HIGH POINT, N.C. –  Entries are now being accepted for the 2019 Design Excellence Awards, the premier design recognition for home furnishings and accessories produced for outdoor living.

The competition is open to all companies exhibiting at the 2019 Casual Market Chicago, as well as outdoor fabric suppliers, who are not required to be exhibitors. The entry fee is $100 per product for members of the International Casual Furnishings Association, which coordinates the competition.  Non-members may enter for $500 per product. There are no limitations on the number of entries submitted.

The entry deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, June 24,…

MIAMI - As industry professionals and homeowners alike gear up for Spring remodeling season, Urban Bonfire and Dekton® by Cosentino are announcing a new partnership in 2019.

Conceptualized to inspire, as well as to streamline the purchasing and implementation process, the alliance will unite the category leaders in Urban Bonfire’s 60+ dealer partner showrooms across the U.S. and Canada.

“Our vision for this partnership is to inspire and educate builders, designers and homeowners about the realm of possibility of the new ‘outdoor room’, offering the very best when it comes to beauty, functionality and durability,” says Urban Bonfire’s president and…

ZUO’s Valencia Daybed offers a versatile crescent shape design, featuring a modern oversized synthetic weave in light grey. Constructed with a sturdy aluminum frame, with ultra-plush seat daybed cushions and include 5 throw pillows.

It’s made with Synthetic Weave and an Aluminum Frame Upholstered in light grey Sunproof – Solution Dyed Acrylic fabric. Sold separately oversized Valencia coffee table will add the finishing touch, while helping to entertain guests and ensure your enjoyment outdoors.

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TAMPA, FL - Watermark Living announces that during the recent Spring 2019 High Point Market, outdoor living, casual furnishings and curated looks continued to draw a positive response from greater numbers of home furnishings retailers and design buyers. Watermark Living’s coordinated collections and custom design options coupled with multiple educational presentations received positive marks with buyers attending the recent market.

“The continued popularity of outdoor living and Watermark Living’s products and programs was evident with the increased traffic within our showroom as well as attendance at each of our three educational presentations,” said Chad Harper, national…

MT ARLINGTON, NJ - STORIS has promoted Doug Culmone to president & COO. Culmone began his career at STORIS in October 1998. The company was searching for a director of Client Services, looking for a candidate that would be both a great leader for its employees and provide a fresh perspective on partnerships.

As luck would have it, the leader they needed was looking for a new challenge and opportunity. Doug Culmone wasn’t a stranger to STORIS. In fact, he was formerly the vice president of Operations at Hitchcock Chair, who had implemented STORIS a few years earlier.

BALDWIN PARK, CA –  Shademaker and Jardinico, designers and manufacturers of commercial shade and umbrellas, announce their participation in the 2019 HD Expo being held May 15 – 17 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.  Exhibiting advanced functionality, multiple size and shade design options from both lines as well as luxury accessories, the Jardinico Booth #4925 and Shademaker Booth #4937 will be open to all hospitality/contract buyers during the market. 

“We are excited to highlight our shade solutions for contract and hospitality venue buyers attending the upcoming market,” said Jennifer Dorr, national contract sales manager, Shademaker/Jardinico.…

TUSCALOOSA, AL – With a focus on customer service, consumer education and easy access, Phifer Incorporated continues to beef up its new website, most recently with the addition of six foreign language translations.

Website visitors can now tap into company and product content via German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, French or Portuguese translations from anywhere in the world. This update is part of a continued effort to make Phifer’s website more user-friendly, for both domestic and international customers alike. Phifer is the world’s leading insect screening manufacturer and producer of technical textiles, including high-performance and eco-friendly indoor/outdoor shading and furniture…

MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom CompanyTM has added industry expert Jeff Hanel to their family of innovators. Hanel possesses strong expertise in new construction and building distribution channels. His position will focus on growing and managing the building contractors division of customers. He will also oversee the southeastern sales territory of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and eastern Tennessee.

“Over the years I’ve gained some key learnings for life: do the right thing, family first, and be customer driven to name a few.” Hanel said. “I look forward to joining a family company that embraces these life standards and…