Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler to debut on HSN
Multi-channel retailer HSN has announced the on-air debut of Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler on October 12, 2010. New York-based interior designer Jonathan Adler will launch his new collection of home decor and accessories during HSN's Home Design Event, an annual showcase of the newest fall collections from the network's roster of home designers.
"As with all my designs, Happy Chic is a versatile collection meant to be mixed and matched," said Jonathan Adler. "In partnering with HSN, we have created a unique series of stylishly affordable pieces that I believe will resonate with both new customers and those already familiar with my design aesthetic."
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler will feature three concepts. 'Pop' brings together bright, graphic patterns, lacquer finishes and iconic animals and tabletop objects. 'Natural,' is expressed through organic shapes and handcrafted ceramics, while 'Deluxe' evokes Hollywood Glamour through luxurious and polished nickel and platinum finishes. The collection will include a range of products for the bath, kitchen, tabletop, seating and lighting.
Jonathan will return to HSN again on October 27 and again in November to debut new additions to his Happy Chic line on HSN and hsn.com.
Hansgrohe launches iBox Universal Plus
Hansgrohe has introduced iBox Universal Plus Rough-In Valve. Developed specifically for the North American market, the iBox Universal Plus is a single rough that replaces all 13 existing roughs for the Hansgrohe and Axor brands.
Following the worldwide launch of the iBox Universal in 2001, the development of the new iBox Universal Plus is the culmination of 10 years of ongoing research and development by Hansgrohe’s German engineers.
“This product positively impacts all industry professionals: our showrooms, our stocking partners, as well as our most demanding contractors,” says Nicolas Grohe, director of marketing and product development for Hansgrohe North America.
IBox Universal Plus is being introduced in conjunction with a new streamlined collection of trim styles that correspond with each of Hansgrohe’s World of Styles: Contemporary (S), Transitional (E), Traditional (C), as well as for Hansgrohe’s newest product series, PuraVida.
The iBox Universal Plus will be available at kitchen and bath Showrooms across Canada in July.
Toronto designers team up for good cause
Twenty-three of Toronto’s top designers have joined forces to renovate and refurbish the Wellspring Cancer Support Centre at Sunnybrook, a home-away-from-home for cancer patients.
Since opening its doors 10 years ago, Wellspring Sunnybrook has expanded by an average of 30% per year. Last year the centre registered 10,000 visits and has reached its capacity.
In response, Wellspring has launched a $5 million campaign to expand the facility from 2,400 square feet to over 7,000 square feet. It will also add new programs to the roster which cannot be offered in the current space, including wellness, nutrition and cooking classes, childcare services and various workshops and meetings.
The design team, headed up by co-chairs Robin Siegerman and Kimberley Seldon, also includes Del Weale, Robert Tanz and Lori Abrams among many others.
In addition, a number of vendors have also donated their products and services to the project including Cambria, Benjamin Moore, Vitroceram and Metro Wallcoverings.
“Working with and co-ordinating such a large group of incredibly creative and talented designers is new for me, and I’m thrilled to be part of this team in support of such a wonderful organization,” says Robin Siegerman, registered interior designer and founder of Sieguzi Interior Designs Inc. “Wellspring is a resource I hope I never have to use, but for those have and who do, I’m so pleased to be able to help make it a serene and comfortable place to re-charge and get much needed emotional support.”
The official opening is scheduled for October 7, 2010. You can follow the design team’s progress at their blog Wellspring Designer Rooms. To find out more about Wellspring or to make a donation, visit Wellspring.ca
The Wellspring Designer Team:
- Kimberley Seldon Design Group
- Sieguzi Interior Designs Inc. - Robin Siegerman Designers
- The Act Studio of Halstead & Company Limited - Beth Halstead
- Artella Group - Evelyn Eshun
- Benjamin Moore - Sharon Grech
- Bonwit Designs Inc - Bonnye Gollan
- Carol McFarlane Design Inc.
- Collage Designs - Susan Calhoun
- Creative Licence - Lori Abrams
- David MacPhee
- Del Weale Interior Design Ltd.
