Blog contributed by WarmlyYours. A natural stone countertop, whether it’s marble or quartz, can become the eye-catching center of any kitchen remodeling project—but it should always remain an extremely functional element as well. While natural material countertops are certainly visually attractive, their inherent “chilliness” can make them off-putting for clients that want to entertain guests […]
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What Building Products Manufacturers Need to Know About Smart Buildings
By Maria Lester, LEED AP The building construction industry touches every part of our lives – from our homes, schools and workplaces, to our community spaces and general infrastructure. Beyond doubt, connecting the technology infrastructure to the physical spaces and buildings where we work and live can deliver significant benefits – managing the use of […]
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Why “Grade A” Teak is the Ideal Wood Furniture Choice
Plastic and synthetic furniture and accessories seem to be the standard choices in many homes. Even if homeowners prefer more natural materials, such as wood, the time investment required to care for wood furniture can be a hassle. This is especially true in areas with high moisture, since water can degrade wood furniture over time. What can homeowners do if they desire the comfort and natural look of wood furniture, without the upkeep?
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Three Reasons to Choose a Linear Shower Drain When Remodeling: Aesthetics, Performance and Safety
Yesterday’s shower drain often summons a mental picture of a centrally located round or square slotted metal form for water egress or exit. And even now, those drains have their place. But today, when looks are everything and form follows function, the linear shower drain is gaining fast favor with astute and design-conscious homeowners.
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The Longleaf Collection: A Spectrum of Possibilities
Don’t knock the importance on what your entryway says about your home — timeless, fresh, modern or elegant depending on the style. Many times the first impression visitors receive when entering your home happens before reaching the living room and kitchen.
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Welcome Home: It Starts with Touching the Door Hardware
Whether you’re fond of a kitchen that screams a brilliant red–or you’d rather go for a more subtle pop of color–there are many options for appliances, cabinets, hardware and other accessories.
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Guest Interview on Custom-made Decorative Hardware: Only in America
Mark Scott, president of Longleaf Collection, a North Carolina door hardware manufacturer, discusses what separates his U.S.-made goods from foreign-made competitive products.
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Critical Tools for Staying in Front of Your Customers
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Staying in front of your customers by capturing their interest and keeping them engaged should be at the top of your list. The path to achieving this, however, is often obscured.
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What Does Luxury Really Mean in Design?
People today are about making their own statements, not with someone else’s brand. Just witness in any industry the rise of the independent company who spring up out of nowhere, threatening the share of the major brands in that space.
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Hitting the Affluent Market Target via Research Data
In order to reach the affluent customer the MarketNet team worked with the American Affluent Research Center (AARC), a private research organization, as a resource to understand the affluent customer. It may be a good fit for your company, especially if you are targeting affluent consumers.