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Decorative vinyl leader Morbern introduces first flame-retardant-free product

Morbern, the leader in decorative vinyl upholstery for hospitality, healthcare and contract markets, has introduced the Bloom Collection, the company's first flame-retardant-free vinyl. Mobern is the first manufacturer to bring an FR-free vinyl to the commercial interiors market. "Bloom is customer driven," says Morbern VP of Sales Doug McClendon. "The needs of the architecture and…

July 10, 2015

The Scavolini London store is situated in a modern new building in thriving West Hampstead; it spans a surface area of 280 square metres

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MADE IN ITALY IN LONDON The first Scavolini Store opens in the U.K.

The international expansion plan implemented by Scavolini is on a roll. The Scavolini London Store, Scavolini's first single-brand store in the United Kingdom, was inaugurated on June 25. Situated in a modern new building in thriving West Hampstead, the flagship store spans a surface area of 280 square metres and, thanks to its 10 five-metre…

July 10, 2015

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American Biltrite announces a new addition to TecCare Tiles, its floating floor system

Quebec-based American Biltrite is introducing 18” x 18” tiles in its existing TecCare Floating Floor System. Previously only available in planks, the line will now include a diverse and well-balanced palette of four classic and contemporary tile patterns for a total of 16 new colours. Tile designs range from the more natural Rustic Slate and…

July 10, 2015

As for tweens and teens, they can enjoy the latest interactive video games in a futuristic setting

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Coral Kidz Club – designed by Toronto’s Launch by Design Inc. – opens next month in Cancun

Next month, the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun Resort and Spa opens the doors to its new $2-million, state-of-the-art Coral Kidz Club. Designed by the award-winning team at Launch by Design Inc. of Toronto, the Coral Kidz Club is like no other children’s program in Latin America with more than 40 activities. “We wanted…

July 7, 2015

Says Dave Marcus, president, AyA Kitchens and Baths, "We are thrilled to open AyA Castlefield in the heart of Toronto's luxury design district where we can continue to deliver innovative kitchen designs to our shoppers"

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NOW OPEN AyA Kitchens & Baths’ new showroom in the heart of Toronto’s design district

Last week saw the opening of AyA Kitchens & Baths' new 1,000-square-foot Castlefield showroom, featuring highlights from AyA’s principal style offerings to inspire discerning homeowners and professionals. Side by side to the also-new GE Monogram Design Centre, the much anticipated showroom features three gorgeous kitchens in distinct styles: Urban, Transitional and Classic, featuring the best…

July 7, 2015

The new Corian charging surface by DuPont

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DuPont cuts the cord

DuPont Building Innovations powered up at NeoCon 2015 with the launch of DuPont Corian Charging Surface, a new technology that easily charges mobile devices without the need for wires and plugs cluttering the countertop. Available for both residential and commercial use, Corian Charging Surface uses a transmitter hidden just below the surface to safely transfer…

July 7, 2015

Stainless-steel details embellish the floor-standing white ashwood base and the white Absolute marble basin of the Dancing Room pedestal sink. Companion one-and two-unit cabinets and lavatory add functionality and storage

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Known for its European bathroom fixtures and furnishings, GODI launches in Canada

Some big news for the smallest room in the house: GODI is pleased to announce its arrival in Canada, and with it, a sense of fun and European style in bathroom furniture that so often goes missing in traditional vanities and ceramic products. “We’re creating a completely different bathroom experience,” says Katerina Zherinova, president and…

June 30, 2015

"We are very excited about the opportunity to be working together with Centura," says Dennis Darragh, general manager for Forbo Flooring Systems in North America. "This partnership allows us to offer even more of Forbo's flooring products in the Canadian market. Centura is a very well-respected company in the flooring market, which owes its success to its outstanding customer service and quality product offering"

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Forbo Flooring Systems enters distribution agreement with Centura Tile

Forbo and Centura are proud to announce they have signed a distribution agreement on certain commercial vinyl lines - lines that Forbo currently does not carry in the Canadian market. Forbo Flooring Canada Corp, part of the Swiss Forbo Group, will continue to directly market and distribute their core focus products, such as their flagship…

June 22, 2015

The Interior Design 2015/16 Outlook and State of the Industry report was produced by ASID Research, under the leadership of Vice President, Research and Knowledge Management, David Krantz.

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ASID Research confirms full recovery of interior design industry and forecasts industry evolution

To a packed room in the Merchandise Mart during a packed NeoCon, The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) released its Interior Design 2015/16 Outlook and State of the Industry report, which forecasts continued positive growth for the interior design industry, with several indicators suggesting that design has fully recovered from the recession of 2008. The…

June 19, 2015

UpStage is based on a simple platform or stage that frees users from the constraints of a benching frame or panel, allowing them to build along horizontal or vertical planes to create layered worksurfaces and multi-story volumes. The innovative structural staging unit integrates a full complement of desks, height-adjustable tables, cabinets, shelves, cubbies and screens

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Teknion shines at NeoCon with a plethora of new intros and ventures

Teknion's 22,000-square-foot booth on the 10th floor of Chicago's Merchandise (a booth redesigned by Vanderbyl Design) is definitely one of the "places to be" at NeoCon, which continues through June 17. Teknion is introducing its latest workplace products designs from Teknion, Teknion Studio and Teknion Textiles, along with exciting new ventures with Cisco and Pearson…

June 16, 2015