- Details & Associates - Paul Sinnott
- Interior Design Decorating - Alex Naranjo
- Janet Williams Interiors
- Julia West Home - Julia West, Isabella Dabrowiecki and Doina Dule
- Launch by Design - Anna Bada-Crema
- Lynn Raitt Interiors
- Perfect 10 Design - Tenley Gibson
- Rae Milberg Design Inc.
- Raintree Design Inc. - Timothy St. Louis
- Robert Tanz Design
IWF 2010: New Cabinets to Countertops Symposium
The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair-U.S.A. (IWF) and the International Surface Fabrication Association (ISFA) are partnering together on a symposium August 24, 2010 titled “Turning Opportunity into Profit”.
The one-day program will provide important information for countertop and cabinetry companies that will enable them to improve their manufacturing process, implement new technology, market to their potential customers and make a profit.
“The new symposium provides a new educational opportunity for cabinetry and countertop professionals to learn at IWF. The opportunity to learn from leaders and see the new technology on the show floor can only happen at this tradeshow,” commented Riccardo Azzoni, IWF 2010 chairman.
“As with any educational event, what make this symposium so valuable is the line-up of qualified presenters, who approach their topics with a wealth of knowledge and hard-won industry experience,” added Russ Lee, executive director ISFA.
The program will include the following topics and speakers; “Welcome and Opening remarks, Evan Kruger of Solid Tops LLC & President of ISFA, “Money on the Table: Don’t Forget the Countertop,” Russ Berry of A.S.S.T. ISFA Board of Directors,” Cutting Edge Materials: Performance Characteristics & New Applications,” Russ Berry of A.S.S.T. ISFA Board of Directors, “What Architects Want: How to Host a Killer Specifier’s Event,” Grant Garcia of Sterling Surfaces, “What it Takes to Gear Up for Countertop Fabrication, “Outsource vs. In-House: The Profitability Tipping Point,” Mike Job of Quality Surfaces ISFA board of directors, “Survey Says…Countertop Trends, Margins & Pricing, Consumer Preference” Russ Lee Executive Director of ISFA, Kevin Cole of ISFA, “Putting it all Together: Case Study” Russ Berry of A.S.S.T.
For more information about the IWF 2010 Technical Conference program visit iwfatlanta.com.
IWF 2010, which takes place August 25-28, 2010 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, is owned and sponsored by American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA), Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA).
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New kitchen show to be held in Cologne
More than 100 kitchen furniture industry and household appliance brands are scheduled to exhibit at the first LivingKitchen trade fair taking place January 18-23, 2011 in Cologne, Germany.
Held alongside Imm Cologne furniture industry fair, participating exhibitors are made up of kitchen furniture and appliance producers as well as manufacturers of supplementary products such as sinks, fittings, refined work surfaces, accessories, lighting and services for kitchens. Alno, Elica, Gaggenau and Liebherr are among the exhibitors set to participate in the inaugural event.
In addition to products and exhibits, LivingKitchen will feature of host of live events including cooking shows across the trade fair grounds, as well as cocktail presentations and wine and coffee tasting sessions.
According to show organizers, Koelnmesse, the show has already surpassed expectations. Originally taking place in two halls and an atrium, a third hall has since been added. “Our target of hosting the first LivingKitchen with around 80 companies has already been exceeded,” says Gerald Böse, Chairman of the Board of Koelnmesse GmbH. “And we still have more than seven months to go before the trade fair opens its doors. I am absolutely certain that all the major international industry players will be in Cologne in January 2011.”
In the future, the LivingKitchen will be held every two years. For more info visit livingkitchen-cologne.de.
Hettich's Kitchen Concept 2015 debuts in Canada at IIDEX/NeoCon
Hettich's Kitchen Concept 2015 will makes its Canadian debut at this year's IIDEX/NeoCon Canada show in Toronto.
A look into the future trends of kitchen design circa 2015, the exhibit showcases forward thinking design based on four main principles; increased convenience, improved ergonomics, state-of-the–art wiring and multimedia networking. Designed and manufactured by Hettich, the kitchen boasts several innovative features, such as dual sided drawers and appliances, a hideaway facade, customizable height and full interconnectivity of the appliances through touch screens.
Click here to watch the Kitchen Concept 2015 video.
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada expo takes place September 23-24, 2011 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto.
