them, white kitchens continue to be immensely popular with homeowners. Often defined and characterized by their foundation of white cabinetry, a white kitchen’s […]
Connected Serenity
The desire to create a spa-like environment in the bathroom, a place to rest and rejuvenate, has long impacted trends in shower systems. With multiple users in the home, flexible, innovative products that allow each person to tailor the experience as needed are in high demand. “At Duravit, it is essential that our product offerings, […]