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NKBA and CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals, recently published survey results that highlight just how central technology has become in home design. Homeowners are now allocating an average of 20% of their overall project budgets, about $41,000 on a typical 4,400-square-foot... Continue Reading
Hastings Bath Collection is proud to celebrate its 140th anniversary with the debut of a new collection of hex-shaped mirrors and shelving, designed as a modern homage to the company’s origins in paving. Founded in 1885 in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, Hastings began as a manufacturer of... Continue Reading
For decades, whirlpool tubs were synonymous with bulky decks and clunky silhouettes. Hydro Systems changes that narrative with the debut of the Picasso, the newest addition to its Designer Collection of seamless freestanding whirlpool bathtubs. By concealing the whirlpool system within the skirt... Continue Reading
Hydro Systems is proud to announce the return of Rene’ DeRose as Director of Business Development. Previously serving as National Sales Manager for Hydro Systems, the industry veteran re-joins the company to spearhead growth opportunities across hospitality, multi-residential, and other... Continue Reading
Watermark Designs introduces the Thea Collection. Named after the Greek goddess of light and vision, the Thea Collection embraces femininity, elegance, and divine beauty. A sculptural evolution of Watermark Designs’ bestselling Titanium Collection, Thea is timeless and elegant. Drawing from... Continue Reading
Native Trails introduces Anacapa, the newest sink in its award-winning NativeStone® Collection. A study in balance and proportion, Anacapa reimagines the rectangular bathroom sink with quiet sophistication. Its broad, smooth basin enhances everyday usability while presenting a minimalist... Continue Reading
Strasser is excited to announce the launch of its new Vanity Configurator, a powerful digital tool that allows customers to seamlessly design, visualize, and price custom vanities in real time. With just a few clicks, users can explore Strasser’s full range of collections, configurations,... Continue Reading
Hastings Bath Collection announces the expansion of its Urban Rough-Cut Countertop collection with nine distinctive finishes. Crafted from a combination of live oak edge and real oak veneer, the Urban Rough-Cut Countertop combines the authenticity of a natural material with the resilience of... Continue Reading
Baldwin Hardware announces the refreshed Reserve Collection, an expanded portfolio of interior and exterior hardware that blends timeless brass craftsmanship with bold silhouettes, elevated finishes, and seamless modularity. The new assortment introduces 8 levers, 3 knobs, 6 roses, and 3... Continue Reading
The WMS Decorative Resource team is pleased to announce the addition of Zach Starkey as Territory Account Manager for the Pacific Northwest. A Spokane, WA native, Zach now resides in Bellevue and is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University, where he earned a degree in Business Management. His... Continue Reading
Unlocking Identity-Driven Team Performance with Vetta Sales Consulting + Aptive Index. Meet Amy Weber, founder of Vetta Sales Consulting, a leadership and sales consultancy that partners with businesses to elevate performance through identity-aligned hiring, coaching, and team strategy. With over... Continue Reading
Jeffrey Alexander® by Hardware Resources has unveiled the Ivan Collection, a decorative hardware line defined by balance, clean lines, and purposeful angles. Designed to complement mid-century modern and Scandinavian-inspired spaces, Ivan brings a refined yet versatile aesthetic to... Continue Reading