Home reno spending up by $4.5 Billion in 2009
Renovation fever hit many Canadians in 2009: A new survey released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) indicates that an estimated 2.1 million households in 10 major surveyed centres completed renovations last year.
According to the Renovation and Home Purchase Survey the average cost of renovations was approximately $12,100.
The survey reports on actual renovation expenditures made in the previous year, as well as intentions to buy or renovate a home in 2010 in the 10 major centres: St. John’s, Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.*
“More than $25.8 billion was spent on renovations in 2009 across the 10 major surveyed centres, an increase of about $4.5 billion compared to 2008,” said Gustavo Durango, senior economist at CMHC. “As well, when Canadian homeowners were asked about their renovation plans for this year, 43 per cent indicated that they intend to spend $1,000 or more by the end of 2010.”
Many households (42 percent) chose to contract out the entire renovation project, while 27 percent hired a contractor for a portion of the work. Another 25 percent of renovations in 2009 were completed by “do it yourselfers.”
Fifty-two percent of households said their main reason was to update, add value or to prepare to sell. Another 32 said the main reason for renovating was that their home needed repairs.
The top three renovations completed last year were: remodelling rooms (34 percent); painting or wallpapering (29 percent); hard surface flooring and wall-to-wall carpeting (27 percent).
Of the 10 major surveyed centres, St. John’s led the pack with the highest percentage of homeowner households that renovated in 2009 (59 percent). Ottawa came in at 58 percent, followed by Halifax and Winnipeg (both at 55 percent). The centre with the lowest proportion was Montreal at 45 percent.
Renovation intentions for 2010, across the 10 surveyed centres, are highest in St. John’s, where 55 percent of consumers indicated they plan to undertake renovations costing $1,000 or more. Halifax, Winnipeg and Ottawa follow at 50 percent each. The proportion of potential renovators is lowest in Quebec City and Montreal (both at 39 percent).
* All 10 centres were asked whether they intend to spend more than $1,000 on renovations in 2010 and whether they intend to buy a home in 2010. More detailed questions on intentions to buy or renovate were asked in Halifax, Montréal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.
Interior Designers of Canada restructures
Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) has announced a restructuring of its organization to strengthen its role as the voice of interior design. The announcement was made at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held recently in Halifax. The meeting was attended by more than 40 representatives from across Canada who came together to celebrate the restructuring and elect a new board of management.
The restructuring moves IDC from a seven-member organization of provincial associations to an association representing nearly 3,000 individual interior designers from coast to coast. It also strengthens the association’s relationship with manufacturers and suppliers. “Members across the country are excited about what this means for the future of our profession,” says newly elected president, David Hanson. “A strengthened IDC means the interior design community has a cohesive voice, which will benefit the profession in terms of advocacy and promotion, both nationally and internationally. It also means we are able to deliver programs and services more equitably to all our members.”
Hanson, a graduate of Ryerson University’s Interior Design program in Toronto, practices in Vancouver. He has served on numerous association boards including Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC), the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). He has also received several international honours from the industry.
Joining Hanson on the board executive are Donna Assaly as president-elect and Jenny Mueller Garbutt as past president. They are from Alberta and British Columbia, respectively.
Representatives from each of the seven provincial associations that formed the former IDC sit on the board as directors. They are: Ada Bonini, British Columbia; Adele Bonetti, Alberta; Aandra Currie Shearer, Saskatchewan; Stephen Lamoureux, Manitoba; Clinton Hummel, Ontario; Monique Leger, New Brunswick; and Carolyn Wood, Nova Scotia.
Another five directors represent the Association’s membership. David Gibbons of Ontario and Michelle Du of Manitoba represent the professional membership. Ron Hughes from Teknion represents Industry members, Jessica Gozdzierski of New Brunswick represents Intern members, and Janice Smith of Alberta represents Education members. Two non-voting members round out the board. Trevor Kruse of Ontario is the IIDEX Liaison; and Denis Chouinard of Quebec is a Provisional Director.
Susan Wiggins, who has been executive director for the Association of Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) for nine years and has served as acting executive director of IDC for the last several years, will become executive director of IDC. She will lead a team of nine staff out of the Association’s Toronto office.
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